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"Priorities identified by South Africa are aligned with those of India's G
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a Special Briefing by MEA on Prime Minister's visit to South Africa, Dalela said that in this Summit, food security and disaster risk management are at the fore of priorities.
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Catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The catastrophic Category 5 hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica, and the government has declared the country a disaster area under the Disaster Risk Management Act, Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, said on Wednesday.
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Gujrat: Innovative, accessible, actionable early warning solutions highlig
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
At a convening in Bhuj, experts urged bold actions for improving disaster risk management systems. Discussions focused on early warning systems, multi-hazard approaches, and the need for transformative solutions to enhance resilience in the face of natural disasters.
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Indian Embassy issues helpline numbers for stranded citizens, arranging fo
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Indian Embassy in Nepal has said that the officials are in touch with the Indian nationals who have been stranded due to floods and landslides in Nepal, adding that the embassy is arranging for their safe return.
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Death toll from cyclone Batsirai rises to 111 in Madagascar
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Antananarivo [Madagascar], February 11 (ANI/Xinhua): The death toll from the intense tropical cyclone Batsirai in Madagascar has risen to 111, the country's Disaster Risk Management Office (BNGRC) reported Friday.
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2 million Ethiopians vulnerable to flooding during rainy season, says repo
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Addis Ababa [Ethiopia] July 29 (ANI/Xinhua): Around two million Ethiopians are vulnerable to flooding during the ongoing rainy season, the Ethiopia National Disaster Risk Management Commission (NDRMC) disclosed on Wednesday.
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Centre approves Rs 3,113.05 cr as additional assistance to 5 States, UTs
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 13 (ANI): The High-Level Committee (HLC) under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved additional central assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to five states, which were affected by floods, cyclones (Nivar and Burev
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India will play leading role in future global political framework in terms
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 29 (ANI): India will play a leading role in the future global political framework in terms of economy and Disaster Risk Management, Minister of State for the Ministry of Home Affairs Nityanand Rai has said.
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Centre releases Rs 1,000 cr for relief works in West Bengal
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): The Centre on Saturday released Rs 1,000 crore from the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) to West Bengal for relief works in view of the destruction caused by cyclone Amphan.
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MHA approves release of Rs 11,092 cr of disaster relief funds to states
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday approved the release of Rs 11,092 crores under State Disaster Risk Management Fund (SDRMF) to all states.
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Gen. N C Vij takes over reins of disaster risk reduction activities in FIC
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI-NewsVoir): General Nirmal Chander Vij, former founder Vice Chairman, National Disaster Management Authority and Former Chief of the Army Staff, who took over as Chairperson of UNISDR ARISE FICCI Board, an all encompassing body on disaster risk management in FI
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India, Indonesia to boost disaster risk management
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], May 30 (ANI): India and Indonesia on Wednesday agreed to expand and strengthen disaster risk management and preparedness in the region, "especially aid to victims of disasters".
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