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"Climate change is no longer a problem we are leaving for our future gener
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
A substantial financial investment of more than USD 10 trillion will be required annually by 2050 to address climate change effectively, Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), Girish Chandra Murmu said on Tuesday, while cautioning against exacerbated global warming and socio-economi
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"Underscore vital defence partnership": US envoy Garcetti as India-US join
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The bilateral tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) amphibious exercise between India and US, 'Tiger Triumph' commenced on Tuesday with the opening ceremony held onboard INS Jalashwa.
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Odisha govt asks District Collectors to prepare for likely heatwave condit
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Odisha SRC said that as the Election Commission has declared the schedule for the General Elections, the National Disaster Management Authority Joint Secretary has communicated to have effective heat wave management in the State.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 strikes Afghanistan
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
In a post on X, the NCS wrote, " Earthquake of Magnitude:4.5, Occurred on 17-03-2024, 19:59:23 IST, Lat: 36.66 & Long: 71.43, Depth: 169 Km ,Region: Afghanistan."
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PoK: Gilgit Baltistan leader warns of "disaster" amid growing discontent w
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
In a video statement, a political leader, Kazim Maisam stated, "If you are not able to help the people of GB, then rest assured of a huge disaster. And, none of us political representatives will be able to control or channel the disaster that will be born from the anger of the people."
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CM Dhami gives financial approval for development projects worth over Rs 5
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday gave financial approval of Rs 579.11 lakh for the protective work plan to protect the main mound of Garjia Devi temple located in Ramnagar development block of Nainital district from the flood of Kosi river under disaster management,
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"Indian Railways will continue to move ahead at pace of modernity, this is
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Talking to ANI, Vaishnaw said, "This OCC house is not only a technological marvel but also incorporates sustainable practices. It has a video wall of approx. 70 meter long, 02 nos war rooms and one Disaster Management Room. The video wall of the OCC provides real time position of trains r
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Six Sigma Star Healthcare services are paramount when it comes to high alt
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 12: Highlighting the need for healthcare services in high-altitude areas, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari has heaped praise on Sigma Star Healthcare services. The Air Chief Marshal said the organization has been doing extraordinary work in the high-altitude areas and
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UP: Rs 83,13 Cr released for compensation to famers of 52 districts
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Uttar Pradesh government has provided significant relief to farmers who were excluded from compensation for losses due to natural disasters in the last two years, said an official.
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Kerala declares man-animal conflict as 'state-specific disaster'
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The cabinet has taken this decision in the wake of a recent spurt in attacks on humans by wild animals in the state. The State Disaster Management Authority will also be tasked to control man-animal conflict.
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Himachal: Driver of excavator killed as big boulders hit machine on NH-5 a
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
After the fresh snowfall as per data available from the state Disaster Management Authority, 654 roads including four National Highways were closed, 1655 electricity supply schemes were hampered and 145 water supply schemes were also disrupted due to snowfall in the region.
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Himachal: 601 roads, including 5 national highways closed, power, water sc
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
As per the data available from the State Disaster Management Authority, "601 roads including 5 national Highways are closed and 1436 electricity supply schemes are hampered and 124 water supply schemes are also disrupted due to snowfall in the region."
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