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Afghanistan: At least 1 killed, 10 injured due to floods in Takhar provinc
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The province reported both financial and human losses from the natural calamity. Many homes were demolished, and the flash flood devastated thousands of acres of agricultural land.
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J-K administration to set up Emergency Operation Centers in 20 districts
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The process of construction of the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) has been started in Budgam district which will have a complete disaster management plan under National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) 2019 and it will be implemented in all districts.
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Fire at garment complex in Kanpur brought under control on 6th day
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
At least 50 teams of the fire department were engaged to control the blaze, which broke out on Friday, officials said, adding that a team each from State Disaster Response Force and National Disaster Response Force were also pressed into service to douse the flames.
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7 tourists killed, several injured as avalanche hits Sikkim's Nathula
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The deceased have been identified as Shiva Psd Lamichaney, Ashika Dhakal, Rebya Singh, Bal Singh, Sourav Roy Chaudhary, Pritam Matiy and Muna Shah Shrestra.
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People in PoK grapple with multi-faceted crisis
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The impact of Pakistan's economic downfall is far-reaching and devastating. The situation for people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), who were already grappling with a multi-faceted crisis, has worsened quickly.
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"Closely monitoring situation": Amit Shah condoles deaths in Sikkim's aval
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Shah took to Twitter to condole the loss of lives and assured that the teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) will reach the affected area soon.
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Response to disaster has to be integrated, not isolated: PM Modi
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi while speaking at the 5th International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure on Tuesday stressed that in a closely connected world, the impact of disasters would not just be local, and subsequent responses have to be integrated and not isolated.
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J-K administration to set up Emergency Operation Centers in 20 districts t
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has decided to set up state-of-art Emergency Operation Centers (EOC) in all 20 districts to minimize the damage caused by natural disasters in the region, informed a government statement.
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PM Modi reviews operational readiness of armed forces at Combined Commande
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
PM Modi also called upon the three services to stay ready to deal with these new and emerging threats, emphasising that all steps are being taken to equip the Armed Forces with necessary weapons and technologies.
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Afghanistan receives medical aid, food supplies from UAE
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In order to help and provide the earthquake victims of Afghanistan with sufficient aid, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sent urgent medical and food supplies to the victims of the disaster, Khaama Press reported.
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami instructs officials to assess losses to farmers due t
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday reached the Disaster Management Center at the Secretariat and reviewed the situation arising out of the rains in the state with the officials.
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CM Dhami visits DMC to review situation arising out of rain in Uttarakhand
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
While instructing the officials on necessary arrangements, CM Dhami said, "The assistance should be made available to the District Magistrates on the basis of their need. Necessary repair of roads in the districts should also be expedited."
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