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Delhi CM urges experts to suggest necessary steps in view of new Covid var
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): In view of the threat from a new COVID variant from African countries, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said he has requested experts to make a presentation to the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and suggested necessary steps in
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Drowning of 27 migrants in English Channel worst disaster on record: IOM
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [US], November 25 (ANI): Urgent action is needed to avoid a repeat of tragedies like this week's drowning of at least 27 people in the English Channel, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said on Thursday.
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Our Armed Forces have always stood for India's partners in times of need,
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 24 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the country's Armed Forces have time and again demonstrated that they care for and stand by the country's partners in times of need without distinguishing between natural or man-made disasters.
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Afghanistan must have access to funds to avoid humanitarian disaster, says
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], November 24 (ANI): The international community must urgently ease existing financial restrictions on Afghanistan that are blocking the provision of healthcare, food and other essential services, and expedite delivery of scaled-up humanitarian assistance to avert a mounting crisi
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MHA issues draft guidelines for police buildings under rights of PwDs
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 23 (ANI): The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday issued draft guidelines for MHA specific built infrastructure and Associated Services for Police Stations, Prisons and Disaster Mitigation Centers to ensure disabled people can access the buildings and their s
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Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates development works of around Rs 165 cr in J-
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], November 22 (ANI): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday inaugurated works pertaining to health, education, urban infrastructure and disaster management amounting to Rs 130.49 crore.
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DDMA allows 30 standing commuters in each Delhi Metro coach, standing pass
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has allowed 30 standing commuters per coach in Delhi Metro and standing passengers upto 50 per cent of seating capacity in intra-state buses, as per an order issued by the body.
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Air pollution going to be a big disaster for health, warn experts
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): As the national capital witnesses no significant improvement in the air quality, the people of Delhi and adjoining areas are complaining of severe health issues. The quantity of dust particles suspended in the air is higher than the World Health Organiza
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5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Turkey, no casualties reportedhit NW Turkey,
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Istanbul [Turkey], November 17 (ANI/Xinhua): A 5.0-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey's northwestern Duzce province on Wednesday, but no casualties have been reported so far, announced the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD).
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Omaxe Foundation organizes mass marriage for 11 couples in Lucknow
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 16 (ANI/NewsVoir): Omaxe Foundation organized a mass wedding ceremony for 11 couples in Lucknow. Under the Leadership of Sushma Rohtas Goel, Chairperson, Omaxe Foundation, the event was held on 15th November 2021 at the International Institute of Dis
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Amid heavy rains in Tamil Nadu, 18 NDRF teams deployed in TN, Andhra Prade
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 11 (ANI): Amid heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu due to the low-pressure area formed over the Bay of Bengal, 18 self-contained teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry to tackle the issues rela
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Himachal's Kangra bans trekking in mountain passes above 3,000 metres
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], November 11 (ANI): District Magistrate-cum-Deputy Commissioner of Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district on Wednesday issued an order banning trekking in all mountain passes above 3,000 meters under Section 34 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
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