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LG Anil Baijal chairs 23rd DDMA meeting to review COVID-19 situation in De
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): Lieutenant Governor of NCT Delhi Anil Baijal on Friday chaired the 23rd meeting of Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) to review the COVID-19 situation in the national capital and preparedness in the coming months.
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West Bengal: NDRF rescues pregnant woman from flood-affected village in Mi
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Midnapore (West Bengal) [India], August 6 (ANI): An National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team on Friday morning safely evacuated a 23-year-old pregnant woman from the flood-affected village of Dirghagram in the Ghatal region of Midnapore, said the West Bengal Police.
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Various projects to promote infrastructure development implemented in Anda
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): Various projects to promote the development of infrastructure and technological advancements have been implemented in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed on Wednesday.
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Kerala CM announces Educational Empowerment Fund to bridge digital divide
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], August 4 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said that an Educational Empowerment Fund will be set up, similar to the Disaster Relief Fund, as part of the Vidyakiranam initiative to provide digital education to all students.
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NDRF has 16 battalions; 12 operational, 4 in training: MHA in RS
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has 16 battalions at present, of which 12 are operational and deployed as per the vulnerability profile of the country to provide immediate response during disasters, said Minister of State Home Affairs, Nityanand
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Nahan-Kumarhatti road on NH 907 in HP blocked due to massive landslide
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 4 (ANI): Amid rain in Himachal Pradesh during the ongoing monsoon season, Nahan-Kumarhatti road was blocked on National Highway 907 following a massive landslide on Monday.
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Estimated loss worth Rs 632 crores occurred due to rain, cloudburst, lands
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 1 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority informed that the estimated loss worth Rs 632 crores has occurred in the state due to rain, cloudburst, landslides.
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SDRF restored Early Warning System at Joshimath, Uttarakhand
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], July 31 (ANI): An Early Warning System (EWS) has been reinstalled in Raini village of Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on Saturday by the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) team.
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Three tourists missing from Ghepan Peak trek in Himachal Pradesh
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Lahaul and Spiti (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 30 (ANI): Three tourists, who went trekking to Ghepan Peak in Himachal Pradesh, went missing, said State Disaster Management Authority on Friday.
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Andhra Disaster Response Force showcases skills on rescuing people
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 30 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Response Force (APSDRF) teams on Friday demonstrated their skills on rescuing people at Punnami Ghat on river Krishna.
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Minor girl caught in flash flood rescued in J-K's Udhampur
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir), July 29 (ANI): A girl who was caught in a flash flood in the swollen Tawi river in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district was rescued in a dramatic operation by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and police on Thursday.
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Maharashtra Cabinet decides to set up permanent NDRF camp at Mahad
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 29 (ANI): Maharashtra Cabinet has decided to set up a permanent National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) camp at the flood-affected Mahad area in Raigad district.
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