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COVID might boost social inequality in society: Study
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Utrecht [Netherlands], March 29 (ANI): Even though the ongoing COVID pandemic is sometimes marked as 'great equalizer', a recent study by researchers from Utrecht and Wageningen University has shown that throughout history, most disasters and pandemics have boosted inequality instead of l
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As COVID-19 cases rise, Delhi govt caps gatherings at weddings, funerals
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI): In view of the surge in Covid-19 cases, the Delhi Government on Saturday limited the gathering of people at weddings and funerals.
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BMC urges DMC Disaster Management to conduct probe into Bhandup fire incid
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 27 (ANI): The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday requested Deputy Municipal Commissioner (DMC) of Disaster Management Prabhat Rahangdale to conduct an inquiry into the fire that broke at a COVID-care centre in Mumbai's Bhandup area.
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NISAR mission: US-India partnership will help optimise world's natural res
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], March 26 (ANI): Noting the importance of a joint Earth-observing mission between NASA and ISRO, the US State Department on Thursday said the "steller" partnership between the two countries, will help optimise management of the world's natural resources and enhance disaste
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Delhi reports 1,101 new COVID-19 cases, highest this year
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 23 (ANI): Delhi reported 1,101 fresh COVID-19 cases, 620 recoveries and four deaths in the last 24 hours.
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Delhi SDMA to hold meeting on Monday over spike in COVID-19 cases
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 22 (ANI): In view of the rising COVID-19 cases in the national capital, State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) will be holding a meeting on Monday to formulate strategies to combat the virus.
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Australia declares natural disaster after heavy rains cause flooding
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia] March 21 (ANI): The Australian government has declared a natural disaster in New South Wales after heavy rains caused flooding in rivers and a dam and thousands had to evacuate.
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COVID-19: Schools in Tamil Nadu for classes 9, 10, 11 to remain closed unt
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 21 (ANI): In the light of the increasing trend of COVID-19 cases, schools in Tamil Nadu shall be closed for classes 9, 10, and 11 from March 22 until further orders, according to the state Revenue and Disaster Management Department.
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India in process of setting up national bank for funding infrastructure in
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New Delhi [India], March 19 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that India has committed budgetary resources for resilient infrastructure and is in the process of setting up a national bank for funding infrastructure investments.
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EU joins India-led Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], March 18 (ANI): The 27-member European Union has joined India's Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) initiative.
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Will discuss shared vision for sustainable future with PM Modi during upco
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London [UK], March 17 (ANI): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday said he will discuss India and UK's shared vision for a sustainable future and other issues with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his upcoming visit to India.
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3-day workshop on disaster preparedness held in J-K
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), March 17 (ANI): A three-day workshop on capacity building on disaster risk reduction for a safer society in Jammu and Kashmir was organised by the Department of Geography and Disaster Management at the University of Kashmir.
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