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"Authorities are closely monitoring situation in Darjeeling, surrounding a
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed concern over the heavy rainfall and landslides in Darjeeling and surrounding areas, saying authorities are closely monitoring the situation.
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Darjeeling: West Bengal Police, NDRF on war footing as heavy rain triggers
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, the West Bengal Police said, "Due to heavy rainfall last night, landslides have occurred on some roads in Darjeeling, affecting traffic movement. Our teams are working to clear the roads, and normal traffic is expected to resume shortly. Tourists who are stranded or requir
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Indian Coast Guard hosts 27th NOSDCP meet, launches 10th NATPOLREX Exercis
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Director General Paramesh Sivamani, AVSM, PTM, TM, Chairperson of the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) and Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), inaugurated the 27th NOSDCP meeting in Chennai on Sunday.
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NDRF deploys three teams in disaster-hit Darjeeling
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said it has deployed its three teams at the disaster-hit Mirik area in Darjeeling subdivision of West Bengal, where torrential rains have unleashed widespread devastation and killed seven people.
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Death toll rises to 40 in two days of rain-induced disaster in Nepal
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Additionally, 11 people have been reported missing in disaster-related incidents, confirmed APF Joint Spokesperson Shailendra Thapa.
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At least 18 dead in rain-triggered disaster in Eastern Nepal
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
At least 18 people are dead in flooding and landslide incidents in Ilam of Eastern Nepal in last 24 hours, Police confirmed.
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Himachal's monsoon disaster loss reaches Rs 5,500 crores, says Minister Ja
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Revenue, Horticulture, and Tribal Development Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jagat Singh Negi, said on Saturday that the estimated losses from this year's monsoon disaster have climbed to around Rs 5,500 crore, with the assessment process still underway.
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Drone Expo & Conference 2025 Concludes on a High Note, Setting New Benchma
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 4: The 6th edition of Drone Expo & Conference 2025, organised by Services International, wrapped up successfully at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, marking another milestone for India's rapidly advancing drone ecosystem. With 10,000+ visitors across three act
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Heavy rains forecast in Punjab till Oct 7 as 27-district flood survey prog
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
More rains are forecast in Punjab till October 7, with PDMA warning of intensified showers and rising Chenab river inflows. Over 4.7 million people have been affected, 134 killed, and a 27-district flood damage survey is underway with multi-layered verification for relief distribution.
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Nepal weather alert: Vehicular movement restricted in Kathmandu, Red Alert
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Issuing a statement, the NDRRMA said, "In order to minimize the risk of flash floods, landslides, and other potential disasters caused by heavy rainfall, it is hereby informed that long-distance vehicle movement from all districts of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces
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Chhath ban at Yamuna banks was imposed by BJP through DDMA: Saurabh Bharad
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi unit president, Saurabh Bharadwaj has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading misinformation over Chhath Puja celebrations on the banks of the Yamuna, asserting that the ban on festivities was imposed by the BJP-led Lieutenant Governor's Delhi Dis
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Indian Coast Guard to conduct 10th edition of NATPOLREX-X in Chennai on Oc
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The flagship exercise is designed to evaluate and enhance the country's preparedness to respond to marine oil spill incidents, as well as test the efficiency of coordination between the two agencies.
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