Search For "disaster"
Food aid only lifeline for millions in crisis-hit Afghanistan: WFP
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Over 23 million Afghans face acute hunger, with the World Food Programme calling food aid their only hope. Due to funding cuts, WFP warns of worsening starvation, especially in remote areas. Khaama Press reports urgent global support is needed to prevent a deeper humanitarian crisis.
Read More
Uttarakhand: SDRF rescues five people stranded near Rambada on Shri Kedarn
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
On enquiry, the SDRF team found that a total of 6 people, who are residents of Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), were going towards Garudchatti via a shortcut route after visiting Shri Kedarnath ji. While crossing the river near the Rambada area, one of them, Rahul (22), was swept away in the strong
Read More
PM Modi addresses International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastru
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 2025 via videoconferencing on Saturday. Addressing the gathering, he welcomed the participants to the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 2025, marking its first
Read More
India Ramps Up Community Preparedness for Disasters: CBDM India 2025 in Be
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 7: As India and its neighbours continue to confront the double threat of increasing natural disasters and unpredictable man-made crises--including the recent cross-border tensions in northern districts--CBDM India 2025 emerges as a timely national response
Read More
"Strengthening early warning systems, coordination is crucial", says PM Mo
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Highlighting the significance of strengthening early warning systems to mitigate risks from disasters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that coastal regions and islands are at great risk due to natural disasters and climate change.
Read More
Assam: Rescue operation underway in Guwahati's Rupnagar locality after lan
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
NDRF teams launched a time-sensitive rescue operation in the Rupnagar locality as two houses were reduced to rubble.
Read More
Japan approves 20 trillion yen plan for disaster-resilient infrastructure
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Japanese government on Friday approved a plan to enhance the disaster resilience of the country's infrastructure over the next five years, with the project expected to cost more than 20 trillion yen (USD 139 billion). Kyodo News reported.
Read More
Sikkim: Evacuation of stranded tourists from Chaten successfully completed
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The final phase of the operation involved Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters airlifting the remaining 63 tourists from Chaten on Thursday, with follow-up sorties resuming on Friday morning as weather conditions improved. The operation was carried out in coordination with the National Disaste
Read More
"People must first to learn help themselves", says retired Major General S
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a major preparedness initiative, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), along with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), HP, on Friday, conducted the 9th Statewide Mock Drills on Earthquake Disaster Management across Himachal Pradesh, including key locations in Shim
Read More
North Sikkim: Relief operations resume; first chopper sortie of day flies
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As part of the ongoing evacuation efforts in response to the recent disaster in North Sikkim, the first helicopter sortie of the day took off early this morning from Pakyong Greenfield Airport towards Chaten to rescue stranded tourists, according to an official statement.
Read More
"Nothing short of state-sponsored man-made disaster": BJP' Shehzad Poonawa
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Poonawalla further questioned why there was a haste to arrange a big program for the RCB team in a short span of time, also questioning the clearance given on the parade.
Read More
India participates in G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group Roundtable
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
During the meeting, Mishra discussed G20's unique role in advancing global disaster risk reduction by combining economic capacity with development imperatives.
Read More