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Gujrat: Innovative, accessible, actionable early warning solutions highlig
Updated : 1 year ago IST
At a convening in Bhuj, experts urged bold actions for improving disaster risk management systems. Discussions focused on early warning systems, multi-hazard approaches, and the need for transformative solutions to enhance resilience in the face of natural disasters.
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Bil aim to increase transparency, accountability, efficiency and cooperati
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aim to increase transparency, accountability, efficiency and cooperation.
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"It will further increase capacity, intensity and accuracy in disaster res
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He said that in this bill, the biggest responsibility in the aftermath of disasters has been given to DDMAs, which is under the state government, thus, there is no question of any damage to our federal system.
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"Modi govt managing disasters by adopting proactive approach instead of re
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during the discussion, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that through this amendment bill, the Narendra Modi government intends to connect the Centre, State governments, Panchayat and all our citizens with the cause of disaster management, a
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Parliament passes Disaster Management Amendment Bill, Amit Shah says oppos
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The legislation empowers the NDMA and the SDMA to build databases to foster better preparedness and the swiftest response.
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Himachal CM request, HM Amit Shah to release 9,042 crore under PDNA
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while interacting with the media here Monday said that he discussed various important issues of the state with Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his recent visit to New Delhi, said a press statement on Monday.
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Uttarakhand gears up for Char Dham Yatra, mock dril to be conducted in Apr
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) has begun preparations for the upcoming Char Dham Yatra to ensure the safety of pilgrims, as per a press statement on Sunday.
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Antibody-based therapy several notches closer to treat lethal mucormycosis
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Mucormycosis, a fungus infection caused by Mucorales, has a high mortality rates in those with weakened immune systems and those who have suffered severe trauma, such as burns, blast injuries, or natural disaster victims.
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Glaciers retreat at record pace as world marks first-ever Glaciers Day
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Between 2022 and 2024, glaciers suffered their largest three-year mass loss ever, raising concerns about water shortages, rising sea levels, and increasing natural disasters, according to a new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the World Glacier Monitoring Service (WG
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Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Hosts Global Forum on Heat &
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New Delhi [India], March 19: The Global Heat & Cooling Forum, organized in partnership with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Department of Science and Technology (DST) and The World Bank Group by the NRDC, concluded today in New Delhi after two days of solution-driven delib
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Six bodies recovered after boat capsizes in MP's Shivpuri district, search
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The incident occurred late Tuesday evening, after which the rescue operations began. A team of SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) and local divers resumed search and rescue operations on Wednesday morning when the boat carrying devotees capsized.
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Deakin University Strengthens India-Australia Collaboration for Disaster R
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New Delhi [India], March 19: The momentum for global disaster resilience received a significant boost as Deakin University spearheaded two major initiatives in India. Deakin's Centre for Humanitarian Leadership (CHL), in partnership with the Australian High Commission (AHC) in India, hosted
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