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NDRF to launch annual Mountaineering Program to boost disaster response in
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the third NDRF Mountaineering Expedition, 'Shaurya', Anand said the move aimed to train rescuers to tackle disasters in India's mountainous regions, where such emergencies are becoming more frequent and severe.
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NDRF to launch annual mountaineering program for enhanced disaster prepare
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Director General of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Piyush Anand, announced the launch of an annual mountaineering program to strengthen the preparedness of NDRF teams in hilly and mountainous regions, where the frequency of natural disasters has increased.
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JIPMER inaugurates State-of-the-Art BHISHM Cube for disaster management
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) marked a significant advancement in disaster preparedness with the inauguration of the BHISHM Cube (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita & Maitri), a mobile emergency medical unit designed to provide swift
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Himachal govt conducts statewide review to gear up for monsoon season
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Chief Secretary of Himachal Pradesh Prabodh Saxena chaired a high-level meeting with district-level officials, central government agencies, and various line departments to review the preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season.
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"Standing shoulder to shoulder with states": HMO as high-level committee a
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"The Central Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is standing firmly with the states in times of disasters without any discrimination. In this direction, a high-level committee headed by the Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah approved assistance of
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In past 10 years of Modi govt, we have achieved several milestones in disa
Updated : 9 months ago IST
"In the past 10 years, the Modi government has achieved significant milestones in the four areas of capacity building, speed, efficiency, and accuracy in disaster management. Not only has our capacity to handle disasters increased, but it has also been enhanced and extended to the tehsil lev
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28 years of Uphaar cinema tragedy: Families remember victims, demand actio
Updated : 9 months ago IST
This year, the anniversary once again falls on Friday the 13th, mirroring the tragic day when a fire during a film screening turned into one of Delhi's worst man-made disasters. Prayers, heartfelt tributes, and renewed calls for justice and accountability marked the commemoration.
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Protecting cargo and ships: Why marine insurance matters
Updated : 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 13: The shipping industry is the backbone of global trade, ensuring that goods move efficiently across borders. Every year, trillions of dollars' worth of cargo travel via sea routes. However, this industry comes with significant risks--natural disasters, piracy, carg
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Food aid only lifeline for millions in crisis-hit Afghanistan: WFP
Updated : 9 months 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.
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India Ramps Up Community Preparedness for Disasters: CBDM India 2025 in Be
Updated : 9 months, 1 week 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
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"Strengthening early warning systems, coordination is crucial", says PM Mo
Updated : 9 months, 1 week 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.
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CM Lalduhoma holds review meeting on disaster in Mizoram
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma convened a review meeting on Sunday at the CM's Conference Hall in Aizawl to assess the various disasters currently affecting Mizoram.
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