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Jai Ram Thakur slams Himachal govt for 'celebration amid monsoon disaster'
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh and Leader of Opposition, Jai Ram Thakur, launched a sharp attack on the state government on Tuesday, accusing the Congress administration of preparing to celebrate its three-year tenure while people across the state continue to suffer due to
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Pakistan's leadership missing in action as climate emergencies escalate
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Pakistan is lacking in integrating its climate governance and social protection systems to survive the escalating pace of climate disasters, experts cautioned during the Fifth Annual International Conference, A New Global Order, Yet Again, organised by the IBA.
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India and Sweden unite for humanitarian innovation
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 15: In response to the growing humanitarian challenges faced by millions worldwide, India-based NGO SEEDS and Sweden's nonprofit foundation Better Shelter join forces to pioneer locally adapted, scalable shelters that strengthen community resilience before and
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Uttarakhand cabinet approves increasing financial assistance for people af
Updated : 4 months ago IST
In a cabinet meeting held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Council of Ministers decided to increase the compensation for the families of individuals who lost their lives in the disaster from ₹4 lakh to ₹5 lakh.
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Atmanirbhar Himachal' not just a slogan, it is government's committment: H
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday announced a significant hike in financial assistance for families affected by natural disasters, raising the aid for partial loss from Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 1 lakh. The announcement was made during a public gathering at Paddal G
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"We wanted Uttarakhand to get comprehensive economic package": Harish Rawa
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The remarks came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various development projects worth over Rs 8,140 crore in the state on the occasion of Uttarakhand's 25th statehood anniversary.
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India sends 20 tonnes of relief material for Jamaica and Cuba after Hurric
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The EAM said that the relief material includes Aarogya Maitri BHISHM Cube, rehabilitation support items, food & daily utilities, medicines, medical equipment, power generators, shelter support and hygiene kits.
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East Asia Summit leaders back localization to strengthen disaster resilien
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The East Asia Summit (EAS) on Monday adopted a landmark Leaders' Statement on Promoting Localization in Anticipatory Action for Disaster Preparedness and Response, reaffirming the collective commitment of participating countries to strengthen local capacities and community resilience against
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Devotees in southern plains of Nepal pray for end of disasters as they obs
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Arsiya Devi began preparations for Chhath Puja at her mud-thatched home in the southern plains of Nepal, arranging all the essentials to offer to the setting Sun and Chhath Maiya. Apart from praying for her family's well-being and prosperity, this year her prayers are focused on seeking r
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Weak Dhanteras sales despite GST relief; Himachal traders cite disaster im
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Traders attributed the slowdown in festive business to multiple factors, including the aftermath of the state's recent natural disasters, inflationary pressures, and the growing preference for online shopping. Local restrictions on vehicular movement in key market areas also added to the
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Decades of fiscal mismanagement push Pakistan toward economic collapse
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Pakistan's fragile economy faces deep-rooted structural challenges that threaten long-term stability, warned the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in its Annual Report on the State of the Economy 2024-25. The report highlights how persistent fiscal deficits, dwindling domestic savings, weak produ
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UAE allocates USD 10 million to strengthen community resilience to natural
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Under the directives of President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced the allocation of USD 10 million to enhance the resilience of communities across Asia and the Pacific to deal with natural disasters.
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