Addressing the World Summit on Disaster Management, the Earth Sciences Minister described Uttarakhand as the most natural and appropriate place for global discussions on disaster resilience given its lived experiences, geographical sensitivity and Himalayan ecosystem.
The flag hoisting ceremony will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, according to General Secretary of Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Champat Rai.
A major fire erupted early Friday morning at a wood warehouse near the Royal Hotel in Godhra, prompting an urgent response from local fire services, a fire official said.
According to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), firefighting and cooling operations were carried out through the night to control the blaze. One body was recovered from the site, while another injured person, a child, was rushed to Safdarjung Hospital for treatment.
The Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams are equipped with rescue boats, motor rafts, power saws, and generators to carry out swift rescue and relief operations. Fire personnel are engaged in search-and-rescue, evacuation, debris clearance, and distribution of essential suppli
According to the Delhi Fire Services, the blaze erupted in Flat No. 19 of Narmada Apartment near Gate No. 31. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and the operation to douse the fire started soon after.