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High level committee under chairmanship of Amit Shah approves Rs 1554.99 c
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Out of the total amount of Rs 1554.99 crore, Rs 608.08 crore has been approved for Andhra Pradesh, Rs 170.99 crore for Nagaland, Rs 255.24 crore for Odisha, Rs 231.75 crore for Telangana and Rs 288.93 crore for Tripura.
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PM Modi looks forward to hosting US President Trump at Quad Leaders' Summi
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Ahead of the Quad Summit in New Delhi later this year, ahead of which the leaders will activate new Quad initiatives on shared airlift capacity to support civilian response to natural disasters and maritime patrols to improve interoperability.
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Centre approves National Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Risk Mitigation Proje
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Central government has approved National Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Risk Mitigation Project (NGRMP) for its implementation in Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Uttarakhand to reduce the risks associated with glacial lake outburst floods, particularly in regions that are hi
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Natural disasters, climate change have long-term impact on state finances:
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The state government bears much of the disaster response cost after natural disasters such as floods and cyclones which substantially impacts its budget.
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"Hoping for important investments from Japan in Madhya Pradesh": MP CM Moh
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
He praised Japan for its resilience and emerging from the devastating earthquakes and natural disasters. He also talked about ties between Japan and Madhya Pradesh in trade sector.
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"Set an exemplary standard of bravery" Union Minister Bhupathi Raju Sriniv
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the efforts of the NDRF in mitigating natural disasters across the country, and compared it to the ability of the National Democratic Alliance to mitigate 'manmade disasters.'
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India is first responder for Global South in times of need: Piyush Goyal
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
India today is known as the first responder to the Global South for its humanitarian initiatives in tines of natural disasters, stated by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal during his address at the World Congress on Disaster Management, Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDM-DRR)
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UAE dispatches 700 tonnes of food supplies to victims of floods in Somalia
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
As part of the UAE's continuous humanitarian efforts to support nations impacted by natural disasters, the UAE has dispatched 700 tonnes of urgent food supplies to the victims of floods that hit several areas in Somalia.
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UAE dispatches 700 tonnes of food supplies to victims of floods in Somalia
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
As a part of the UAE's continuous humanitarian efforts to support nations impacted by natural disasters, the UAE has dispatched 700 tonnes of urgent food supplies to the victims of floods that hit several areas in Somalia.
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Miracle baby of the tsunami: A story of hope and resilience
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Twenty years ago, on December 26, 2004, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands faced one of the deadliest natural disasters in history - the Indian Ocean tsunami. Amid the chaos and devastation, a story of hope emerged aboard the rescue ship INS Gadival, which was evacuating survivors from the isla
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Climate change, health risks escalate amid surge in PoGB deforestation
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The ongoing deforestation in PoGB is not only contributing to climate change but is also heightening the region's vulnerability to natural disasters. The removal of trees, which play a crucial role in stabilizing the soil, increases the risk of landslides, particularly in the steep, mountain
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"Who are you trying to fool?": Kerala HC slams state govt over lack of cla
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The court was hearing the Suo Moto case aimed at preventing and managing natural disasters in the light of the Wayanad landslide. The court had earlier directed the state government to furnish details about the availability and utilisation of funds in the SDRF.
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