A comprehensive emergency mock exercise was successfully conducted at AAI MBB Airport in Agartala. The purpose of this exercise was to evaluate and enhance the airport's preparedness and emergency response capabilities, as stated in the release.
With the annual Amarnath Yatra fast approaching, the 13th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has intensified its preparedness through a series of specialised training sessions and mock drills aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of pilgrims.
J-K Disaster Management Department conducted a mock drill in Pahalgam to prepare for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), involving SDRF, NDRF, and Army. The exercise, ahead of the Amarnath Yatra starting July 3, aims to ensure pilgrim safety.
Supriya Das, Superintendent of Police of Nalbari district, confirmed the incident. "Three persons, including two students, are missing in the boat capsize incident. NDRF, SDRF teams and district administration are engaged in a search and rescue operation," the SP told ANI.
It wasn't a senior officer or yoga expert but a stray dog, trained by NDRF personnel over two years, that captured hearts by flawlessly mirroring yoga asanas alongside 55 human practitioners.
At least four people died and three others are missing after an Eco car carrying nine passengers was swept away in a river in Gujarat's Botad district, an NDRF official said on Wednesday. Two people were rescued, while search operations are still ongoing.
In view of the increasing challenges in the field of cybersecurity, the Chief Minister has requested the Union Home Minister to approve an amount of Rs 63.60 crore for the establishment of the "Cyber Centre of Excellence" in Dehradun.
Eighteen people have been killed in rain-related incidents in Gujarat, with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams deployed in all the districts, an official said.
"We received a call at around 1.43 pm on June 12. It was a disaster call... We responded from all 19 fire stations... More than 100 fire vehicles were deployed to mitigate this disaster... Four teams were formed for all four buildings... Around 31 people were saved alive during this rescue o
He further stated that the last 10 years will be remembered as India's transitional period where achievements were made in the areas of capacity, speed, efficiency and accuracy.