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
In Odisha, six districts comprising 24 villages, along with two previously recognized villages, making a total of 26 villages, have been recognized as "Tsunami Ready" by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO), said a press statement on Saturday.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke, made the announcement on Friday, stating that the proposal for a new search in the southern Indian Ocean was submitted by the US-based exploration firm Ocean Infinity, which had previously led the last search effort in 2018.
As the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami approaches, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) highlights significant advancements in tsunami warning and mitigation systems.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed India's solidarity with France following the catastrophic impact of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte. In a message on X, PM Modi offered condolences, expressed confidence in President Emmanuel Macron's leadership, and pledged India's readiness to provide ass
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 17: TruAlt Bioenergy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sumitomo Corporation Asia & Oceania (SCAO), a leading global trading and investment solutions provider, to collaborate on the development of bioenergy business across India.
India and Sri Lanka reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties for a secure and stable Indian Ocean Region. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reiterated Sri Lanka's stance on not allowing its territory to be used in any way that could compromise India's security.
India and UAE took stock of their strategic partnership during the 4th Strategic Dialogue and 15th Joint Commission Meeting held in the national capital, and also signed a new MoU for polar and ocean research collaborations.
The 15th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) in New Delhi on Friday witnessed an MoU signed between the Emirates Polar Mission Steering Committee, UAE, and India's National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) to enhance cooperation in polar and ocean regions' research, operat
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC).
The Indian delegation was led by Gourangalal Das, Joint Secretary (East Asia), Ministry of External Affairs and the Chinese delegation was led by Hong Liang, Director General of the Boundary and Oceanic Affairs Department of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.