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Cloudburst in Uttarkashi's Dharali: Amit Shah speaks to Uttarakhand CM; IT
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taking swift action, Shah directed the deployment of rescue teams from both the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to the affected area. Three ITBP teams have already been dispatched, while four NDRF teams are en route and expected to join th
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Uttarakhand: Massive cloudburst in Dharali; CM Dhami takes stock of rescue
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
SDRF, NDRF, district administration, and other related teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations on a war footing.
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Gujarat bridge collapse: Authorities begin operation to retrieve truck fro
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Chaudhary said, "It was difficult to rescue the truck...Complex engineering and safety aspects were involved...Now the entire truck rescue operation is being carried out by the Vishwakarma Group of Porbandar... The team will use the main hydraulic stand jack and four pulling
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All five miners trapped in Chile's El Teniente mine found dead after earth
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
All five miners trapped in Chile's El Teniente copper mine after last week's earthquake have been found dead, Al Jazeera reported. Rescue teams had cleared over 24 metres of collapsed underground passages. The mine, one of the world's largest, halted operations following the 4.2-magnitude tr
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Pakistan: Trailer crashes into bungalow in Karachi's DHA, two injured
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A speeding trailer crashed into a bungalow in Karachi's DHA, injuring two staff members. Rescue 1122 responded swiftly. Slippery roads due to rain likely caused the crash. Karachi has seen a surge in deadly accidents involving heavy vehicles, with nearly 500 deaths reported in 2024.
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At least 299 dead including 140 children in Pakistan floods
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
At least 299 people, including 140 children, have died and over 700 were injured in floods across Pakistan since June 26. Thousands of homes and livestock were lost. Relief and rescue operations are ongoing as authorities warn of more heavy rains and potential flooding in several regions.
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Uttarakhand SDRF rescues a group of 22 lost persons from Rishikesh
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Uttarakhand State Disaster Response Force, with the help of the forest team, rescued 22 people who were reportedly lost on the Neelkanth road in Rishikesh region of Uttarakhand's Dehradun district, according to SDRF.
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UP: Portion of building collapses in Ghaziabad, residents rescued after ho
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to officials, the incident occurred around 6.30 am at Green View Apartment. The collapse cut off direct access to the affected flats.
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Coach derails in Karachi hours after Lahore-Rawalpindi line reopens
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
An empty coach of the Pak Business Express derailed in Karachi, delaying its departure. Rail traffic on the Lahore-Rawalpindi route was restored after Friday's derailment. A preliminary report blamed track breakage, and a formal inquiry has been ordered.
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Uttarakhand: SDRF deploys team following waterlogging in Udham Singh Nagar
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Following reports of waterlogging in Indira Colony, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Office, Bajpur area of Udham Singh Nagar district, the SDRF rescue team was promptly dispatched to the site.
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Two dead, five missing after Chile copper mine collapse
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Two people have died and five remain trapped after a collapse at Chile's El Teniente copper mine. Human remains were found during rescue efforts. The mine, halted after the incident, is the world's largest underground copper mine. Search operations continue, with over 100 personnel involved.
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Pakistan: 29 injured as Islamabad Express derails near Kala Shah Kaku
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
At least 29 people were injured after the Islamabad Express derailed near Kala Shah Kaku in Punjab. Rescue teams responded swiftly, and no deaths were reported. The incident came days after a separate train derailment of the Jaffar Express, which was later blamed on a technical fault.
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