Disaster Management

March 19, 2023

Misuse of CMDRF: Lokayuktha yet to give verdict after a year of hearing

The trial was complete and the case was adjourned for the verdict on March 18, 2022. The Lokayuktha says the verdict is delayed as the bill that curtails the powers of the Lokayuktha is still pending with the Governor.

February 25, 2023
Avoid direct sunlight from 11 am to 3 pm, KSDMA issues warning amid soaring temperatures

Health Minister Veena George has advised that special care should be taken to avoid fires and burn injuries.
February 09, 2023
Turkey-Syria quake toll nears 20,000 as hopes dim

The latest official count puts the toll in Turkey at 16,546 and that in Syria at 3,317.
January 16, 2023
Joshimath subsidence: Number of buildings developing cracks rise to 849

A total of 800 people, belonging to 237 families, have so far been shifted to safety by the district administration, according to the daily bulletin of the Disaster Management Authority.
January 10, 2023
Joshimath subsidence: SC agrees to hear plea on January 16

'There are democratically elected institutions to look into it. Everything important should not come to us,' said SC.
January 10, 2023
Thousands evacuated as more buildings, roads develop cracks in Joshimath

MHA officials and the National Disaster Management Authority met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday to assess the situation in Joshimath.
January 01, 2023
Delayed rescue bid, poor coordination by govt depts behind mock drill tragedy

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had directed the Chief Secretary to conduct a department-level probe into the incident soon after Pathanamthitta District Collector Divya S Iyer handed over the preliminary probe report.

Disaster Management

Misuse of CMDRF: Lokayuktha yet to give verdict after a year of hearing

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Avoid direct sunlight from 11 am to 3 pm, KSDMA issues warning amid soaring temperatures

Turkey-Syria quake toll nears 20,000 as hopes dim

Joshimath subsidence: Number of buildings developing cracks rise to 849

Joshimath subsidence: SC agrees to hear plea on January 16

Thousands evacuated as more buildings, roads develop cracks in Joshimath

Delayed rescue bid, poor coordination by govt depts behind mock drill tragedy

Pathanamthitta youth drowns during NDRF mock drill on flood rescue

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Kerala to take over buildings under Disaster Act to shelter stray dogs