disaster response

New Delhi, March 12 The government said on Thursday that three Indian seafarers have been killed and one is missing amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia.Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said that out of the 78 Indian seafarers onboard...

Itanagar, March 12 Helicopters of the Indian Air Force conducted a four-day operation to help contain a forest fire in the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, carrying out 54 sorties and dropping around 1.62 lakh litres of water over affected forest areas and nearby settlements, officials...

As part of an effort to improve emergency response services in the district, ERSS (Emergency Response Support System) vehicles were officially launched today from the District Police Lines for deployment at seven police stations. SSP Paramveer Singh inaugurated the vehicles in the presence of...

March 11, New Delhi — India dispatched humanitarian assistance to support ongoing relief efforts in Madagascar, following the widespread devastation caused by Tropical Cyclones Fytia and Gezani earlier this year.An Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft carrying 12 tonnes of medical aid and 18 tonnes...

Guwahati, March 7 A feminist collective in Assam released a "manifesto" ahead of the assembly elections, urging all political parties to commit to a clear agenda for gender justice, equality, and inclusive development.The feminist manifesto represents the collective voices, concerns, and...

Shimla, March 7 The Himachal Pradesh government will designate April 4 as Disaster Awareness Day, commemorating the devastating earthquake that struck Kangra in 1905, claiming over 20,000 lives, officials said on Saturday.The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) has...

March 01, New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern today over the explosion at a factory in Nagpur, Maharashtra.In extending his condolences to the families of those who died, the Prime Minister prayed for the quick recovery of the injured and affirmed that the local...

February 28, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his grief over the loss of lives caused by an explosion at a factory in the Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh.Extending his heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the tragic incident, the PM also...

Chennai, February 28 – In a major effort to strengthen technology-driven governance, the Tamil Nadu Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Corporation (TNUAVC), which operates under the Higher Education Department, has initiated steps to partner with drone manufacturers and service providers across India to...

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has unveiled its newly formed elite "Snow Leopard" squad, a specialized high-altitude unit created to strengthen security and carry out anti-terror operations in mountainous and snow-bound regions across the Union Territory. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that...

Gangtok, February 23 – The Indian Army carried out a swift rescue operation under "Operation Himrahat" in the high-altitude areas of East Sikkim, safely evacuating 46 stranded tourists following heavy snowfall and extreme weather conditions, officials said on Monday.According to defense...

Lunglei, February 19, 2026: A mock earthquake exercise was successfully conducted today in Lunglei by the Lunglei District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in collaboration with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to enhance disaster preparedness and coordinated response.The...

Islamabad, February 19 – At least 13 people, including women and children, were killed and 13 others were injured after a suspected gas explosion caused a residential building to collapse in the Soldier Bazaar area of Karachi, Pakistan, local media reported on Thursday, citing rescue services...

Hyderabad, February 18 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Wednesday that Hyderabad aims to achieve net zero by 2034, and that the state government will soon conduct a city-wide carbon footprint audit.Speaking at the "Mumbai Climate Week" in the Maharashtra capital, he emphasized...

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today emphasized the need for timely and effective relief to families affected by disasters while chairing the 4th meeting of the State Executive Committee (SEC) of the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction (DMRR&R).Srinagar...

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo urged prompt, institutionalized disaster relief while chairing the 4th SEC meeting of the Disaster Management Department in Jammu.Feb 16, Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Sunday called for a time-bound and institutionalized mechanism to ensure swift relief...

New Delhi, February 16 Artificial Intelligence (AI) can play a vital role in disaster management, especially in minimizing losses, but it would need a legal and policy framework for these new-age technologies to be relied upon by officials at the ground level who would make decisions for...

New Delhi, February 16 Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan expressed his concern over the recent collapse of a Metro slab in Mumbai and said the incident is "heartbreaking and traumatic" and urged for strict action by the authorities.Roshan re-shared a video on his Instagram story on Sunday, which...

Guwahati, February 14 – Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) president Lurinjyoti Gogoi on Saturday welcomed the inauguration of the Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) at Moran by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that national security must always take precedence over political considerations...

Mumbai, February 14 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed concern over the collapse of a metro pillar under construction in Mumbai's Mulund area on Saturday and announced an assistance of ₹5 lakh to the families of the deceased.He also ordered an investigation into the...