Centre cracks down on fake news amid Pakistan tensions: Urges states to bolster cyber, civil defenceAmidst ongoing tensions with Pakistan, the Indian government is taking proactive measures to combat misinformation and enhance national sec...
10 May, 2025, 12.45 AM IST
India to up civil defence, security net on critical infra, cyber resourcesFollowing a high-level review by Prime Minister Modi, India is set to bolster its civil defence and cyber security measures nationwide. The...
09 May, 2025, 01.44 AM IST
Delhi’s 2025 heatwave plan: How the capital is preparing schools, hospitals, and city infrastructure to stay safe this summerThe Delhi government has launched its 2025 Heat Action Plan, introducing measures to combat intense heatwaves. Key initiatives include esta...
22 Apr, 2025, 12.52 PM IST
Heatwave alerts, water coolers and dedicated wards in hospitals: Delhi govt unveils Heat Action PlanDelhi launches its Heat Action Plan 2025, prioritizing heat resilience with measures like early warning systems and 'Cool Roof' projects. C...
21 Apr, 2025, 11.29 PM IST
Can catastrophe bonds save India from the financial burden of natural disasters?India is exploring catastrophe bonds ('cat bonds') to manage financial risks from earthquakes and extreme weather. These bonds transfer ris...
07 Dec, 2024, 06.22 PM IST
2.37 lakh young volunteers to be trained as first responders to disasterUnion Home Secretary Govind Mohan has inaugurated the Yuva Apada Mitra Scheme to train 2.37 lakh young volunteers in 315 districts. The sch...
30 Oct, 2024, 05.39 PM IST
New criminal laws, technology integration, disaster mitigation, eradicating Left Wing Extremism: Policy highlights of Modi 3.0The Modi 3.0 government has achieved significant milestones in its first hundred days, including the implementation of new criminal laws, a...
18 Sep, 2024, 06.35 PM IST
Modi 3.0 govt sanctioned Rs 12,554 cr to states as disaster reliefThe Centre has allocated Rs 12,554 crore to various states for disaster relief and rehabilitation. Additionally, Rs 890.69 crore has been s...
18 Sep, 2024, 04.44 PM IST
Heavy rains ravage Tripura: Seven dead in landslides, two missing amid floodingHeavy rainfall in Tripura over the last 48 hours resulted in seven fatalities and significant flooding. South Tripura and Gomati are the wo...
20 Aug, 2024, 08.45 PM IST
Cyclone preparedness: 76 multi-purpose shelters built in coastal districts of GujaratThe Gujarat government, with the Centre and World Bank, has built 76 multi-purpose cyclone shelters (MPCS), mainly in coastal districts, to...
14 Jun, 2024, 06.59 PM IST
Good coordination between Centre, Gujarat govt during Cyclone Biparjoy: SourcesVery good coordination among the central and Gujarat governments, the NDRF and all agencies concerned during Cyclone Biparjoy successfully ...
17 Jun, 2023, 05.18 PM IST
Over half of buildings in Delhi built in unplanned manner: LG VK SaxenaMore than half of the buildings in Delhi have been built in an unplanned manner exposing the city to the threat of disasters like earthquak...
28 Mar, 2023, 08.13 PM IST
IAF airlifts 96 tonnes of relief material for flood-hit Assam, Meghalaya"In continuation of HADR efforts to provide relief and succour in Assam and Meghalaya, IAF has airlifted 96 Ton of relief material on 25 Ju...
27 Jun, 2022, 12.00 PM IST
Flood, landslides claim 71 lives so far in Assam, 33 districts affectedAbout 42,28,157 people were impacted, out of which 1,86,424 people are taking shelter in 744 relief camps. Relief materials were also distr...
20 Jun, 2022, 03.18 PM IST
India handled COVID-19 in best possible way despite limited resources: Amit ShahIf an analysis is done by any neutral agency, it will come to the conclusion that the country has done very well in fighting the pandemic a...
28 Sep, 2021, 12.49 PM IST
Teams from Geological Survey of India conduct survey of landslide hit areas in AssamTwo teams from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) conducted a survey of landslide hit areas in three districts of South Assam's Barak Val...
07 Jun, 2020, 10.08 PM IST
Following Barak Valley landslide, officials in Assam shifting people from vulnerable areasDistrict administration has started shifting people from vulnerable areas near hills to safer places. A survey of landslide prone areas has...
04 Jun, 2020, 07.23 PM IST