NGT seeks response from Centre, states regarding heatwave conditions across countryThe National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and several states regarding extreme heat conditions across India. Citing ...
29 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Amit Shah lays foundation stones for 6 NDRF centres; says, "NDMA, NDRF have put India on global map in field of disaster relief"Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colour Award to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in Ghaziabad. This hono...
14 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Nearly half of Himachal Pradesh prone to landslide, floods, avalanchesOver 45% of Himachal Pradesh is highly prone to floods, landslides, and avalanches according to IIT Ropar. The study used geospatial data t...
17 Feb, 2025, 03.10 PM IST
Assam State Disaster Management Authority partners with CivicDataLab to enhance data-driven disaster mitigation effortsA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) and CivicDataLab (CDL) to enhance ...
01 Aug, 2024, 08.31 AM IST
Government apathy to repeated warnings root cause of Joshimath crisis: Chandi Prasad BhattHowever, a detailed zonation mapping of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, warning of the lurking dangers in Joshimath, had...
09 Jan, 2023, 06.04 PM IST
RMSI working with governments across the globe"We have not just created geospatial dashboards, but we have created some kind of disaster modelling solutions," said Anup Jindal, CEO and ...
23 Sep, 2021, 11.10 AM IST
More than 16,000 could perish in floods in next 10 years: NDMAA risk assessment study carried out by home ministry recently showed the level of resilience to disaster is low and needs “considerable imp...
20 Aug, 2018, 12.05 PM IST
UAVs can be effectively used in disaster management: NDMA"UAVs can be effectively used in different phases of disaster management - they can help us identify areas affected by disasters. They can ...
13 Jul, 2018, 02.58 PM IST
Delhi most vulnerable UT in India’s first disaster risk index, Maharashtra leads statesThe index factors in exposure of population, agriculture and livestock and environmental risk in drawing up the rankings.
10 Jun, 2018, 11.34 AM IST
Synergy among agencies vital in dealing with disasters: Kiren RijijuThe Centre, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is trying to ensure that all development projects like airports are built...
22 Sep, 2017, 04.24 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi plans 10-point agenda to cut natural disaster riskPM Narendra Modi said there were daunting challenges ahead, with rapid urbanization in Asia-Pacific concentrating people, property and econ...
04 Nov, 2016, 11.47 AM IST
Encourage leadership of women in disaster risk management: PM Narendra ModiInaugurating the Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) here, PM Modi emphasised on working towards risk coverage...
03 Nov, 2016, 12.57 PM IST
59% of India vulnerable to moderate to severe quakesThe map has been prepared by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC).
21 Sep, 2016, 11.43 AM IST
SAARC countries' conference on disaster mitigation begins in DelhiThe conference is being held keeping in mind the geo-climatic conditions and the increased frequency of natural calamities in the SAARC reg...
03 Sep, 2015, 02.56 PM IST
NDMA asks Punjab government to focus on preventive stepsNDMA has also underlined the need for strict adherence to National Building Code as it was found that unsafe buildings inflicted more causa...
06 Aug, 2015, 06.49 PM IST
50 Metro stations at high risk: UN studyThe Global Assessment Report, released by UNISDR has also estimated the loss of revenue as over Rs 4,100 cr if a disaster had struck Delhi ...
25 Jun, 2013, 10.22 AM IST
- IISWBM unveils disaster management course
This course will see participation from 25-30 professionals involved in relief and support services.
30 Oct, 2006, 09.20 PM IST