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SDRF rescues over 50 pilgrims stranded in swollen river in Uttarakhand's ChampawatA major tragedy was averted at Sri Reetha Sahib Gurdwara in Champawat district. Over 50 pilgrims were trapped in a swollen river during the...- Uttarakhand: Three vehicles fall into gorges in separate accidents; 7 killed, 6 injuredA series of tragic road accidents in Uttarakhand claimed the lives of seven people and injured six. A family of three died in Chamoli distr...
- 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 ...
- Assam: IMD predicts heavy rainfall likely over Guwahati city in 2-3 days, public advised to remain alertThe weather pattern suggests that thunderstorm and lightning with few spells of rain is very likely at the isolated places of the city alon...
- Kedarnath Yatra on high alert: IMD warns of heavy rain & thunderstorms, check Dehradun traffic plan before you travelThe India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Kedarnath, warning of thunderstorms and strong winds, placing the ongoing...
- Over 10,000 Kedarnath pilgrims rescued after massive landslide in Uttarakhand's RudraprayagOver 10,000 pilgrims were safely evacuated from the Kedarnath route in Rudraprayag after a landslide at Munkatiya blocked the highway. Join...
- How Toyota's CSR initiative taught rural Karnataka hygiene habitsToyota Kirloskar Motor's ABCD program transformed rural Indian schools by tackling hygiene beliefs. Children became agents of change, promo...
- NGT issues notice to Centre over hanging glacier danger in central HimalayaThe National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and other bodies concerning the danger posed by hanging glaciers in the ce...
- Government writes to states to reserve 20% jobs for AgniveersUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has urged all states to reserve 20 percent of jobs for Agniveers upon their completion of a four-year term in...
- Central govt releases Rs 1,066 cr for flood, landslides affected statesThe Central Government has sanctioned Rs 1,066.80 crore for states hit by floods and landslides. Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Kerala...
- Uttarakhand rain: IMD issues Red, Orange alerts for most districts from 11-14 AugustUttarakhand State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Thursday rescued several people trapped in their houses in the Kashipur area in Rudrapu...
- Uttarakhand rain: Several houses submerged in flood waters in Rudrapur, rescue operation underway"Today, SDRF team was informed by District Disaster Management, Rudrapur that due to excessive waterlogging in Kashipur area many houses ha...
- View: What can India do to prevent Uttarakhand-type disastersWith dozens still missing, one question stares at us: what can countries like India do, given that glacier melts and weather variability ar...
- Uttarakhand glacier disaster: Drones deployed as flow of silt hampers tunnel operations, relief workThe multi-agency rescue operation at the NTPC hydel project site has been going on uninterrupted since Sunday, when a possible glacier brea...
- Uttarakhand's response after 2013 floods was not adequate: CAGCAG has slammed the Uttarakhand government for lack of "adequate" response in the aftermath of the June 2013 flash floods.
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in Kedarnath to help rescue, relief operation: NDMAAn Unmanned Aerial Vehicle will be deployed in flood-hit Kedarnath to help authorities assess the damage and look for stranded people.
- Be more proactive on disaster management: NDMA to statesThe National Disaster Management Authority today asked states to be more proactive on disaster management and appoint full-time chiefs.
- Congress, BJP should stop politicising Uttarakhand disaster: SPThe Samajwadi Party today accused both the Congress and Bhartiya Janata Party of politicising the Uttarakhand flood tragedy.
- To spot missing survivors, 3 UAVs overfly KedarnathNDRF's operation in Kedarnath valley stood out as all survivors were rescued before a fresh spell of rain lashed the valley.
- Uttarakhand disaster plan doesn't exist, CAG warned in AprilThe state authorities were virtually non-functional, report says, referring to the disaster management system, which includes both prepared...
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