Leave no one behind: Strengthening inclusive disaster risk reduction in urban IndiaThe sea evokes a sense of serenity for most of us. But for Padma (name changed), a visually impaired teenage girl living in a slum in the c...
10 Sep, 2024, 01.37 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
Powerful cyclone barrels towards Myanmar, Bangladesh; 400,000 evacuatedCyclone Mocha, packing winds of up to 210 kph (130 mph), could bring sea surges of up to 12 feet (4 m) affecting more than 2 million people...
14 May, 2023, 10.36 AM IST
Cyclone Mocha heads to Bangladesh, Myanmar coasts threatening refugeesThousands of trained community workers and volunteers had already been deployed, alongside medical and rescue personnel who are on stand-by...
13 May, 2023, 12.30 PM IST
Tega Industries files DRHP for IPO with SebiKolkata-based Tega Industries provides customized solutions to mining, mineral beneficiation, bulk material handling, and slurry transporta...
18 Aug, 2021, 12.13 PM IST
More than a century old seaside Sunderban retreat which entertained India's colonial rulers lost to cyclone YaasA few broken portions of brick walls defended by Mangrove roots are all that remain of the Fraserganj residence- a bungalow built by Sir An...
10 Jun, 2021, 05.57 PM IST
Amphan timely lesson for states to modernise infra, focus on disaster governance: NDRF chief SN PradhanNDRF chief SN Pradhan said extreme natural events are going to be more frequent now with the changing climate, and the only way to save mor...
26 May, 2020, 01.56 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
IOC begins petrol production from Rs 34,555-crore Paradip refineryPrime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the 15 MMTPA Paradip Refinery to the nation on February 7.
18 Jan, 2016, 09.43 AM IST
Odisha signs MoU with IRRI to promote climate resilient paddyThe IRRI signed the MoU after a team led by Morell visited several paddy cultivation area in the state and interacted with the farmers.
03 Oct, 2015, 09.21 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh government bets on PPP model to rebuild cyclone-hit villagesSeveral Indian and global companies have extended donations running into dozens of crores of rupees to the chief minister’s relief fund.
21 Oct, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Cyclone Phailin: How bureaucrats got it rightAs the fiercest storm to hit India this century barrelled across the Bay of Bengal last week, a local mandarin frantically worked the phone...
14 Oct, 2013, 10.09 PM IST
- Cell communication towers must be quake-proof: DoT
In a bid to ensure that essential services like telecommunication do not break down during natural calamities, DoT has brought out a draft ...
08 Mar, 2010, 12.06 PM IST
- Myanmar agrees to ASEAN-led cyclone aid effort: Singapore FM
Myanmar has agreed to let Southeast Asian neighbours send medical teams and coordinate international aid for its cyclone victims.
19 May, 2008, 04.47 PM IST
- ASEAN opens emergency meeting on Myanmar cyclone
Southeast Asian foreign ministers opened an emergency meetingto find ways of escalating delivery of foreign aid to cyclone victims in Myanm...
19 May, 2008, 04.23 PM IST
- US considers air drops to help Myanmar cyclone victims
The United States is considering air-dropping food aid and other relief supplies to victims of the devastating cyclone in Myanmar, even if ...
09 May, 2008, 01.33 AM IST
- Vizag Steel strengthens rural focus
Public sector Rashtriya Ispat Nigam (Vizag Steel) has strengthened its distribution channel to promote the consumption of steel in rural ar...
06 Nov, 2006, 12.16 AM IST