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EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS INDIA
After Myanmar horror, Japan warns of "megaquake" that could kill over 3 lakh, experts say India faces even greater riskJapan has warned about a potential megaquake along the Nankai Trough. Experts say a similar or even more severe earthquake is overdue in th...
The Great Himalayan Earthquake: A matter of 'when' not 'if'A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand, causing over 1,000 deaths and nearly 2,400 injuries. Experts warn that the...
Earthquake 6.1 magnitude jolts Nepal, another quake of 4.5 magnitude strikes Pakistan hours laterEarthquake Today: A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal early Friday, with its epicenter in Sindhupalchowk district. Meanwhile another ea...
Earthquake Wake-Up Call: Buildings, not quakes, killA 4.0 earthquake hit Delhi on Monday with no reported damage, underscoring the importance of earthquake preparedness. Tips include taking c...
Delhi earthquake: Why did a 4.0-magnitude tremor feel so scary?Delhi Earthquake Epicenter: Residents of Delhi-NCR and northern India experienced strong tremors early Monday morning from a 4.0 magnitude ...
NGRI scientist warns of a possible 'greater earthquake' in UttarakhandDr. N Purnachandra Rao, chief scientist at the National Geophysical Research Institute said, “The region referred to as the seismic gap bet...
Turkiye quake: Gen Pande says mobilisation of field hospital in short time shows Indian relief team's operational preparednessArmy Chief Gen Manoj Pande on Tuesday said the force is proud of its medical team for rendering humanitarian assistance and disaster relief...
6.0 magnitude quake jolts Nepal6.0 magnitude earthquake in Nepal took place 147 km ESE of Kathmandu, at 8.13 a. m IST around Martim Birta of Khotang district.
COVID-19: Indian-American body launches initiative for underprivileged communities in IndiaThe American India Foundation (AIF) said it will use its existing "service delivery platforms" comprising frontline health workers, teacher...
Centre reviews plan to tackle natural disastersThe home secretary took stock of the status of preparedness for southwest monsoon with the participating central agencies, states and UTs.
Afghanistan-Pakistan earthquake raises questions of India's preparedness for natural disastersSeismologists have been expecting a great earthquake for over 500 years now along the 400km faultline under the Himalayas, but are uncertai...
WHO seeks investment in emergency preparedness measuresWHO also urged the countries to scale-up their emergency management capabilities, expedite efforts to prepare for epidemics and make health...
SBI arm in Nepal opens rupee exchange counters at Kathmandu airportSBI holds 55 per cent shares in the subsidiary and the rest is held by a local partner, namely Employee Provident Fund (15 per cent) and ge...
Quake wake-up call for government; need better building technology: ExpertHe stressed on the need for advancements in construction technology so that buildings may be designed to withstand the impact of such natur...
Geological Survey of India to take over earthquake management from Indian Meteorological DepartmentThe GSI will now take over the work of seismic hazard risk mapping work at micro-level from Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for 30 m...
- India favours immediate visa for disaster response teams
India today advocated an effective international coordination system to facilitate immediate visa and airport facilitation for disaster rel...
- Indian N-plants 'safe' but safety audit on cards
Scientists say our facilities have adequate safety features, but they must be made ready for 'inoperable situations'.