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NATURAL DISASTERS BIHAR
Central govt approves Rs 1,280 cr to Bihar, Himachal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry as disaster assistanceThe high-level committee approved Rs 1280.35 crore of additional assistance to Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry for the ...
14,295 died due to lightning between 2016-2020"As many as 14,295 persons have died due to lightning strikes during the last five years. The number of people who died in 2016 was 3,315; ...
Shah-led high level committee approves Rs 3,113 crore for 5 states as disaster reliefThe committee, under the chairmanship of the home minister, has approved the additional central assistance to the five states and UT, which...
Centre announces Rs 1813.75 crore flood relief for Karnataka, BiharThe approval came after Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the ongoing rescue and relief work of all flood-affected states.
Disasters increasing in Bihar due to climate change: Sushil ModiBihar faced major floods in the year 2007, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2017 causing loss of life and property, damage to crops, roads and ot...
Bihar draws 15-year disaster risk reduction roadmap: NitishBihar is the first state to draw a disaster risk reduction and management roadmap for 15 years to meet the challenges of natural calamities...
Chennai rains: Nitish Kumar expresses concern, Tejaswi Yadav to donate first pay"Today is December 2 but still winter has not arrived in Bihar unlike in the past," he said, adding it was an indication of change in clima...
IEX Power Spot Market touches a new high of 137 MUsOn 15 September, buy bids of 178 million units and sell bids of 158 million units were received which culminated into traded volume of 137 ...
Monsoon set to revive with deficit at 15%The worst hit subdivisions of Marathwada, Madhya Maharashtra and North Interior Karnataka have already been getting some rain over the past...
Nitish Kumar stresses disaster management training for studentsEmphasizing on disaster management training to students, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar today announced that July 4 will be observed as School Safet...
Earthquake toll in India mounts to 66, top officials airdash to NepalThe death toll in Saturday's earthquake and aftershocks in the country has climbed to 66 with Bihar reporting the highest casualties.
150 Indians reach Raxaul in Bihar from quake-hit NepalAt least 150 Indians who reached Indian border at Raxaul from Nepal this morning were sent to their homes by different trains and 10 buses.
Earthquake claims 50 lives in Bihar, says Chief Minister Nitish KumarThe Chief Minister said he has ordered officials to undertake relief work among the quake-affected on a war footing in Bihar.
Quake toll in India climbs to 53The powerful quake, with epicentre in Nepal, which shook various parts of the country has left 53 people dead and 240 injured.
Bihar storm: Centre promises full support to Bihar"We are fully behind the affected people in this hour of crisis," Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said.
CM reviews flood situation as death toll rises to 16 in BiharChief Minister Jitan Ram Manhi held a video-conference with district magistrates of the flood-affected districts to review relief measures.
Bihar floods claim 10 lives; rivers show receding trendOne more person died in floods in Patna district, taking the toll due to inundation in Bihar to 10 even asrivers today showed receding tren...
ET poll for 2014 election: Gauging the heartland of UP & BiharWill the entry of Modi, who is yet to kick off his campaign in UP & Bihar, convert the wave into a tsunami BJP needs to carry it home?
- Drought-like situation in Bihar: Narendra Singh
Only five districts have received normal rainfall, while two others - Araria and Kishanganj - have got more than normal rainfall this seaso...
Measures taken to contain drought-like situation: Nitish KumarChief Minister Nitish Kumar said effective measures like diesel subsidy and eight-hour power supply were being provided to the farmers to s...