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COP29: Disaster Relief Fund For Vulnerable Countries "Ready" To Disburse
A long-sought disaster relief fund to help vulnerable countries weather the storm of climate change will start handing out aid next year, officials at COP29 in Baku said Tuesday.
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US Officials Struggle To Quash Hurricane Helene Conspiracy Theories
In the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Helene in the United States this week, a new storm emerged on social media - false rumours about how disaster funds have been used, and even claims that officials control the weather.
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Congress' "Apologise Or" Warning After Kangana Ranaut's Sonia Gandhi Jibe
The Congress has responded angrily to BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's allegations - that its Himachal Pradesh government illegally transferred funds meant for disaster relief to Sonia Gandhi.
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Taiwan Approves $878 Million For Relief After 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan last month. It was the most serious quake in its history. Taiwan's government has approved around $878 million to fix the massive landslides which blocked tunnels and damaged several roads and
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Karnataka Approaches Supreme Court Over Funds For Drought Management
The Karnataka government has moved the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre to release financial assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to the state for drought management.
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Karnataka Approaches Supreme Court For Release Of Funds To Tackle Drought
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the state government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court demanding a direction to the Centre to immediately release grants under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to the state.
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Space Regulator Unveils Fund For Startups In Urban Development, Disaster Management
India's space regulator IN-SPACe on Monday announced a seed fund scheme for start-ups operating in the areas of Urban Development and Disaster Management by using space technology.
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Centre Approves Rs 1,658 Crore Recovery, Reconstruction Plan For Joshimath
Under this plan, Rs 1079.96 crore of central assistance will be provided from the recovery and reconstruction window of the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).
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Tens Of Millions Of Children Uprooted By Climate Disasters: UNICEF
Weather disasters fueled by climate change -- from floods to droughts, storms to wildfires -- sparked 43.1 million child displacements from 2016 to 2021, the UN Children's Fund warned Thursday, slamming the lack of attention paid to victims.
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Delhi Lt Governor Okays Rs 10 Crore For Himachal's Disaster Fund Donation
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Saturday approved a contribution of Rs 10 Crore to the Himachal Pradesh 'Aapda Rahat Kosh 2023' from LG/CM Relief fund, an official statement said.
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Himachal Chief Minister Thanks Assam, Uttarakhand For Disaster Fund Donation
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday thanked the government of Assam and Uttrakhand for donating Rs 10 crore and Rs 5 crore each towards the Aapada Rahat Kosh-2023, or the state disaster relief fund.
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Himachal Chief Minister Donates His Savings (51 Lakhs) To Disaster Fund
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday donated his savings of around Rs 51 lakh towards the 'Aapda Rahat Kosh' to extend help to the disaster-affected people of the hill state.
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Centre Approves Rs 200 Crore To Flood-Hit Himachal Pradesh
The Central government also released Rs 189.27 crore of the state's past dues from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) on August 7.
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Biden Declares Hawaii Fires A "Major Disaster", Unblocks Federal Aid
US President Joe Biden on Thursday declared the Hawaii wildfires a "major disaster," unblocking federal funds for the hard-hit island of Maui after the flames claimed at least 36 lives and razed a historic town.
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Amit Shah Approves Release Of Rs 180 Crore To Flood-Hit Himachal
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday approved the advance release of Rs 180 crore as the central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to flood-hit Himachal Pradesh.
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COP29: Disaster Relief Fund For Vulnerable Countries "Ready" To Disburse
A long-sought disaster relief fund to help vulnerable countries weather the storm of climate change will start handing out aid next year, officials at COP29 in Baku said Tuesday.
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US Officials Struggle To Quash Hurricane Helene Conspiracy Theories
In the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Helene in the United States this week, a new storm emerged on social media - false rumours about how disaster funds have been used, and even claims that officials control the weather.
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Congress' "Apologise Or" Warning After Kangana Ranaut's Sonia Gandhi Jibe
The Congress has responded angrily to BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's allegations - that its Himachal Pradesh government illegally transferred funds meant for disaster relief to Sonia Gandhi.
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Taiwan Approves $878 Million For Relief After 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan last month. It was the most serious quake in its history. Taiwan's government has approved around $878 million to fix the massive landslides which blocked tunnels and damaged several roads and
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Karnataka Approaches Supreme Court Over Funds For Drought Management
The Karnataka government has moved the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre to release financial assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to the state for drought management.
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Karnataka Approaches Supreme Court For Release Of Funds To Tackle Drought
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the state government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court demanding a direction to the Centre to immediately release grants under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to the state.
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Space Regulator Unveils Fund For Startups In Urban Development, Disaster Management
India's space regulator IN-SPACe on Monday announced a seed fund scheme for start-ups operating in the areas of Urban Development and Disaster Management by using space technology.
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Centre Approves Rs 1,658 Crore Recovery, Reconstruction Plan For Joshimath
Under this plan, Rs 1079.96 crore of central assistance will be provided from the recovery and reconstruction window of the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).
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Tens Of Millions Of Children Uprooted By Climate Disasters: UNICEF
Weather disasters fueled by climate change -- from floods to droughts, storms to wildfires -- sparked 43.1 million child displacements from 2016 to 2021, the UN Children's Fund warned Thursday, slamming the lack of attention paid to victims.
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Delhi Lt Governor Okays Rs 10 Crore For Himachal's Disaster Fund Donation
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Saturday approved a contribution of Rs 10 Crore to the Himachal Pradesh 'Aapda Rahat Kosh 2023' from LG/CM Relief fund, an official statement said.
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Himachal Chief Minister Thanks Assam, Uttarakhand For Disaster Fund Donation
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday thanked the government of Assam and Uttrakhand for donating Rs 10 crore and Rs 5 crore each towards the Aapada Rahat Kosh-2023, or the state disaster relief fund.
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Himachal Chief Minister Donates His Savings (51 Lakhs) To Disaster Fund
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday donated his savings of around Rs 51 lakh towards the 'Aapda Rahat Kosh' to extend help to the disaster-affected people of the hill state.
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Centre Approves Rs 200 Crore To Flood-Hit Himachal Pradesh
The Central government also released Rs 189.27 crore of the state's past dues from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) on August 7.
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Biden Declares Hawaii Fires A "Major Disaster", Unblocks Federal Aid
US President Joe Biden on Thursday declared the Hawaii wildfires a "major disaster," unblocking federal funds for the hard-hit island of Maui after the flames claimed at least 36 lives and razed a historic town.
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Amit Shah Approves Release Of Rs 180 Crore To Flood-Hit Himachal
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday approved the advance release of Rs 180 crore as the central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to flood-hit Himachal Pradesh.
