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Snakebites, Natural Disasters Claimed 10,300 Lives in Odisha In 3 Years: Minister
More than 10,300 people lost their lives due to drowning, snakebites and natural disasters in Odisha over the past three years, revenue and disaster management minister Suresh Pujari informed the assembly on Thursday.
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Wayanad Landslides: Kerala High Court Wants 'Holistic Approach' In Development
The court pointed out that a landslide is a classic example of what happens when the natural environment's balance is disrupted.
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Smartphone Emergency Alert System To Be Rolled Out In 6-8 Months: Sources
An 'Emergency alert: Severe' notification flashed on several mobile phones in India today. The message was sent by the NDMA which has started testing the technology that will alert people during natural disasters.
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Amit Shah Praises Naveen Patnaik For Containing Naxal Violence In Odisha
Stating that natural disaster is a major problem in Odisha, Amit Shah said, "I would like to again thank Naveen ji for helping the Centre by implementing all the disaster management initiatives in the state."
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Proactive Approach Required To Handle Natural Disasters: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday pitched for a "proactive rather than reactive" approach and the use of future technologies in handling natural disasters to minimize damage.
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Government To Expand Disaster Warning System To Use TV, Radio, Railway Station For Alerts
The government is planning to expand its disaster warning system Common Alert Protocol (CAP) to cover television, radio and railway stations to alert people about any natural disaster or security incidents, a senior official said on Wednesday.
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China Loses $13.13 Billion In 2022 So Far From Natural Disasters: Report
China's direct economic losses from natural disasters amounted to 88.81 billion yuan, about USD 13.13 billion, in the first half of 2022, the Ministry of Emergency Management said Thursday.
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'Drought Of A Moderate Nature' Declared In Nagaland
The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has declared a 'drought of a moderate nature' in the entire state for six months from September 2021 to March this year.
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Thousands To Be Trained For Rescue Ops During Disasters: Amit Shah
Thousands of volunteers will be trained under a special programme to handle emergencies during natural disasters, Home Minister Amit Shah announced on the 17th Foundation Day of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
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Centre Invokes National Disaster Management Act, Takes Control Of Coronavirus Battle In States
The National Disaster Management Act meant to handle disasters natural or man-made was invoked for the first time in the country today, bringing states under the Centre's control regarding the battle against the highly contagious coronavirus.
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Most Museums In India At Risk Of "Grave Damage" In Case Of Fire: Expert
A majority of museums and cultural repositories in India stand at risk of suffering "grave damage" in the event of a major fire, an international expert has cautioned and suggested that a disaster management plan should be properly implemented by these institutions.
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Record Heatwave Blankets Japan Killing 65, Over 20,000 Hospitalised
An "unprecedented" heatwave in Japan has killed at least 65 people in one week, government officials said Tuesday, with the weather agency now classifying the record-breaking weather as a "natural disaster."
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Facebook Brings In Disaster Response Tools To India
Facebook has partnered with the National Disaster Management Authority or NDMA and a non-profit body, SEEDS in India, to offer tools to these agencies to help them respond more effectively to natural disasters.
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BRICS To Set Up Joint Task Force On Disaster Management: Kiren Rijiju
BRICS nations would soon set up a joint task force on disaster management to share information, technique and for mutual support on natural disaster in accordance with the Ufa declaration, union minister of state for home Kiren Rijiju today said.
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New Way To Quickly Rebuild Homes Destroyed By Disasters
Scientists have developed a way to rebuild homes destroyed by natural disasters within a few months, an advance that may especially benefit low-income residents in disaster-prone areas.
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Snakebites, Natural Disasters Claimed 10,300 Lives in Odisha In 3 Years: Minister
More than 10,300 people lost their lives due to drowning, snakebites and natural disasters in Odisha over the past three years, revenue and disaster management minister Suresh Pujari informed the assembly on Thursday.
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Wayanad Landslides: Kerala High Court Wants 'Holistic Approach' In Development
The court pointed out that a landslide is a classic example of what happens when the natural environment's balance is disrupted.
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Smartphone Emergency Alert System To Be Rolled Out In 6-8 Months: Sources
An 'Emergency alert: Severe' notification flashed on several mobile phones in India today. The message was sent by the NDMA which has started testing the technology that will alert people during natural disasters.
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Amit Shah Praises Naveen Patnaik For Containing Naxal Violence In Odisha
Stating that natural disaster is a major problem in Odisha, Amit Shah said, "I would like to again thank Naveen ji for helping the Centre by implementing all the disaster management initiatives in the state."
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Proactive Approach Required To Handle Natural Disasters: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday pitched for a "proactive rather than reactive" approach and the use of future technologies in handling natural disasters to minimize damage.
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Government To Expand Disaster Warning System To Use TV, Radio, Railway Station For Alerts
The government is planning to expand its disaster warning system Common Alert Protocol (CAP) to cover television, radio and railway stations to alert people about any natural disaster or security incidents, a senior official said on Wednesday.
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China Loses $13.13 Billion In 2022 So Far From Natural Disasters: Report
China's direct economic losses from natural disasters amounted to 88.81 billion yuan, about USD 13.13 billion, in the first half of 2022, the Ministry of Emergency Management said Thursday.
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'Drought Of A Moderate Nature' Declared In Nagaland
The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has declared a 'drought of a moderate nature' in the entire state for six months from September 2021 to March this year.
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Thousands To Be Trained For Rescue Ops During Disasters: Amit Shah
Thousands of volunteers will be trained under a special programme to handle emergencies during natural disasters, Home Minister Amit Shah announced on the 17th Foundation Day of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
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Centre Invokes National Disaster Management Act, Takes Control Of Coronavirus Battle In States
The National Disaster Management Act meant to handle disasters natural or man-made was invoked for the first time in the country today, bringing states under the Centre's control regarding the battle against the highly contagious coronavirus.
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Most Museums In India At Risk Of "Grave Damage" In Case Of Fire: Expert
A majority of museums and cultural repositories in India stand at risk of suffering "grave damage" in the event of a major fire, an international expert has cautioned and suggested that a disaster management plan should be properly implemented by these institutions.
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Record Heatwave Blankets Japan Killing 65, Over 20,000 Hospitalised
An "unprecedented" heatwave in Japan has killed at least 65 people in one week, government officials said Tuesday, with the weather agency now classifying the record-breaking weather as a "natural disaster."
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Facebook Brings In Disaster Response Tools To India
Facebook has partnered with the National Disaster Management Authority or NDMA and a non-profit body, SEEDS in India, to offer tools to these agencies to help them respond more effectively to natural disasters.
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BRICS To Set Up Joint Task Force On Disaster Management: Kiren Rijiju
BRICS nations would soon set up a joint task force on disaster management to share information, technique and for mutual support on natural disaster in accordance with the Ufa declaration, union minister of state for home Kiren Rijiju today said.
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New Way To Quickly Rebuild Homes Destroyed By Disasters
Scientists have developed a way to rebuild homes destroyed by natural disasters within a few months, an advance that may especially benefit low-income residents in disaster-prone areas.
