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National Disaster Response Force On 4th International Mission In Turkey
Acclaimed globally after Japan's triple disaster in 2011 and Nepal earthquake in 2015, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been given the task for the fourth time since its inception to handle the tragedy of the massive Turkey earthquake.
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How a Bunch of Tech Geeks Helped Save Nepal's Earthquake Victims
Without reliable telecommunications, disaster zones quickly become overrun by confusion and costly mistakes.
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Nepal Marks Anniversary Of Quake That Killed Nearly 9,000
People gathered Sunday at the remains of a historic tower in Nepal's capital that collapsed in a devastating earthquake a year ago, as Nepalese held memorial services to mark the anniversary of a disaster that killed nearly 9,000 people and left millions homeless.
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Despite Back-To-Back Disasters, Climbers Return To Everest
Last year, Sherpas had already set up two camps above Base Camp when the earthquake unleashed an avalanche that tore into the tent city, burying climbers and staff. Nineteen people were killed, 61 were injured and the pre-prepared route of ropes and ladders was destroyed. When the Sherpas refused to rebuild the route, the season was scrubbed. There...
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US Government Proposes Four Times Increase In Aid To Nepal
The US government has proposed a four-fold jump in relief to Nepal at Rs 434 crore (USD 64 million) as part of its aid to rebuild the country after the 2015 devastating earthquake killed nearly 9,000 people and destroyed thousands of buildings.
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Air Force's C-17 Globemaster, C-130J Super Hercules Saving Lives From Kashmir to Chennai
Heavy-lifter C-17 Globemaster and the C-130J Super Hercules, which helped in saving thousands of lives during Uttarakhand and Kashmir floods and the deadly Nepal earthquake early this year, again did a yeoman service in rain-hit Chennai where they ferried nearly 1,500 people to safety following the deluge.
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After Nepal Quake, Search for Jobs Led Them to Gurgaon and Disaster
Months ago, two women from Nepal had left their homes, flattened by the powerful earthquake, in search of better life outside. Little did they know the journey would take them through captivity, sexual assault, torture and starvation -- from Jeddah to Millennium City.
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Greater Risk of Major Nepal-India Earthquake: Scientists
Western Nepal and northern India face an increased risk of a future major earthquake, warn scientists who have found that the devastating 7.8 quake that struck Nepal in April released only a fraction of the energy "locked" in the underlying fault.
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Ex-Nepal PM Prachanda Visits Kutch for Earthquake Rehab Study
In the wake of devastating earthquake in Nepal, its former Prime Minister and chairman of UCPN-Maoist party Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' today visited several sites in and around Bhuj town in Kutch district to learn about post-quake rehabilitation.
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Frustration Grows Among Nepal Earthquake Survivors as Monsoon Swamps Camps
Weeks after annual monsoon rains started to lash Nepal, Kanchhi Maya Sherpa sits inside a makeshift tent on a soggy football pitch, flies crawling over her swollen mouth and limbs.
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Nepal Sets up Post-Earthquake Camps for Sexual Minorities
When transgender woman Maya K C sought help at a relief camp in the ruins of Nepal's capital after a devastating earthquake, she was quickly made to feel as though she did not belong.
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Wary Children Return to Schools After Nepal Earthquake
Thousands of children affected by last month's earthquake in Nepal returned to schools on Sunday, a working day in the Himalayan nation, five weeks after the disaster killed more than 8,600 people and destroyed many homes.
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Bihar Places 5 districts on Alert After Nepal Landslide
The Bihar government today sounded flood alert in five districts after a massive landslide, triggered by recent earthquakes, blocked the Kali Gandaki river at Benibazar in Myagdi district of Nepal, leading to accumulation of a huge volume of water there.
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Nepal Earthquake: Born Amidst Disaster, These Babies Are a Far Cry From a Normal Childhood
Supriya is sleeping serenely tucked in a red dupatta, lying in her grandmother's arms at the Tudikhel relief camp in Kathmandu. She is barely a few hours old, the white hospital tag still visible on her tiny hand.
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United Nations Adopts Resolution to Strengthen Relief Efforts in Nepal
The UN has adopted a resolution, led and co-sponsored by India, calling the international community to urgently assist Nepal and help rebuild the country following the devastating earthquake that killed more than 8,200 people.
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National Disaster Response Force On 4th International Mission In Turkey
Acclaimed globally after Japan's triple disaster in 2011 and Nepal earthquake in 2015, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been given the task for the fourth time since its inception to handle the tragedy of the massive Turkey earthquake.
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How a Bunch of Tech Geeks Helped Save Nepal's Earthquake Victims
Without reliable telecommunications, disaster zones quickly become overrun by confusion and costly mistakes.
-
Nepal Marks Anniversary Of Quake That Killed Nearly 9,000
People gathered Sunday at the remains of a historic tower in Nepal's capital that collapsed in a devastating earthquake a year ago, as Nepalese held memorial services to mark the anniversary of a disaster that killed nearly 9,000 people and left millions homeless.
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Despite Back-To-Back Disasters, Climbers Return To Everest
Last year, Sherpas had already set up two camps above Base Camp when the earthquake unleashed an avalanche that tore into the tent city, burying climbers and staff. Nineteen people were killed, 61 were injured and the pre-prepared route of ropes and ladders was destroyed. When the Sherpas refused to rebuild the route, the season was scrubbed. There...
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US Government Proposes Four Times Increase In Aid To Nepal
The US government has proposed a four-fold jump in relief to Nepal at Rs 434 crore (USD 64 million) as part of its aid to rebuild the country after the 2015 devastating earthquake killed nearly 9,000 people and destroyed thousands of buildings.
-
Air Force's C-17 Globemaster, C-130J Super Hercules Saving Lives From Kashmir to Chennai
Heavy-lifter C-17 Globemaster and the C-130J Super Hercules, which helped in saving thousands of lives during Uttarakhand and Kashmir floods and the deadly Nepal earthquake early this year, again did a yeoman service in rain-hit Chennai where they ferried nearly 1,500 people to safety following the deluge.
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After Nepal Quake, Search for Jobs Led Them to Gurgaon and Disaster
Months ago, two women from Nepal had left their homes, flattened by the powerful earthquake, in search of better life outside. Little did they know the journey would take them through captivity, sexual assault, torture and starvation -- from Jeddah to Millennium City.
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Greater Risk of Major Nepal-India Earthquake: Scientists
Western Nepal and northern India face an increased risk of a future major earthquake, warn scientists who have found that the devastating 7.8 quake that struck Nepal in April released only a fraction of the energy "locked" in the underlying fault.
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Ex-Nepal PM Prachanda Visits Kutch for Earthquake Rehab Study
In the wake of devastating earthquake in Nepal, its former Prime Minister and chairman of UCPN-Maoist party Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' today visited several sites in and around Bhuj town in Kutch district to learn about post-quake rehabilitation.
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Frustration Grows Among Nepal Earthquake Survivors as Monsoon Swamps Camps
Weeks after annual monsoon rains started to lash Nepal, Kanchhi Maya Sherpa sits inside a makeshift tent on a soggy football pitch, flies crawling over her swollen mouth and limbs.
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Nepal Sets up Post-Earthquake Camps for Sexual Minorities
When transgender woman Maya K C sought help at a relief camp in the ruins of Nepal's capital after a devastating earthquake, she was quickly made to feel as though she did not belong.
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Wary Children Return to Schools After Nepal Earthquake
Thousands of children affected by last month's earthquake in Nepal returned to schools on Sunday, a working day in the Himalayan nation, five weeks after the disaster killed more than 8,600 people and destroyed many homes.
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Bihar Places 5 districts on Alert After Nepal Landslide
The Bihar government today sounded flood alert in five districts after a massive landslide, triggered by recent earthquakes, blocked the Kali Gandaki river at Benibazar in Myagdi district of Nepal, leading to accumulation of a huge volume of water there.
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Nepal Earthquake: Born Amidst Disaster, These Babies Are a Far Cry From a Normal Childhood
Supriya is sleeping serenely tucked in a red dupatta, lying in her grandmother's arms at the Tudikhel relief camp in Kathmandu. She is barely a few hours old, the white hospital tag still visible on her tiny hand.
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United Nations Adopts Resolution to Strengthen Relief Efforts in Nepal
The UN has adopted a resolution, led and co-sponsored by India, calling the international community to urgently assist Nepal and help rebuild the country following the devastating earthquake that killed more than 8,200 people.
