CAG: Karnataka Delayed Flood Management Plan
A CAG report criticizes Karnataka for delays in creating a flood and landslide action plan, urging better disaster authority function. Read the key findings.
A CAG report criticizes Karnataka for delays in creating a flood and landslide action plan, urging better disaster authority function. Read the key findings.
Bihar's DMD, UN, and UNICEF held a 2-day DiDRR workshop in Patna to integrate disability inclusion into all disaster management stages. Experts stress inclusive design for effective response.
National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi, announced a Continuous Legal Education programme for advocates with under 5 years experience and an undertrial prisoners project. Read more.
Noida Authority imposes a Rs 5 lakh penalty on Blinkit's cloud kitchen for flouting solid waste management rules and using banned plastic. Details on the inspection and wider crackdown inside.
Prayagraj gears up for Magh Mela with AI-based crowd control, 50 drones, and cyber help desks to ensure safety for an estimated 15 crore pilgrims. Full security plan revealed.
The National Lok Adalat in Bengaluru disposed of over 104.6 lakh cases, collecting Rs 56 crore in traffic fines and settling Rs 3,103 crore in compensation. Read the full report.
Sri Lanka issues fresh landslide warnings as Cyclone Ditwah's rains worsen the disaster. Over 618 dead, 2 million affected. Read about the regional crisis and relief efforts.
Four months after the Dharali flash flood, experts warn the 250,000-tonne 'cement-like' debris is a monumental cleanup challenge. Read about the risks and the community's struggle.
CWMA chairperson S K Haldar states Karnataka's Mekedatu reservoir cannot proceed until techno-commercial feasibility is established. The project is no longer pending with the authority.
On the 41st anniversary of the Bhopal gas disaster, the Sambhavna Trust Clinic launched a comprehensive digital archive. This free repository offers vital information for researchers and survivors worldwide. Explore the history and ongoing impact.
Over 100 farmers staged a walkout protest in Thanjavur against the Supreme Court's nod for Karnataka's Mekedatu dam DPR. They demand Tamil Nadu govt take swift action to protect Cauvery water rights. Read more.
A journalist in Hong Kong during the deadly Tai Po fire reflects on the misplaced anxiety of distant friends and the city's neglected public housing crisis. Read why instant concern can be a distraction.
The Lok Sabha has passed a crucial bill granting the Finance Commission statutory power to allocate funds for states' disaster management. This move aims to streamline resource distribution.
Greater Bengaluru Authority and BDA to jointly draft Bengaluru's new master plan, each handling their jurisdictions. The long-awaited update aims to shape the city's future growth.
Union Home Ministry refutes Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's 'no funds' claim, detailing Rs 481.6 crore release for disaster management. Get the full facts on the relief fund dispute and state-wise crop damage.
Central govt allocates ₹582 crore from NDRF & ₹397 crore from SDRF to Himachal Pradesh for disaster preparedness & recovery. Details on past allocations & NDRF deployments inside.
Delhi CM launches NDMA's Disaster Ready Schools Campaign across 2,082 schools. Earthquake drills, hazard mapping & digital threat training to safeguard 16.5 lakh students in seismic zone IV. Read more.
A Jajpur court sentenced a 20-year-old man to 20 years imprisonment for raping a minor. The court also imposed a fine and ordered Rs 7 lakh compensation for the survivor. Read the full details.
The death toll from devastating floods and landslides in West Sumatra, Indonesia, has climbed to 75. Rescue efforts continue as dozens remain missing. Read the latest updates.
Jammu & Kashmir designates JKBOSE as the State School Standards Authority (SSSA) to regulate schools as per NEP 2020, ensuring transparency and uniform standards. Read more.
Gorakhpur's 3-day UP State Trade Show celebrates GIDA's 36th Foundation Day, showcasing industrial progress under CM Yogi. Discover local innovations!
Indonesia faces devastating floods and landslides with 442 confirmed deaths and 402 still missing. Rescue operations continue amid challenging conditions.
Indonesia faces devastating floods and landslides with death toll reaching 442. Rescue operations continue as 402 remain missing. Read about the ongoing disaster response.
Deadly floods devastate Indonesia's Sumatra Island, killing 193 people in Sri Lanka. Survivors desperately search for food and water as rescue operations intensify.
Death toll from Indonesia floods and landslides rises to 442, with 402 missing. Rescue teams struggle to reach isolated cities as climate change intensifies the monsoon. Read more.
United Arab Emirates extends heartfelt condolences to Indonesia following devastating floods and landslides that claimed multiple lives. Global support grows for disaster relief efforts.
Odisha minister Suresh Pujari announces a new Rs 300 crore integrated disaster management building in Bhubaneswar. The facility aims to enhance coordinated emergency response for cyclones, floods, and fires. Discover how this hub will save lives.
Tragic Indonesia floods claim 303 lives with 27 still missing. Rescue operations continue as nation faces devastating natural disaster. Learn how to help victims.
Telangana announces comprehensive animal-inclusive disaster response plan to protect 35 million farm animals. Expert-led evacuation strategies and livestock mapping underway.
Deadly flash floods and mudslides in Indonesia's West Sumatra province claim 94 lives. Rescue teams search for missing amid widespread destruction. Learn how to help victims.