Maharashtra's State Institute of Disaster Management (SIDM) proposal is under final govt review. The ₹184.94 crore Nagpur MIHAN campus aims to be a nodal hub for training and research. Read more.
Kerala govt mandates uniform disaster waste management for all districts. New protocol aims to prevent chaos like in Wayanad's July 2024 Meppadi disaster. Details on roles, timelines, and challenges.
A Reasi court dismissed a plea for an FIR against Vaishno Devi shrine officials for the August 26 landslide that killed 35 pilgrims. The judge ruled it a natural disaster, with no criminal negligence found. Read the full details.
A Katra court ruled out criminal negligence by Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in the August landslide that killed 35 pilgrims, calling it an unforeseeable natural disaster. Read the full details.
Katra court dismisses plea for criminal action against shrine board officials in the August landslide that killed 35 pilgrims, calling it a natural calamity. Read the full details of the ruling.
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court dismisses a PIL blaming the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board for a 2022 landslide that killed 12. The court attributes the tragedy to a natural disaster. Read the full legal analysis.
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashes a plea against the Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, ruling the 2025 landslide was a natural calamity. Read the full legal analysis and implications.
Major progress in rehabilitating Wayanad landslide survivors as authorities complete roof slabs for 122 houses at Elstone Estate. Over 1300 workers toil round the clock. Read the full update.
Aam Aadmi Party dominates Amritsar's rural body elections, securing a massive mandate. Read the full analysis of the results and their political implications.
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.
NHAI submits a Rs 207.4 crore DPR to treat 13 active landslide zones on Uttarakhand's Yamunotri highway. Work begins as monsoon damage worsens. Get the full report.
Vijayakumari N S, the first civilian woman rescuer at the Wayanad landslide, is now contesting panchayat elections from Muppainad. Driven by duty, she aims to serve her community. Read her inspiring journey.
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.
Malayalam superstar Mammootty fully funded treatment for Adimali landslide victim Sandhya, who lost her leg and husband. He promised continued support in a heartfelt video call. Read the inspiring story.
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.
Kerala faces severe landslides and floods due to 35-year-old maps. Lack of data-based planning cripples disaster management. Urgent policy reforms needed for sustainable development.
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.
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.
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.
A massive landslide in Peru's Amazon region killed at least 12 people after crashing into a river, sinking boats. Rescue operations continue in the remote area.
Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka with 334 confirmed deaths, 400 missing and 1.3 million affected. International rescue efforts underway as nation faces worst natural disaster since 2004 tsunami.
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.