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.
Uttar Pradesh Disaster Management Authority outlines crowd control strategy for 44-day Prayagraj Magh Mela. Mock drills to begin Dec 27. Read details on safety preparations.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Sansad Khel Mahotsav in Almora, highlighting sports' role in youth development and announcing 23 new sports academies and a sports university. Read more.
Uttarakhand govt announces Rs 5 crore plan with AI warning systems, district sterilisation centres, and decentralised powers to tackle rising human-animal conflict. Details inside.
Uttarakhand govt announces Pravasi Panchayats in all 13 districts to encourage reverse migration. Pithoragarh is the pilot district. Learn about the state's initiatives.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami orders immediate transfer of a police station officer found absent during a surprise inspection. He also discusses human-wildlife conflict with Union Minister. Read for details.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami directs officials to hold camps in all Nyaya Panchayats from Dec 17. Aim: ensure 100% eligible citizens get welfare benefits and grievances are resolved on spot.
Uttarakhand Governor returns amendment bill to anti-conversion law due to clerical errors. State govt to pass ordinance with corrections. Bill seeks harsher penalties.
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.
Uttarakhand's Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill 2025, proposing life term for forced conversions, was returned by Governor Gurmit Singh. The Dhami government must now reconsider or issue an ordinance.
Uttarakhand government disburses Rs 33.22 crore to 3,848 beneficiaries under Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojna, aiming to create jobs and curb migration. Discover how the scheme is transforming local economy.
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.
Uttarakhand police and administration cleared 51 illegal dwellings in Ramnagar's reserve forest. The action, ordered by CM Dhami, saw detentions and heavy security. Read the full details.
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.
A Ludhiana jeweller was threatened for Rs 1 crore by a man posing as an aide of gangster Amritpal Singh Dhami. Police have registered a case and are investigating the extortion call.
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.
Uttarakhand announces a new high-level commission dedicated to promoting Sanskrit education, research, and culture. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says it can foster global unity. Read more.
PM Modi dedicates over 2 minutes of Mann Ki Baat to Uttarakhand, praising its winter tourism, adventure sports like ultra-marathon, and rising popularity as a wedding destination.
PM Modi highlights Uttarakhand's winter tourism initiatives in Mann Ki Baat, praising Dhami government's efforts to attract visitors during off-season months.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami approves ₹30 per quintal SAP hike for sugarcane. Early variety now ₹405, general ₹395. Boost for farmer income & timely payments.
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.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami honors women scientists at World Disaster Management Conference 2025. New weather radars announced for Haridwar, Pantnagar & Auli to strengthen disaster warning systems.
Telangana announces comprehensive animal-inclusive disaster response plan to protect 35 million farm animals. Expert-led evacuation strategies and livestock mapping underway.
Telangana lacks a comprehensive animal disaster response plan. Minister Vakiti Srihari announced experts will create an animal evacuation strategy for cabinet approval to protect 35 million livestock.
Jalandhar empowers 250 NSS volunteers with crucial disaster management skills through comprehensive training program. Learn how this initiative strengthens community resilience.
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport conducted a comprehensive 2-day emergency exercise to test coordination among multiple agencies during aviation emergencies.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, requests retaining Air Force Audit Branch in Dehradun and PWD control of key hill road for 2026 pilgrimage.