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.
Explore unique mountain museums from the Alps to the Himalayas. Discover history, culture, and breathtaking views. Plan your next adventure today!
Massive protest in Udaipur against perceived threat to Aravallis after Supreme Court ruling. Police scuffle leads to arrests. Congress leader Fateh Singh Rathod joins agitation. Read more.
The Supreme Court's new definition of the 2-billion-year-old Aravalli Range could impact legal protections. Discover why this ancient barrier is crucial for North India's ecology and the 'Save Aravalli' protests.
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.
A viral video reveals massive traffic at Rohtang Pass, Himachal, as Delhi residents flee toxic air. Netizens debate unregulated tourism's impact on fragile mountain ecosystems. Read more.
A tragic mountaineering case shocks the world as a woman is allegedly abandoned by her boyfriend near Austria's Grossglockner peak in -4°F. The trial begins in February. Read the full story.
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.
From 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' to 'Kedarnath', these Bollywood movies showcase stunning Indian mountain landscapes that will fuel your wanderlust. Plan your next adventure!
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.
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.
A spontaneous trip to Ladakh's Pangong Lake reveals stunning beauty and harsh, freezing realities. Read this travelogue on preparing for the extreme climate of one of India's most iconic destinations.
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.
Explore the fascinating stories behind 7 common animal names that are scientifically inaccurate. Discover how history and observation shaped these misleading labels that persist today.
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.
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.
Norwegian skier Aleksander Kilde returns to competition after serious injuries, credits fiancée Mikaela Shiffrin for unwavering support during 683-day recovery journey.
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.
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.