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.
Afghanistan's Public Health Minister Qalandar Ebad held key talks on healthcare cooperation in India and attended the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in Gandhinagar.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board announces the return of the Afghanistan Premier League in 2026, aiming to boost cricket and the nation's global sporting image. Read the full revival plan.
Afghan Health Minister admits strained Pakistan ties, pivots to India for reliable medicine and vaccine supplies. A major shift in regional health diplomacy unfolds. Read the full analysis.
Afghanistan's Public Health Minister Qalandar Ebad highlights robust cooperation with India while describing relations with Pakistan as deteriorated. Details on medical aid and regional diplomacy.
India has issued over 500 visas to Afghan nationals in four months, focusing on medical access. The move highlights a humanitarian push, with plans for continued healthcare support and infrastructure projects in Afghanistan.
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.
India reaffirms its commitment to humanitarian support for the Afghan people, dispatching 40 tons of medical aid, including a crucial CT scanner, to Kabul. Read more about this critical assistance.
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.
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.
Taliban's Amir Khan Muttaqi defends Afghanistan's right to engage with India, rejects Pakistan's accusations. A major geopolitical shift unfolds. Read the full analysis.
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.
In a chilling public execution in Afghanistan, a 13-year-old boy shot dead a man convicted of killing 13 of his relatives. The event, attended by 80,000, marks a return of Taliban justice.
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.
Pakistan's FM Ishaq Dar discloses massive military casualties: 4,000 dead, 20,000 injured since Taliban's Afghanistan takeover. Qatar mediates suspended operations.
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.
India delivers 73 tonnes of life-saving medicines, vaccines & essential supplements to Afghanistan. This humanitarian aid strengthens bilateral ties & supports Afghan healthcare.
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.