NCC to Train 1 Lakh Cadets as Disaster First Responders
The NCC announces a major initiative to train 100,000 cadets for disaster response and sets up drone training hubs. A strategic move to bolster India's resilience.
The NCC announces a major initiative to train 100,000 cadets for disaster response and sets up drone training hubs. A strategic move to bolster India's resilience.
Kanpur dispatches 32 volunteers for 12-day disaster management training under the Aapda Mitra scheme. They will become first responders, equipped with emergency kits. Read more about this community resilience initiative.
Delhi's record 8.16 lakh vehicle sales in 2025 reveal a worrying trend: 7.2 lakh were private, petrol-dependent vehicles, overshadowing public transport growth. Experts warn of worsening congestion and air quality. Read the full analysis.
Delhi's record 8.16 lakh vehicle sales in 2025 are driven by private petrol vehicles, worsening congestion & pollution. Experts call for stronger EV push & public transport. Read more.
Rajasthan's new Vehicle Scrapping Policy 2025 targets old, polluting vehicles. Owners can get up to 50% tax rebate, max ₹1 lakh, on new vehicle purchase. Read details.
Indonesia mourns 67 victims of Sumatra floods, cancelling national New Year fireworks. Heavy rains triggered landslides, displacing thousands. Read about the disaster response and national mourning.
The Central Government has sanctioned Rs 601.92 crore for Himachal Pradesh for monsoon damage recovery. Former CM Jai Ram Thakur shares details of the PDNA-based assistance. Read more.
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.
Dubai Police launch a new online service for 'To Whom It May Concern' certificates for weather-damaged vehicles. Skip police station visits, upload photos, pay AED 95, and get your certificate in 1-2 days. Essential for insurance claims.
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.
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.
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Tibet region on May 14, 2024. The tremor was felt in bordering areas. No immediate reports of damage or casualties. Stay informed for updates.
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.
Cyclone Ditwah's heavy rains and winds have destroyed lakhs of banana trees in Mayiladuthurai, causing massive losses. Farmers seek urgent government aid as crops lie ruined.
Catastrophic floods and cyclones have claimed over 1000 lives across Asia, with 800 still missing. Read the full report on the disaster's impact and rescue efforts.
Cyclone Ditwah's devastating floods and landslides have claimed 355 lives in Sri Lanka, with 366 still missing. Read the latest updates on the rescue efforts and the nation's worst disaster in a decade.
Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka with 330+ fatalities. India launches Operation Neer to rescue stranded nationals amid massive destruction. Read the full report.
Cyclone Ditwah causes catastrophic flooding in Sri Lanka with 334 dead, 400 missing. India launches major rescue operation, saving 24 including pregnant woman. International aid mobilized.
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.