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The weather in Chhattisgarh is once again showing signs of change. The Meteorological Department has issued Yellow and Orange alerts for several districts in the state. The forecast includes heavy...
A large number of transfers have been carried out in the Revenue and Disaster Management Department. The transfers affect employees ranging from Collector's Assistant Grade 2 to Assistant Grade 3,...
Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Tank Ram Verma will conduct a review of departmental functions on June 17th at 11 AM in Mahanadi Bhawan, Nava Raipur. This critical meeting will involve an...
Unseasonal storms and heavy rain have claimed five lives in Bihar within the last 24 hours. Two deaths occurred in Muzaffarpur while single fatalities were recorded in West Champaran, East Champaran,...
In response to a severe heatwave that has claimed 16 lives in Telangana, the state government has initiated emergency relief measures. During a meeting at the Secretariat, Revenue Minister Pongulati...
Chaos gripped Bihar's urban landscapes Thursday evening when piercing sirens echoed through Patna and five other districts, triggering an instant blackout. At precisely 7 PM, power grids shut down,...
The Jharkhand administration is in overdrive, responding to a barrage of hailstorms and erratic weather that have wreaked havoc on crops and communities. Health and Disaster Management Minister Dr....
Ghaziabad witnessed a momentous occasion as Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the NDRF's President's Colours presentation ceremony. Shah celebrated the force's jawans for garnering admiration...
India took a giant leap in emergency communications Saturday with the rollout of its indigenous Cell Broadcast service. Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Sindhia addressed the flurry of...
In a strategic dialogue held in New Delhi on February 22, Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami engaged with ITBP Director General Shatrujit Kapoor. The talks centered on bolstering border...
Residents of Palghar district in Maharashtra experienced minor tremors early this morning after a 3.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in the region. The NCS confirmed the event, noting that the seismic...
Cyclone Ditwah, a powerful tropical storm, has emerged over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, prompting urgent alerts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South...
Educational institutions across Chennai and neighboring districts are shut down today as Cyclone Ditwah unleashes heavy rainfall and gusty winds. The Tamil Nadu government declared a holiday for...
Andhra Pradesh is bracing for Cyclone Montha, with the state government implementing stringent measures to ensure public safety. A night curfew and a complete ban on vehicle movement have been...
The Severe Cyclonic Storm “Shakthi” over the northwest Arabian Sea continues to develop, moving west-southwest at a speed of 15 kmph in the last six hours. The storm's movement has been consistent,...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed government ministers to visit flood-affected regions to expedite relief efforts. He emphasized the government's priority to provide immediate assistance to...
A severe weather alert has been issued for Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, with heavy rain and hail expected. In Uttarakhand, a red alert is in effect for several districts including Dehradun, Tehri,...
Punjab's Water Resources Minister, Barinder Kumar Goyal, has strongly criticized the Union Government, attributing the state's worst floods in 37 years to its actions. Speaking at a press conference,...
In response to potential emergency situations, Punjab has established state-wide flood control rooms that are operational around the clock. The Water Resources Minister, Barinder Kumar Goyal,...
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma conducted a comprehensive tour of the flood-affected areas of Golaghat district, assessing the situation in several relief camps. The recent floods have...
The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) reports that the death toll in Himachal Pradesh has reached 80 due to heavy rain-related incidents and other causes. Of these fatalities, 52 are...
The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) reports a grim milestone in Himachal Pradesh, with the death toll reaching 80. A significant 52 fatalities are directly attributable to heavy...
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has instructed officials to bolster drainage systems across the state, citing concerns about potential flooding during the monsoon season. This directive...
Pandharpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said his government has given the go-ahead to the Solapur district administration for the Pandharpur corridor plan, work on which...
If your smartphone suddenly emitted a loud beep and displayed a 'test message' notification today, there is no cause for alarm. This was part of a planned technical trial by the Indian government to...
Heavy rainfall continues to lash Bihar for the past 24 hours, leading to widespread devastation across the state. Towns and villages are submerged, prompting the closure of schools in districts like...
The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar has transferred seven thousand rupees to the accounts of over 6.51 lakh families. This financial aid was not part of any specific government scheme but was...
Following heavy rainfall and a subsequent flood alert, the Odisha government has initiated relief operations in the districts of Balasore and Mayurbhanj. Several low-lying areas are at risk due to...
Flood-like conditions have emerged in several areas of Bihar's Nalanda district, causing distress among residents who are evacuating their homes for safer locations. This situation has been triggered...
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has forged a strategic alliance with AST SpaceMobile, a US-based company, to introduce direct-to-cell satellite-based mobile broadband technology across India. This move positions...
Sri Lanka is reeling from the catastrophic aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which has triggered severe flooding and deadly landslides across numerous regions. The cyclone's wrath has left infrastructure...
Sri Lanka is reeling from the catastrophic aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which has triggered severe flooding and deadly landslides across numerous districts. The powerful storm has caused widespread...
Sri Lanka is reeling from the catastrophic impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which has triggered severe flooding and deadly landslides across numerous districts. The cyclone has caused widespread...
Sri Lanka is reeling from the catastrophic aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which has triggered severe flooding and deadly landslides across numerous districts. The extreme weather event has caused...
Sri Lanka is reeling from the catastrophic impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which has triggered severe flooding and deadly landslides across numerous regions. The severe weather event has caused widespread...
Pakistan's Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, has openly criticized his own government's handling of the recent floods, stating that the nation bears responsibility for the devastation. He absolved...
The water levels of the Swarnarekha and Kharkai rivers, which flow through the city, are steadily rising and remain above the danger mark. This situation could lead to flooding in low-lying areas,...
Following the tragic bus accident in Deoghar, Jharkhand, the Health Minister announced financial assistance for the victims. Families of the deceased will receive one lakh rupees, while the injured...
Due to heavy rainfall, all schools up to the 12th grade in the East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand will remain closed on July 10th. District Magistrate cum Deputy Commissioner of East Singhbhum,...
A 30-member team from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been deployed in the East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand on July 3, 2025, to bolster disaster management and relief operations....
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for Ranchi, prompting the closure of all schools in the city. The order, issued by Deputy Commissioner-cum-District...