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Odisha to prepare disaster management warriors to face calamities: Patnaik

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said the state is all set to introduce disaster and pandemic management curricula in schools and colleges to prepare Disaster Management Yodhas (warriors) in every village and household. Patnaik said this while addressing a meeting marking the observance of the Odisha Disaster Preparedness Day and National Day for Disaster Reduction. The day is observed to remember the 1999 super cyclone which killed about 10,000 people in the state. "Disaster and Pandemic Management is being introduced in the educational curricula of students from standard 4 to graduation level with a view to preparing Disaster Management Yodhas in every village and household," the chief minister said. Noting that the state government has done everything possible to make Odisha a safer place during natural calamities, Patnaik said during 23 years since the Super Cyclone the state has developed the most robust infrastructure for disaster management. The world has now

India needs early warning system for landslides, but challenges abound

Landslides are an annual occurrence during monsoons, but developmental activities and the climate crisis have been increasing the risk of these disasters

Pakistan facing risk of fresh floods, more deaths as toll crosses 1,500

Although waters have started receding in some areas, authorities are worried heavy rains in parts of neighboring India could swell key rivers in Pakistan

Assam Cabinet takes key decisions including roadmap for disaster management

As part of its initiative to hold cabinet meetings in different districts, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa on Sunday chaired a Cabinet meeting in which a slew of decisions were made including filling up posts of Bodo teachers, streamlining land acquisition and the roadmap on disaster risk reduction."In today's #AssamCabinet, we took a host of decisions with regard to clearing backlog of cases in courts, the establishment of new universities, a roadmap on disaster risk reduction, upgrading polytechnics & ITIs, streamlining land acquisition, filling up posts of Bodo teachers, etc", the chief minister tweeted.One of the most crucial decisions that were taken in the meeting includes the clearance of backlog cases."Petty criminal cases pending in the subordinate courts throughout Assam to be withdrawn within 6 months by invoking Section 321 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPc), 1973", read the document.Another decision was the approval of Assam State Policy for the Transfer of ...

Centre signs headquarters agreement with CDRI, enables international status

The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Government of India (GoI) signed a headquarters agreement on Monday in New Delhi.The agreement will enable the status of an 'Independent and International Legal Entity' for CDRI.The agreement was signed by Amit Prothi, Director General, CDRI and Noor Rahman Sheikh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, and will enable the institution to pursue functions internationally with all rights, immunities, and privileges, as per the United Nations (Privileges & Immunities) Act, 1947.Addressing the event, PK Mishra, Principal Secretary, Prime Minister's Office, Government of India and CDRI Governing Council Co-chair said, "It is a landmark moment for CDRI, to be recognized as an independent international organization, with a Charter endorsed by 31 countries and eight international organisations in less than two years. This will further enable the organization to fulfill its commitments and engagements on the ...

205 people died in this year's monsoon season in HP; loss of Rs 1,014 cr

At least 205 people lost their lives and seven went missing in the state in the last over one-and-a-half-month of the monsoon season, the state disaster management director Sudesh Kumar Mokhta said here on Thursday. Since June 29, the state has suffered a total loss of Rs 1,014.08 crore due to damaged roads, water lines, and power transmission, he also said. At least 103 people lost their lives in 35 accidents from June 29 to August 16 during the ongoing monsoon season, and 33 people were killed in as many incidents of tree and rock fall. Twenty-five people drowned in six incidents, seven died in 48 landslides, and three lost their lives in 51 flash floods that occurred during the period, he said. Besides, 120 animals also lost their lives, 95 houses were fully damaged and 335 houses partially damaged in monsoon-related incidents in various parts of the state, Mokhta said.

Kerala rains: HC directs DMA, Kochi Corporation to take necessary steps

Kerala directed the Disaster Management Authority and the Corporation of Kochi to ensure every necessary step is taken on a war footing in the wake of heavy rains and expected flooding in the city.

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Climate risk turns focus on need for disaster-resilient infrastructure

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Ensure disaster alerts reach remote areas timely; engage all agencies: Shah

The minister said special focus should be given to cases of lightning strikes where time is less and it should be ensured that accurate alert reaches the intended village and its inhabitants.

Dos and Don'ts before/during a cyclone

In order to stay safe during the cyclone, here are some of the dos and don’ts and the necessary actions that are to be taken when nature’s fury strikes.

CDRI now has 25 countries, seven international organisations: MEA

The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019, has 25 countries and seven international organisations as members now

Disaster management to be compulsory subject in colleges in Odisha

A course on disaster management will be taught as a compulsory subject during the first year at colleges in Odisha, the state's Higher Education minister Arun Sahoo said

Meet Alapan Bandyopadhyay, a 'good boy' in the Centre's bad books

Bandyopadhyay was recently in the midst of a political storm. At the heart of the controversy is a review meeting by PM Modi for which Bandyopadhyay and CM Mamata Banerjee arrived late

PM Modi announces Rs 1,000 crore aid for states affected by Cyclone Yaas

Modi also announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 to each of the seriously injured in the cyclone.

Secure health facilities, oxygen plants during upcoming monsoon: Home secy

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on Friday reviewed the national disaster management apparatus and "advised" concerned agencies to be better prepared

Karur Vysya Bank donates Rs 1 cr to TN State Disaster Management Authority

Karur Vysya Bank on Wednesday said it has donated Rs 1 crore to the Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority from its CSR funds to fight the current pandemic.

Australia's most populous state New South Wales hit by severe rains, floods

New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian said that hundreds of people have been rescued from the waters

Coalition on resilient infra to meet amid Covid challenge in disaster mgmt

CDRI has 22 member countries and 6 international organisations of which four are multilateral agencies and two private sector networks

Texas freeze: Extreme weather testing Biden's disaster management skills

Biden said Friday that he hopes to travel to Texas next week but doesn't want his presence and the accompanying presidential entourage to distract from the recovery