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Teamwork makes dreams work! Meet TEAM behind rescue operations who saved the lives of 41 trapped workers from Silkyara tunnel

The Uttarakhand tunnel rescue came to an end after rescue teams achieved a breakthrough and saved the lives of the 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel for almost 17 days. Here is a look inside the rescue team of the rescue mission.

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Train Collision in Andhra Pradesh Claims 6 Lives, Leaves 18 Injured

On Sunday, a Rayagada-bound train collided with a Palasa passenger train from behind near Alamanda Railway station, killing 6 and injuring 18 passengers.

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NB Explains | Search continues for missing soldiers in Sikkim floods; Evacuation of stranded people underway

Days after a deluge caused by a glacial lake outburst gripped Sikkim , search efforts for the 16 missing Army soldiers and evacuation of thousands of people stranded in various parts of the state are underway.

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CYCLONE BIPARJOY costs Gujarat govt with Rs 1212.50 Cr, 1.33 lac hectare area affected

Union Minister Nityanand Rai said that Cyclone 'Biparjoy' has affected 1.33 lakh hectare area and projected a total economic loss of Rs 1212.50 crore in agriculture and horticulture crops in Gujarat.

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#SecurityScan 49: India's rising power in South-East Asia and more

This article is a summary of important events that have taken place in last one week affecting, India's national security . “Chinese nationals who travel to the US should be more vigilant, and beware of falling into US snares and arrest-entrapment,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing said in a security advisory.

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After floods hit Assam, NDRF team visits vulnerable sites in Dima Hasao

Following incessant rainfall in the past couple of days, the administration of Assam's Dima Hasao district has made all flood preparedness to deal with any kind of situation, the officials said on Monday (Jun 19).

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Amit Shah along with Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel conducts aerial survey of Cyclone Biparjoy-affected areas in Gujarat's Kutch

Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday (Jun 17) conducted an aerial survey of areas affected due to Cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat's Kutch.

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Body of 25-year-old missing Army driver who fell into Teesta River recovered

Body of a 25-year-old Army driver of an Indian Army truck, who went missing was recovered by a joint team of the Army, National Disaster Response Force, Texas Railroad Commission, and Disaster Management Group.

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Assam, Himachal, Karnataka, Meghalaya & Nagaland to receive Rs 1,816 Cr of additional assistance for disasters in 2022

The central government approved Rs 1,816.162 crore of additional central disaster assistance to Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Meghalaya and Nagaland as they faced natural disasters in 2022.

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NDRF's Romeo and Julie did what machines couldn't do, saved the life of 6-year-old girl in quake-hit Turkey!

India's NDRF hit headlines for saving the life of a six-year-old girl with the help of Romeo and Julie who are part of the dog squad.

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Operation Dost: Lauding NDRF's assistance in earthquake-hit Turkey, Amit Shah says 'Proud of the Force'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed NDRF for rescuing a minor girl's life in earthquake-hit Turkey, saying that the Indian government under PM Modi is committed to make NDRF the world's leading disaster response Force.

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Amid rising surge of COVID, West Bengal govt prepares for the grand Gangasagar Mela

The West Bengal government has ramped up arrangements for the Gangasagar Mela, next year. The fair ranks as one of the country's top pilgrimage events. The fair will be held from Jan 8-17.

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Sabarimala temple receives record footfall as over 1 lakh pilgrims book for darshan

Sabarimala temple received record bookings for darshan as over 1 lakh devotees thronged the temple. As per temple officials, 1,07,260 devotees have booked darshan timings for Monday (Dec 12). Keeping the tremendous footfall in consideration, elaborate security arrangements have been made.

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Mizoram Stone Quarry Collapse: 8 bodies recovered, 12 more workers feared trapped

A total of eight bodies have been recovered so far from the site at Maudarh village in Hnahthial district of Mizoram after a stone quarry collapsed on Monday (Nov 14) afternoon. The incident took place at around 2:40 pm in the Maudarh area in the Hnahthial district.

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Ganga Seva Nidhi to keep Akashdeep at Ganga Ghat lit for a month, in remembrance of brave warriors

In memory of the immortal brave warriors of the nation for 23 years, Akashdeep will be lit by Ganga Seva Nidhi at Ganga Ghat in Varanasi during the entire Kartik month starting from Monday (Oct 10).

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Another Himalayan state hit by floods! After Pakistan severe floods in Nepal

At least two people were killed and eleven are still missing in the flood and landslide in the Bangabagad area of Darchula district of Nepal that borders India. The incessant rainfall since Friday (Sept 9) which resulted in flooding of the Lasku and Mahakali River swept away houses and two bridges early on Saturday (Sept 10).

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First woman of IAF's Sarang team, Wing Commander Deepika Misra awarded Vayu Sena Medal for flood relief duty

Wing Commander Deepika Misra has been awarded Vayu Sena Medal for her role in flash floods in Madhya Pradesh in August, last year. She helped in saving 47 lives in operations carried out amid strong winds and inclement weather.

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Jammu Kashmir Lt Gov Manoj Sinha performs Samapan Pooja of Amarnath Yatra

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha performed the 'samapan pooja' of the annual Amarnath Yatra at Raj Bhawan on Friday (Aug 12) morning. Sinha prayed for peace, progress and prosperity of the people amid chanting of religious hymns and mantras.

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Amarnath yatra resumes today after partial suspension due to cloudburst

Amarnath Yatra, which was partially suspended after a cloudburst incident near the holy cave, resumed on Monday (Jul 11) morning. A fresh batch of Amarnath pilgrims has started to move from the Jammu base camp.

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Manipur Landslide: Recent death toll counts 47; 28 soldiers found dead

Manipur landslide has claimed 47 lives until now, according to the recent reports. The death toll has risen since the last 24 hours after seven more bodies were retrieved from the debris. The rescue teams presently continue with the search for the remaining 14 people, including two soldiers of the Territorial Army.

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Manipur death toll rises to 25; Mortal remains of 14 army personnel sent to home stations

The Manipur landslide hit on the intervening night of Wednesday (Jun 29) and Thursday (Jun 30)near the company location of 107 Territorial Army of the Indian Army deployed near Tupul Railway Station for protection of the under-construction railway line from Jiribam to Imphal.

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Havoc in Assam! Assam floods affect 3.31 lakh in Nagaon

According to the reports of Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), Kampur revenue circle of the district has been badly affected by the current wave of the flood as nearly 2.37 lakh people were affected around 80,000 people were affected in the Raha revenue circle of the district.

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Devotees crowd at Kedarnath for darshan; ITBP deployed for management

Considering the increasing crowds at Kedarnath temple, and the recent misfortunate incidents the ITBP forces have been appointed to manage the crowds. Ever since the yatra began; May 6, 28 tourists en route to the temple have died, due to varied reasons.

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'Nation proud of its capable forces': PM Modi lauds personnel involved in rescue ops of Jharkhand ropeway incident

PM Modi interacted with personnel of IAF, Indian Army, NDRF, ITBP, local administration and civil society who were involved with rescue operations at Deoghar involving the cable car accident.

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IAF, NDRF rescues 2 from 17 trekkers missing at Lamkhaga Pass, five found dead

Lost their way due to heavy snowfall and stormy weather at Lamkhaga Pass, five trekkers were found dead on Friday. These were a total of 17 trekkers including tourists, porters who had lost their way on October 18. The Indian Air Force had responded to the SOS call and started their rescue operations immediately. The Lamkhaga Pass is considered to be one of the toughest passes connecting Kinnaur district with Harshil in Uttrakhand.

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Incessant rainfall in Uttarakhand creates destruction; Public Property worth Rs. 2000 Cr destroyed

Incessant rainfall that flooded the roads and triggered landslides in the Kumaon division in Uttarakhand, has destroyed public property worth Rs. 2000 in the last few days. The rescue department has rescued over 7800 tourists trapped in various areas in the division due to heavy rains. Chief Minister has asked the administration to focus on restoring power and water supply as well as road connectivity which was disrupted due to heavy rains in the last few days.

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PM Modi assures all possible support as heavy rainfall creates havoc in Uttarakhand

As heavy rainfall creates havoc in the state of Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami taking stock of the current situation. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall warnings in most of the parts of the state. The incessant rainfall until now has claimed 16 lives.

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Kishtwar Cloudburst: Six dead, at least 28 missing due to cloudburst; PM Modi & Amit Shah assure assistance

Six dead, at least 28 missing due to cloudburst; PM Modi & Amit Shah assure assistance

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Himachal Pradesh floods: PM Modi reviews situation, assures 'all possible support'

Himachal Pradesh floods: PM Modi reviews situation, assures 'all possible support'

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NDRF rescues mother and newborn in a critical operation when Cyclone Yaas hit Odisha

NDRF rescues mother and newborn in a critical operation when Cyclone Yaas hit Odisha

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To assist during Cyclone Yaas, IAF airlifts passengers for NDRF

To assist during Cyclone Yaas, IAF airlifts passengers for NDRF

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Cyclone Yaas to cross Odisha and reach Jharkhand tomorrow morning, says IMD

Cyclone Yaas to cross Odisha and reach Jharkhand tomorrow morning, says IMD

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Cyclone YAAS: Armed Forces airlifts 950 NDRF personnel and 26 helicopters on standby

Ahead of Cyclone YAAS Armed Forces have airlifted 950 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel across the country, with 26 helicopters on standby for immediate deployment.

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Ahead of Cyclone Yaas, PM Modi reviews all preparations, ask for timely evacuation of people

Ahead of Cyclone Yaas, PM Modi reviews all preparations, ask for timely evacuation of people

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Cyclone Yaas : Home Minister to hold meeting with CMs and Lt Governor of concerned states and UT

Cyclone Yaas : Home Minister to hold meeting with CMs and Lt Governor of concerned states and UT

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Cyclone Tauktae: 53 NDRF teams deployed across five states

NDRF has deployed 53 teams ahead of Cyclone Tauktae striking the coasts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.

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Centre extends financial aid to Farmers affected due to floods and COVID 19

The Central Government, by keeping in view the spread of COVID 19 virus in India has decided to treat it as a notified disaster for the purpose of providing assistance under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for 2019-20 and 2020-21.

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Armed Forces, NDRF intensifies search ops to rescue people from Uttarakhand's Chamoli

Rescue and relief operations are in full progress in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand where a glacier burst, led to the massive flood and caused large-scale devastation.

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Andhra CM writes to PM Modi requesting to reconsider RINL disinvestment plans

Writing a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy has requested him to reconsider the disinvestment of state-owned Vishakapatnam-based steel company Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (RINL).

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Army, Assam Rifles joins IAF, NDRF to douse Dzukou Valley forest fire

In the ongoing effort to douse the wildfire in Dzukou valley on the Nagaland-Manipur border, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles are assisting the Indian Air Force (IAF) and NDRF to douse the forest fire in Dzukou Valley

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Cyclone Nivar: PM Modi speaks with Tamil Nadu CM, announces ex-gratia to families of deceased

Extending support to those who were affected in Tamil Nadu due to Cyclone Nivar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a relief of an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh to the kin of those killed.

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Cyclone Nivar PM Modi Speaks To TN And Puducherry CMs, Assures All Possible Supports From Centre

As the cyclone, Nivar is heading towards north Tamil Nadu coast and south Andhra Pradesh which make landfall be between Mamallapuram and Karaikal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to the Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

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Karnataka seeks Rs 2,100 cr flood relief aid from NDRF

Karnataka has sought Rs 2,100 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for relief and rehabilitation works in a dozen districts ravaged by heavy monsoon rains and floods, an official said on Tuesday.

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Flood Relief: An Inside Story

Unprecedented Bihar floods of the year 2008 reminded me of my own experience. The year was 1971. I was a young Captain in an Engineer regiment.

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Odisha levels up its disaster preparedness

Rs 205 crores has been sanctioned by the government to enhance training and build capacity for disaster management.

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#DRRDay: Armed Forces, NDRF shows the way during disasters!

The United Nations in 1989 started to celebrate, October 13, as the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, with an aim to promote 'a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction' to reduce the impact of calamities on human beings and other life forms on our planet earth.

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Bhiwandi building collapse: NDRF recuses 20 people, continues operations

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team has recused 20 people while carrying out the operations in the Bhiwandi building collapse in Maharashtra.

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NDRF rescues 19 people, recovers 11 bodies as boat overturns in Kota

The National Disaster Response Force has rescued a total of 19 people while 11 bodies have been recovered after a boat, carrying over 40 devotees to a temple, capsized in the Chambal river in Kota district here, an NDRF official said.

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Western Naval Command clears deck for Cyclone Nisarga

The Indian Navy which is continuously providing assistance in fighting against the coronavirus is now geared up for the Cyclone Nisarga.

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Amit Shah assures Uddhav Thackeray, Vijay Rupani help to deal with Cyclone Nisarga; Reviews preparedness NDMA, NDRF, IMD, and Indian Coast Guard

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired meeting with NDMA, NDRF, IMD, and Indian Coast Guard officials to review the preparedness for dealing with Cyclone Nisarga brewing in the Arabian Sea that is expected to hit parts of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Daman and Diu. He assured the chief ministers of these two states with all Central help in view of the impending Cyclone.

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