Disaster Management Act

Three young men recreate cinema stunt during Kerala floods; slapped with case

A video of the stunt shows the youth swimming toward a floating log which is moving at a fast pace alongside a river. Then, they are seen climbing into the log and sailing on it, in full glory. 

Aug 04, 2022, 16:45 PM IST

Centre revokes Disaster Management Act provisions for Covid containment measures, masks to stay

Taking into consideration the overall improvement in the situation and preparedness of the Government to deal with the pandemic, the National Disaster Management Authority has reached this decision.  

Mar 23, 2022, 12:58 PM IST

Supreme Court directs Centre, state governments to transport migrant workers back to home states in 15 days

The Supreme Court also said that after reaching the native place, the "second major task" needed to be undertaken by the states and union territories concerned would be to take care of the employment of the returning migrants.

Jun 09, 2020, 21:27 PM IST

Centre constitutes 6 Inter-ministerial teams to augment state efforts to contain spread of COVID-19

"Situation is especially serious in Indore (MP), Mumbai and Pune (Maharashtra), Jaipur (Rajasthan) and Kolkata, Howrah, Medinipur East, 24 Parganas North, Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Jalpaiguri in West Bengal," said the statement. 

Apr 20, 2020, 17:17 PM IST

Drought crisis: SC asks Centre to set up Disaster Management Fund, special force

SC said that farmers suicide, stress and migration factors should be taken into account while declaring drought in the state .

May 11, 2016, 11:29 AM IST