600,000 people in Sri Lanka hit by worst drought in a decade
At least 600,000 people in Sri Lanka have been hit by the worst drought since 2006 in nearly 13 of the 25 districts, disaster management officials said today.
Jan 17, 2017, 15:53 PM IST
Heavy rains lash most parts of Uttarakhand, normal life hit
Heavy rains lashed most parts of Uttarakhand, affecting normal life and disrupting pilgrimage to Badrinath.
Jul 16, 2016, 14:27 PM IST
Government brought drastic changes in disaster management: Rajnath
The Narendra Modi government brought a drastic change in its approach to disaster management from a relief-centric to a holistic and integrated coverage, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday.
Jul 05, 2016, 00:49 AM IST
Private sector must play role in disaster management: Rijiju
The private sector must play its role in disaster management in the country, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said on Monday.
Feb 22, 2016, 22:20 PM IST
Navigation satellite to be launched on January 20
India will launch its fifth regional navigation satellite on January 20, a top official of the country's space agency said on Monday.
Jan 04, 2016, 15:35 PM IST
UP home guards being trained for disaster management
Home guards in Uttar Pradesh will soon assist in disaster management and relief operations, an official said on Wednesday.
Dec 30, 2015, 15:30 PM IST
Govt pursuing a paradigm shift in disaster management: Rajnath
India has taken initiative for the paradigm shift in disaster management from relief centric to a holistic one, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday.
Nov 17, 2015, 19:20 PM IST
New Zealand braces for overnight tsunamis
Tsunami waves of up to a metre high are expected to batter the east of New Zealand over Thursday night after the 8.3-magnitude earthquake in Chile.
Sep 17, 2015, 19:35 PM IST
