Prayagraj: As flood relief remains top priorities for the state government during monsoon, as many as 44 ‘Aapda Sakhis’ are being trained for disaster management. ‘Aapda Sakhis’ will serve as first responders in local communities during disasters, assist in relief operations, and raise public awareness.Officials claimed that the state has suffered significant losses due to…
Gauree.Malkarnekar@timesofindia.comPanaji: As Goa marks World Environment Day on June 5, the state stands out as the only one in India with a comprehensive policy framework in place to tackle climate change. Alongside an approved State Action Plan on Climate Change and a Clean Energy Roadmap, the Goa State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan is in…
Bhubaneswar: Brics nations on Thursday called for coordinated action to embed disaster risk reduction into core development planning, cautioning that climate change, rapid urbanisation and rising transboundary risks are deepening vulnerabilities across Global South.At the second Brics technical meeting of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Group in Puri, delegates from Indonesia and Ethiopia to South Africa…
NDMA member and HoD Krishna S Vatsa addresses the Brics meeting in Puri on Thursday Puri: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) member and head of the department, Krishna S Vatsa, on Thursday cited Odisha as a model in disaster management, pointing to sustained investments in preparedness, early warning, community participation, evacuation planning and resilient recovery….
Delegates attend a session on the opening day of the Brics DRR working group technical meeting in Puri on Wednesday Bhubaneswar: Odisha showcased its robust early warning systems and zero-casualty approach on the opening day of the three-day Brics disaster risk reduction (DRR) working group technical meeting held in Puri on Wednesday, also marked by…
Revenue and disaster management minister Suresh Pujari What concrete outcomes does Odisha expect from this summit?Over three days, there will be intensive exchanges on tackling cyclones, floods, heat waves and other disasters among Brics nations and Indian states — more than 10 of which are participating. The focus is on sharing real experiences — preparedness,…
Bhubaneswar: The first in-person technical meeting of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group under India’s presidency will start in Puri from June 3, officials said Monday. The agenda includes sustainable financing for disaster risk reduction, resilient infrastructure and early warning systems, with additional discussions on anticipatory response and the use of traditional knowledge…
Bengaluru: Most deaths in accidental fire incidents in Karnataka do not occur in factories, shopping complexes or public buildings. They take place inside homes.Data from the National Crime Records Bureau’s (NCRB) Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India between 2020 and 2024 show that residential buildings remained the deadliest location for fire accidents in Karnataka, mirroring…
Ghaziabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while hailing the service of the National Disaster Response Force, urged it to work to achieve the goal of zero casualty from minimum casualty in times of natural disaster. Shah said this in a ceremony in which the President’s Colour Award was bestowed on NDRF at its 8th Battalion…
