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Farm workers urge govt. to launch drought relief works immediately

Farm workers in Dharwad stage protest march demanding immediate launch of drought relief works. Complaining that no funds have been released under NDRF and SDRF, they urge govt. to extend MGNREGA works for entire year, waive crop loans and school/college fees for farmers' children.

The Hindu

CM writes to Centre on releasing drought relief

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged the Centre to expedite the process to ensure early release of funds from NDRF which would then facilitate timely disbursement of input subsidy and relief to the distressed farmers of the State.

The Hindu

Uttarakhand Tragedy: 40 workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel safe; Debris being cleared to reach them

Rescue operations at the site of the collapsed under-construction tunnel in Uttarkashi have entered Day 2. Forty workers are trapped inside the tunnel, even as rescue teams manage to breach 15 metres into the tunnel.

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Minister visits drought-hit areas in Ballari district

Min. Nagendra visits Ballari district to assure farmers of Govt. support in face of drought; survey report to be submitted by Nov. 15; farmers to be compensated as per NDRF norms; 2,78,277 hectares sown against target of 4.43 lakh hectares.

The Hindu

Fire in Raigad factory: Eight bodies recovered

Eight bodies have been recovered till Saturday afternoon following the fire that broke out at a pharmaceutical company in Maharashtra

The Hindu

Disaster response force personnel stationed in parts of T.N. ahead of northeast monsoon

NDRF & SDRF personnel positioned in TN; 121 multi-purpose centres ready; Minister reviews precautionary measures; telephone directory released for emergency contact info. #TNDisasterMgmt #EmergencyPreparedness

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KEA Bluetooth scam will not be entrusted to CBI: Priyank Kharge

The Police Department is thoroughly investigating the KEA Bluetooth scam in which some candidates used Bluetooth devices for writing examinations conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority, and the State government is ready to conduct a high-level investigation if necessary, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has said.

The Hindu

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Andhra Pradesh train accident | ‘Overshot’ main cause of fatal accident, suspects Railway officials

14 dead, 38 injured in Vizianagaram train accident; Chief Minister meets victims at hospital. Railway officials suspect “overshot” as main cause of tragedy. Removal of mangled coaches a Herculean task; NDRF to conduct final search for bodies. Track restored in 20 hrs, train services resume.

The Hindu

188 policemen died in line of duty over the past year: Amit Shah

The Home Minister paid homage to martyrs on Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi today

The Hindu

SDRF, NDRF teams positioned at ghats along Krishna during Dasara Utsavams

The A.P. State Disaster Response Force (APSDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) 10th Battalion teams were positioned on the ghats as a precautionary measure during the Dasara Sarannavarathri Utsavams.

The Hindu

Gas leak threat: School evacuated in West Delhi's Naraina, fire tenders rushed

NEW DELHI: A school in the Naraina area of West Delhi was evacuated on Monday following reports of a foul smell believed to be emanating from a gas storage facility, said police.

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NDRF team given farewell in Kodagu

NDRF team deployed in Kodagu since 2018 left after monsoon receded. DC Venkataraja felicitated 10th Battalion Chief Shantilal Jatia for assisting district admin. Team conducted mock drill, held awareness demos, took part in Swachh drives, tree plantation & distributed medical kits. DC appreciated team's service & ZP CEO said preparedness…

The Hindu

Cabinet Secretary reviews situation in Sikkim; assures all possible support and assistance

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Monday reviewed the situation in Sikkim and assured all possible support and assistance for the state.

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Uttarakhand: 7 people killed after bus crashes into ditch in Nainital

At least 7 killed, 28 rescued after bus crashes into ditch in Nainital. SDRF, NDRF, police, & other rescue units join forces for rescue op. Injured taken to hospital for treatment.

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Sikkim flash floods death toll rises to 21, searches on for 103 missing people

In Sikkim, 18 dead, 98 missing & 2,011 rescued after flash flood triggered by cloudburst. 22 Army personnel among missing. 26 injured. 3,000 tourists, incl. foreigners, stranded. Army activated telecoms to contact families. IAF & Army choppers ready to evacuate. CM visited worst-hit areas & wrote to PM for support.…

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14 dead, 102 missing in Sikkim flash flood

The Sikkim Government on Wednesday confirmed that 14 people have died so far in the flash floods that occurred in Sikkim in the early hours of Wednesday. The 14 deceased are all civilians while 102 people are still missing. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

10-member Central team to visit drought-hit districts of Karnataka from today

A 10-member inter-ministerial central team (IMCT) led by Ajeet Kumar Sahu, IAS, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, will visit 13 drought-hit districts of Karnataka for a four-day visit from Thursday to assess the drought situation across the State.

The Hindu

NDRF conducts cleanliness drive along Krishna riverbank in Vijayawada

The personnel of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) 10th Battalion took up a cleanliness drive along the bank of the Krishna River in Vijayawada on October 1 (Sunday). As a part of the ‘Swachhta Pakhwada-2023’, the NDRF 10th Battalion personnel, in association with the students of Aravinda High School, Veeramachaneni…

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Officials told to conduct joint survey to assess crop loss due to scanty rainfall in Kalaburagi district

DC Fauzia Tarannum directs Agri & Revenue depts to conduct joint survey to assess crop loss due to scanty rainfall in Kalaburagi district. All 11 taluks declared drought-hit. Officials asked to follow NDRF & SDRF guidelines. Farmers to register complaints for insurance on Ph: 1800 200 5142.

The Hindu

Floods in Gujarat; BJP and Opposition play blame game over Narmada water

Rescue operations underway in Gujarat as heavy rains cause flood-like situation; over 12,000 people shifted to safer locations. NDRF teams deployed to rescue 600+ people. Opposition parties accuse govt of delayed release of Narmada waters, causing floods in 5 districts. Govt denies charges, says water released due to heavy inflow…

The Hindu

NDRF imparts training to APSDRF personnel on rescue techniques during calamities

NDRF 10th Battalion imparting training to APSDRF on life-saving techniques during calamities. 40 personnel from across State undergoing ToT programme. Training focusses on operating equipment, rescuing victims, CPR awareness, saving lives in canals/rivers, rescuing during earthquakes/landslides. SDRF personnel seen climbing tower, operating cutters, learning CPR. Trainers to train remaining force…

The Hindu

At least 12 go missing as boat capsizes in Bihar

At least 12 people, including 6 children, missing after boat capsizes in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district. Rescue teams launched; CM Nitish Kumar says government will provide assistance to affected families. Boat was carrying 30 people, including school children, when it overturned mid-stream. Villagers say if bridge had been built, tragedy could…

The Hindu

IIT-T and NDRF conference sheds light on latest findings on advanced materials

At IIT-Tirupati, the 29th International Conference on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials 2023 brought together 350+ delegates to discuss the latest findings on advanced materials.

The Hindu

62 Karnataka taluks qualify to be tagged drought-hit as per Centre’s norms

62 taluks in Karnataka have been identified as drought-hit, with the State government asking for a second ground truthing exercise in taluks where the situation has worsened. The Cabinet sub-committee will present the report to the Cabinet on Thursday and the State will approach the Centre for funds from the…

The Hindu

Over 50 stranded people rescued in Himachal; bridge connecting Baddi-Pinjaur washed away

NDRF rescues 50+ stranded in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district after cloudburst. Landslide blocked roads. Maranwala bridge in Baddi collapsed due to heavy rains. 709 roads closed, 242 dead, PWD losses ₹2,829 crores.

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