Disaster and Disaster Management

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Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
24 Apr, 2026

Scaling climate adaptation from policy to grassroots, Pg8

India grapples with $170 billion climate losses; Economic Survey highlights Tamil Nadu's Climate Resilient Villages for nationwide adaptation strategy.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsDisaster and Disaster Management
15 Apr, 2026

Mapping the legislative vacuum in India’s heat crisis, Pg6

India's heat crisis exposes 'thermal injustice,' disproportionately impacting informal workers; legislative action and disaster response reforms are urgently needed.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
11 Apr, 2026

A new measure reframes heat crisis, Pg12

New study reveals lower wet-bulb temperature thresholds, impacting India's heat action plans and urban resilience strategies.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
10 Apr, 2026

Climate change reshaping disease patterns, straining health systems: report, PgII

Climate change intensifies India's health crisis: Disease patterns shift, vulnerable populations face unequal burdens, and healthcare systems strain under pressure.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesHealth SectorDisaster and Disaster Management
6 Apr, 2026

Polls in a warming world call for heat safety protocols, Pg10

Heatwave safety protocols urged for upcoming elections amidst rising temperatures and health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsDisaster and Disaster Management
4 Apr, 2026

Great Nicobar plan triggers fresh concerns among locals, Pg1

Great Nicobar Island project's tribal relocation plan faces opposition due to consent issues and unclear implementation details.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
4 Apr, 2026

​Lessons unlearned, Pg8

Bihar temple stampede claims nine lives due to mismanagement; highlights need for improved crowd control strategies and disaster preparedness.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingDisaster and Disaster Management
1 Apr, 2026

Counting people is not counting disaster risk, Pg6

Flawed Finance Commission formula penalizes disaster-prone states like Odisha due to population-based exposure metrics, impacting disaster funding.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorDisaster and Disaster Management
25 Mar, 2026

Looking back at the lockdown, lessons in leadership, Pg6

Tamil Nadu CM reflects on COVID-19 lockdown challenges, highlighting governance lessons, healthcare priorities, and economic resilience strategies implemented during the crisis.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
24 Mar, 2026

Surplus heat is new climate challenge, Pg10

WMO report reveals record GHG levels causing Earth's energy imbalance, leading to continued warming even if emissions stop.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Mar, 2026

To prevent fire tragedies, address systemic failures, Pg12

India grapples with fire safety lapses: Odisha and Delhi tragedies expose systemic failures, demanding urgent reforms and strict enforcement.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
22 Mar, 2026

Cost concerns delay safer building codes for Himalayas, Pg11

Safer Himalayan building codes delayed due to cost concerns, despite scientists' warnings of underestimated earthquake risks and potential structural damage.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
16 Mar, 2026

Ice patches on melting glaciers greater threat than thought: ISRO scientists, PgII

ISRO study links Uttarakhand flash flood to melting ice patches, emphasizing satellite monitoring for early disaster warnings amid Himalayan deglaciation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
16 Mar, 2026

Building India’s climate resilience with water at the core, Pg6

India prioritizes water management for climate resilience aligning with COP 30's Belém Adaptation Indicators, focusing on water security and adaptation finance.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
12 Mar, 2026

A seismic decision, Pg8

India's earthquake zoning revision faces rollback due to cost concerns and methodology challenges impacting urban development and disaster preparedness.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
11 Mar, 2026

15 years after Fukushima meltdown, an innkeeper conducts radiation surveys, Pg2

Fukushima's innkeeper leads radiation surveys 15 years post-meltdown, amidst nuclear energy policy shifts and safety concerns.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
8 Mar, 2026

What is the state of the environment in India?, Pg15

CSE report reveals alarming rise in extreme weather events, human-animal conflict, and air pollution impacting millions across India.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
3 Mar, 2026

How landscapes’ ‘memories’ shape the way Indian cities flood, PgII

Indian cities flood due to landscape's 'memory' of rain, hydrological hysteresis, and altered drainage systems, exacerbating flood risks.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsDisaster and Disaster ManagementSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
3 Mar, 2026

Indian warships on standby for humanitarian operations, Pg10

Indian Navy enhances readiness in West Asia; Operation Sankalp warships on standby for humanitarian aid amidst escalating tensions and maritime security.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersDisaster and Disaster Management
28 Feb, 2026

Disaster resilience, of, by and for the people, Pg15

Report highlights need for community-led disaster resilience, emphasizing anticipatory action, local empowerment, and innovative financing to mitigate climate change impacts.

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