Disaster and Disaster Management

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Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
25 Feb, 2026

MP flags underutilisation of funds meant for Northeast, seeks probe, Pg12

MP urges probe into DoNER's fund underutilisation, implementation delays, and manpower shortages, also flags disaster-relief dues to West Bengal.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentDisaster and Disaster ManagementBasics of Cyber Security
18 Feb, 2026

Indian Army puts up a show with homegrown dual-use AI systems, Pg13

Indian Army showcases indigenous AI solutions at India AI Summit, enhancing defence, disaster response, and cybersecurity capabilities.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
18 Feb, 2026

A climate warning, to India from Europe, Pg12

EU climate body warns of 2.8°C rise by 2100, urging resilience measures, a lesson for India's climate adaptation strategies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
17 Feb, 2026

Using AI to prevent 2-wheeler accidents? Govt looking at safety features, Pg8

Government explores AI-driven solutions to reduce two-wheeler fatalities, constituting 45% of total road accident deaths in India.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
10 Feb, 2026

To strengthen tsunami monitoring, Andaman and Nicobar to get regional service centre, Pg2

India enhances tsunami monitoring with Rs 300-crore Andaman & Nicobar project, featuring sub-sea cables and regional service center.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
6 Feb, 2026

In India's first-ever disaster victim identification guidelines, teeth hold the key, Pg15

India unveils first disaster victim identification guidelines for dignified handling of mass fatality incidents, focusing on forensic odontology and DNA analysis.

Education SectorDisaster and Disaster ManagementLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
6 Feb, 2026

As school where 7 died starts new chapter, many others 'unsafe', teachers pitch in, Pg1

Meghalaya mine explosion claims 18 lives; illegal rat-hole mining continues despite safety concerns and regulatory violations.

Disaster and Disaster Management
5 Feb, 2026

NDMA's first-ever guidelines for identification of disaster victims, Pg7

NDMA releases first-ever comprehensive guidelines for disaster victim identification, including dental data registry and forensic archaeology for dignified management.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
3 Feb, 2026

Wetlands as a national public good, Pg8

India's wetlands face dire threats despite regulations; urgent action needed for conservation, restoration, and community-led management to secure water and resilience.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentDisaster and Disaster Management
31 Jan, 2026

Sri Lanka to stick to IMF path despite cyclone blow, Pg12

Sri Lanka affirms commitment to IMF program despite Cyclone Ditwah's devastation, securing $200 million aid for recovery efforts.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Jan, 2026

Abysmal failure, Pg8

Kolkata warehouse fire kills 11 migrant workers due to safety lapses and administrative negligence before assembly elections.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
27 Jan, 2026

India’s biggest climate gap could be language, Pg6

India's climate action hindered by language gap; effective communication crucial for translating science into actionable policies and building community resilience.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Jan, 2026

A dangerous march towards a Himalayan ecocide, Pg10

Uttarakhand approves felling 7,000 Devdar trees for Char Dham road project despite ecological warnings and disaster risks.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
22 Jan, 2026

Study shows India’s deltas sinking due to human activity, PgII

Indian river deltas sinking rapidly due to human activities like groundwater extraction and urbanization, exacerbating flood risks and land loss.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
18 Jan, 2026

Decades-Old Toxic Waste Removed: A Historic Decision, Pg13

Madhya Pradesh government removes 337 tonnes of toxic waste from the defunct Union Carbide factory after 40 years.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
17 Jan, 2026

In Jharkhand, a tusker on a rampage, Pg9

Rogue tusker in Jharkhand claims 20 lives amid shrinking habitats, sparking fear and prompting massive search operation.

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

Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless (Dry winter for country but northwest region particularly hit, receiving just 8 per cent of rain expected), Pg3

Himalayan states face snowless winter, with rainfall 96% below normal, raising concerns about water security and forest fires.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
17 Jan, 2026

In Assam's Kaziranga, elevated corridor lifts hopes of curbing animal deaths, Pg11

Kaziranga National Park to get 34.5-km elevated corridor worth ₹6,950 cr for safer animal passage across NH-715.

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

‘Losses due to disasters drop in 2025, picture still alarming’, PgII

Global natural disaster losses drop to $224 billion in 2025, but climate change-driven extreme weather events remain alarming.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
14 Jan, 2026

'Going straight for settlements': Fear in Jharkhand tribal area as elephant kills 20, Pg11

Rampaging elephant kills 20 in Jharkhand tribal areas amid deforestation and habitat fragmentation, triggering widespread panic and displacement.

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