Cabinet approves national policy on disaster managementOctober 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The union cabinet Thursday approved the National Policy on Disaster Management (NPDM) which will provide the framework for handling disasters in a holistic manner. The NPDM has been prepared in tune with and in pursuance of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, said an official statement here.
Motorbike rally to create public awareness on disaster management in ManipurOctober 20th, 2009 IMPHAL - Around 50 bikers recently took out a rally to create awareness about how to tackle natural and artificial disaster. The participants riding 33 Royal Enfield Motor bikes covered around 25 kilometres (Kms) starting from the Secretariat passing through North AOC, Khurai, Lamlong, Tangmeiband Kwakeithel, Singjamei, Kongba, and reaching the destination at Porompat DC office.
U.S. Air Force, India to begin bilateral exercise in Agra from ThursdayOctober 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The U.S. and Indian air forces will train together during "Exercise Cope India" from October 15 to 24 at Air Force Station Agra in Uttar Pradesh.
Indian, US air forces to begin bilateral exercise ThursdayOctober 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian and US air forces will train together during exercise Cope India from Oct 15-24 at the Air Force Station Agra. This year's Cope India will be an airlift exercise that focuses on the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission, a US embassy statement said.
US announces $100,000 aid for India's flood victimsOctober 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The US Thursday announced $100,000 aid for the victims of recent floods in parts of southern and western India. "The heart-breaking personal loss, the destruction of homes and property, and the loss of cattle and crops have been devastating, US ambassador to India Timothy J.
US envoy announces relief for flood victimsOctober 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - U.S. Ambassador to India Timothy J.
Air India strike enters third day, 11 flights from Delhi cancelledSeptember 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A strike called by Air India pilots entered its third day Monday, resulting in cancellations of over 11 flights alone from Delhi, an official said. Despite the Air India management agreeing to look into the grievances, particularly the productivity-linked incentives (PLI) of the pilots, the adamant pilots said they would continue their strike until the management agreed to also pay the three-months arrears.
Delhi school stampede: Teachers to be trained in disaster managementSeptember 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Holding four school officials responsible for the stampede in an east Delhi school earlier this month, the Delhi government has recommended their suspension and has suggested disaster management training for teachers and students in government schools, an official said Wednesday. In an inquiry report submitted Sep 18 four school officials were blamed for mismanagement.
Terrorists turning aggressive, adopting new technologies, says AntonyAugust 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Defence Minister A. K. Antony on Tuesday said that terrorists were becoming aggressive by adopting new technologies in their operations.
Terrorists may use chemical weapons: Defence MinisterAugust 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Terrorists are getting "more and more aggressive" and can resort to chemical weapons to cause maximum casualties, Defence Minister A.K. Antony warned Tuesday, adding that the Indian armed forces will prepare to counter any such attack.
Antony warns of terrorists resorting to chemical weaponsAugust 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Terrorists are getting "more and more aggressive" and can resort to using chemical weapons to cause maximum casualties, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Tuesday, adding that the Indian armed forces will prepare to counter any such attack.
Relief commissioners review monsoon preparednessApril 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Conference of Relief Commissioners and Secretaries of Department of Disaster Management of the States and the Union Territories began here today. The conference is an annual feature, which provides an opportunity to take stock of the preparedness levels of various States and UTs as well as Central Ministries, prior to the ensuing monsoon.
Lalu Prasad releases book on disaster management in RailwaysFebruary 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A new book explaining how the second largest railway network in the world is managing disasters - both man-made and natural - was released here Tuesday. Railways Minister Lalu Prasad released the book, titled 'Disaster Management in the Indian Railways', written by Minister of State for Railways R.
India offers disaster relief to bushfires-hit AustraliaFebruary 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India Tuesday conveyed 'deep condolences' to families of the victims of the bushfires in Australia and offered assistance in disaster relief. External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee rang up his Australian counterpart Stephen Smith and 'conveyed deep condolences and sympathies to the families of the deceased and victims of the bushfires in the State of Victoria'.
Three dead in building collapse in DelhiFebruary 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Three people were killed and over a dozen others suffered multiple injuries when a dilapidated building collapsed in southeast Delhi Tuesday evening. The building collapsed in the Meetapur village of Badarpur area around 7.15 p.m.
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