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Delhi gears up to raise State Disaster Response Force; battalion of 1,100 personnel proposed

Delhi government is forming a State Disaster Response Force for quick calamity response. This initiative follows a recent building collapse which claimed several lives. The National Disaster Response Force will provide essential training and equipment. Delhi's fire department and Civil Defence volunteers will also receive specialised training. The government aims…

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Delhi gears up to raise State Disaster Emergency Relief Force; CM meets NDRF officials

Delhi government is forming a State Disaster Emergency Relief Force. This initiative follows a recent building collapse incident in Satya Niketan. The new force will ensure a quick response to natural and man-made calamities. It will be comprised of Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel. Direct recruitment of eligible candidates, including…

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5 Drowning Signs That Look Nothing Like Struggling and Why Rescues Come Too Late

The Body Takes Over Before the Mind Can SignalFrancesco Pia, a water safety researcher, documented in 1974 what he called Instinctive Drowning Response, a physiological survival mechanism that kicks in the moment a person begins to lose buoyancy. The findings, later published in On Scene: The Journal of U.S. Coast…

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Satya Niketan building collapse: 12 rescued, 7 dead; NDRF says no specific figure on trapped people

Twelve people were rescued from the Satya Niketan building collapse site. Seven individuals have tragically lost their lives in the incident. Rescue teams are still working to extricate one more person from the debris. The National Disaster Response Force deployed quickly following the building's collapse.

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‘Everyone sympathises and forgets’: After Satya Niketan collapse, students ask who will fix unsafe PGs

“My parents called me worried when this incident happened. I just moved to Delhi for college and this situation has scared me. I hope we are safe,” a first-year student from Shri Venkateshwara College told Newslaundry, requesting anonymity.

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Satya Niketan building collapse: Verbal spat between NSUI-ABVP workers at rescue site as Vinod Jakhar alleges BJP MLA links

Three people died and nine were rescued after a building collapse in Delhi. Rescue operations are ongoing with NDRF and fire department teams present. NSUI alleged a BJP MLA operated the collapsed hostel building. ABVP leaders are coordinating rescue efforts and communicating with officials. Authorities are investigating the cause and…

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'Every student's life precious, protection must be ensured': Rahul Gandhi on Delhi building collapse

A five-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan area today. One person died and several students were trapped under the debris. Congress leaders criticized the government's safety policies for student accommodations. They demanded safety audits for buildings near Delhi University campuses. Rescue operations are underway to save those still trapped.

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Ganga water level crosses warning mark in Varanasi, rises at 2 cm per hr

The Ganga river's water level in Varanasi has now surpassed the warning mark. Officials are closely monitoring flood-affected areas along the Ganga and Varuna rivers. District administration and police reviewed arrangements for displaced people and relief camps. They ensured essential services and security measures were in place for residents. Authorities…

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Varanasi flood preparedness: 198 boats, 21 flood posts, NDRF teams deployed; 61 relief camps, 24/7 control room set up

Varanasi district administration has prepared 61 flood relief camps for affected families. These camps will provide accommodation, food, and essential amenities for displaced individuals. Teams from various departments are deployed to offer on-site services and support. Livestock safety is prioritized with arrangements for their care and relocation. A 24-hour flood…

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Nepal floods: Shashi Tharoor writes to S Jaishankar, calls for NDRF contingent, deployment of IAF choppers

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor urged the government for more rescue resources. He requested a full NDRF contingent and heavy-lift helicopters for Nepal. Hundreds of Indian nationals remain missing after the devastating flash floods. Tharoor emphasized the urgency to rescue those still alive. He highlighted the need for sustained efforts to…

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India closely monitoring Nepal flood situation, extending all possible assistance: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh

India is closely monitoring Nepal's flood situation and offering assistance. A 24-hour helpline was activated by the Indian Embassy in Nepal. Special flights carrying medical aid and essential supplies have been dispatched to Nepal. NDRF forces are deployed along India's border areas for immediate response. Nepal's President expressed gratitude towards…

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NDRF says no impact of Nepal flash floods in UP, Bihar till now; continuous vigil on

No adverse impact from Nepal flash floods has been observed in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The National Disaster Response Force is continuously monitoring the border areas and coordinating with state governments. Twenty NDRF teams are deployed on the ground for potential relief and rescue operations. India has already sent humanitarian…

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NDRF on high alert as Nepal flood threatens Gandak, Commandant Singh says 20 teams deployed across Bihar, UP

The National Disaster Response Force is on high alert after a glacial lake outburst flood occurred. This event near the Tibet-Nepal border has caused water levels to rise in Nepal. The resulting flood wave is expected to travel downstream through the Gandak River. NDRF teams have been deployed in vulnerable…

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‘He could’ve been saved’: Minor’s body found 3 days after he fell in Delhi drain chasing a kite

A JCB excavator pulled Mithun’s body out of an open drain in Southeast Delhi’s Jasola village at around 1.15 pm on Tuesday. He was 15. He had slipped into that drain on Saturday morning, chasing a kite thread a few steps from his house. The body has now been shifted…

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Several hospitalised after chlorine gas leaks at water treatment plant in Nagpur

A chlorine gas leak at a Nagpur water treatment plant caused panic. Nearby residents ran for safety and many people gasped for breath. Several individuals were hospitalized after the incident occurred early Monday morning. Police evacuated residents within a 200-meter radius to safe locations. Emergency services and NDRF teams worked…

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Bengal disaster management force 'Arjun Vahini' to be operational from September: CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal is set to unveil Arjun Vahini, its new disaster management force, starting operations in September. This strategic response is a direct reflection of lessons learned from previous disasters and cyclones. The state will provide advanced equipment and vehicles for the unit, aiming to recruit ex-servicemen and Agniveers. With…

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Prayagraj battered by heavy rain as water enters homes, disrupting train operations

Uttar Pradesh intensifies school vehicle safety checks and driver background verifications. The government also strengthens flood relief and rescue operations in affected districts. NDRF teams are actively engaged in search and rescue missions in several areas. Train operations have been temporarily shifted due to waterlogging on tracks. Officials are working…

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"Rescue will continue till end": Uttarakhand Minister Kaushik on Chamoli tunnel incident as search for 2 workers continues

Rescue teams continue searching for two missing workers after a tunnel accident. One of three missing workers was found deceased, bringing the total to eight. High water levels and sludge inside the tunnel are hindering the ongoing rescue efforts. Authorities are investigating safety standards and compensation for affected workers. The…

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12 rescued, three remain missing in Chamoli tunnel incident: NDRF

Rescue efforts continue after a Chamoli tunnel collapse trapped several workers. Twelve individuals have been successfully rescued from the collapsed tunnel. Seven bodies were recovered, and three people remain missing inside. Continuous rainfall and rising water levels are hindering the ongoing rescue operations. Authorities have ordered a magisterial inquiry into…

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Six dead, four injured in Mumbai landslide after heavy rains

Six people, including three children, were killed and four others injured after a landslide hit Mumbai’s Ghatkopar area early Wednesday following heavy rains. The landslide struck Gaushiya Chawl in Chirag Nagar, burying two to three houses. Rescue teams from the fire brigade, police, NDRF and civic authorities were conducting operations.

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"15,000 to 20,000 personnel, over 1,000 CCTV cameras": Delhi Police outlines security measures at Red Fort ahead of Independence Day celebrations

Delhi Police has detailed extensive security arrangements for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. Approximately fifteen thousand to twenty thousand security personnel will be deployed at the Red Fort. Over one thousand cameras and advanced video analytics are being utilised for surveillance purposes. Anti-drone systems are in place to counter any…

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Gujarat: 35 deaths reported in 2 days, say officials; post-flood restoration work gathers speed

In the last 48 hours, Gujarat has seen a tragic toll of thirty-five lives lost due to relentless rain. Rescue operations have successfully saved over seven thousand individuals from submerged locales. As floodwaters begin to recede, assessments for damages and clean-up efforts are underway.

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Gujarat rains see massive relief ops from NDRF, Army and ICG; 40k shifted, 2637 rescued, 5 dead

Heavy rains in Gujarat triggered massive rescue operations by the Army, Coast Guard, NDRF and SDRF, evacuating over 40,500 people and rescuing 2,637 more, with five deaths reported across Tapi, Valsad, Anand, Mehsana and Panchmahal districts.

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Rains batter Gujarat; 60 shrimp farmers airlifted to safety by Coast Guard choppers in Navsari

In a daring rescue operation, Indian Coast Guard helicopters successfully evacuated sixty shrimp farmers who were stranded amid severe flooding in the Navsari district, exacerbated by heavy rainfall this week. Efforts continue as NDRF and SDRF teams mobilize to assist, with around thirty-eight thousand individuals relocated from Navsari and Valsad…

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Incessant rains displace 38,000 in Gujarat; Army, NDRF roped in for rescue ops

Gujarat continues to face severe flooding for a third consecutive day. Thousands of people have been relocated to safer places and many others rescued. Emergency response teams and the Army are actively involved in rescue operations. Schools have been shut and train services cancelled due to waterlogged routes. Authorities are…

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