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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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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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Nepal flash floods: Centre closely monitoring situation, Amit Shah speaks to UP, Bihar CMs

Flash floods in Nepal's Bhotekoshi River have caused significant devastation and missing tourists. India's Union Home Minister spoke with state leaders about border area preparedness. The National Disaster Response Force has been placed on high alert in vulnerable regions. Over 100 Indian tourists are among the 384 reported missing in…

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Pune building collapse: Nine rescued as rescue operation enters second day, search intensifies for trapped persons

Rescue operations are ongoing at the Moshi building collapse site in Pune. Nine people have been rescued alive, while several others remain trapped under debris. Heavy rainfall caused a waste mound to collapse onto an administrative building at the plant. Restoration work on the Mumbai-Pune railway section is also progressing…

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Building collapse in Delhi's Rohini traps several; rescue operation underway

A three-storey under-construction house collapsed in Delhi's Rohini Sector 16 on Wednesday. Emergency teams and locals rushed to the site to begin rescue operations. Several people were trapped under the rubble following the sudden collapse. Rescue personnel used specialized equipment to carefully remove debris. Efforts continued to safely extract individuals…

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Amit Shah lays foundation stones for 6 NDRF centres; says, "NDMA, NDRF have put India on global map in field of disaster relief"

Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colour Award to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in Ghaziabad. This honour recognizes the NDRF's service and the contributions of disaster response agencies and volunteers nationwide. The award acknowledges the collective efforts of NDRF, SDRFs, Panchayats, state machinery, NCC, NSS, and…

The Economic Times

India will ensure zero casualty during heat waves: Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah revealed a plan to eliminate heat wave deaths in India in the coming years. The focus is on proactive disaster management, moving beyond reactive measures. This initiative aims for zero casualties and minimal property damage during all calamities. The National Disaster Response Force received the President's…

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Telangana Tunnel Collapse: Eight workers still trapped, Know all updates

The rescue operation in the tunnel suffered a major setback on Sunday morning when teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) encountered significant difficulties in reaching the collapsed section of the tunnel. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Race against time to save five-year-old boy stuck in well in India

Boy appears to be unconscious, officials say, as rescue operation enters third day

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India's star spinner rescued by NDRF from flood-hit Vadodara as heavy rains lash Gujarat

NEW DELHI: India's left-arm spinner, Radha Yadav, experienced a harrowing situation on Wednesday as heavy rains caused severe flooding in Vadodara, Gujarat. Trapped due to the rising water levels after the Vishwamitri river breached its banks, Yadav was rescued by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

The Times of India

NDRF saved 6,000 lives in 900 operations conducted in 2023: Director General Atul Karwal

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has saved the lives of more than 6,000 people in 900 operations conducted in 2023, Director General of NDRF Atul Karwal said on January 19.

The Hindu

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: What we know so far

DEHRADUN: The road tunnel under construction in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand collapsed early Sunday morning, trapping 40 workers inside. Rescue teams worked tirelessly to clear the debris and reach the men. On Monday, they managed to establish contact with the workers and confirmed that they were all safe. “We…

The Times of India

Fadnavis visits flood-hit Nagpur, promises better infrastructure to prevent rain damage in future

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis visits flood-hit Nagpur, says damage could have been minimised had older structures been repaired. He inspected the rain-hit areas, interacted with citizens, and promised to repair infrastructure to prevent similar occurrences in future.

The Hindu

Himachal Pradesh: 13 bodies recovered so far, says NDRF as rescue operations enter 4th day in Shimla's Summer Hill

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Thursday said a total of 13 bodies, among 21 people who went missing after a massive landslide struck the Summer Hill area of Shimla earlier this week, have been recovered. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra landslide: NDRF calls off operation in Raigad; no body found on July 23, tolls stays at 27

The NDRF has called off its search-and-rescue operation in Wednesday’s landslide in Irshalwadi in Maharashtra’s Raigad district, with 27 bodies recovered while 57 remain untraceable

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Maharashtra: Raigad landslide toll rises to 22, NDRF resumes search operation

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) continued its search and rescue operations at the landslide-hit Irshalgad in Raigad on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Monsoon: NDRF team to Kodagu next month

A team from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) will arrive in Kodagu next month. Disclosing this to reporters in Madikeri, Kodagu Deputy Commissioner B.C. Satish said the team, as monsoon preparedness for handling emergencies like landslips and floods, will arrive in June before the onset of monsoon.

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Gas Leak in India's Punjab Kills 11 People

Eleven people died and nine were hospitalized after a gas leak in Ludhiana in the northern Indian state of Punjab, a state lawmaker said on Sunday. A team from the National Disaster Response Force was at the site along with a team of experts to determine the cause and source…

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