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Toll in Assam floods rises to 11; over 3.10 lakh affected as major rivers in spate

One more death was reported in Assam floods, bringing the total to eleven. Over 3.10 lakh people remain affected across eleven districts in the state. Several major rivers are flowing above danger levels, impacting many areas. Rescue operations are underway by multiple agencies, and train services are disrupted. Over 9,000…

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2 second-year medical students drown in Gwalior's Tighra dam; one body recovered

Two second-year medical students drowned at Tighra Dam near Gwalior on Saturday after venturing into the water. A group of eight students were visiting the area when the mishap occurred. One body has been recovered, and a search operation is ongoing for the second student.

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Two trekkers go missing in Uttarakhand within 24 hours: Nainital woman, Noida man go missing on separate routes

Uttarakhand is witnessing a large-scale search for two missing trekkers, Babita Pandey and Vishesh Chauhan, on separate Himalayan routes. Challenging terrain and adverse weather are hampering rescue efforts by multiple agencies. While one trekker's camera was recovered near Pindari Glacier, both remain untraced, with operations continuing despite difficult conditions.

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SDRF rescues over 50 pilgrims stranded in swollen river in Uttarakhand's Champawat

A major tragedy was averted at Sri Reetha Sahib Gurdwara in Champawat district. Over 50 pilgrims were trapped in a swollen river during the annual Jod Mela. A State Disaster Response Force team deployed in advance launched a swift rescue operation. All pilgrims were safely escorted across the river. No…

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Six dead, several injured as part of under-construction bridge collapses in Uttar Pradesh

A bridge under construction in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, collapsed during a severe storm. The incident occurred around 2 AM. At least five people died and several others were injured. Rescue teams rushed to the site immediately. Search operations are ongoing. Authorities confirmed the presence of SDRF teams and administrative officials…

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Indian Army leads rescue ops as 65 Gulmarg Gondola cabins stranded, 80 tourists evacuated in Jammu and Kashmir

The Indian Army, in coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local administration, launched a swift rescue operation at Gulmarg on Monday after a technical fault left multiple cabins of the Gondola cable car stranded mid-air with tourists onboard.

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Over 10,000 Kedarnath pilgrims rescued after massive landslide in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag

Over 10,000 pilgrims were safely evacuated from the Kedarnath route in Rudraprayag after a landslide at Munkatiya blocked the highway. Joint rescue teams from SDRF and NDRF guided stranded pilgrims across the affected stretch amid challenging conditions, ensuring their safe relocation and the subsequent restoration of the highway.

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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…

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Flipkart delivery worker changes statement on rescue effort to save Noida techie

Moninder, a Flipkart delivery worker who attempted to rescue 26-year-old techie Yuvraj Mehta, has changed his statement on what transpired the night Yuvraj drowned in a water-filled pit at a construction site in Noida’s Sector 150. Yuvraj died after his car crashed through a compromised boundary wall and plunged into…

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Uttarakhand: Car falls into ditch in Chakrata; Two killed, two injured

The SDRF rescued two injured and took out the bodies of two persons killed in the accident. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: Jammu-Srinagar Highway shut for second day due to snowfall and rains

Hundreds of cars and trucks are now stuck at different locations along the Highway. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Telangana Tunnel Collapse : 200 personnel to be deployed

Rescue operations are ongoing in Nagarkurnool after a tunnel collapsed on February 22, trapping eight workers. Efforts to rescue them have been intensified. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jammu & Kashmir: 11 workers rescued from Ujh River flood

A joint team of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and police successfully rescued 11 labourers trapped in a flood at a construction site on the Ujh River in Kathua on Friday morning, Read further on Dynamite News:

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Telangana: Indian Army joins rescue efforts in SLBC tunnel collapse

Swift rescue operations are underway, with the Telangana & Andhra Sub Area coordinating efforts. The Engineer Task Force (ETF) of the Bison Division from Secunderabad has been deployed. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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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MP: Many workers trapped after well collapses in Chhindwara

A rescue operation was launched after some workers were trapped after a well collapsed in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam Mine Tragedy: Coal India brings in 500 GPM pump to dewater mine

A joint rescue operation of the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, NDRF, SDRF teams and other agencies continued on Friday to rescue 8 people who have been trapped in a coal mine at 3 Kilo. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand: Passenger Bus fell into ditch in Bhimtal, several injured

After receiving the information, a relief team SDRF reached the spot and the rescue operation is underway. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Dausa: Boy falls into borewell, rescue operations still underway

Operations were underway on Wednesday after 46 hours to rescue a five-year-old boy who fell into a borewell while playing in Dausa. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lucknow: Delivery boy murdered for an iPhone

In the capital Lucknow's Chinhat police station area, a Flipkart delivery boy was murdered for an iPhone. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delivery boy murdered for an iPhone in Lucknow; Body stuffed, dumped

During interrogation the arrested accused confessed that he and his friend Gajanan had murdered delivery boy Bharat Kumar and then dumped his body in the canal. Read further on Dynamite News:

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MP: Continuous rains in Ujjain leads surge in Shipra river

Continuous rain in the Madhya Pradesh led to an increase in the water levels at Shipra River here on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bihar: Boat with 16 people collides with pole in Chhapra; 10 rescued

Out of the 16 people, 10 were rescued safely by the local divers and the SDRF team. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Dausa: NDRF and SDRF teams rescue, 2 year old after 18 hour operation

NDRF and SDRF teams rescue a two year old after 18 hour operation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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MP: 7 dead, 2 injured after family gets buried in Datia wall collapse

Nine members of a Vanshkar family were buried under the debris, and only two survivors were rescued early on. Read further on Dynamite News:

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