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Key Facts About Cyclone Nilofar

A deep depression that has formed over the Arabian Sea is expected to turn into a tropical cyclone Nilofar. Nilofar has the potential to strengthen to the equivalent...

October 28, 2014

Government announces RS. 745 Crore Package for J & K

PM Modi visited J&K on the occasion of Diwali to review the relief and rehabilitation efforts. In a press release he stated that ‘good governance, quick restoration of...

October 25, 2014

3000 houses handed over to Sikkim Earthquake affected under REDRH scheme

After a prolonged delay, 3000 houses in rural areas have been completely built under Sikkim’s REDRH scheme. REDRH REDRH scheme refers to the Reconstruction of Earthquake Damaged Rural...

October 22, 2014

Restoration works continues in Andhra Pradesh, Centre gives Rs. 1000 Crore

Relief and rehabilitation efforts were taking place to the fullest extent in Andhra Pradesh, as the state tries to get back to normal. Meanwhile, PM Modi announced interim relief...

October 17, 2014

Andhra Pradesh & Odisha get ready for “Hudhud”

Cyclone Hudhud is expected to make landfall near Vishakapatnam on October 12 according to the IMD (Indian Meteorological Department). The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has put its...

October 11, 2014

Cyclone Hudhud intensifies near Andaman

Cyclonic storm Hudhud is building over the Bay of Bengal and is likely to bring torrential rains and strong wind to the region over the next few days....

October 9, 2014

Typhoon Phanfone slams into Japan  

Typhoon Phanfone made landfall near the city of Hamamatsu in Japan. Many parts of Japan faced torrential rain, with some areas receiving a month’s worth of rainfall  in...

October 8, 2014

Centre announces Rs. 286 Crore for flood hit Assam

After an aerial survey of flood hit areas in the NER (North Eastern Region), the Home Minister Rajnath Singh announced additional central assistance for Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal...

October 2, 2014

Government to restructure and revamp NDMA

The NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) observed its 10th Foundation day on 29 September 2014. On this occasion , the central government has announced that it will take steps...

September 30, 2014

India approves $12 mn assistance to UN to fight Ebola in Africa

India will contribute $10 mn to the UN Secretary-General’s Fund for Ebola, and an additional $2 mn is being allocated towards purchase of protective gear to tackle the...

September 26, 2014

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