News for 'Disaster Management Authority'

Delhi unlock: Cinemas allowed to work in full capacity

Delhi unlock: Cinemas allowed to work in full capacity

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The order, listing various allowed and restricted activities because of the Covid pandemic, will come into effect from November 1.

Bulldozer action on actor Nagarjuna's convention centre

Bulldozer action on actor Nagarjuna's convention centre

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Nagarjuna in a post on 'X' said they had "not done any actions in violation of law" and the demolition was clearly carried out "wrongfully based on misinformation".

Assam flood situation deteriorates, over 19,000 affected

Assam flood situation deteriorates, over 19,000 affected

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

The flood situation in Assam deteriorated on Sunday with over 19,000 people reeling under the waters in more than 60 villages across the state.

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Wing Commander Raveendran and flight steward Sargeant Iyer, though shaken and injured, managed to open the rear door of the aircraft and shouted for Prime Minister Morarji Desai and the passengers in the forward cabin to exit in haste since they suspected that fire would engulf the aircraft.

22 killed, over 300 injured in earthquake in Balochistan

22 killed, over 300 injured in earthquake in Balochistan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

A powerful 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted a mountainous part of Pakistan's Balochistan province early on Thursday, resulting in collapse of several houses that left at least 22 people dead and over 300 others injured, officials said.

Weekend curfew: Roads empty, markets shut in Delhi

Weekend curfew: Roads empty, markets shut in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The weekend curfew, aimed at breaking the chain of spiralling coronavirus infections, was clamped at 10 pm on Friday and will continue till 5 am on Monday.

Covid curbs on Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, Delhi

Covid curbs on Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, Delhi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

For bringing the idols of the deity and during their immersion, there will not be more than 10 people in the processions of public mandals and not more than five for the household Ganpatis, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in the guidelines issued on Tuesday.

Active COVID-19 cases in India rise to 14,241

Active COVID-19 cases in India rise to 14,241

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,25,16,068.

Omicron: Section 144 clamped in Mumbai till Dec 31

Omicron: Section 144 clamped in Mumbai till Dec 31

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The Mumbai police said prohibitory orders under Criminal Procedure Code Section 144 will be imposed in the city from December 16 to December 31, a period covering Christmas and New Year eve, banning large gatherings as part of measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.'

Situation under control: BMC after gas leak complaints

Situation under control: BMC after gas leak complaints

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Many residents complained of suspected gas leak from Chembur, Ghatkopar, Powai and Vikhroli areas late on Saturday night, an official of the BMC's disaster management cell said.

17 die in NE flood; situation grim in Assam

17 die in NE flood; situation grim in Assam

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

The situation has improved marginally in Tripura and Mizoram in the past 24 hours.

Maha showed nerve to ward off Nisarga: Uddhav

Maha showed nerve to ward off Nisarga: Uddhav

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Thackeray said losses have been reported from coastal Konkan and some other regions. He said and orders have been issued to carry out spot inspections to assess the damages caused by the cyclone.

Delhi govt to strengthen home isolation amid rising Omicron cases: Kejriwal

Delhi govt to strengthen home isolation amid rising Omicron cases: Kejriwal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

In view of the rising Omicron threat, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said that the state government has decided to strengthen the home isolation module since the new variant of COVID-19 causes mild infection.

'Extreme situation' in Delhi as Yamuna swells to record level

'Extreme situation' in Delhi as Yamuna swells to record level

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The water level at the Old Railway Bridge crossed the 208-metre mark Wednesday night and rose to 208.48 metres by 8 am on Thursday. It is expected to rise further, according to the Central Water Commission, which has termed it an "extreme situation".

Heavy rains in Kerala, red alert for four districts

Heavy rains in Kerala, red alert for four districts

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

A Red alert, indicating heavy to very heavy rains of over 20 cm in 24 hours, has been sounded for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathnamthitta and Alappuzha districts on December 3, while Orange alert (6 cm to 20 cm rains)for Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki districts the same day.

Cyclone Gaja likely to cross Tamil Nadu coast on Friday

Cyclone Gaja likely to cross Tamil Nadu coast on Friday

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority, in a tweet, said as per the latest updates #GajaCyclone is likely to have landfall between 8 pm and 11 pm on Thursday in all probability in Nagapattinam district.

Heavy rain forecast for next 3 days in Uttarakhand

Heavy rain forecast for next 3 days in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

The weather office on Monday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next three days over some parts of Uttarakhand, which is still recovering from a deluge last week that is feared to have taken over 1,000 lives.

Kin of Covid suicide cases entitled to ex gratia: Govt

Kin of Covid suicide cases entitled to ex gratia: Govt

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Family members of people who committed suicide within 30 days of being diagnosed with COVID-19 will be entitled to Rs 50,000 ex-gratia assistance as per the guidelines, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday.

Assam flood situation remains grim as 12 more killed, 55 lakh people hit

Assam flood situation remains grim as 12 more killed, 55 lakh people hit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

The flood situation in the three districts of Barak Valley -- Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi -- remained critical as the water levels of Barak and Kushiara rivers continued to rise, inundating vast tracts of land, officials said.

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The NRSC satellite imagery revealed that the lake covered approximately 162.7 hectares. Its area increased to 167.4 hectares on September 28 but drastically reduced to 60.3 hectares.

Covid deaths: Centre moves SC seeking to set deadline for ex gratia payment

Covid deaths: Centre moves SC seeking to set deadline for ex gratia payment

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The plea has been filed by the Centre in a PIL, which was earlier instituted by lawyer Gaurav Kumar Bansal, saying it may not be desirable to continue the process of ex gratia payment without any outer limit.

Maha building collapse: Toll rises to 6, owner of structure detained

Maha building collapse: Toll rises to 6, owner of structure detained

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Nine persons were still feared trapped under the debris of the structure which collapsed at 1.45 pm on Saturday at Wardhaman Compound in Valpada area, they said, adding that search and rescue operations were on.

Delhi: Covid curbs lead to long queues at Metro stations

Delhi: Covid curbs lead to long queues at Metro stations

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Long queues of passengers were seen outside various Delhi Metro stations on Wednesday morning, a day after new restrictions were put in place by authorities, including running of its trains with only 50 per cent seating capacity and no provision for standing for commuters, in view of rising cases of COVID-19 in Delhi.

Fog, cold weather hinder search for Raisi's chopper crash site

Fog, cold weather hinder search for Raisi's chopper crash site

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Hours after an Iranian military commander claimed to have located the crash site of the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, conflicting reports emerged as the head of Iran's Red Crescent Society, Pir Hossein Koulivand, said that rescue teams are still searching the area for the accident site.

Delhi declares metro, malls, religious places as 'super spreaders'

Delhi declares metro, malls, religious places as 'super spreaders'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Calling malls, cinema halls, weekly markets, metro services and religious places "superspreader" areas, the Delhi government has directed all district magistrates to greatly intensify enforcement of COVID-19 norms in such places in view of a persistent rise in cases in the city.

Active Covid cases to double in Maha in 15 days: CM

Active Covid cases to double in Maha in 15 days: CM

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Maharashtra is expecting its active caseload to reach 11.9 lakh by April 30, compared to the current active caseload of 5.64 lakh, Thackeray said.

U'khand tragedy: SC asks NDMA to give status of rescue ops

U'khand tragedy: SC asks NDMA to give status of rescue ops

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the National Disaster Management Authority to apprise it within two weeks about the status of rescue operations in rain-ravaged Uttarakhand.

Over 3,500 people still missing in Uttarakhand

Over 3,500 people still missing in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

According to the NDMA's recent data, rains and floods had affected 4,200 villages in Uttarakhand besides damaging 2,397 houses and 194 bridges.

Sikkim floods toll rises to 26, including 7 soldiers; 142 missing

Sikkim floods toll rises to 26, including 7 soldiers; 142 missing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

On day three after a flash flood wreaked havoc in Sikkim's Teesta basin, the number of bodies recovered from the river and mud embankments downstream rose to 22, including seven army men.

Yamuna water level stabilises but many Delhi areas inundated

Yamuna water level stabilises but many Delhi areas inundated

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The Yamuna surged to a record 208.48 metres at 8 am, the Central Water Commission said on Thursday, adding that it is likely to rise to 208.75 metres by 4 pm.

52 killed in Karnataka's pre-monsoon rains so far

52 killed in Karnataka's pre-monsoon rains so far

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said 52 deaths have been reported so far due to pre-monsoon rains in the state, along with damage to properties, and directed officials concerned to provide immediate relief.

Maharashtra imposes night curfew from Jan 10

Maharashtra imposes night curfew from Jan 10

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Tightening restrictions in the face of surging COVID-19 cases, the Maharashtra Government on Saturday prohibited movement in public in groups of five or more from 5 in the morning to 11 at night, effective January 10 midnight.

Don't believe quake rumours on social media: Govt tells people

Don't believe quake rumours on social media: Govt tells people

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

As the death toll in Nepal's devastating earthquake mounted, the Indian government on Monday urged people not to pay heed to rumours being spread on social media as members in Rajya Sabha asked government to prepare disaster management plan.

New Delhi World Book Fair 2022 postponed amid Covid curbs

New Delhi World Book Fair 2022 postponed amid Covid curbs

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The 30th edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair, which was scheduled to be held at Pragati Maidan from January 8 to 16, has been postponed in view of the latest DDMA guidelines imposed following the surge in COVID cases driven by the fast-spreading Omicron variant, said the organisers in a statement.

Lockdown-like curbs extended in Maharashtra till June 1

Lockdown-like curbs extended in Maharashtra till June 1

Rediff.com13 May 2021

The Maharashtra government on Thursday extended the lockdown-like restrictions in the state till June 1 to break the chain of COVID-19.

Delhi imposes strict curbs after surge in Covid cases

Delhi imposes strict curbs after surge in Covid cases

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Prohibition of all types of gatherings, reduced size of weddings and funerals, running of public transport at half seating capacity and scaled down presence in government offices were some of the restrictions imposed by the Delhi government on Saturday amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Yamuna continues to show rising trend, Delhi govt urges people to...

Yamuna continues to show rising trend, Delhi govt urges people to...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The water level of the Yamuna reached 205.92 metres at 4 pm on Monday and remained above the danger mark of 205.33 metres, officials said.

Karnataka: Manipal Institute of Technology declared containment zone

Karnataka: Manipal Institute of Technology declared containment zone

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Karnataka's Manipal-MIT Campus declared Containment Zone due to rise in Covid-19 positive cases Campus of the Manipal Institute of Technology has been declared as containment zone by the Udipi administration after 59 people tested Covid-19 positive over the past few days.

Kerala: Major dams opened to release excess water amid heavy rain threats

Kerala: Major dams opened to release excess water amid heavy rain threats

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Ernakulam district authorities on Tuesday said 350 cumecs of the water from Idamalayar, which reached Periyar river but there was no considerable rise in the water-level.