News for 'National Disaster Management Agency'

Court asks cops to hand over parts of Markaz to Saad's family

Court asks cops to hand over parts of Markaz to Saad's family

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Gurmohina Kaur gave five days to the investigating agencies to inspect the premises before it is handed over to Saad's family. The court was hearing an application filed by Saad's mother Khalida seeking unlocking of the premises where they resided.

Navy divers detect body, spot skeletons in Meghalaya search op

Navy divers detect body, spot skeletons in Meghalaya search op

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

On skeletons being seen by the Navy team, the sources said the water inside the mines has high Sulphur content which can decompose the bodies very fast.

Over 400 die of COVID in US, cases jump to nearly 34,000

Over 400 die of COVID in US, cases jump to nearly 34,000

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

US President Donald Trump identified New York, California and Washington as the three major coronavirus hot spots.

'I don't think Putin is planning nuclear war'

'I don't think Putin is planning nuclear war'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'When human beings develop these dangerous toys and leave their control in the hands of aggressive megalomaniac politicians, the threat of a nuclear holocaust is always lurking on the horizon.'

Aarogya Setu has alerted 1.4 lakh users: Official

Aarogya Setu has alerted 1.4 lakh users: Official

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The official also said the government's official app helped generate information about 697 potential hotspots in the country.

Gandhi Peace Prize conferred upon ISRO by President Mukherjee

Gandhi Peace Prize conferred upon ISRO by President Mukherjee

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday gave away Gandhi Peace Prize 2014 to ISRO in recognition of its services in transforming India through the use of space technology.

'India needs more than 4 lakh hackers'

'India needs more than 4 lakh hackers'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Mohan Gandhi, an Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad graduate provides anti-piracy solutions through his company Entersoft Information Systems. In this interview with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Gandhi speaks about the challenges while dealing with cyber security and also what it is to be an ethical hacker.

Kashmir floods: Where is the Hurriyat now?

Kashmir floods: Where is the Hurriyat now?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

One wonders where the inestimable Syed Ali Shah Geelani and his gang of separatist leaders have disappeared.

Brace yourself for a major water crisis

Brace yourself for a major water crisis

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The IMD has said temperatures in most parts of the country from March to May would be 'above normal'.

'Humanitarian action will be effective when it's not just charity'

'Humanitarian action will be effective when it's not just charity'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Mihir Bhat, fellow at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative and Director of the All India Disaster Management Institute tells rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa that the youth of the country will swing into action to see what gets done on the ground.

Scorching summer may hit water supply and fodder

Scorching summer may hit water supply and fodder

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

In the first of a two-part series, Business Standard examines the impact of the upcoming summer on agriculture and drinking water supply.

Shah slams Sisodia, says his COVID-19 remark led to panic

Shah slams Sisodia, says his COVID-19 remark led to panic

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Shah also struck a placatory tone in his interview and said that there was coordination between the Centre and the state in tackling Covid in Delhi.

Assam floods: 10 more killed, thousands evacuated

Assam floods: 10 more killed, thousands evacuated

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

'The prime minister expressed concern and assured all possible help to the state,' CMO said.

BSNL starts satellite phone service, Tata Comm to bow out

BSNL starts satellite phone service, Tata Comm to bow out

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The service will cover areas where no network is available and will be provided by INMARSAT, which has 14 satellites.

Cyclone Hudhud races towards Andhra, Odisha at 150 kmph

Cyclone Hudhud races towards Andhra, Odisha at 150 kmph

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

As Cyclone Hudhud is closing in on the Andhra Pradesh coastline and is expected to make a landfall near Visakhapatnam by Sunday afternoon, about 1.11 lakh people in five coastal districts have been shifted to safer places.

3/4th of Nepal's buildings unsafe; toll mounts, aid trickles in

3/4th of Nepal's buildings unsafe; toll mounts, aid trickles in

Rediff.com4 May 2015

An assessments of 2,500 buildings carried out by more than 1,000 local engineers during the last four days have revealed that a fifth are no longer habitable and three-quarters need repairs before they can be considered safe.

Hurricane Irma barrels toward Florida, millions asked to evacuate

Hurricane Irma barrels toward Florida, millions asked to evacuate

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Irma, expected to landfall in Florida on Sunday, is likely to cause devastation across Florida.

COVID-19: 'US braces for '9/11, Pearl Harbor moments'

COVID-19: 'US braces for '9/11, Pearl Harbor moments'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The death toll in the US due to coronavirus on Sunday crossed 9,500, which is three times more than the number of people who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Amarinder pens letter to Modi on Delhi pollution

Amarinder pens letter to Modi on Delhi pollution

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

The chief minister further expressed the way he has been feeling about lakhs of men and women, and especially senior citizens, who can barely breathe in the toxic air, which is currently evolving in Delhi.

Fresh tremors felt across India, toll climbs to 62

Fresh tremors felt across India, toll climbs to 62

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Fresh tremors were on Sunday felt in various parts of India, including the national capital Delhi, even as the death toll in Saturday's earthquake climbed to 62.

COVID-19 crisis: How India's small businesses will survive

COVID-19 crisis: How India's small businesses will survive

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'Their dharma propels them to pay their workers; otherwise, they know the boys would starve.' 'At the same time they will not allow their business to suffer,' observes Dr Sudhir Bisht.

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'You cannot fight a disease as complex as COVID-19 without a carefully calibrated, localised response.'

Rainfall intensity decreases in Kerala; 6 lakh in relief camps

Rainfall intensity decreases in Kerala; 6 lakh in relief camps

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The maximum death toll has been reported from Idukki district, where 43 people have lost their lives so far, as per official estimates. 28 deaths were reported in Malappuram and 27 in Thrissur.

India launches IRNSS-1D; set to operationalise navigational system

India launches IRNSS-1D; set to operationalise navigational system

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

India is set to operationalise its own navigational system with the successful launch of IRNSS-1D, the fourth in the series of seven navigational satellites, onboard PSLV-C27 from Sriharikota on Saturday.

27 dead in 2 days, 106 arrested; Delhi remains tense

27 dead in 2 days, 106 arrested; Delhi remains tense

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Hospital authorities said of the deceased at the GTB, at least nine received gun shots. One of the deceased is also a woman, they said.

Kolkata flyover collapse: 3 officials held on murder charges, 24 dead

Kolkata flyover collapse: 3 officials held on murder charges, 24 dead

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

A day after an under-construction flyover collapsed in the city leaving at least 24 dead, the police on Friday night arrested three top officials of a Hyderabad based company which was building the flyover and slapped murder charges on them.

PM, Xi display bonhomie at BRICS Summit

PM, Xi display bonhomie at BRICS Summit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Modi is also scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Xi on Tuesday.

Rescue ops in full swing in flood-hit Kodagu; Prez, PM speak to CM

Rescue ops in full swing in flood-hit Kodagu; Prez, PM speak to CM

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Modi assured to extend all required assistance to the state to face the situation, the Chief Minister's office said.

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

We have our own problems for sure and they are not trivial, but for now, our economy is in not too bad a shape, our politics is as personality-driven and authoritarian as that of most countries in the world. We must make the best of what we have and not be excessively unhappy looking at the grass on the other side of the septic tank which may not be greener after all!, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Japan or Environment: What is US priority?

Japan or Environment: What is US priority?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Bibhu Prasad Routray explains why the US is supporting Japan's resolve to release 'treated' radioactive waste water into the Pacific Ocean. And what role China plays in the US decision.

20 satellites in 26 minutes! ISRO makes space history

20 satellites in 26 minutes! ISRO makes space history

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

This is ISRO's new record of launching 20 satellites, including those from the US, Germany, Canada and Indonesia.

Visakhapatnam dreams to become India's San Francisco

Visakhapatnam dreams to become India's San Francisco

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

A consortium of three US-based firms - AECOM, KPMG and IBM - was given the task of developing the master plan.

Lessons from Uttarakhand: When 'development' is destruction

Lessons from Uttarakhand: When 'development' is destruction

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

To avert another Uttarakhand-type catastrophe, we must change course. We should stop pandering to the Indian elite's insatiable appetite for electricity, which is driving reckless dam construction, says Praful Bidwai

Here are some magnificent flying machines at Aero India!

Here are some magnificent flying machines at Aero India!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The Bengaluru skies dazzled with somersaults and stunts by metal birds.

Texas gets its boats out as streets turn into raging rivers

Texas gets its boats out as streets turn into raging rivers

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Around 13 million people continue to battle "catastrophic" flooding and torrential rains in storm-ravaged Texas where Hurricane Harvey has wreaked havoc.

CBI to probe Air India-Indian Airlines merger, other UPA-era deals

CBI to probe Air India-Indian Airlines merger, other UPA-era deals

Rediff.com29 May 2017

The CBI today registered three FIRs and a preliminary enquiry to probe alleged irregularities in Indian Airlines-Air India merger and purchase of 111 aircraft, leasing of planes and giving up of profit-making routes by Air India, causing a loss of thousands of crore of rupees.

43 killed in 2nd deadliest fire mishap in Delhi's history

43 killed in 2nd deadliest fire mishap in Delhi's history

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Almost all the deceased were migrant labourers hailing from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Why Nirav Modi reminds me of Nick Leeson

Why Nirav Modi reminds me of Nick Leeson

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Decades apart, but the drama linked to the two appears similar, says Nivedita Mookerji.

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'China's opaque defence allocation processes are shrouded in mystery and have triggered security dilemmas among its neighbours and others,' notes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

PHOTOS: Mumbai rain fury kills 10, city limps back to normalcy

PHOTOS: Mumbai rain fury kills 10, city limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Life in Mumbai was on Wednesday slowly coming back on tracks as rains subsided and hundreds of stranded commuters headed home with the partial resumption of suburban train services.