News for 'National Disaster Response Force'

One dead, another injured as tides lash Mumbai shores

One dead, another injured as tides lash Mumbai shores

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

A 20-year-old youth lost his life while another was injured after they were swept into the sea by huge waves that lashed the promenade at the city shore on Sunday.

Massive rescue, relief ops mounted in quake-hit Manipur

Massive rescue, relief ops mounted in quake-hit Manipur

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Massive relief and rescue operations have been launched in Manipur where a strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday claimed nine lives, shattered buildings and caused panic.

Death toll due to heavy rains in Gujarat reaches 40

Death toll due to heavy rains in Gujarat reaches 40

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The death toll due to heavy rains earlier this week which created a flood-like situation in north Gujarat and Kutch has reached 40.

Trapped miner's body retrieved from Meghalaya mine

Trapped miner's body retrieved from Meghalaya mine

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The body of the trapped miner was spotted on January 16 and efforts were on to pull it out of the shaft of the coal mine filled with water.

Prez, Veep, PM, other leaders condole Vizag deaths

Prez, Veep, PM, other leaders condole Vizag deaths

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the situation, and assured all possible assistance to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy. The prime minister also chaired a meeting of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to assess the situation.

Crematoriums, graveyards in Morbi witness influx of dead bodies

Crematoriums, graveyards in Morbi witness influx of dead bodies

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Sajid Piludia of Morbi's biggest graveyard for Sunni Muslims said nearly 40 members of the Muslim community lost their lives in the incident.

1 dead in Ahmedabad building collapse, 4 rescued

1 dead in Ahmedabad building collapse, 4 rescued

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The two building blocks, constructed under a government housing scheme about two decades back, collapsed around 8 pm on Sunday after rains in the city, trapping five people who were residing there despite the AMC's warning.

'Heartbreaking, disturbing': Kohli, Dhawan, Sindhu extend condolences after Vizag gas leak tragedy

'Heartbreaking, disturbing': Kohli, Dhawan, Sindhu extend condolences after Vizag gas leak tragedy

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Sportspeople across the country offered condolences to the families affected in the Visakhapatnam gas leak tragedy on Thursday.

MP: At least 14 dead as bus falls into water-filled pit

MP: At least 14 dead as bus falls into water-filled pit

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The bus was on its way to Jaora from Ratlam when the mishap occurred on the four-lane road at 12 Patthar Khadan,

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.

Maha bus accident: 30 bodies retrieved from gorge

Maha bus accident: 30 bodies retrieved from gorge

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

The police, fire brigade, teams of the National Disaster Response Force and local trekkers were making efforts to pull out all bodies from the accident spot, a senior police official said.

Himachal tragedy: Special search fails to trace missing students

Himachal tragedy: Special search fails to trace missing students

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Saturday's special search operation to trace the 17 missing engineering students from Hyderabad yielded no results as the 450 rescuers combing the 3-km stretch of Beas river, whose water level was lowered to minimum, failed to recover the body of any student.

Over 400 students hospitalised after gas leak near Delhi school

Over 400 students hospitalised after gas leak near Delhi school

Rediff.com6 May 2017

The Delhi government has ordered a magisterial probe into the incident.

Navy, Army decide to wind up Meghalaya mine rescue op

Navy, Army decide to wind up Meghalaya mine rescue op

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

However, the National Disaster Response Force, which has been engaged in the rescue operation since the day of the tragedy on December 13 last, will continue with their services.

Thane factory blast toll 11; 3 from owner's family among dead

Thane factory blast toll 11; 3 from owner's family among dead

Rediff.com28 May 2016

As many as 47 injured people (of the total 201) were undergoing treatment at various hospitals. Rest were discharged.

Amarnath cloudburst: 15,000 rescued, death toll reaches 16

Amarnath cloudburst: 15,000 rescued, death toll reaches 16

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

At least 15,000 pilgrims, who were stranded near the Amarnath holy cave in Jammu and Kashmir due to a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst, have been shifted to the lower base camp of Panjtarni, an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) spokesperson said on Saturday.

Manipur: 8 killed, 72 missing as massive landslide blocks river's flow

Manipur: 8 killed, 72 missing as massive landslide blocks river's flow

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

At least six people were killed and dozens were missing after a massive landslide occurred at a railway construction site in Manipur's Noney district, officials said.

Bhagirathi boat mishap: 18 bodies recovered

Bhagirathi boat mishap: 18 bodies recovered

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The accident had sparked violent protest in Nadia district on Sunday during which several boats were torched and police fired tear gas shells and rubber bullets to quell the mob.

7-year-old among 11 killed in Thane building collapse

7-year-old among 11 killed in Thane building collapse

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The building Shree Krishna crashed around 2.30 am

Odisha braces for Cyclone Phailin, NDMA sends troops

Odisha braces for Cyclone Phailin, NDMA sends troops

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

The Odisha government is preparing for Cyclone Phailin -- which is expected to hit the east coast on Saturday evening -- on a war footing.

4 workers dead as housing society wall collapses in Noida

4 workers dead as housing society wall collapses in Noida

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

All 12 who had been buried under the rubble while repairing a drain adjoining it at the Jal Vayu Vihar in Sector 21 around 10 am were labourers.

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Heavy rains continued to pound Chennai and nearby districts on Monday under the impact of a cyclonic storm, which is likely to cross the coast in Andhra Pradesh on December 5.

Indian Army's field hospital in quake-hit Turkey becomes operational

Indian Army's field hospital in quake-hit Turkey becomes operational

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

A field hospital set up by the Indian Army in Hatay province of quake-ravaged Turkiye has become operational with surgical and emergency wards to provide succour to the affected people, days after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake and several powerful aftershocks hit that country.

'There Were Dead Bodies Everywhere'

'There Were Dead Bodies Everywhere'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

'We waded through the wet mud into the school, and what we saw were dead bodies strewn all over.' 'We could also see parts of human bodies buried under the wet mud.' 'It was a sight I will never forget in my life. Total devastation everywhere.'

Kerala: Over 4 lakh still in relief camps; 3 lakh houses cleaned

Kerala: Over 4 lakh still in relief camps; 3 lakh houses cleaned

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The CM urged all Malayalis to donate one month salary to rebuild the state, where the death toll has now touched 302.

12 killed, 25 missing in torrential rains in Uttarakhand

12 killed, 25 missing in torrential rains in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat, who is in Delhi, expressed grief at the loss of lives and announced a compensation of Rs two lakh each to the families of the victims.

Tiware dam breach: Death toll rises to 15

Tiware dam breach: Death toll rises to 15

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

As several more people are feared dead in the incident, the search operation launched by the teams of police and the National Disaster Response Force is still on, an official said.

Kerala landslides: Toll rises to 24; 46 still missing

Kerala landslides: Toll rises to 24; 46 still missing

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

"The death toll has gone up to 24. The search operations are still going on. However, rains have started. "Despite that, our officials, and the NDRF are engaged in search and rescue operations," Idukki District Collector H Dineshan said.

Rescued worker tells Modi how they survived

Rescued worker tells Modi how they survived

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The 41 workers, who were rescued from Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel in a multi-agency rescue operation, kept their spirits up while trapped inside by taking morning walks and practising yoga, a rescued worker told Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Cyclone Amphan even more destructive than Cyclone Aila: UN

Cyclone Amphan even more destructive than Cyclone Aila: UN

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The world organisation said UN humanitarians and partners were working hard to assist the people of Bangladesh and India suffering from the impact of the cyclone, which made landfall on Wednesday, wreaking havoc, causing high tidal surges, flooding and embankments to collapse.

UN helps India, Nepal after death toll in landslides rise

UN helps India, Nepal after death toll in landslides rise

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The United Nations and its partners are supporting the governments of India and Nepal in search-and-rescue operations and providing assistance to thousands of people displaced due to landslides triggered by monsoonal rains in the two countries.

Delhi fire: Charred human remains found on 2nd floor in Mundka building

Delhi fire: Charred human remains found on 2nd floor in Mundka building

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Charred human remains were found on Saturday on the second floor of the building in outer Delhi's Mundka area where a massive fire broke out a day back, Delhi Fire Service officials said.

Flash floods create havoc in Tripura, 2 dead

Flash floods create havoc in Tripura, 2 dead

Rediff.com21 May 2018

The government has announced an interim relief of Rs 1 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased.

CM announces Rs 1 cr relief for kin of Vizag victims

CM announces Rs 1 cr relief for kin of Vizag victims

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The chief minister announced a committee to probe into the mishap and also said the government would talk to the LG Polymers management seeking job for the kin of the deceased in any of its businesses. Speaking to reporters after conducting a review meeting, Reddy also announced Rs 10 lakh each to those undergoing treatment on ventilator support and Rs 25,000 to those who took treatment as out-patients after developing health complications due to inhalation of the styrene vapour.

At least 13 killed, 40 missing in cloudburst near Amarnath cave shrine

At least 13 killed, 40 missing in cloudburst near Amarnath cave shrine

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

At least eight persons were killed in a cloudburst near the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas on Friday evening, damaging 25 tents and three community kitchens, officials said.

Cyclone Phailin has not caused any deaths yet: NDRF

Cyclone Phailin has not caused any deaths yet: NDRF

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

The NDRF chief said initial reports suggested that due to the impact of the cyclone, buildings and some communication towers were destroyed.

16 dead as cloudbursts hit J-K, Himachal, Ladakh

16 dead as cloudbursts hit J-K, Himachal, Ladakh

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

A series of flash floods in Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh killed at least 16 people on Wednesday and damaged several residential houses, standing crops and a mini power plant, officials said.

The call from the young pilot that never came

The call from the young pilot that never came

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

She waited for the call promised by her son in the evening but only got the heartbreaking news that Indian Air Force pilot K Praveen was no more.

Maha rains: Over 3,500 people moved to safety, NDRF deployed

Maha rains: Over 3,500 people moved to safety, NDRF deployed

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reviewed the rain situation on Tuesday and said over 3,500 people had been shifted to safer places from flood-prone and vulnerable spots across the state, where several districts, including Mumbai, experienced downpour.

Rs 100 cr immediate central relief to Kerala announced

Rs 100 cr immediate central relief to Kerala announced

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

The minister, who made an aerial survey of badly affected areas in Idukki and Ernakulam districts, said the rains and floods had caused 'massive damage' to the farm sector and infrastructure like roads and power.