Assam floods have become a tale of destruction
Assam is one of the most flood-prone states in India where floods have become an annual calamity causing much destruction.
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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought Observed
17 June is celebrated as World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought as part of the United Natios Convention to Combat Desertification.
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Corporate India Commits Itself to Odisha Rehabilitation Post-Fani
The Odisha Government evacuated over 1.2 million from vulnerable coastal areas and moved them to higher ground into cyclone shelters.
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PM Narendra Modi Conducting Aerial Survey of Kerala Floods
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi conducting aerial survey of flood affected areas in Kerala on August 18, 2018. Kerala has been hit by one of the worst flood the world …
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Why Is Every Monsoon Bringing Devastation for Uttarakhand?
Any Land of the Gods is supposed to be safe, peaceful, beautiful, natural and calm. In reality, the exact opposite is happening.
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Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction Held in Kathmandu
We hope the discussions of the Conference will soon transform into action so as to prevent disasters and promote inclusive and sustainable development.
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New Building of National Museum of Natural History to Come Up Behind Purana Qila
NMNH was established on June 5, 1978 and was curated at a rented building in FICCI, New Delhi. The Museum was destroyed due to a fire incidence recently.
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Celebrate Van Mahotsav: Bring Alive the Spirit to Plant and Save Trees
Van Mahostav was initiated in 1950 largely to create awareness for the conservation of forest and planting of new trees.
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The Gods Have Spoken
Ever wondered why Gods chose the remote and impassable Himalayas as their abode for us to visit?
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Nature’s Fury, Man’s Worry: Time to Reflect and Reconnect
It is a well known fact that Nature knows how to maintain its balance even though the human race continues to believe it can overpower and destroy it. Sadhus like Nigmanandji have given up their life protesting against sand mafia, but no one cared about them or the issues plaguing River Ganga. Now, the river has made its own way.
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Managing Fire Accidents Part II: Are You Ready?
All disasters–whether floods, earthquakes, cyclones, droughts or fire–inevitably cause upheavals not only in the physical but also in the social and economic context where they occur. Here are some tips for coming out alive out of a fire crisis. Because it is better to be aware and safe, than to not be there to be sorry later on.
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Disaster Management: Managing Fire Accidents
Fire is a disaster to which almost everyone in an urban setting has some degree of vulnerability. It is for this reason that it is important to learn about fire preparedness. Only a prepared urban setting, fitted with most logical fire prevention and management strategies can reduce causalities percentages and aggravation of a fire incident.
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