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Thane: A painter was trapped for nearly 15 hours on the 21st floor of an under-construction building at Majiwada. The worker, Aloo Hussein (39), who hails from Kolkata, was stranded in an open lift used to ferry construction workers due to a power outage Tuesday afternoon. Nearly 11 hours after the incident, civic rescue teams freed him Wednesday morning. His condition is reported to be stable.He had resumed work after lunch, around 3 pm. He was ascending in the lift inside an open duct when it suddenly stopped due to a power cut. With no landing nearby, he called for help. His colleagues at Ashar Pulse skyscraper site tried to rescue him, but failed, said Yasin Tadvi, head of Thane regional disaster management cell. Colleagues passing him water through a small opening. MSEDCL was alerted, but they go no response due to a protest call. Site staff alerted the police and civic rescue teams around 2 am. "We also summoned Balkum fire officials and NDRF and initially planned to rappel down and rescue the worker, but as the lift was stuck at a spot with no proper landing nearby, we had to abort the plan, considering the risk due to the height and darkness. We checked if power could be restored and finally arranged for a diesel generator to power the lift, bringing it to the nearest landing before rescuing the worker," Tadvi said, questioning the delay by the site management to alert the rescuers in time. Meanwhile, experts urged the administration to ensure compliance with all safety norms to be followed at such construction sites. -- Manoj Badgeri
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], July 5 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that the state has secured the first position in the country in the 2023-24 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) index released by NITI Aayog. Addressing a public gathering in Haridwar, CM Dhami said, "I am pleased to inform you that, in the 2023-24 index of the Government of India's NITI Aayog, Uttarakhand has ranked first in the entire country in achieving the goals of sustainable development." Also Read | Centre Notifies Waqf Management Rules 2025; Portal, Database, Audit of Waqf Pro ...Read More >
A controversy had erupted in Punjab after floods over the issue of SDRF. While PM Modi had stated that Rs 12,000 crore was lying in SDRF, the state government had contested the claim Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Tuesday claimed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has described the Rs 1,600-crore relief announced for the state by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "token amount", promising further financial assistance. Two hours later, the Centre said that Shah informed Mann that Rs 12,000 crore was ...Read More >
Dehradun News, September 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a ₹1200 crore relief plan while visiting flood-hit Uttarakhand on Thursday. The money will help with rescue, recovery, and rebuilding infrastructure. The news came after a meeting in Dehradun with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and other top officials to go over everything in detail. PM Modi said that the Union Government is fully behind the people of Uttarakhand during this very bad time. He promised that money would be sent right away to help families who were hurt by the floods and to fix up roads, bridges, and other d ...Read More >
Pakyong (Sikkim) [India], June 6 (ANI): As part of the ongoing evacuation efforts in response to the recent disaster in North Sikkim, the first helicopter sortie of the day took off early this morning from Pakyong Greenfield Airport towards Chaten to rescue stranded tourists, according to an official statement. The Mi-17 helicopters are carrying essential supplies for Army personnel stationed in and around the Chaten area. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for June 06, 2025 Declared, Check Winning Numbers and Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game. The opera ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], July 10 (ANI): A large-scale state-level mock exercise simulating flood and landslide scenarios was successfully conducted across Tripura with special emphasis on West Tripura District by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) under the supervision of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Vishal Kumar, District Magistrate (DM) of West Tripura, addressed the media following the drill, and highlighted that rescue operations were carried out simultaneously at 13 strategic locations across the district. The central event was staged at the Intern ...Read More >
Watch as flash floods sweep through villages, destroying several communities in the northern region of India. Words Sanjay Jha, ITV News Journalist At least four people have been killed and many feared missing after flash floods swept through a Himalayan village in northern India. Footage shows floodwaters surging down a mountain and crashing into homes, small hotels, and guesthouses in Dharali, a mountain village in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand state. The flooding was triggered by ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In view of heavy rainfall and displaced people losing their livelihoods, the Centre on Sunday released Rs 1,951 crore for the state disaster relief funds of Maharashtra and Karnataka.Home minister Amit Shah said govt was fully committed to providing all possible assistance to states affected by flood, landslides and cloudburst. He has approved advance release of Rs 1,950.8 crore, as a second instalment of the central share of SDRF, to the two states for 2025-26. Out of this, Rs 384 crore has been approved for Karnataka and Rs 1,566 crore for Maharashtra to help them provide immediat ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs said that India has delivered humanitarian assistance to support flood and earthquake-hit Afghanistan. In a post on X, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India delivered humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) materials included kitchen sets, hygiene kits, plastic sheets, tarpaulins, sleeping bags, and more. Also Read | Afghanistan Floods: Over 31,000 Affected As Flash Floods Kill 77 and Destroy 3,400 Homes in 2025. "India stands in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan and remains committed to extendi ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A delegation led by chief minister Siddaramaiah, his deputy DK Shivakumar and some cabinet colleagues met Union defence minister Rajnath Singh Wednesday and sought central support for a wide range of proposals -- from setting up two defence industrial corridors and securing defence land for major infrastructure work in Bengaluru, to hosting an Indian Air Force (IAF) air show during this year's Mysuru Dasara celebrations.In a letter to Singh, Siddaramaiah urged the Centre to establish a defence industrial corridor each in North and South Karnataka, like those announced in Uttar Prade ...Read More >
PUDUCHERRY: With the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) heavy rain forecast for Puducherry, the UT government has ramped up its preparedness to mitigate the impact, including uninterrupted electricity and drinking water supplies, evacuating residents from low-lying areas, and setting up relief camps. Puducherry experienced 7.69 cm of rainfall Karaikal received 9.6 cm of rainfall in the past 24 hours. After visiting several areas in the UT to assess the situation, Chief Minister N Rangasamy convened an emergency meeting with Public Works Minister Lakshminarayanan, Collector A Kulothungan ...Read More >
Chennai: Preliminary investigations attribute the fire on the goods train near Tiruvallur to a possible spark from overhead electrical equipment (OHE) igniting fuel leaking from a derailed wagon.The incident paralysed services on the busy Chennai-Arakkonam route and left nearby residents engulfed in thick black smoke. The disruption left thousands of rail passengers stranded, many of whom were unable to get updates as railway helplines went unanswered for hours. The train carrying diesel from Chennai Harbour to Walajah Road Siding was exiting Tiruvallur station around 5.30am on Sunday, when a ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full security arrangements," a spokesperson said. Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspec ...Read More >
Seoul experienced its heaviest November snowfall since 1907, causing major disruptions and tragedies. Two fatalities were reported, hundreds of flights were affected, and power outages hit thousands of households. The Interior Ministry issued warnings for more snow, highlighting potential risks due to high moisture content. Seoul was engulfed in unprecedented November snowfall on Wednesday, resulting in widespread chaos throughout the South Korean capital. The inclement weather caused significant disruptions, including snarling traffic, power outages, and grounding hundreds of flights. Author ...Read More >
SHIMLA: The incessant rainfall and a series of cloudbursts and flash floods have devastated parts of Himachal Pradesh over the past 19 hours, leaving five people dead, 16 missing and causing extensive damage to infrastructure and property. According to the Himachal Pradesh State Emergency Operation Centre (HP-SEOC), 332 individuals have been successfully rescued in coordinated operations across multiple districts. The worst-hit district is Mandi, where all five casualties and the highest number of missing persons - 16 - were reported. Eleven people remain stranded, and several more have been ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan appreciated the Centre's approval of Rs 1066.80 crore for flood-affected states, including Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Kerala, and Uttarakhand, on Thursday. Minister Pradhan stated that the funds are part of the central share under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and aim to bolster disaster preparedness and support rescue, relief, recovery, rebuilding, and rehabilitation efforts. Pradhan highlighted the government's commitment to supporting states in times of need. He emphasized that the PM Modi-led government ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Sunday reviewed the state's preparedness in districts likely to be affected by the possible cyclonic system 'Montha' during a high-level meeting. While speaking to media persons, Pujari said that eight districts of southern Odisha, Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur, which are likely to be the most affected, have been placed under the Red Zone category. He further stated that the administrations of all 30 districts -- whether in the red zon ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) A civil defence mock drill was conducted across all 13 districts of Delhi on Thursday, simulating a hostile attack scenario with air raid warnings, blackout measures and evacuation exercises in place. The large-scale exercise, carried out by the Directorate of Civil Defence, began at 8 pm at 17 locations, including hospitals, educational institutions, residential complexes, government offices and public spaces, according to a statement. Teams undertook mock rescue and evacuation operations, shifted people to designated bunker areas and deployed medical units to handle ...Read More >
Jammu, Sept 01: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday conducted an extensive visit to flood, rain, and landslide-affected areas of Jammu division to assess the damage caused by the recent natural calamity. Shah undertook an on-ground inspection of critical sites, met displaced families, and chaired a high-level review meeting to streamline ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts. The Home minister arrived in Jammu on Sunday night to assess the flood situation and the relief efforts. On Monday, Shah visited severely impacted locations including Manguchak villag ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 28 (PTI) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said Odisha escaped major damage from severe cyclonic storm Montha, which made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast around 7 pm, bringing relief to the state even as precautionary measures remained in force. Majhi, who reviewed the post-landfall situation at the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) control room here, said there were only reports of minor landslides and uprooting of trees in some areas. "Barring some stray cases of landslide and tree felling, there has been no major incident even after three hours of ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 4 Apr: The body of a youth who went missing after being swept away by the strong currents of the Tissa river in Tirap district was recovered on Saturday following a joint search operation by the NDRF, SDRF and local authorities. The body of Laichat Wangpan (25), a resident of Chasa village, was recovered from the river near Otongkhoa village by a joint team of the 12th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) from Khonsa, an official report informed here. Earlier, the body of his elder brother Wangthoa Wangpan had been re ...Read More >
Jaipur: Two workers died while five others are feared trapped after soil caved in during pipeline excavation work in Rajasthan's Bharatpur on Sunday morning, police said. According to officials, some labourers were filling a 10-foot-deep trench dug to lay a pipeline near Jangi ka Nagla village when the soil caved in. Twelve workers got trapped under the soil. Upon hearing the cries, other labourers and project staff started rescue attempts, but the depth and heaviness of the soil made immediate efforts difficult, they said. District administration, police and disaster management teams reach ...Read More >
Pakyong (Sikkim) [India], June 6 (ANI): As part of the ongoing evacuation efforts in response to the recent disaster in North Sikkim, the first helicopter sortie of the day took off early this morning from Pakyong Greenfield Airport towards Chaten to rescue stranded tourists, according to an official statement. The Mi-17 helicopters are carrying essential supplies for Army personnel stationed in and around the Chaten area. The operation is being carried out to ensure timely support to both stranded civilians and defence personnel. On their return trip, the helicopters will evacuate individu ...Read More >
Pune: Southern Army Commander Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth on Thursday said that the Indian Army's swift response and technical proficiency were crucial in saving lives during the critical early phase of the rescue operation at the Air India A-171 aircraft crash site in Ahmedabad on June 12.Within minutes, around 130 personnel from the military station, including engineers, medical staff, firefighting teams, and quick response teams were mobilised, he said and added that the General Officer Commanding of the 11th Infantry Division immediately reached the accident spot."A prompt decision to b ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], July 10 (ANI): A large-scale state-level mock exercise simulating flood and landslide scenarios was successfully conducted across Tripura with special emphasis on West Tripura District by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) under the supervision of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Vishal Kumar, District Magistrate (DM) of West Tripura, addressed the media following the drill, and highlighted that rescue operations were carried out simultaneously at 13 strategic locations across the district. The central event was staged at the Intern ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana's capital city is bracing for another bout of heavy showers after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a two-day alert for the city and its surrounding districts. The forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall has set emergency preparations in motion, with authorities across the capital placed on high alert. The weather office has predicted cloudy skies with moderate rain over Hyderabad on September 26, intensifying to heavier downpours on September 27 and 28. Daytime temperatures are expected to remain between 26 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius, with hig ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 29 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Sunday informed that road connectivity and power lines have been impacted in several regions of the state as heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has caused significant damage across several parts of Himachal Pradesh, with incidents of landslides, waterlogging, and disrupted connectivity being reported from multiple districts. Negi stated that flash floods have caused significant loss of life and property. Also Read | Cloudburst in Uttarkashi: 2 Dead, 7 Missing After Clou ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Eight people, including a 14-month-old child, were injured after a multi-storey building collapsed in the Seelampur area of North-East Delhi on Friday morning. The injured have been identified as Parvez (32), Naved (19), Siza (21), Deepa (56), Govind (60), Ravi Kashyap (27), Jyoti (27), and a 14-month-old child named Ahmad. All the injured were taken to Jag Pravesh Chandra (JPC) Hospital, except the infant, who was referred to GTB Hospital. Rescue operations are currently underway at the site. Teams from the police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), a ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha will construct 800 additional cyclone shelters to strengthen disaster preparedness, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced on Thursday. During his visit to New Delhi , Pujari met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and formally placed the demand, citing Odisha's high vulnerability to natural calamities such as cyclones and floods. He presented seven booklets detailing the state's disaster-related needs and sought enhanced central assistance. The minister said the proposed cyclone shelters would be multi-purpose in design. They will be built near school ...Read More >
Pune: The ongoing pre-non-interlocking and non-interlocking works to develop the Hadapsar railway station would affect trains' movement in the Daund-Pune section this week from Thursday till Sunday. A total of 17 trains, including DEMUs from Pune to Daund and Baramati to Pune, Pune-Harangul Express (01487), Harangul-Pune Express (01488), Solapur-Pune Intercity Superfast Express (12169) and Pune-Solapur Intercity Express (12170), would remain cancelled on Sunday (July 20), a railway official said. Jodhpur-Hadapsar Superfast Express (20495) would be short-terminated at the Pune railway station f ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to "save the Constitution". Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. "We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government that is non-communal. Only the Congress can do that. I have joined the Congress to be part of its fi ...Read More >