Disaster and Disaster Management

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Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
25 Oct, 2025

Fresh low pressure area may turn into a cyclone for Tamil Nadu, Pg6.

A new low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm named ‘Cyclone Montha’ by Monday, expected to bring heavy rainfall across northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining districts.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
24 Oct, 2025

Is Punjab’s stubble burning problem really declining?, Pg12

Punjab's stubble burning shows decline in fire incidents but rise in total scorched area due to satellite limitations.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
24 Oct, 2025

Rlys to create permanent Yatri Suvidha Kendras at 76 high-density stations, Pg15.

Railways to establish 'Yatri Suvidha Kendras' at 76 high-density stations for better crowd management and passenger facilitation nationwide.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Oct, 2025

A path for a battered and broken Himachal Pradesh, Pg8

Supreme Court intervenes in Himachal Pradesh's ecological crisis, highlighting flawed development and ineffective environmental policies amid increasing natural disasters.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
22 Oct, 2025

Delhi air turns 'very poor' post Diwali, Pg11.

Delhi's air quality plummets to 'very poor' after Diwali amid firecracker ban violations and political blame game.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
19 Oct, 2025

2 Days Before Diwali, Delhi Gasps, Pg5.

Two days before Diwali (October 18), Delhi recorded hazardous air quality levels, with particulate matter (PM10) readings spiking to 843 µg/m³ at Anand Vihar — over 16 times the WHO safe limit. Experts warn of further worsening during festive celebrations despite restrictions on firecrackers.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesDisaster and Disaster Management
17 Oct, 2025

None too soon, Pg10

Northeast monsoon brings relief to southern peninsula; IMD forecasts above-normal rain, prompting disaster preparedness and fertilizer shortage concerns.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryDisaster and Disaster Management
14 Oct, 2025

SC orders CBI probe into stampede at Karur, Pg1

Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Karur stampede, criticizes Madras HC's handling and emphasizes unbiased investigation for justice.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryDisaster and Disaster Management
11 Oct, 2025

SC Questions Madras HC Order for SIT Probe into Karur Stampede, Pg7.

The Supreme Court questioned how a single-judge bench of the Madras High Court ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Karur stampede—which occurred during Vijay’s TVK rally—when a Division Bench had already taken up the same matter earlier that day, raising concerns over judicial propriety and procedural discipline.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityDisaster and Disaster Management
10 Oct, 2025

​ Stop the blasts, Pg10

Andhra Pradesh firecracker unit explosion claims eight lives, raising concerns over safety audits and PESO protocol implementation.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
10 Oct, 2025

Tusks and tensions, Pg10

Kerala's amendment to Wildlife Protection Act sparks federal debate over environmental governance and State autonomy in declaring 'vermin'.

Disaster and Disaster Management
8 Oct, 2025

Centre approves ₹707 crore in aid for Gujarat and Assam, Pg10

Centre approves ₹707.97 crore NDRF aid for flood-hit Assam and Gujarat; ₹903.67 crore allocated for fire services modernization.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
7 Oct, 2025

We need an urban climate emergency fund, Pg7

Hyderabad floods highlight urban planning failures; experts urge dedicated climate emergency fund for resilient infrastructure and disaster recovery.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingDisaster and Disaster Management
6 Oct, 2025

India’s direction for disaster resilience, Pg7

India strengthens disaster resilience with ₹2.28 lakh crore allocation, prioritising prevention, mitigation, and nature-based solutions for climate change and extreme weather events.

Disaster and Disaster Management
5 Oct, 2025

How is India responding to crowding disasters?, Pg14.

On September 27, 2025, a political rally led by actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay in Tamil Nadu’s Karur district turned tragic when a crowd crush killed 41 people, mostly young adults. The incident has triggered national concern over the lack of scientific and statutory crowd management laws in India.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
3 Oct, 2025

Changing the frame, Pg8

Excessive monsoon rains boost crop production but trigger devastating floods and landslides, exposing disaster preparedness gaps and skewed perception.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
3 Oct, 2025

Natural forces like lightning and heat killed 6,444 in 2023, says NCRB report, Pg2.

NCRB report reveals 6,444 deaths in 2023 due to natural forces; lightning strikes, heatstroke deaths rise significantly.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
1 Oct, 2025

India got 8% more monsoon rainfall this year, says IMD, Pg12

India witnesses 8% surplus monsoon rainfall, IMD reports, with Northwest India receiving highest rainfall since 2001, but East faces deficits.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
1 Oct, 2025

What triggered the chaos at Karur, Pg9

Karur roadshow stampede claims 41 lives, exposing governance failures and Tamil Nadu's obsession with film stars in politics.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
1 Oct, 2025

India experienced 5th wettest monsoon since 2001, more rain in October, says IMD, Pg12.

India experiences 5th wettest monsoon since 2001 with 8% surplus; IMD forecasts continued rain into October.

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