Disaster Management

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Sep, 2025

An avoidable tragedy, Pg6

Tamil Nadu rally tragedy claims 40 lives due to mismanagement; highlights political accountability and crowd control failures.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Sep, 2025

Why stampedes happen, Pg23.

Deadly stampedes in India highlight inadequate crowd control, planning failures, and societal disregard for safety regulations at mass gatherings.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
28 Sep, 2025

Study finds the Ganga river is drying faster than in 1,300 years, Pg11

Ganga River faces unprecedented drying since 1990s, study reveals; threatens 600 million people dependent on it.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
27 Sep, 2025

Review Char Dham road order: Joshi, Karan Singh to CJI, Pg8.

Petition urges Supreme Court to review Char Dham road widening order amid environmental concerns and disaster risks in fragile Himalayan region.

Environmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster ManagementSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
27 Sep, 2025

Recall Char Dham project judgment: ex-Minister, environmentalists to SC, Pg12

Ex-Ministers and environmentalists petition SC to review Char Dham road widening judgment, citing ecological damage and increased disasters.

Vulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesDisaster and Disaster Management
27 Sep, 2025

Govt transfers over ₹540 cr to farmers in three flood-hit states, Pg15.

Centre disburses ₹540 crore under PM-KISAN to flood-hit farmers in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand as relief measure.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
25 Sep, 2025

Follow the rains, not the calendar, to fight floods, Pg11

Indian cities grapple with increasing urban floods due to climate change and outdated infrastructure planning, reveals CEEW analysis.

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

Fresh norms soon to curb road collapses in hilly areas, Pg10

New guidelines mandate slope stabilization before road construction in hilly regions after highway collapses in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
24 Sep, 2025

SC directs Himachal govt. to be clear on its disaster management measures, Pg10

Supreme Court demands clarity from Himachal Pradesh on disaster management, climate policies, and environmental impact of development projects.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
21 Sep, 2025

El Niño makes India’s heavy rains more intense, Pg12

El Niño intensifies heavy rainfall events in central and southwest India despite overall rainfall reduction, complicating disaster preparedness.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsDisaster and Disaster Management
20 Sep, 2025

A document past its time, Pg 14.

Indus Water Treaty faces climate change and political challenges, needs data sharing framework for effective water management between India, Pakistan.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
18 Sep, 2025

Securing valleys and slopes, Pg 12.

Himalayan states face climate-induced disasters; coordinated disaster response showcases tech adoption, but preparedness gaps demand citizen involvement and resilient infrastructure.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
17 Sep, 2025

HEED THE HILLS, Pg 14.

Uttarakhand's extreme rainfall causes landslides, prompting Char Dham Highway project safety re-evaluation amid climate change and ecological concerns.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
16 Sep, 2025

Safety review, Pg 2.

Experts raise concerns over environmental impact of Char Dham project, propose reassessment and modified DPR for environmentally-sensitive road project.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
14 Sep, 2025

Kerala Cabinet nod to draft Bill allowing killing of wild animals that attack people, Pg 7.

Kerala approves Bill to kill wild animals attacking humans, relocate Schedule II species, and declare wild boar as vermin.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsDisaster and Disaster Management
13 Sep, 2025

After the disaster, Pg7

Punjab floods displace thousands, causing widespread devastation; political parties clash over relief efforts and fund allocation amidst rising concerns.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
11 Sep, 2025

Rampant development, not climate, pushing Himalayas to the edge, Pg2

Himalayan disasters exacerbated by rampant development, warns experts; calls for stringent environmental impact assessments and sustainable practices to mitigate risks.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaDisaster and Disaster Management
10 Sep, 2025

UN issues funding appeal for quake-hit Afghanistan

UN seeks $140 million to aid 457,000 Afghans impacted by devastating earthquake that killed over 2,200 in eastern Afghanistan.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsDisaster and Disaster Management
10 Sep, 2025

Flood-hit areas

PM Modi announces Rs 3,100 crore aid for flood-hit Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, prioritizing housing, roads, and agriculture revival.

Vulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
8 Sep, 2025

The making of an ecological disaster in the Nicobar, Pg6

Great Nicobar mega-project threatens indigenous tribes, unique ecosystems, and flaunts legal processes, raising serious environmental and ethical concerns.

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