Disaster Management

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
15 Jun, 2026

Odisha village to get crocodile alert system under ‘Smart Village’ plan, Pg14

Odisha's Kusunpur village gets AI-powered crocodile alert system and comprehensive tech upgrade under CSIR's 'Smart Village' initiative, boosting livelihoods and infrastructure.

Health SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
14 Jun, 2026

Droughts can drive antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria, Pg11

New study reveals droughts significantly boost antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria, threatening India's vulnerable populations with severe ABR infections by 2050.

Health SectorDisaster and Disaster Management
12 Jun, 2026

Kerala's 1st Nipah case this yr: Trader whose godown had fruit bats hospitalised, Pg2

Kerala's Kozhikode district declares high alert after first 2026 Nipah case linked to fruit bats, initiating rapid response, contact tracing, and quarantine measures.

Disaster and Disaster Management
11 Jun, 2026

NDMA rolls out push for ‘Resilient India 2047’, Pg14

NDMA launches major push for 'Resilient India 2047', mandating ministries to craft hazard-specific disaster management plans under the Disaster Management Act.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
11 Jun, 2026

Zojila Tunnel: The challenge of digging through the Himalayas, Pg6

Zojila Tunnel breakthrough at 11,578 feet highlights India's engineering triumph over extreme Himalayan geological and climatic challenges.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
11 Jun, 2026

Study: Hindu Kush Himalaya region to face drier monsoon, but threat of climate hazards remains, Pg22

Hindu Kush Himalaya faces drier monsoon, heightened flood, GLOF, landslide risks due to El Niño, warns ICIMOD study.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsDisaster and Disaster Management
8 Jun, 2026

​Missed call, Pg8

IMD forecasts deficient monsoon and El Niño threaten India's farm economy amidst input crisis, demanding urgent government preparedness for drought.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIT and ComputersDisaster and Disaster Management
7 Jun, 2026

India, Nepal vow to take bilateral ties to new heights, Pg8

India and Nepal elevate bilateral ties, enforcing mutual legal assistance, launching UPI-NPI remittances, and expanding cooperation in health, energy, and digital domains.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
7 Jun, 2026

To cut landslide risks, NHAI installs slope drain pipe system on Kalka-Shimla stretch, Pg11

NHAI deploys advanced slope drainage system across 83 vulnerable Kalka-Shimla NH-5 points, aiming to slash monsoon landslide incidents and economic losses.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
6 Jun, 2026

Punished for a guilty system, Pg11

Deadly Delhi B&B fire kills 22, exposing rampant illegal construction, regulatory failures, and bureaucratic blame games in urban villages.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
5 Jun, 2026

Caught between concrete and panic, India should not maladapt to climate change, Pg11

India must abandon concrete walls, embrace equitable 'managed retreat' and nature-based solutions for climate-vulnerable coastlines, avoiding maladaptation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
5 Jun, 2026

The power of mangroves over seawalls, Pg9

Cyclone Dana highlights mangroves' power over seawalls for coastal protection; India's policy must prioritize ecosystem-based adaptation for climate resilience.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
5 Jun, 2026

Congestion, resources, rules: Why residential areas are more vulnerable to fire, Pg16

Deadly Delhi blaze exposes critical fire safety gaps in urban residential areas, with 60% of fire deaths occurring in homes due to non-compliance and poor planning.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorDisaster and Disaster Management
4 Jun, 2026

Missing in India's heat action plans: What to wear, Pg13

India's heat action plans critically miss clothing as a climate adaptation tool, intensifying heat stress and impacting productivity amidst rising temperatures.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
3 Jun, 2026

Cyclone brings heavy rain to Bombay, Pg9

Cyclone lashes Bombay with heavy rain, disrupting transport; Colaba Observatory warns of phenomenal seas and six-meter storm surge.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
30 May, 2026

NGT Seeks Response From Centre And States On Rising Heatwave Conditions,Pg

Heatwaves are no longer seasonal weather events but a major climate adaptation challenge requiring coordinated action across health, urban planning and environmental governance.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
30 May, 2026

Why Air Conditioners Catch Fire And How Rising Temperatures Increase The Risk,Pg14

AC fires are often preventable and underscore how rising temperatures, electrical stress and inadequate maintenance can combine to create urban safety risks.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorDisaster and Disaster Management
27 May, 2026

Warmer nights are a public-health challenge, Pg12

Rising night temperatures in India pose severe public health risks, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations and necessitating robust, funded adaptation strategies.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
21 May, 2026

No new hydel projects can come up in upper Ganga, govt. tells SC, Pg12

Government halts new hydropower projects in upper Ganga region, citing ecological fragility and disaster risks after expert committee recommendations.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
19 May, 2026

Waiting for the storm, Pg6

Severe pre-monsoon storms claim 111 lives in Uttar Pradesh; highlighting disaster preparedness gaps and infrastructure vulnerabilities.

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