Wayanad, Feb 28 (IANS) A disaster that tore through lives and landscapes in Wayanad has given rise to one of Kerala’s most ambitious rehabilitation efforts spread across 49 hectares.On Sunday, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the newly-built resettlement township near Kalpetta, a project conceived not merely as a housing scheme, but as a complete social ecosystem for families uprooted by the tragedy that washed away four villages on July 30 in 2024.The tragedy left over 200 dead…
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Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) As the death toll in the Anandapur warehouse fire on the southern outskirts of Kolkata reached 25 on Friday morning, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took suo motu cognisance of the matter and directed the District Magistrate concerned to submit an action taken report at the earliest.The NHRC acted in the matter following a complaint alleging gross human rights violations at the Wow Momo factory at Anandapur.In a communique sent from the NHRC to the District Mag…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday praised the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on its Raising Day, highlighting the courage and dedication of its personnel in serving the nation during times of crisis. “Heartfelt greetings to all the brave soldiers and their families on the Foundation Day of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF),” she wrote on X.Chief Minister Gupta said, “The role of NDRF, which stands as the unwavering pillar of the nation’s…
Guwahati, Jan 19 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday paid rich tributes to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on the occasion of its Raising Day, lauding the force for its courage, professionalism and unwavering dedication in serving the nation during times of crisis. Taking to social media platform X, the Chief Minister said that the NDRF remains ever ready to respond to disasters and emergencies, adding that its swift and selfless actions have saved countless liv…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) On the Raising Day of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his deepest appreciation to the men and women whose professionalism and resolve stand tall in moments of crisis. He said that the NDRF works tirelessly to protect lives, provide relief and restore hope during disasters. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, “On the Raising Day of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), we extend our deepes…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday extended best wishes to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel on their Raising Day and hailed their role in becoming a pillar of trust that India can rely on during times of natural calamities, praising their contribution in realising the Centre’s resolve to build a disaster-resilient India. HM Shah took to X to extend his greetings to the force, and said, “Warm greetings to the personnel of NDRF on Raising Day. T…
Shimla, Jan 9 (IANS) In a setback to the Himachal government, the High Court on Friday rejected its plea for more time due to the ongoing rebuilding work after recent natural calamities, and directed it to conduct elections for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) by April 30.Disposing a petition that challenged the government’s decision to postpone the polls for six months, a Division Bench of Justices Vivek Thakur and Romesh Verma asked the State Election Commission…