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Andhra Pradesh train accident | ‘Overshot’ main cause of fatal accident, suspects Railway officials

14 dead, 38 injured in Vizianagaram train accident; Chief Minister meets victims at hospital. Railway officials suspect “overshot” as main cause of tragedy. Removal of mangled coaches a Herculean task; NDRF to conduct final search for bodies. Track restored in 20 hrs, train services resume.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

188 policemen died in line of duty over the past year: Amit Shah

The Home Minister paid homage to martyrs on Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi today

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

SDRF, NDRF teams positioned at ghats along Krishna during Dasara Utsavams

The A.P. State Disaster Response Force (APSDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) 10th Battalion teams were positioned on the ghats as a precautionary measure during the Dasara Sarannavarathri Utsavams.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Sikkim flash floods death toll rises to 21, searches on for 103 missing people

In Sikkim, 18 dead, 98 missing & 2,011 rescued after flash flood triggered by cloudburst. 22 Army personnel among missing. 26 injured. 3,000 tourists, incl. foreigners, stranded. Army activated telecoms to contact families. IAF & Army choppers ready to evacuate. CM visited worst-hit areas & wrote to PM for support.…

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2023

14 dead, 102 missing in Sikkim flash flood

The Sikkim Government on Wednesday confirmed that 14 people have died so far in the flash floods that occurred in Sikkim in the early hours of Wednesday. The 14 deceased are all civilians while 102 people are still missing. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 5, 2023

10-member Central team to visit drought-hit districts of Karnataka from today

A 10-member inter-ministerial central team (IMCT) led by Ajeet Kumar Sahu, IAS, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, will visit 13 drought-hit districts of Karnataka for a four-day visit from Thursday to assess the drought situation across the State.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

NDRF conducts cleanliness drive along Krishna riverbank in Vijayawada

The personnel of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) 10th Battalion took up a cleanliness drive along the bank of the Krishna River in Vijayawada on October 1 (Sunday). As a part of the ‘Swachhta Pakhwada-2023’, the NDRF 10th Battalion personnel, in association with the students of Aravinda High School, Veeramachaneni…

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Officials told to conduct joint survey to assess crop loss due to scanty rainfall in Kalaburagi district

DC Fauzia Tarannum directs Agri & Revenue depts to conduct joint survey to assess crop loss due to scanty rainfall in Kalaburagi district. All 11 taluks declared drought-hit. Officials asked to follow NDRF & SDRF guidelines. Farmers to register complaints for insurance on Ph: 1800 200 5142.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Floods in Gujarat; BJP and Opposition play blame game over Narmada water

Rescue operations underway in Gujarat as heavy rains cause flood-like situation; over 12,000 people shifted to safer locations. NDRF teams deployed to rescue 600+ people. Opposition parties accuse govt of delayed release of Narmada waters, causing floods in 5 districts. Govt denies charges, says water released due to heavy inflow…

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023

NDRF imparts training to APSDRF personnel on rescue techniques during calamities

NDRF 10th Battalion imparting training to APSDRF on life-saving techniques during calamities. 40 personnel from across State undergoing ToT programme. Training focusses on operating equipment, rescuing victims, CPR awareness, saving lives in canals/rivers, rescuing during earthquakes/landslides. SDRF personnel seen climbing tower, operating cutters, learning CPR. Trainers to train remaining force…

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023