Tirupati Stampede Tragedy: What Causes Stampedes and How to Avoid Them
On January 8, 2025, six people tragically lost their lives in a stampede in Tirupati while waiting to collect tokens for the darshan of Lord Venkatesw…
Disasters & Management
Why is the Himalayan Region Seismically Active?
The recent earthquake in Tibet, measuring approximately 7 on the Richter scale, has highlighted the Himalayan region’s vulnerability to seismic acti…
Disaster Management Amendment Bill
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Boilers Bill, 2024
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Himachal Pradesh Drone Stations for Disaster Management
Himachal Pradesh plans to establish drone stations for enhanced disaster management with an allocated budget of ₹800 crore. These stations, modeled like bus terminals, will…
World Drought Atlas 2024
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India’s Borewell Crisis: Why Innocent Lives Are Still at Risk
In December 2024, a tragic incident in Rajasthan's Dausa district brought national attention to the persistent issue of borewell deaths in India. A fi…
Disaster Mitigation Funding for 15 States
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Sanyukt Vimochan 2024
Sanyukt Vimochan 2024, held in Gujarat, showcased India’s disaster response capabilities through tabletop exercises and multi-agency demonstrations. The event, aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat, featured indigenous…
