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NDRF conducts statewide monsoon, disaster preparedness drills across Maharashtra

New Delhi, April 15: In a significant display of operational readiness and commitment to public safety, the 5th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) carried out a large-scale monsoon and disaster preparedness exercise across multiple locations in Maharashtra on Tuesday.

India extends aid to diaspora in earthquake-hit Myanmar under Operation Brahma

Yangon, April 12: As part of ongoing outreach efforts following the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, India, under Operation Brahma, extended its support to the Indian diaspora in Myanmar's Yangon region, delivering essentials.

Operation intensified to trace six missing persons in Telangana tunnel

Hyderabad, April 9: Rescue operations in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district to trace six missing persons have been intensified, with the rescue teams making substantial progress in restoring the loco train track, officials said on Wednesday.

TN receives Rs 522.34 crore as additional central assistance for natural calamities

Chennai, April 5: The Union government has sanctioned an additional assistance of Rs 522.34 crore to Tamil Nadu to help address the devastation caused by recent natural calamities.

India sends 442-tonne food aid to Myanmar after Earthquake

Yangon, April 5: In a gesture of solidarity, India delivered 442 tonnes of food aid to Myanmar on Friday, as part of its ongoing humanitarian response following the devastating earthquake that struck the country last month.

India, US, Australia, Japan join hands to contribute over USD 20 million in humanitarian aid to Myanmar

Naypyidaw, April 5: India and other Quad nations stand with the people of Myanmar and Thailand in the wake of the earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28. The Quad nations - India, the US, Australia, and Japan - have joined hands to contribute more than 20 million in humanitarian aid and are coordinating with other partners, including ASEAN, to provide life-saving assistance.

India's swift aid in Myanmar quake crisis earns praise from locals, diaspora

Yangon, April 4: In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, India has emerged as a steadfast ally, swiftly deploying extensive relief and rescue operations under Operation Brahma, earning widespread appreciation from the Indian diaspora and local communities alike.

Operation Brahma: India deploys relief teams, aid to Myanmar after deadly earthquake

Mandalay, April 4: India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is actively leading the efforts as part of Operation Bharma, with rescue and relief operations underway in Myanmar.

Indian Army's Field Hospital continues life-saving efforts in Myanmar's Mandalay

Mandalay, April 2: The Indian Army's Field Hospital under Operation Brahma continues to make life-saving efforts in Myanmar's Mandalay.

Bonding between India, Myanmar allowing effective quake relief operations, says NDRF official

Mandalay, April 2: India's rescue and relief operations are underway in Mynamar as the country recovers from the devastating earthquake. The NDRF team deployed under India's Operation Brahma shared the details on the progress of rescue operations on Wednesday.

May god shower blessings upon India and its leadership!: Myanmar locals hail Operation Brahma

By Rajnish Singh, Mandalay, April 2: Operation Brahma by India is operating at full tilt aimed towards providing rescue and relief to Myanmar, which was struck by a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake. The locals have hailed India's aid and support in this time of distress.

Myanmar Earthquake: NDRF team deployed to support rescue efforts

New Delhi, April 1: A National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team has been deployed by India to assist rescue efforts in Myanmar, which was hit by a devastating earthquake of 7.7 magnitude on March 28, the NDRF shared details in a statement on Tuesday.

Rescue teams from India continue search for Myanmar quake survivors, more aid to follow

Mandalay, March 31: Indian rescue teams, since their arrival in Mandalay on Sunday, have been working to extend support for the survivors under Operation Brahma, the Indian Embassy in Myanmar said.

Operation Brahma: Teams begin rescue ops at U hla thein monastery

Mandalay, March 31: India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team has begun rescue operations under Operation Brahma at the U hla thein monastery, where around 170 monks are still stuck, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Monday.

India deploys specialised HDRA team to earthquake-hit Myanmar under Operation Brahma

Naypyidaw, March 30: As part of India's commitment to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations, a specialised rescue team from the 50 (I) Para Brigade was deployed to Myanmar under Operation Brahma on Saturday after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the country on Friday.

'Operation Brahma': India sends two C-17 aircraft, more relief aid to quake-hit Myanmar, says MEA

Yangon, March 30: India has intensified its efforts to assist Myanmar following the devastating earthquake, under 'Operation Brahma', by sending two C-17 aircraft with 118-member Indian Army field hospital unit, including women and child care services, as well as 60 tonnes of relief material which arrived in Myanmar later on Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

India's NDRF team with aid lands in quake-hit Myanmar

Naypyitaw, March 29: As per the XP Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team landed in Naypyitaw on Saturday and was warmly received by officials there.

India sends 80-member NDRF team to earthquake-hit Myanmar

New Delhi, March 29: India has sent an 80-member National Disaster Response Force team to earthquake-hit Myanmar under 'Operation Brahma' to assist in the rescue operations.

'First Responder': How India's Operation Brahma helping quake-hit Myanmar

New Delhi, March 29: Hours after a high-intensity earthquake jolted Myanmar, causing widespread devastation, India came to the quick rescue of the neighboring country by sending rescue teams and providing humanitarian aid to assist in evacuation efforts as well as comforting the displaced populace.

NDRF DG Piyush Anand pledges full support to Myanmar after devastating quake

Kolkata, March 29: Following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar in which over 1,000 people have been killed, India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been placed on high alert. To oversee the preparedness, IPS Piyush Anand, the Director General (DG) of NDRF, is currently in Kolkata. He affirmed that NDRF teams are ready to assist Myanmar in coping with the disaster.

HM Shah approves Rs 1,604 cr for improving fire services in Bihar, 4 states

New Delhi, March 28: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved projects for disaster recovery and reconstruction activities for Sikkim and sanctioned projects worth Rs 1,604.39 crore for strengthening of fire services in five states, an official said on Friday.

Telangana building collapse: Man rescued from rubble dies, search for other worker on

Hyderabad, March 27: A worker rescued from the rubble of an under construction building that collapsed at Bhadrachalam on Wednesday died while being treated at hospital while the search was on for the second trapped worker on Thursday.

Telangana: Six-storey under-construction building collapses in Bhadrachalam

Bhadradri Kothagudem, March 27: A six-storey under-construction building collapsed in Bhadrachalam, Bhadradri Kothagudem district, on Wednesday, with two people feared trapped under the debris, an official said.

Second body recovered from Telangana tunnel

Hyderabad, March 25: More than a month after a portion of the roof of a tunnel collapsed in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district trapping eight persons, rescue workers recovered a second body on Tuesday.

Himachal CM meets Amit Shah, seeks funds for 2023 calamity

New Delhi, March 22: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Saturday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah here and sought the release of the compensation for losses incurred in the state during the monsoon of 2023.

One body recovered from Telangana tunnel on day 16 of rescue operation

Hyderabad, March 9: Rescue workers on Sunday - the 16th day of the operation - pulled out the body of one of the eight missing persons from the partially collapsed SLBC tunnel in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district after the cadaver dogs from Kerala identified the spot for presence of human remains under the rubble.

Ludhiana factory collapse: One worker dead, rescue ops for trapped employee

Ludhiana, March 9: Bodies of two people were recovered while four workers have been rescued after a portion of a building of a factory in Ludhiana's Focal Point Phase 8 area collapsed on Sunday, the officials said. They added that the search for one worker is still on.

6 workers feared trapped after portion of factory collapsed in Ludhiana

Ludhiana, March 8: Six workers are feared trapped after a portion of a factory collapsed in Ludhiana's focal point area in Punjab, officials said on Saturday.

'Cadaver dog' squad from Kerala joins Telangana tunnel rescue operation

Hyderabad, March 6: Cadaver dogs of the Kerala Police on Thursday joined the rescue operation in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district where eight persons were trapped since February 22 after a portion of the tunnel's roof collapsed.

MHA recognizes 32 ITBP, NDRF, and CISF offices for Hindi proficiency

By Rajnish Singh, New Delhi, March 6 (ANI): In a significant move to promote the use of Hindi in official work, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has acknowledged 32 offices under the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) where 82 per cent of the staff have attained working knowledge of Hindi.

Telangana tunnel collapse: Two cadaver dogs from Kerala police join rescue operation

Nagarkurnool, March 6: Two cadaver dogs from the Kerala Police, along with their handlers, have been deployed to assist in the ongoing rescue operations at the site of the SLBC tunnel collapse in Telangana.

Telangana tunnel accident: Conveyor belt repair expedited to remove debris

Hyderabad, March 3: Authorities have expedited the repair work on the conveyor belt to remove debris from the accident site in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district as the rescue operations continued for the 10th day on Monday.

State government did not give in their all BRS' K Kavitha on SLBC tunnel rescue operations

Hyderabad, March 3: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha on Monday criticised Telangana government's efforts in connection with the operations to rescue workers trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapse.

Telangana tunnel accident: Authorities mull using robots as rescue operation continues on 10th day

Hyderabad, March 3: The rescue operation in the partially collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district entered its 10th day on Monday, with the authorities exploring the possibility of using robots to trace the eight trapped men.

SLBC Tunnel Collapse: Rescue operations in full swing, says NDRF commandant

Nagarkurnool, March 3: NDRF Commandant VVN Prasanna Kumar said on Monday that operation to save eight workers trapped following the collapse of the SLBC tunnel collapsed was are underway at full capacity, with around twelve agencies working around the clock to locate the trapped victims.

Chamoli avalanche: Rescue efforts continue for 4 missing workers

Chamoli, March 2: Rescue operations have resumed in Uttarakhand's Mana region as clear weather has allowed teams to intensify their search for the four missing workers trapped after an avalanche struck Chamoli. Helicopters have also been deployed to aid the ongoing mission.

Telangana tunnel accident: Rescue op in final stage; govt refutes reports of bodies being found

Hyderabad, March 1: The operation to rescue eight trapped persons in a partially collapsed tunnel in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district entered the final stage on Saturday, a week after the tragedy, with the government refuting reports of bodies being found.

Telangana tunnel accident: Official denies rescue teams found bodies

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