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Mallikarjun Kharge urged the Union government to provide relief assistance to the affected states, including additional teams of NDRF.

Rajasthan: 5-year-old boy found dead in borewell after 16-hour rescue operation in Jhalawar

The child, son of Kalulal Bagariya, accidentally slipped into the 12-inch-wide borewell around 1.15 pm on Sunday while his parents were working in the field

Telangana SLBC Tunnel Collapse: Several feared trapped | PM Modi dials CM Revanth Reddy

A section of roof of Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district. The collapse occurred just four days after construction work had resumed following a long hiatus. In a tragic accident, a three-meter section of an under-construction stretch of the tunnel collapsed on Feb 22. While some workers managed to escape, eight labourers are feared to be trapped inside. Authorities including NDRF mobilized the Task Force and began rescue operations. The Task Force of the Indian Army has also been mobilised to assist the ongoing operations. Earlier today, PM Modi spoke to Telangana CM Revanth Reddy regarding rescue efforts

Maha Kumbh Stampede: Shahi Snan Cancelled Amid Chaos, PM Modi Speaks to CM Yogi

A stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela’s Sangam Nose during Mauni Amavasya Shahi Snan left several injured, prompting authorities to cancel the ritual. A broken barrier triggered the chaos as lakhs rushed for the holy dip. NDRF, NSG, and heavy police presence were deployed, and the second Amrit Snan was put on hold. Religious leaders urged devotees to use nearby ghats. PM Modi and HM Amit Shah assured full support to CM Yogi Adityanath. Medical aid was provided at Sector 2’s hospital. Despite the tragedy, the next major bathing event, the third Amrit Snan, remains scheduled for 3rd February.

Assam coal miners trapped, forces continue rescue operations to save workers

Rescue operations continue in Assam after a coal mine in the 3 Kilo area of Umrangso flooded, trapping miners. On Wednesday, authorities recovered the body of one miner as multiple agencies, including the Indian Army, Navy, Assam Rifles, NDRF, and SDRF, resumed their efforts. The incident, which occurred around 7 am on Monday at the Assam Coal Quarry in Dima Hasao district, is believed to have been triggered by the opening of an underground water channel. Around 30-35 people managed to escape, but 15-16 miners remain trapped inside. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been personally monitoring the situation, even while on a roadshow for the Advantage Assam 2.0 initiative in Mumbai and New Delhi. Despite the ongoing challenges, including about 100 feet of water inside the mine, rescue teams are working tirelessly. Nine trapped workers, including individuals from Assam, Nepal, and West Bengal, are still being searched for.

Mohali building collapse: Death toll climbs to two, rescue operations continue

Rescue operations continued on Sunday morning as the death toll rose to two following the collapse of a six-story building in Sohana village in Mohali on Saturday evening. At least five people are believed to have initially been trapped under the rubble. On Sunday morning, the body of a man was recovered during the rescue efforts. Earlier, a 20-year-old woman died in the incident on Saturday evening. The woman, who hailed from Himachal Pradesh, was pulled out of the debris in a critical condition and rushed to the hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

Meerut Building Collapse: 9 killed, 5 injured, 1 feared trapped; rescue ops underway

The incident happened around 4:30 pm, prompting an immediate alert to emergency services, and the injured were swiftly transported to Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College for treatment.

India needs to implement Catastrophe Bonds to boost disaster recovery funding

There is a strong case for augmenting the recovery and reconstruction funds with extra-fiscal finance, funds mobilized through risk transfer mechanisms similar to insurance, tapping the risk appetite of investors with large and diverse portfolios of investments, who stand to gain by allocating tiny fractions of their corpus to high-risk but high-reward instruments

Central team likely to visit rain-hit districts in Tamil Nadu on Dec 20

The central and state government agencies, including Army, Navy, Air Force, National Disaster Response Force, and SDRF are currently engaged in relief and rehabilitation works. Nine helicopters along with 323 boats were also involved in the rescue operation.

26 students from Meghalaya stuck in disaster-hit Sikkim, helpline activated

At least 25 people have died and 143 are missing after a flash flood hit the Teesta river in the early hours of Wednesday.

Bharat Electronics makes vehicle for NDRF to respond to radiological, biological, chemical disasters

The first CBRN (Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear) HAZMAT (Hazardous Material) vehicle for NDRF was flagged off at BEL's Pune unit on Wednesday, it said.

Grinder machine collapses during Samruddhi Expressway construction in Maharashtra: See pics

The Samruddhi Mahamarg, named Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg, is a 701-km-long expressway connecting Mumbai and Nagpur.

Two labourers killed as landslide hits construction site in J-K's Udhampur

A group of labourers were busy in construction work at Kallar near vegetable market in Udhampur town when they came under the landslide around 11.45 am, said police

Overflowing Yamuna forces closures of schools, colleges, govt offices in Delhi

Delhi CM said, private establishments across the city have been advised to allow their staffers to work from home.

Heavy rains batter north India: Landslides claim 4 more lives, 200 stranded in worst-hit HP

Local administrations, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams are working to ensure the well-being of those affected, the Prime Minister’s Office said.

Balasore train accident: Rescuer suffered hallucinations, another lost appetite, says NDRF DG

Nine National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams were deployed for rescue operations following one of the worst railway disasters in India that killed at least 278 people and injured more than 900.

Maharashtra: 3 dead, 11 rescued after godown collapses in Bhiwandi; 10 feared trapped

The ground-plus-two-storey godown situated in Wardhaman Compound in Valpada in Mankoli, which collapsed at 1:45 pm, had four families occupying the upper floors while workers were present on the ground floor, Regional Disaster Management Cell chief Avinash Sawant said.

Turkiye quake: NDRF canines beat machines in detecting survivors; teams shift to Hatay

The federal contingency force of India is also in the process of shifting its two teams from Gaziantep to Hatay on the Mediterranean coast of the country as the possibility of finding survivors in the former city is "almost negligible now".

NDRF Teams start relief operations in earthquake-hit Turkey | NDRF rescues 6-yr old girl in Turkey

A team of India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) engaged in relief and rescue operations in earthquake-hit Turkey has successfully rescued a six-year-old girl from under the rubble in Gaziantep. The NDRF has dispatched three teams to Turkey for rescue operations. NDRF Jawans are winning hearts in Turkey and across the world for their courageous act. Watch to find out.

India's NDRF rescues 6-year-old girl from Turkey earthquake debris. Video

.Turkey earthquake: The rescue was conducted as part of 'Operation Dost' that was launched by India to extend assistance to Turkey as well as Syria following the devastating quake.

NDRF rushes third team to Turkiye; two on ground launch rescue operations

The NDRF will work to extricate live victims from under the rubble, provide first-aid to the injured and entrust them to medical response authorities, an officer said.

Cyclone Mandous: Chennai braces for heavy rain, storm; issues precautionary measures

Gusty winds and high waves lash on an embankment in Chennai. Three Tamil Nadu districts, Chengalpattu, Villupuram and Kancheepuram, are on red alert as cyclone Mandous maintains severe intensity.

MC Explains: Collapse of building in Kurla once again puts dilapidated buildings of Mumbai in focus

Residents fear leaving their homes, despite the buildings being in dilapidated condition, due to difficulties involved in staying in transit camps, and chances of losing control of their homes during the redevelopment stage.

Five states hit by natural disasters given additional assistance by Centre

The approval of the additional central assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has been given by a High Level Committee (HLC) headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Watch: Incredible rescue of man trapped on Kerala hill without food, water for 2 days

After his rescue, the Kerala trekker was seen thanking the jawans for rescuing him and even planting a grateful kiss or two on their cheeks before cheering for the Army.