National Disaster Response Force
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The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is a specialized force in India, tasked with the responsibility of responding to natural and man-made disasters. It operates under the National Disaster Management Authority of Ministry of Home Affairs and was established in 2006 with the aim of strengthening disaster management capabilities in the country
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J-K cloudburst Latest Update: Death toll rises to 60 in Kishtwar, rescue operation underway as 500 feared trappedThe devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district has so far claimed at least 60 deaths and over 100 injuries. The disaster triggered flash floods that swept away roads, camps, shops,..DNA - Published | |
46 dead, 100-odd injured, many missing as cloudburst wipes out pilgrims' camp in J&K's KishtwarA devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar, J&K, struck a pilgrimage pit stop at Chishoti, resulting in at least 46 fatalities, primarily among Shri Machail Mata Yatra pilgrims. Over 100 individuals..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Kishtwar cloudburst LIVE updates: 36 dead after massive cloudburst in J-K, rescue operation continuesA large-scale rescue operation is underway by NDRF, SDRF, police, Army and local volunteers.DNA - Published | |
Forces manually drain out temporary lake in HarsilFollowing a cloudburst-triggered landslide that blocked the Bhagirathi river near Dharali, a temporary lake formed upstream of Harsil, raising flood concerns. National Disaster Response Force, armed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Nagpur: At least 12 injured as under-construction temple gate collapses, NDRF team deployedA portion of an under-construction structure collapsed during the construction of a gate located on the Khaparkheda to Koradi Temple route in Nagpur on Saturday. A few construction workers were feared..DNA - Published | |
Uttarakhand floods: 11 Army jawans missing, confirms NDRF; rescue ops underwayA cloudburst near Harsil in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district triggered a flash flood, leaving 11 Indian Army jawans missing. Rescue teams, including the NDRF and Army personnel, are working tirelessly..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Uttarakhand: 5 dead, 60 feared swept away as cloudburst triggers flash floods in UttarkashiTeam of the Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and NDRF are working together to search for victims in Uttarkashi's Dharali village after a cloudburst..DNA - Published | |
Uttarakhand flash floods: Homes buried, roads blocked; PM Modi speaks to CM Dhami - latest developmentsA devastating flash flood struck Dharali village in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district, triggered by a cloudburst. The deluge of water and debris flattened buildings, trapping dozens and resulting in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Entire village washed away: Cloudburst triggers flash floods in Uttarakhand - what we know so farA devastating cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district triggered severe flash floods, washing away homes and hotels in Dharali village. Approximately 10-12 people are feared trapped, with rescue..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Himachal havoc: 10 dead, 34 feared missing as rain batters several parts of state; relief efforts onHimachal Pradesh is grappling with severe monsoon-related disasters as ten people have died and 34 are missing due to cloudbursts and flash floods in Mandi district. The region has become the..IndiaTimes - Published | Telangana factory blast: Amit Shah expresses grief, says NDRF continuing rescue operationA devastating explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy district resulted in 12 fatalities and 34 injuries, prompting immediate response from NDRF and local authorities...IndiaTimes - Published |
Cloudburst, heavy rains wreak havoc in Uttarakhand: Char Dham yatra halted, workers missing, landslides hit highways – 10 key updatesA cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi has caused significant damage, leaving workers missing and disrupting the Char Dham Yatra. The pilgrimage has been suspended for 24 hours due to heavy rain..IndiaTimes - Published | Pune bridge collapse: Dramatic video shows crumbled structure as river rages below; search and rescue under wayA tragic incident occurred in Pune district as an old iron bridge over the Indrayani River collapsed near Kundamala village, resulting in two fatalities and 32 injuries, with six individuals in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Assam: 70 families shifted after blast, gas leak at ONGC rigA major gas leak at ONGC's Rudrasagar oilfield in Sivasagar, Assam, triggered widespread panic and the evacuation of 70 families. The incident occurred during routine operations by SK Petrochemicals,..IndiaTimes - Published | Manipur: Joint rescue operations evacuate JNIMS medical students, staff amid severe waterloggingJoint rescue operations are underway in Imphal, Manipur, to evacuate stranded medical students and staff from JNIMS due to severe waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall. The Manipur Fire Service, Assam..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mock Drill regarding drone attack conducted at Dholewal Military Complex on Saturday nightA drill was conducted to assess emergency response during drone attacks. The exercise involved multiple agencies like the Indian Army and NDRF. It aimed to improve coordination and public awareness...IndiaTimes - Published | 7 killed after 20-foot-long Simhachalam temple wall collapses during Chandanotsavam festival in VisakhapatnamThe National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were at the scene to carry out search and rescue operations.DNA - Published |
4 dead, several feared trapped as building collapses in Delhi's Mustafabad: Here's what we know so farAccording to officials, teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Delhi Police have reached the spot, and a rescue operation is currently underway.DNA - Published | Indian Army’s robot mules and nano drones in action in earthquake-stricken MyanmarFollowing a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, India swiftly launched Operation Brahma, deploying robot mules, nano drones, and an 80-member NDRF team for search and rescue. A field..IndiaTimes - Published |
India, Quad nations pledge 'life-saving assistance' to Myanmar and Thailand after earthquakeIndia, along with its Quad partners - the US, Australia, and Japan, pledges over $20 million in humanitarian aid to support Myanmar and Thailand after the March 28 earthquake. India's direct bilateral..IndiaTimes - Published | Acting as ‘first responder’, India rushes aid to quake-hit MyanmarPrime Minister Narendra Modi has sent an 80-member National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team to Myanmar for rescue operations in earthquake-hit regions. India also dispatched naval ships and plans..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Operation Brahma': India as 'first responder' ramps up aid to quake-hit Myanmar — All you need to knowPrime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to Myanmar's military chief following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake. India launched 'Operation Brahma', sending over 80 NDRF personnel and crucial..IndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand Avalanche: 16 out of 57 trapped workers rescued so far, operation underwayOf the 57 trapped Border Roads Organisation (BRO) construction workers, 16 have been rescued till now, after a massive avalanche struck near Mana village in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, the National..DNA - Published |
Uttarakhand avalanche: Rescuers battle snow and low visibility to evacuate workers - VideoA massive avalanche struck a BRO labour camp between Mana and Badrinath at 7.15 am on Friday, trapping 42 workers under snow. A PTI video shows rescuers braving extreme weather, carrying victims to..IndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand avalanche: Amit Shah speaks to CM Dhami, assures swift action as rescue efforts intensifyUnion home minister Amit Shah said he spoke with Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami regarding the rescue of 57 workers trapped in Mana village after an avalanche in Chamoli. He also consulted ITBP and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rescue teams reach tunnel’s collapsed roof’s final pointThe National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have reached the final section of the collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel, where eight workers have been trapped since February 22. Heavy water..IndiaTimes - Published | 8 workers trapped as roof of Telangana tunnel caves inA portion of the tunnel roof at Srisailam Left Bank Canal in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district collapsed, trapping eight workers inside. The accident occurred due to a sudden leakage of water and soil...IndiaTimes - Published |
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Punjab: Building collapses in Mohali, several feared trapped, NDRF deployedA National Disaster Response Team (NDRF) team has reached the spot.DNA - Published | Security beefed up across 100 ghats for 'Chhath Puja' in Bihar, SDRF & NDRF deployedIndiaTimes - Published |
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy applauds Owaisi’s advocacy for poor, calls for strong oppositionTelangana chief minister Revanth Reddy lauded AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi's efforts for marginalised communities at a book launch. He highlighted the necessity of a robust opposition and called on..IndiaTimes - Published | Building collapses in Meerut’s Zakir Colony, several feared trappedA building collapse in Zakir Colony of Meerut has left 8-10 people trapped. Rescue efforts are ongoing with police and fire officials at the site. The Army, NDRF, and SDRF have been alerted for..IndiaTimes - Published |
Uttarakhand CM condoles loss of life after collapse of debris between Sonprayag-MunkatiyaUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed condolences after a debris collapse between Sonprayag-Munkatiya resulted in one death and two injuries. SDRF, NDRF, and local officials promptly..IndiaTimes - Published | Lucknow Airport: Radioactive material found in cargo area, people evacuated; search underwayThe area was immediately evacuated and the NDRF was called to the spot.DNA - Published |
Himachal Pradesh cloudburst: Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to CM Sukhu, PM Modi assures help from CentreA home ministry official said Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured CM Sukhu that the central government would extend all help, including the deployment of teams of the National Disaster Response..DNA - Published | Wayanad landslide: Home Minister Amit Shah says Centre gave advance warning to Kerala about...He added that the Kerala government did not heed to the early warning and also did not get alerted even by the arrival of NDRF battalions.DNA - Published |
Kerala landslide: Infant killed, hundreds feared trapped in Wayanad, rescue ops underwayThe Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has said that Fireforce and NDRF teams have been deployed to the affected area, with an additional NDRF team en route to WayanadDNA - Published | Three juvenile boys molest minor girl, push her into canal in AndhraA nine-year-old girl in Nandyala, Andhra Pradesh, was allegedly molested and pushed into Mucchumarri Lift Irrigation canal by three minor boys from her village around 5 pm on Sunday. Two boys are 15..IndiaTimes - Published |
