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Government announces RS. 745 Crore Package for J & K

October 25, 2014

PM Modi visited J&K on the occasion of Diwali to review the relief and rehabilitation efforts. In a press release he stated that ‘good governance, quick restoration of public infrastructure, revival of economic activity and creation of a conducive environment ..

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3000 houses handed over to Sikkim Earthquake affected under REDRH scheme

October 22, 2014

After a prolonged delay, 3000 houses in rural areas have been completely built under Sikkim’s REDRH scheme. REDRH REDRH scheme refers to the Reconstruction of Earthquake Damaged Rural Houses project. This project was sanctioned under the PM’s Special Package after ..

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Restoration works continues in Andhra Pradesh, Centre gives Rs. 1000 Crore

October 17, 2014

Relief and rehabilitation efforts were taking place to the fullest extent in Andhra Pradesh, as the state tries to get back to normal. Meanwhile, PM Modi announced interim relief of Rs. 1,000 cr for Andhra Pradesh. PM Visit PM Modi arrived ..

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Andhra Pradesh & Odisha get ready for “Hudhud”

October 11, 2014

Cyclone Hudhud is expected to make landfall near Vishakapatnam on October 12 according to the IMD (Indian Meteorological Department). The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has put its battalions in TN, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal and Bihar on high ..

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Cyclone Hudhud intensifies near Andaman

October 9, 2014

Cyclonic storm Hudhud is building over the Bay of Bengal and is likely to bring torrential rains and strong wind to the region over the next few days. The name Hudhud has been given by Oman, and it is derived ..

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Typhoon Phanfone slams into Japan  

October 8, 2014

Typhoon Phanfone made landfall near the city of Hamamatsu in Japan. Many parts of Japan faced torrential rain, with some areas receiving a month’s worth of rainfall  in a matter of minutes. As many as 600 domestic flights and 19 ..

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Centre announces Rs. 286 Crore for flood hit Assam

October 2, 2014

After an aerial survey of flood hit areas in the NER (North Eastern Region), the Home Minister Rajnath Singh announced additional central assistance for Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Memorandum on Flood Damages The Home Minister asked the Government of ..

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Government to restructure and revamp NDMA

September 30, 2014

The NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) observed its 10th Foundation day on 29 September 2014. On this occasion , the central government has announced that it will take steps to restructure and revamp NDMA Why restructure? The management of disasters in ..

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India approves $12 mn assistance to UN to fight Ebola in Africa

September 26, 2014

India will contribute $10 mn to the UN Secretary-General’s Fund for Ebola, and an additional $2 mn is being allocated towards purchase of protective gear to tackle the virus, which has been declared a threat to international peace and security ..

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