Disaster Management

Are you waiting for the people to die, the Supreme Court recently asked the Union Government, pulling it up for failing to make the states constitute advisory committees on disaster management preparedness. Under Section 17 of the Disaster…
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Dear Editor, This refers to your editorial 'Disaster Management' (ST- Jan 25). Disaster is a very common occurrence to the human society. Disasters have a major and long-lasting impact on people long after the immediate effect has been…
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The untimely rains lashing the region have brought life to a standstill at many places with road network snapped and many vehicles with people and goods stranded. The scenario is the reflection of sorry state of emergency services…
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New Delhi: Jamia Millia Islamia university will be offering a course in disaster management from the upcoming academic session 2015-2016. According to officials, the university has felt an urgent need to launch the course after the…
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STATE TIMES NEWS REASI: Though they may lack the familiar red sirens and matching uniforms, the public health workers and government employees are essential to emergency response, and in turn, their level of preparedness training -- both…
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STATE TIMES NEWS ANANTNAG: For ensuring smooth traffic movement and necessary arrangements during approaching snow season in the district especially on the national highway, the preparation for combating any disaster reviewed in a high…
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Brig Anil Gupta The three pillars of any successful management of disaster are the three 'R's, ie, Rescue, Relief and Rehabilitation. Recently the Jammu and Kashmir State has been struck by a massive disaster resulting into huge losses of…
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