Disaster Management
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The Covid-19 pandemic has worsened the flood crisis in Bihar
Even though more than 16 lakh people were affected by the deluge in 11 districts, the state had not established flood relief camps as of July 23.
Pushyamitra
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Despite the growing frequency of cyclones on India’s west coast, states haven’t learned their lesson
None of the west coast states has met targets for building cyclone shelters. They are also slow in developing impact-based early warning systems.
Nikhil Ghanekar, IndiaSpend.com
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In photos: Four months on, the noise from Baghjan well is still drowning out the voices of villagers
Locals endure pollution, ruined homes and loss of livelihoods around Oil India Limited’s blown-out well.
Prakash Bhuyan
Trending
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Lakshya, possible
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Bill Gates on how the metaverse will change the workplace, meetings, and all office interactions
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‘The Archies’ film will be ‘a true adaptation of the comics’, says co-writer Reema Kagti
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How the collapse of the BSP marks the end of an old model of politics in Uttar Pradesh
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Fact check: Is West Bengal really as safe as Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress claim?
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In Tinsukia’s relief camps, woeful tales of lives wrecked by an oil fire that followed a flood
Officials say that 7,000 people are currently being housed across 12 relief camps.
Shilpi Shikha Phukan
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The story of the Assam gas leak – and the intricate operation to plug it
What led to the blowout at the oil well and why is Oil India Limited struggling to snuff it out?
Arunabh Saikia
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Despite being hit hardest by natural disasters, landless Dalits are the last to get relief
While Cyclone Fani caused widespread destruction, not everyone experienced the same level of vulnerability and not all had the same access to relief measures.
Mahima A Jain, IndiaSpend.com
Video
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Watch: Mango Maggi is a summer special on the menu of weird Indian street food
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Watch: How birds suffering from dehydration are being treated as heatwave hits Ahmedabad
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Watch: Musical performance at Chernobyl power station by lead singer of Ukrainian band Okean Elzy
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‘Second wave of Covid was 26/11 of health system’: Journalist Barkha Dutt discusses her new book
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Watch: Sachin Tendulkar pampers his two pet dogs with a ‘spa day’ at home
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G20 summit: Narendra Modi invites member countries to join coalition on disaster resilience
The prime minister said disasters invariably hit the poor the most and require quick and effective measures.
Scroll Staff
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With Indonesia battered by tsunamis, how prepared is India for a repeat of 2004?
When the 2004 tsunami hit, India did not even have a disaster management authority.
Mridula Chari
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As North India braces for thunderstorms, vague weather alerts are of little help
The storms – common for the region at this time of the year – have killed 150 people over the past month.
Nidhi Jamwal, IndiaSpend.com
The Reel
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Why Geetanjali Kulkarni’s no-fuss approach is proving to be a winner
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‘Vikram’ trailer: Starring Kamal Haasan, Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi
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‘The Archies’ film will be ‘a true adaptation of the comics’, says co-writer Reema Kagti
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Aashram’ S3, titled ‘Ek Badnaam Aashram’, is out
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‘Jayeshbhai Jordaar’ review: Where’s the force?
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Facebook rolls out ‘Disaster Maps’ for India, to help aid workers reach affected communities
The feature will help organisations track disaster-hit populations and their movements.
Scroll Staff
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Cyclone Vardah: Centre-appointed team to submit report after assessing damage in Tamil Nadu
On its two-day visit to the state, the nine-member panel will look into the destruction caused by the storm across various sectors.
Scroll Staff
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New Zealand earthquake: A thousand aftershocks, nearly a lakh landslides leave country reeling
Relief and rescue efforts are on to evacuate the hundreds stranded in tourist town Kaikoura.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Lakshya, possible
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Premier League wrap: Manchester City’s comeback against West Ham keeps title race in their own hands
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Women’s Boxing World Championships: Nikhat Zareen leads India’s charge into quarter-finals
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India’s Thomas Cup triumph: Coach Vimal Kumar – ‘I’ll rate this as our biggest achievement’
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IPL 2022: Rajasthan Royals move into second place with clinical win over Lucknow Super Giants