Disaster Response News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Maha Kumbh: NDRF rescues 22-year-old from drowning in Ganga
Prayagraj, February 6: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rescued a 22-year-old from drowning in the deep waters of the Ganga river during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Thursday, while the devotee was taking a holy bath at the Gadha Madhav Ghat.
NDRF has set global standards in disaster response, management: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the role of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on the occasion of its Raising Day, saying the specialised department has set global standards in responding to disasters and managing them.
NDRF comes to rescue from natural disaster, NDA comes to help from 'man-made disaster': Amit Shah
Vijayawada, January 19: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday, that the NDRF comes to the rescue in case of a natural disaster while the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) comes to the rescue when the disaster in "man-made".
1st Battalion of NDRF celebrates 20th Raising Day
Guwahati, January 19: The 1st Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrated its 20th Raising Day on Sunday and commemorated two decades of dedicated service to the nation, as per a press release.
Set an exemplary standard of bravery Union Minister Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma participates in NDRF Raising Day
Vijayawada, January 19: Union Minister Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma participated in the 20th National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Raising Day program and hailed the NDRF team for saving lives during the 2004 Vijayawada floods.
PM Modi, CM Naidu will speed up development...: Amit Shah attends inauguration of NIDM south campus
Vijayawada, January 19: Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the efforts of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in mitigating natural disasters across the country, and comparing it to the ability of the National Democratic Alliance to mitigate 'manmade disasters.'
NDRF DG outlines preparedness for Maha Kumbh with 20 teams, advanced training and safety measures
New Delhi, January 16: Piyush Anand, Director General of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Thursday highlighted the extensive preparedness efforts in place for the Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj.
MP: Well collapses in Chhindwara's village; rescue operation underway to save three trapped workers
Chhindwara, January 15: Three persons, including a woman, are trapped under the debris after a well collapsed in a village of Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district.
Assam coal mine rescue: Coal India brings in 500 GPM pump to dewater mine
Dima Hasao, January 10: A joint rescue operation of the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, NDRF, SDRF teams and other agencies continued on Friday to rescue 8 people who have been trapped in a coal mine at 3 Kilo, Umrangso area here since January 6.
2nd battalion of NDRF gears up for Gangasagar Mela 2025, deploys five specialized search & rescue teams
New Delhi, January 9: To ensure the safety and well-being of pilgrims during the iconic Gangasagar Mela 2025, the 2nd battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed five specialized search and rescue teams, said a press statement from NDRF on Thrusday.
Coal mine tragedy: Navy divers return as pumping operations continue to rescue labourers
Guwahati, Jan 9: Four Navy divers who entered the coal mine in Assam's Umrangso locality to rescue at least 8 trapped labourers have returned, officials said on Thursday.
Sonar equipment aids ongoing rescue in Assam mine amid rising water
Dima Hasao, January 9: Inspector Roshan Kumar Singh, team Commander of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), confirmed that despite searching the vertical area and using heavy pumps to remove water, the water level has not decreased at the mining accident site. The operation, supported by Sonar equipment, is ongoing as water continues to flow into the mine, hindering progress.
Indian Army mobilises task force to rescue trapped coal miners in Assam
Guwahati, Jan 7: Indian Army has mobilised a relief task force to rescue the trapped coal miners at Umrangshu locality in the Dima Hasao district of Assam, officials said Tuesday.