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The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition seeking directions to minimise earthquake damage, noting that seismic preparedness is a government policy matter. The bench questioned the petitioner’s arguments, remarking, “Should we relocate everyone to the moon?” while refusing to consider media reports

The Department of Telecommunications has set up a 24/7 control room and directed service providers to ensure uninterrupted connectivity as Cyclone Ditwah approaches Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. IMD has issued yellow alerts, with heavy rains affecting several districts

UNICEF and Humane World for Animals India, in collaboration with Telangana State Disaster Management Authority, held the state’s first animal-inclusive disaster risk reduction conference. Experts discussed integrating animal welfare into disaster preparedness, response systems, and family-centered plans

The Andhra Pradesh government is rolling out automatic sirens in villages to warn citizens of lightning and floods. Backed by ISRO satellites, the RTGS-led initiative will expand disaster preparedness, improve governance, and support startups through innovation hubs statewide

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to act on IMD warnings before heavy rains devastated Medak and Kamareddy. He demanded ₹25 lakh ex gratia for victims’ families and compensation for farmers, alleging gross negligence in relief efforts.

According to information received from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the helicopter belonging to AeroTrans Services Private Limited crashed and fell into a gorge about 200-250 metres deep

With its funding and bilateral efforts, the Quad grouping is facilitating the delivery of relief supplies, deploying emergency medical teams and supporting humanitarian partners working in Myanmar to provide care for those affected by the earthquake.

Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar is given to INCOIS for its contribution in disaster management. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 51 lakh and a certificate in case of an institution and Rs 5 lakh and a certificate in case of an individual

Several landslides and rockfalls along the tracks have resulted in several casualties and injuries over the last three years

Move beyond the cycle of reaction and recovery and embrace a future where we are prepared for whatever nature throws our way

The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection (HYDRA) to be entrusted with the responsibility of monitoring area covering 2,000 square kms up to Outer Ring Road.

Each of these businesses had to dish out Rs. 50,000 in penalty for overcharging or wrongfully collecting parking fees from their customers.

Rescue teams began the arduous process of extricating an American researcher who became seriously ill while he was 1,000 metres below the entrance of a cave in Turkiye.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stressed taking proactive steps in order to minimize the loss of human life and property during the disasters.

Even after taking into account the first installment released by the Centre and the State government's contribution, Telangana has around Rs.320 crore of which only Rs.32 crore is available for utilisation under the SDRF.

Hyderabad: This article is in continuation to the last article on subject-specific approach to current affairs for Telangana State Public Service Commission exams. Disaster management Disaster Management is listed separately in the syllabus and candidates can expect around 3 to 5 questions from this area. Candidates are expected to know the following details about disasters: Name […]

By Yashobanta Parida, Joyita Roy Chowdhury, Prakash Kumar Sahoo The current budgetary allocation for disaster management under the aegis of Ministry of Home Affairs is Rs 493 crore in 2022-23, which is only 2% higher than the last fiscal year. This fund is available for specific natural disasters for financing immediate relief measures and emergency […]

No South Asian nation, except Bhutan, has a development plan that meets its requirements in sync with nature

M Ramesh Babu, CEO & co-founder, SafeStorage, told Telangana Today, “We initially thought there will be demand only for household goods. Later, we realised there is demand for document storage and business storage.