Tag: National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)

PM Modi Announces Ex-Gratia for Victims of Vadodara Bridge Collapse; Probe Ordered, Rescue Ops Ongoing

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed grief and ordered an immediate investigation.

July 9, 2025

Heavy Rain Triggers Rising Water Levels in J&K’s Dharhali and Saktoh Rivers; Relief Efforts Intensify in Flood-Hit Himachal

The death toll in Himachal Pradesh has climbed to 75, with 31 people still reported missing, according to state authorities.

July 6, 2025

Char Dham Yatra Resumes as 24-Hour Ban Lifted After Cloudburst Tragedy

Heavy rainfall also lashed parts of Chamba town on Monday, prompting continued caution among authorities as the pilgrimage resumes.

June 30, 2025

Centre Approves ₹2,006 Crore Relief for Himachal Pradesh; Vows Support in Natural Disasters

In addition to the latest assistance, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had earlier released ₹633.73 crore in December 2023 for immediate relief and rehabilitation efforts in the state.

June 18, 2025

“Too Early to Confirm Numbers Until Debris Cleared”: NDRF on Ahmedabad Air India Crash

Among the passengers were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese nationals, and 1 Canadian national, as per airline data.

June 13, 2025

“I Hugged Her, Then She Was Gone”: Brother Recounts Final Goodbye to Sister Killed in Ahmedabad Plane Crash

Heena Patel, Rupal’s sister-in-law, also mourned the loss, stating that Rupal had been staying with their family during her treatment in India.

June 13, 2025

Ahmedabad Air India Crash: 81 Bodies Recovered as NDRF Intensifies Rescue Efforts; AAIB and NTSB Begin Probe

"A high-level committee comprising experts from various disciplines will also be constituted to examine the incident and suggest measures to strengthen aviation safety," Naidu posted on X.

June 13, 2025

AAIB Launches Probe into Ahmedabad Air India Crash; NTSB to Assist Investigation

“The committee will work to strengthen aviation safety and prevent such incidents in the future,” Naidu added.

June 13, 2025

Ahmedabad Air India Crash Kills 241; One Survivor Confirmed as Probe Begins

The ill-fated flight departed at 1:38 PM IST and crashed moments later into a residential building used as a doctors' hostel, located just outside the airport perimeter.

June 13, 2025

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Monitors Ahmedabad Plane Crash Response; Rescue Ops in Full Swing

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed that the aircraft, identified as VT-ANB, crashed immediately after departure.

June 12, 2025