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NATURAL CALAMITY NEWS
Rare oarfish aka 'doomsday fish' caught in Tamil Nadu sparks rumours about an impending calamity; should you be worried?
June 20, 2025 12:31 pm
The creature captured in Tamil Nadu is a giant oarfish, the world's longest bony fish that can reach lengths of up to 36 feet (11 meters).
Malin landslide tragedy: Permanent shelters to be ready by next monsoon, says Collector
August 28, 2015 9:53 am
Rs 1.60 crore has been given by the government for the construction of households for those affected by the landslide, but the required amount is Rs 4.5 crore
Over 300 houses damaged due to storm in Bhutan
December 16, 2013 9:27 pm
Roofs of 92 houses,including a school and a temple,were blown off in Dogar.
Nine killed in Indonesian landslide
December 01, 2013 2:46 pm
The victims were either buried under their houses or swept by the surging waters.
PU extends last date for application form submission
July 02, 2013 2:46 am
In view of the natural calamity that hit Uttarakhand and its surrounding regions,Panjab University (PU) has extended the last date for submission of application forms for admissions to various courses.
Need to plant more saplings to avoid Uttarakhand repeat: Sheila
June 23, 2013 2:14 am
Launching this years tree plantation drive in the national capital,Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Saturday said such plantations were necessary to avoid a natural calamity as witnessed in Uttarakhand.
JK govt sanctions 1.4 cr for natural calamity
June 01, 2011 3:08 pm
J-K govt sanctioned Rs 1.4 crore for 12 districts of Kashmir division to meet contingencies due to natural calamities.
After floods,rebuilding Pak will take years
August 28, 2010 3:23 am
Even as Pakistani and international relief officials scrambled to save people and property,they despaired that the nations worst natural calamity...
Fundraiser to combat drought situation
December 29, 2009 3:47 am
In the lobby of the Karnataka Sangh Auditorium in Matunga,several reasonably priced items all powerloom products like towels,bags,scarfs and even colourful bandanas have been displayed.
Phyan: Central team wraps up visit
December 20, 2009 11:38 pm
Seeking relaxation of central norms to offer higher compensation for natural calamity victims,the state government...
NATURAL CALAMITY VIDEOS
‘I didn’t know if I was gonna make it' | Wildfires Rage in California
June 22, 2020 6:11 pm
A fire ravaged Northern California on Thursday, damaging homes and injuring residents. Another fire started northwest of Los Angeles the following day, forcing more residents to evacuate.
Searching for the dead after a tsunami | NYT Dispatches
June 22, 2020 6:14 pm
Thousands are still missing in Indonesia after the tsunami. The formal search for bodies is about to end. The New York Times met with survivors who said their only hope no was to retrieve and bury the dead before it’s too late.
Kerala received a lot more rain than its dams could handle: News in Numbers
June 22, 2020 6:16 pm
Three days of intense rainfall, from August 15 to August 17 brought in more than what the dams could accommodate, making it necessary to release water. This is what the Central Water Commission (CWC) report on the Kerala floods observed.
Kerala floods: Fixing the house during the day, back to relief camp at night
June 22, 2020 6:18 pm
Inside a relief camp: Rebuilding from the scratch is not just a financial problem. For some, old age and health issues make it a herculean task. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i
Kerala floods: A quick guide of DOs and DON’Ts for the people of Kerala after returning home
June 22, 2020 6:18 pm
For the people of Kerala, here's a quick list of things to watch out for once you are home and living on your own. Dr KK Aggarwal, the former National President of the Indian Medical Association lists them out.
After rescue comes recovery. How states are helping rebuild Kerala: News in Numbers
June 22, 2020 6:18 pm
Kerala initial estimate of the damage is about Rs 20,000 crore. The Centre has so far pledged Rs 600 crore. This is how states are pitching in. Take a look in today’s #NewsInNumbers
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