disasters
Ministries to handle disasters; MoD for avalanche, Agri for cold wave, drought
An official notification said, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has been designated to handle forest fires, as well as industrial and chemical disasters.
Major Hurricane Gabrielle continues to gather strength
Gabrielle, already a major hurricane, continued to strengthen on Monday night as it was passing east of Bermuda, the National Hurricane Center said.
Playing with fire
I In recent days, Karachiites have witnessed several tragic incidents of fire breaking out in several locations. The biggest of these erupted on September 9, at a garment factory in New Karachi. The fire blazed on for hours, injuring many workers and causing a huge financial loss. Earlier,.
Jammu Kashmir floods: Indian Army organises five-day free medical camp in Doda
As flash floods and landslides wreak havoc across Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Armys 26 Rashtriya Rifles has launched a humanitarian initiative in the Bhalesa area of Doda district. A five-day free medical camp under Operation Sadbhavana has already provided treatment and medicines to more than 100 patients.