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2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

'The Weather Channel argues that India faces the gravest challenge: Climate change-induced health vulnerability.' 'This is an issue often neglected, alerts Claude Arpi: "Prolonged summers,......

'Tunnel rescue like war, can't speculate when it will end'

The 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel for the last 11 days are likely to be rescued in the next few hours or by tomorrow, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) member Lt......

'No emergency exit was built inside the tunnel'

'If you are constructing the tunnel in the Himalayan region, then if you have constructed 10 metres of tunnel, first you will have to do proper treatment and ensure the stability of this......

It may take less than 3 days to rescue trapped tunnel workers if ...: Official

The government is focusing on horizontal drilling to bring out alive all the 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi and it may take less than three days to rescue them if no......

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Scientists are exploring whether the strong earthquake that struck Nepal and the surrounding region on Tuesday is responsible for the south Lhonak lake outburst, which triggered a flash flood in......

Three states to kick-start power sector reforms

Goa, Uttarakhand and Meghalaya will initiate schemes to enable 24x7 power to consumers. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government has started the process of setting the power sector right,......

Govt in knots over dams in Uttarakhand

Environment ministry wanted a halt to new dams, but Attorney General now says matter to be decided by PMO With the government binding itself in knots over the future of new hydro-dams in......

Business lessons from Uttarakhand

Financial markets and public policy will have to privilege those businesses which not only reduce emissions but try to holistically resuscitate the environment. It will be some time before the full......

Uttarakhand disaster: Should govt ban dam construction?

Banning hydro projects is not the solution. Government needs to carry out environmental assessment, disaster potential assessment, climate change assessment and put a proper environmental......

GVK, L&T hydel projects hit

Two major hydel projects being built by construction majors GVK and L&T have suffered severe damages in the floods which hit Uttarakhand last week. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) and......

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2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

'Tunnel rescue like war, can't speculate when it will end'

'No emergency exit was built inside the tunnel'

It may take less than 3 days to rescue trapped tunnel workers if ...: Official

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Three states to kick-start power sector reforms

Govt in knots over dams in Uttarakhand

Business lessons from Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand disaster: Should govt ban dam construction?

GVK, L&T hydel projects hit

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