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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]New Delhi: The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary discussed the flood situation of Gujarat with the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh. Shri Chaudhary asked for maximum Central assistance including rescue teams for flood affected areas of Gujarat. …
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USA extends humanitarian relief to Indian flood victims
New Delhi: On behalf of the American people, Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Kathleen Stephens today extended her deepest sympathies to the people of Jammu and Kashmir who have been affected by the recent flooding, especially the hundreds of families who have lost loved ones. In coordination with central and state authorities, …
Read More »Over 2,34,000 persons rescued from Kashmir flood
New Delhi: Over 2,34,000 persons have been rescued so far by the Armed Forces and NDRF from different parts of Jammu & Kashmir in the ongoing rescue and relief operations in the flood ravaged State. Three teams of Naval Marine Commandos are actively involved in rescue operations at Watlab, Widipura …
Read More »Floating clinics mooted for flood ravaged Srinagar
Srinagar: Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Health Minister, has proposed that boats be mobilised to send medical supplies to the people of the inundated areas of Srinagar who find it impossible to venture out of their homes because of the high flood waters. Returning here after a day’s tour of the …
Read More »Over 1,10,000 People Rescued in Kashmir
New Delhi: Over 1,10,000 persons have been rescued so far by the Armed Forces and NDRF from different parts of Jammu & Kashmir in the ongoing rescue and relief operations in the flood ravaged State. A third batch of Naval Marine Commandos with Rubberised Inflatable Craft (Geminis), Out Board Motors …
Read More »14,800 people rescued from flood affected Kashmir
New Delhi: The State of Jammu & Kashmir has experienced torrential rains since last one week. Armed Forces are carrying out flood relief and rescue operations in the entire State in heavy rains and extremely bad weather conditions. 130 Army columns have been deployed rescuing more than 14800 people so …
Read More »Amidst PM’s visit, Rescue, Relief and Evacuation of people marooned
New Delhi: After reviewing the flood situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh has instructed the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to send 5 more columns immediately to the flood affected areas. The Home Minister has also directed the ministry to dispatch around 70 boats …
Read More »Flood Relief Operations by Armed Forces in Kashmir: 9000 residents rescued
New Delhi: The State of Jammu & Kashmir has been experiencing heavy rainfall in last 3 to 4 days and almost all rivers of the State are in spate, flowing above the danger mark. Armed Forces are carrying out flood relief operations inspite of continuous heavy downpour and bad weather …
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