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4-year-old Nirbhay falls into 200-foot borewell in Ambala, 20 years after 'borewell boy' prince's rescue; Army, NDRF race against time to save him

A four-year-old boy, Nirbhay, fell into a 220-foot borewell in Ambala, triggering a massive rescue operation involving the Army and NDRF. The incident echoes the harrowing 2006 rescue of 'borewell boy' Prince, who survived a similar ordeal. While rescue efforts for Nirbhay are underway, Prince's story offers a beacon of…

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Four rescued from overflowing Arunachal river after raft capsizing; Assam grapples with floods

A dramatic rescue operation in Arunachal Pradesh saw four individuals safely airlifted from the overflowing Sisiri River after their rescue raft capsized. Meanwhile, Assam grapples with its first wave of floods, inundating six districts and disrupting connectivity. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured full support to the state's Chief…

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Arunachal floods: Four stranded people rescued, airlifted to safety

A dramatic rescue operation in Arunachal Pradesh saw four individuals safely airlifted after their raft capsized in the overflowing Sisiri River. Meanwhile, Assam grapples with its first wave of floods, inundating six districts and disrupting connectivity.

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Kolkata warehouse collapse: Death toll rises to 15, rescue ops continue on third day

The death toll from the Taratala warehouse collapse in Kolkata has climbed to 15, with two more bodies recovered and two injured workers succumbing to their injuries. Rescue efforts by multiple agencies, including the Army and NDRF, continue relentlessly two days after the roof caved in. Teams are working tirelessly…

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Result of your sins: WB CM targets TMC on warehouse collapse; says ex-mayor signed flawed plan

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari blamed the previous TMC administration for a deadly warehouse collapse, alleging corrupt approval of flawed designs. The tragedy claimed 11 lives, with the CM promising strict action and announcing compensation for victims. He highlighted alleged negligence by KMC officials and vowed a thorough audit…

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Ammonia gas leak: NDRF CBRN Special team deployed for rescue operations in Tiruvallur

An ammonia gas leak was reported on Sunday at the St Peter's Paul Seafoods Exports facility located in Kannigaipair near Periyapalayam in Tiruvallur district. According to preliminary reports, more than 20 people have been affected by the incident.

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Over 10,000 Kedarnath pilgrims rescued after massive landslide in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag

Over 10,000 pilgrims were safely evacuated from the Kedarnath route in Rudraprayag after a landslide at Munkatiya blocked the highway. Joint rescue teams from SDRF and NDRF guided stranded pilgrims across the affected stretch amid challenging conditions, ensuring their safe relocation and the subsequent restoration of the highway.

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Amit Shah lays foundation stones for 6 NDRF centres; says, "NDMA, NDRF have put India on global map in field of disaster relief"

Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colour Award to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in Ghaziabad. This honour recognizes the NDRF's service and the contributions of disaster response agencies and volunteers nationwide. The award acknowledges the collective efforts of NDRF, SDRFs, Panchayats, state machinery, NCC, NSS, and…

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India will ensure zero casualty during heat waves: Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah revealed a plan to eliminate heat wave deaths in India in the coming years. The focus is on proactive disaster management, moving beyond reactive measures. This initiative aims for zero casualties and minimal property damage during all calamities. The National Disaster Response Force received the President's…

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At least 4 dead, search on for missing after pedestrian bridge used by two-wheelers collapses

At least four people are dead after a pedestrian bridge over the Indrayani river collapsed this afternoon in Kundmala village of Pune district’s Maval taluka. Rescue operations are still underway and have so far managed to pull out at least 54 people who were swept away by the strong current.

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Chamoli Avalanche: Uttarakhand govt issues helpline numbers

The Uttarakhand government on Friday issued helpline numbers for people to get any assistance or information related to the avalanche near the Mana village in Badrinath, which trapped 57 workers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Telangana Tunnel Collapse : 200 personnel to be deployed

Rescue operations are ongoing in Nagarkurnool after a tunnel collapsed on February 22, trapping eight workers. Efforts to rescue them have been intensified. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Telangana Tunnel Mishap: Rescuers reach accident location; 8 still trapped

There was no contact with the trapped persons though oxygen is being pumped into the tunnel continuously. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Telangana: Endoscopic, robotic cameras brought in for rescue operation at SLBC tunnel

A rescue operation has been underway since Sunday morning for the eight labourers trapped inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel after a portion collapsed on February 22. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Telangana: Indian Army joins rescue efforts in SLBC tunnel collapse

Swift rescue operations are underway, with the Telangana & Andhra Sub Area coordinating efforts. The Engineer Task Force (ETF) of the Bison Division from Secunderabad has been deployed. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Telangana Tunnel Collapse: Eight workers still trapped, Know all updates

The rescue operation in the tunnel suffered a major setback on Sunday morning when teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) encountered significant difficulties in reaching the collapsed section of the tunnel. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi Stampede: Most bodies had chest, abdomen injuries, asphyxia suspected

The injured admitted to the LNJP hospital in the national capital have been discharged by the doctors after primary treatment. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NDLS stampede Eyewitness: "Administration working hard to prevent any mishap, but no one was listening"

An eyewitness, an IAF sergeant on Sunday recounted that despite announcements and efforts to convince people to avoid gathering in large numbers, the crowd remained unmanageable. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ordnance Factory Blast: 7 rescued in Bhandara; Rescue operation underway

Seven people have been rescued after a blast at the ordnance factory in the Jawahar Nagar area of Maharashtra's Bhandara district on Friday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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MP: Many workers trapped after well collapses in Chhindwara

A rescue operation was launched after some workers were trapped after a well collapsed in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam Mine Tragedy: Rescue operations underway, some workers still trapped

The search and rescue operations to locate five workers who remain trapped inside the inundated rat-hole coal mine at 3 Kilo Umrangso area in Assam's Dima Hasao district entered the 8th day on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam mining tragedy: Rescue operations in Dima Hasao enter day 8

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Maha Kumbh: Floating Medical Ambulance deployed by NDRF at Prayagraj

The water ambulance is designed to respond swiftly, navigating the Ganga at high speed to deliver immediate care to those in need. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam Mine Tragedy: Coal India brings in 500 GPM pump to dewater mine

A joint rescue operation of the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, NDRF, SDRF teams and other agencies continued on Friday to rescue 8 people who have been trapped in a coal mine at 3 Kilo. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam Mine Tragedy: What is Sonar that assists rescue ops amid rising water

The body of one of the nine workers has been recovered from the coal mine. Read further on Dynamite News:

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