Japanese Encephalitis Claims Several Lives in Assam
Mosquito-borne disease Japanese Encephalitis has claimed 44 lives across Assam till July 27, according to the state branch of the…
Covid Vaccination for 12-14 Age Group to Begin from March 16: Govt
The Central government will start the Covid vaccination for the 12-14 year age group March 16 onwards, Union Health Minister…
7 Killed as Fire Breaks Out in Delhi’s Gokulpuri
Seven people, including three minors and a pregnant woman, died in a massive fire that gutted over 30 shanties in…
University of Madras, Keio University Collaborate to Study Disaster Risk Reduction
The University of Madras and Keio University of Japan have proposed to initiate research collaboration in coastal resilience and disaster…
UGC: UG and PG Students to Have Disaster Management Courses
The University Grants Commission has instructed all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to introduce courses on disaster risk reduction and management…
Covid: IIT-K Experts Predict 4th Wave Around June 22
With the third wave of Covid-19 on the decline, researchers now predict that a fourth wave may begin in India…
Women and Child Development Ministry Launches ‘Stree Manoraksha Project’
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) on Wednesday launched the ‘Stree Manoraksha Project’ in collaboration with NIMHANS Bengaluru…
IPCC Report Highlights Nature’s Potential to Reduce Climate Risks
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its Climate Report ‘Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability’ this March— the second part…
Australia Declares East Coast Floods a National Emergency
Australia declared a national emergency on March 9, 2022 in response to devastating floods along its east coast, and designated…
What do Rich Countries Owe the Rest of the World
One of the thorniest issues at the most recent climate talks in Glasgow was the question of what rich nations,…
All Disaster Risk is Systemic
In a joint effort of the Risk KAN, UNDRR and ISC a briefing Note on Systemic Risk was published on…
How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Will Worsen Global Hunger
From higher prices in nations already struggling with hunger crises – such as Yemen and Lebanon – to reduced harvests…