Disaster Management Archives

13 Sep

Pushkar Singh Dhami Tops Survey as Best-Performing CM in Disaster-Affected States

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Dehradun, September 13: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has emerged as the top-performing chief minister in disaster-hit states, according to a survey conducted by the Times Group.Navbharat Times recently carried out an online poll asking readers to name the “best performing Chief Minister among the disaster-affected states.” The options included Omar Abdullah, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Pushkar Singh Dhami, and Bhagwant Mann.The results showed overwhelming support for Dhami, who secured 78.5% of the votes. Jammu and Kashmir’s Omar Abdullah received 20.4%, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu got 0.6%, while Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann managed just 0.5%.Public recognition for Dhami…

Uttarakhand on High Alert as CM Dhami Confirms Red and Orange Warnings Amid Heavy Rains

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Dehradun – Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said that red and orange alerts have been issued across the state following cloudbursts and intense rainfall in several districts. He assured that relief operations are underway and that the government is working round the clock to support affected families.The Chief Minister told reporters that every district has been impacted. “There is calamity at Dharali, and in Rudraprayag several places have been hit. In Uttarkashi, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Udham Singh Nagar and Haridwar, many areas are waterlogged. A cloudburst has also occurred in Dehri’s Ghansali region,” Dhami said.He added that relief…

Punjab Government Sets Up Disaster Management Control Room Amid Ongoing Tensions

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Chandigarh | May 8, 2025 — In response to the escalating security situation across the region, the Punjab Government has established a dedicated Disaster Management Control Room to assist citizens during emergencies.An official spokesperson confirmed that the Finance Commissioner Revenue (FCR) Disaster Management Control Room is now operational and has released two emergency contact numbers for public use:0172-2741803 and 0172-2749901Residents are encouraged to contact these numbers in case of any emergency for assistance or information related to disaster response and relief.The move comes amid heightened alert levels following recent cross-border hostilities and civil defence measures across Punjab.