States » NorthPosted at: Oct 17 2025 6:12PM


Three-Day international workshop on Climate and Disaster Risk Reduction concludes at CUHP–DDMA Platform

Dharamshala, Oct 17 (UNI) A three-day international training workshop on 'Climate Change, Disaster Prevention and Strategies: Strengthening Preparedness from Risk to Resilience against Natural and Anthropogenic Disasters' concluded successfully at Hotel Abode Chola, Dharamshala. The event was organized under the guidance of Prof. Sat Prakash Bansal, Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP), in collaboration with the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Kangra, with technical support from Aston University (UK) and National Dong Hwa University (Taiwan).
The workshop witnessed active participation from scientists, academicians, administrative officers, researchers, and representatives from NDRF and DDMA. Experts deliberated on various critical issues related to climate change and disaster management, including landslides, earthquakes, radiation emergencies, extreme rainfall and cloudbursts, waste management, and biological disasters. They discussed the causes, impacts, and effective management strategies for these challenges.
Inaugurating the workshop, CUHP Vice-Chancellor Prof. S.P. Bansal highlighted the global challenges posed by climate change and disasters and appreciated the initiatives of the university’s School of Earth and Environmental Sciences in this direction. Additional Deputy Commissioner Kangra, Shilpi Becta (HAS), congratulated the organizers and participants for the initiative and stressed the importance of inter-agency collaboration for effective disaster preparedness.
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #Three-Day international workshop on Climate and Disaster Risk Reduction concludes at CUHP–DDMA Platform
More News

SFs determined to dismantle terror ecosystem but society too must join the fight: LG Sinha

14 Nov 2025 | 2:00 AM

Jammu, Nov 13 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that the security forces are determined to dismantle the terror ecosystem but society must stand up against terror sympathisers.

see more..

Rahul's wish for Bihar victory a distant dream: Ex-Uttarakhand CM Rawat

14 Nov 2025 | 1:48 AM

Dehradun, Nov 13 (UNI) Former chief minister and Haridwar BJP MLA Trivendra Singh Rawat has termed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's wish for Bihar elections victory as a distant dream, for which he will have to wait many more years.

see more..

UP Cong Chief Ajay Rai visits family of Delhi terror victim, demands Rs 50 lakh aid and Amit Shah’s resignation

14 Nov 2025 | 1:38 AM

Lucknow, Nov 13 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President and former minister Ajay Rai on Thursday visited the residence of Dinesh Mishra in village Ganeshpur Majra, district Shravasti, who was killed in the recent terrorist attack in Delhi two days ago. He met the family members of the bereaved and expressed his condolences on behalf of the Congress Party.

see more..

Raj CM Sharma discusses Jaipur Metro Rail Phase-II in Delhi

14 Nov 2025 | 1:20 AM

Jaipur, Nov 13 (UNI) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday discussed with union Minister for Urban Development Manohar Lal Khattar the matter of sanction to Jaipur Metro Rail project Phase-2 and other key issues pertaining to development in the state.

see more..

Third suspect vehicle linked to Delhi blast found in Haryana’s Al-Falah University campus

14 Nov 2025 | 12:37 AM

Chandigarh, Nov 13 (UNI) In a breakthrough in the ongoing probe into the recent Delhi blast near Red Fort, security agencies have recovered a third suspect vehicle, a Brezza car, from the premises of Al-Falah University in Faridabad.

see more..