For the first few days, NDRF teams were deployed in the worst-affected areas of Gaziantep, just 23 km from epicentre. They have now shifted base to Hatay province.
Efforts part of fitness drive aimed at bringing down BMI of 14,000 NDRF personnel across all 12 battalions. Some have lost over 11 kg in 40 days. Struggle is 'worth it', they say.
More than 76 people were trapped after cable car malfunction Sunday. Rescue operation involving 200 personnel from Army, Air Force, ITBP, NDRF & state forces came to a close Tuesday.
NDRF chief SN Pradhan says they will establish 3 battalions in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, J&K to deal with snow avalanches & high-speed floods, and another in Delhi-NCR.
RSS alleges state govt is interfering with Army’s operations; ruling CPI(M) insists it has been appreciated by rescue forces, while RSS is ‘spreading lies’.
IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.
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