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Mint
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
Government forms National Crisis Management Committee to tackle major disasters
The Central government, on Wednesday, July 23, constituted the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), headed by the cabinet secretary, for dealing with any situation of major disaster having national ramifications. In a notification, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said exercising the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 8A of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005), the central government constituted the NCMC. The formation of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) comes days after relentless monsoon rains triggered widespread floods, landslides in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Manipur, among others reeling under floods, landslides. While the cabinet secretary will be the chairperson, the NCMC members will constitute of the Union home secretary, defence secretary, secretary (co-ordination), cabinet secretariat and member and head of department, the National Disaster Management Authority, reported PTI. The committee shall be the apex body for dealing with the situation arising out of a major disaster, which has national ramifications, the notification said. The chairperson of the NCMC may co-opt any expert or any officer either from the central government or the state government or any organisation, depending on the nature of the crisis, to assist the committee in performing its functions during a threatening disaster situation, an emerging disaster situation or a disaster. Here's what the National Crisis Management Committee will do: The NCMC shall evaluate preparedness to respond to any threatening disaster situation, emerging disaster situation or disaster and give directions, where necessary, for enhancing such preparedness. The NCMC shall coordinate and monitor actions of the concerned ministries or departments of the government of India, state governments, national authority, state authorities, governmental and non-governmental organisations in relation to disaster response. The NCMC shall give such directions as may be necessary for the proper coordination and monitoring of disaster response in the country, the notification said. (with inputs from PTI )
News18
6 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Govt constitutes crisis management body to deal with major disasters
New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) The Centre on Wednesday constituted the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), headed by the cabinet secretary, for dealing with any situation of major disaster having national ramifications. In a notification, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said exercising the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 8A of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005), the central government constituted the NCMC. While the cabinet secretary will be the chairperson, Union home secretary, defence secretary, secretary (co-ordination), cabinet secretariat and member and head of department, the National Disaster Management Authority, will be the members of the committee. The committee shall be the apex body for dealing with the situation arising out of a major disaster, which has national ramifications, the notification said. The chairperson of the NCMC may co-opt any expert or any officer either from the central government or the state government or any organisation, depending on the nature of the crisis, to assist the committee in performing its functions during a threatening disaster situation, an emerging disaster situation or a disaster. The NCMC shall coordinate and monitor actions of the concerned ministries or departments of the government of India, state governments, national authority, state authorities, governmental and non-governmental organisations in relation to disaster response. The NCMC shall give such directions as may be necessary for the proper coordination and monitoring of disaster response in the country, the notification said. PTI ACB ACB KSS KSS view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 21:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
BCCI Under RTI: Long-Stalled Sports Bill To Be Tabled Today, Likely To Clear Parliament
Last Updated: Despite not receiving government funding, the BCCI, like other national sports bodies, will have to comply with regulations set out by the sports ministry once the bill is enacted Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya is set to introduce the highly anticipated National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The legislation, focused on athlete welfare and systemic reform, represents a significant step towards transparency and accountability in Indian sports governance. A key provision of the bill is to bring all national sports bodies, including the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. This long-debated and previously resisted move is expected to finally become law, ending years of delay and political pushback. A previous attempt during the UPA era by then sports minister Ajay Maken failed due to opposition within his own party. Despite not receiving government funding, the BCCI, like other national sports federations, will be required to comply with the regulations set out by the sports ministry once the bill is enacted. This is particularly significant as the Indian cricket team prepares to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, which will place the BCCI within the framework of a national sports federation. 'It wasn't easy to bring the BCCI on board, but extensive dialogue was held between lawmakers and the BCCI top brass to ensure their cooperation," a source involved in the legislative process told CNN-News18. 'The government's intent is clear: to instill accountability and transparency across all sports federations in the country." Once enacted, the bill will mandate all recognised sports bodies to comply with the RTI Act, opening up access to decision-making processes, financial records, and governance structures to the public. The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, aims to overhaul the Indian sports ecosystem through a series of structural reforms, including legal clarity, gender equality, athlete empowerment, and enhanced public oversight. More than just a legal framework, the bill signals the dawn of a new era where athletes are not just competitors but active stakeholders in India's sporting future. India's sports sector has long been plagued by controversies such as mismanagement, opaque elections in sports federations, and poor athlete representation. With over 350 court cases pending across federations, the judiciary has consistently urged the government to legislate a comprehensive governance structure. Efforts to introduce such a bill date back to 2011, but progress was repeatedly blocked by legal challenges, shifting political priorities, and unresolved court interventions. The Delhi High Court's endorsement of the 2011 Sports Code and pending litigations around the 2017 draft further stalled momentum. Officials believe that beyond governance reform, the bill will also contribute to employment generation, better protection for athletes—especially women and minors—and a more ethical, competitive, and globally aligned sporting culture in India. First Published: July 23, 2025, 01:42 IST Latest News Bangladesh Air Force's F-7 BGI that crashed was a Chinese copy of the MiG-21 Breaking News Sports BCCI Under RTI: Long-Stalled Sports Bill To Be Tabled Today, Likely To Clear Parliament Cricket Harmanpreet's Century, Gaud's 6-Fer Help IND Beat ENG, Clinch ODI Series 2-1 Hollywood Benny Blanco Posts Selena Gomez's Sleeping Pics On Her Birthday: 'Never Waking U Up' news DOJ Seeks Meeting With Epstein's Ex Ghislaine Maxwell, Donald Trump Calls It An "Appropriate" Move latest news
News18
2 days ago
- News18
No Maintenance Under Domestic Violence Act After Marriage Declared Void: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court (HC) noted that the declaratory decree annulling the marriage had attained finality The Allahabad High Court recently set aside interim maintenance granted to a woman whose marriage was judicially declared void ab initio. A bench of Justice Rajeev Misra allowed a criminal revision filed by a man, challenging two orders passed by the courts below in Ghaziabad that had directed him to pay Rs 10,000 per month as interim maintenance to his estranged wife. The court held that once the marriage itself was declared void, no domestic relationship survived to support a claim under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The couple married in 2015, but the relationship soon soured, leading to multiple FIRs filed by the wife against the man and his relatives. However, in a twist, it came to light during the anticipatory bail hearing in one of these cases that the wife was already married at the time of her wedding with the man. This fact, initially concealed, was later admitted in court. Subsequently, the man initiated proceedings under Section 11 of the Hindu Marriage Act seeking a declaration that the marriage was void. The Family Court in Karkardooma, Delhi, granted the relief in 2021, and the wife's appeal against it was dismissed as withdrawn by the Delhi High Court in 2022. Despite this, the wife continued pursuing a domestic violence complaint filed in 2016, and in 2022, the Ghaziabad trial court granted her interim maintenance, which was upheld by the appellate court in 2023. The man approached the high court challenging both orders. Setting aside the decision of both the courts below, Justice Misra ruled that, 'Once the marriage of the parties itself has been declared void-ab-initio, the subsequent relationship between the parties is of no consequence. As such, the factual position, which has emerged on record is that there is no relationship between the parties in terms of Section 2(f) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005". The court noted that the declaratory decree annulling the marriage had attained finality and would relate back to the date of the marriage, effectively erasing its legal existence from inception. Without such a foundational relationship, the court held, the woman could not be deemed an 'aggrieved person" under the DV Act. The judge also cited the Supreme Court's rulings in D. Velusamy vs. D. Patchaiammal and Deoki Panjhiyara vs. Shashi Bhushan Narayan Azad, reiterating that a void marriage does not give rise to rights under the Domestic Violence Act, unless there is a valid finding of a relationship in the nature of marriage. Accordingly, the high court quashed the trial and appellate court orders, concluding that the woman had no legal entitlement to interim maintenance. The parties were directed to bear their own costs. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Jorhat bans swimming, bathing across 68 spots after drowning incidents
1 2 3 4 5 6 Dibrugarh: Jorhat district administration has imposed immediate restrictions on swimming and bathing activities across 68 water bodies and ghats in the district following an increase in drowning incidents, involving women and minors. Officials said at least five incidents of drowning had been reported over the last 15 days. District commissioner Jay Shivani, who is also the chairman of the district disaster management authority (DDMA), had issued the order on Monday, under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, citing urgent need to prevent further loss of life. "A significant increase in drowning incidents involving individuals, including women and minors, have been observed across various parts of Jorhat in recent days. It is necessary to take immediate measures to prevent the apprehended danger to human life and mitigate disaster like situations," the order said. The restrictions, spanning across five revenue circles within the district — Jorhat East, Jorhat West, Teok, Titabor and Mariani — cover major water bodies, including the Brahmaputra river, Bhogdoi river, Kakodunga river and Jhanji river, along with various ghats and rivulets. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn from BITS Faculty BITS Pilani Digital Apply Now Undo Popular bathing spots such as Pujadubi ghat, Janata ghat and Nimati ghat have also been included in the ban, while multiple areas along the banks of the Bhogdoi river, in both Jorhat East and West revenue circles, face restrictions. The Jhanji river alone has 22 ghats where swimming and bathing have now been prohibited.
