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Japan Today
5 days ago
- Business
- Japan Today
U.N. official looks to Japan as leader in disaster resilience efforts
The focus of work related to natural disaster recovery must shift from rapid rebuilding to long-term resilience and inclusivity, and Japan can play a leading role in such efforts, according to the chief of the U.N. Office for Disaster Risk Reduction. "We must stop building back fast with big promises and start building back better and more resilient," said Kamal Kishore, special representative of the U.N. secretary general for disaster risk reduction, in a recent interview with Kyodo News. "Japan has been a key promoter of resilient recovery" under the idea of "Build Back Better," Kishore said, adding that when Japan calls for action in the realm of disaster risk management, "other people take it seriously." The tag line was mentioned in a key document adopted in the 2015 U.N. World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, held in Sendai, a city in northeastern Japan that was hit hard by the 2011 mega earthquake and tsunami. Kishore said that poorly planned reconstruction often reproduces vulnerabilities and increases inequalities. When leaders lack sufficient capacity for recovery planning, he added, they can make unrealistic promises to their communities in what he called a "tyranny of rush," such as saying all disaster-affected houses will be rebuilt in three to six months. In June 2024, Kishore visited the Noto Peninsula, central Japan, which was jolted by a magnitude-7.6 quake on New Year's Day of that year. Recalling his conversation at a temporary shelter with an 85-year-old woman who had been affected by the temblor, Kishore said she talked about her future "with a great sense of hope" even after being displaced from her home. He described her as having been relocated well, with the placement taking into account her disabilities, her friend networks and the shops she frequented. Kishore advocated for local engagement in reconstruction, citing an example from Nepal, where 900 women received training and became masons in the aftermath of a powerful earthquake in 2015. "They not only rebuilt houses, but generated new livelihoods and generated skills for people that will serve them for a long time," he said. Kishore praised Japan's openness in sharing both its successes and failures, saying the country is "already sharing its experience with a great degree of generosity and openness." As the United States has reduced its financial contributions to U.N. organizations, the UNDRR will lose 15 percent of its funding this year, Kishore said ahead of the June 3-6 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva. Kishore expressed concern that the ongoing trade and tariff conflicts between Washington and Beijing may increase reconstruction costs due to rising prices for building materials, as well as drive up expenses for new construction aiming to ensure postdisaster resilience. © KYODO
The Wire
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Wire
SC's Refusal to Entertain Plea on Assam Govt's ‘Illegal Deportations' and What it Means
Menu हिंदी తెలుగు اردو Home Politics Economy World Security Law Science Society Culture Editor's Pick Opinion Support independent journalism. Donate Now Top Stories SC's Refusal to Entertain Plea on Assam Govt's 'Illegal Deportations' and What it Means Tarushi Aswani 39 minutes ago The petitioner claimed that the BJP government in Assam was arbitrarily ousting Indian citizens to Bangladesh without following any process under the pretext of deporting undocumented migrants. View of the Supreme Court on May 5, 2025. Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore. Real journalism holds power accountable Since 2015, The Wire has done just that. But we can continue only with your support. Contribute now New Delhi: On June 2, the Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea filed by the All B.T.C. Minority Students' Union (ABMSU) raising concerns over the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam government's 'indiscriminate' drive to 'push back' individuals who have been declared foreigners by the Foreigners Tribunals (FT) in the state. Justices Sanjay Karol and Satish Chandra Sharma dismissed the petition and suggested that the petitioner organisation approach the Gauhati high court for appropriate relief. Filed by ABMSU, a social organisation based in Assam's Bodoland, the writ petition questioned the growing pattern of deportations conducted by the Assam Police and administrative machinery through an informal mechanism of 'pushing back', without observance of the safeguards mandated by the constitution or the Supreme Court. The union has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Assam was arbitrarily ousting Indian citizens to Bangladesh without following any process under the pretext of deporting undocumented migrants. The petition filed through advocate Adeel Ahmed says that, 'This policy of 'push back' is being executed in border districts like Dhubri, South Salmara and Goalpara – it is not only legally indefensible but also threatens to render stateless numerous Indian citizens, especially those from poor and marginalised communities who were either declared foreigners ex parte or have no access to legal aid to challenge their status.' The petition also adds that such actions are in a direct conflict with the fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14, 21 and 22 of the constitution, and violate binding judicial precedents laid down by the Supreme Court, including the judgment in 'Re: Section 6A of the Citizenship Act 1955' case. This petition emanates from the recent rise in the number of detentions of declared foreigners in Assam since May 23. Families have claimed that they have no information on their relatives' whereabouts. Some of them have identified their missing relatives in videos from Bangladesh, alleging they were forcibly sent across the border. Take the case of Khairul Islam for instance: on May 24, Islam and eight others were picked up from different parts of Morigaon district, but family members claimed they were not told about their whereabouts. Islam, a former teacher, along with his three siblings, was declared a foreigner by the FT in 2016, against which he had approached the Gauhati high court. The high court had upheld the FT's decision, leading to Islam's detention in 2018. He was set free in 2020 following a Supreme Court general order for releasing all detainees who have spent more than two years term. On May 31, Islam, who was detained by the Assam police on the charges of being a foreigner and allegedly deported to Bangladesh, was brought back to his home in Morigaon district, an officer had said. From May 27 until the morning of May 31, Islam and the others were reported to be in no man's land, between India and Bangladesh. Such deportation drives are being undertaken as a result of the Supreme Court's recent order, the petition claims. The said order delivered in February this year, rapped the state for not initiating the process of deporting 63 individuals who have been declared foreigners by the FT on the ground that their addresses are unknown. The petition has also submitted that the said order, which pertain specifically to 63 named individuals whose nationality had been verified by the Ministry of External Affairs, is now being indiscriminately applied by the respondent state and law enforcement agencies to detain and forcibly deport several persons without due process. These include individuals not named in the Annexure to the affidavit dated February 3, 2025, and persons who have not received FT orders or have not been afforded the opportunity to challenge or review such orders. The petitioner has also submitted that 'they are in possession of credible material-including news reports, family testimonies, and field verification-indicating that numerous individuals have already been deported or are on the verge of being pushed across the international border under a purported 'push back' policy'. This policy, the petitioner has stated is being implemented in absence of any judicial oversight or constitutional safeguards, poses an imminent threat to the fundamental rights of numerous Indian citizens. In addition to this, more than 2,000 alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigrants are estimated to have been 'pushed back' across the border by Indian authorities since Operation Sindoor began in the early hours of May 7, following a nationwide verification exercise, The Indian Express has reported. Amid these 'illegal deportations' which the Supreme Court has refused to acknowledge, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights also released a statement regarding at least 40 Rohingya refugees who were detained in New Delhi and cast into the sea by the Indian navy near the maritime border with Myanmar. The refugees, including children and women, swam for their life, but their whereabouts in Myanmar remain unknown, the agency said. The Wire is now on WhatsApp. Follow our channel for sharp analysis and opinions on the latest developments. Make a contribution to Independent Journalism Related News Himanta Justifies Govt's Strategy of Pushing Back 'Foreigners' Into Bangladesh, Cites SC Order Assam 'Re-Arrests': NHRC Complaint, Pleas in Courts Reflect Fears of Forced Deportation India 'Pushing Back' Undocumented Bangladesh Nationals, 300 Migrants Sent Back this Month: Report Over 700 Undocumented Bangladeshi Migrants in Delhi Sent Back in Last Six Months 'Thrown Into the Sea': How India Allegedly Deported 38 Rohingya Refugees Without Due Process 'A Dharamshala?': What the SC Said While Rejecting a Sri Lankan Tamil Man's Plea Against Deportation 'Tortured Like Criminals': Rohingya Refugees Reveal Chilling Details of Police Abuse Amid Deportations Why the SC-Ordered Probe Into Assam's Fake Encounters Is Significant Amid Bangladesh's Objection, India Continues to 'Push Back' Undocumented Migrants Across Border View in Desktop Mode About Us Contact Us Support Us © Copyright. All Rights Reserved.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025: Fan's threat to husband goes viral after RCB enter final
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have advanced to the IPL 2025 final, marking their fourth appearance in the championship match. Despite previous attempts, the team is still in search of its first title. The victory sparked jubilant celebrations among fans and players alike, including Virat Kohli , Rajat Patidar, and Krunal Pandya, after RCB secured a dominant 8-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 on Thursday. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! During the match in Mullanpur, the excitement in the stands reached a fever pitch. One fan even held up a sign claiming she would divorce her husband if RCB didn't win the title — a moment that quickly went viral online. This win propels RCB to their first IPL final since 2016, breaking a 9-year drought. The team delivered a commanding performance against Punjab Kings in the 18th edition of the league. Josh Hazlewood - we picked up momentum from Jitesh's knock in Lucknow Young spinner Suyash Sharma played a crucial role, dismantling Punjab's batting lineup with impressive variations. His spell of 3 wickets for 17 runs in just three overs proved pivotal, removing key players Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, and Musheer Khan with deceptive googlies. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Doutora: 'Um hábito simples antes de dormir me fez perder 1kg a cada 7 dias!' Revista Saúde Saiba Mais Undo Quiz: Who's that IPL player? Batting first, Punjab's aggressive approach backfired as they were bowled out for just 101 runs in 14.1 overs. In response, RCB's chase was measured and effective. Although Virat Kohli got the innings going with some stylish shots before being dismissed, opener Phil Salt anchored the innings with an unbeaten 54, sealing victory with 10 overs to spare.
Asharq Al-Awsat
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Interior Minister Meets UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz held talks in Riyadh on Monday with Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction Kamal Kishore. The meeting, held at the ministry's headquarters, tackled various issues of mutual concern.
