Brussels [Belgium], May 22 (ANI): The European Union has decided to provide an initial funding of 500,000 euros (USD 5,45,000) to India in order to help the country in its response following Cyclone Amphan, European Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarcic, announced on Friday.
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) continues to be on a high state of preparedness for undertaking relief operations in the eastern parts of the country in the wake of cyclone Amphan.
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 22 (ANI): Stating that he was saddened to hear about cyclone Amphan hitting coastal regions in India and Bangladesh, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Friday expressed his 'heartfelt condolences to the two friendly nations'.
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): As Mani Ratnam cinematic marvel 'Yuva' clocked 16 years of its release today, actor Abhishek Bachchan shared a throwback picture from its shoot in Kolkata. He also sent his prayer to people who got affected by the Amphan cyclone.
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Megastar Shah Rukh Khan on Friday sent prayers and love to those who got affected by the devastation caused by the cyclone Amphan in West Bengal and Odisha. He asked people to stay strong amid these testing times.
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Opposition parties on Friday urged the Central government to immediately declare cyclone Amphan as a national calamity and substantially help the states in facing the impact of this disaster.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 22 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said that both central government and state government should work together in the times of crisis.
Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 22 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday talked to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and enquired about the damages caused by extremely severe cyclone Amphan.
Bhubaneswar [India], May 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced financial assistance of Rs 500 crore for Odisha after conducting an aerial survey of the areas hit by cyclone Amphan.
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Sharing heartbreaking pictures of the devastation caused in West Bengal due to cyclone Amphan, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan on Friday, penned a thought-provoking message and asked people to introspect before complaining about their problems.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Friday received by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Governor Ganeshi Lal on arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport.