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UAE dispatches search-and-rescue teams, over 20 tonnes of relief aid to su
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In response to the severe flooding that has struck several regions of Sri Lanka, the UAE has launched urgent humanitarian operations, deploying specialised search-and-rescue teams and sending more than 20 tonnes of emergency relief supplies.
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Pakistan's population crisis deepens as experts warn of national collapse
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pakistan is on the brink of a demographic disaster, experts cautioned at the conclusion of the Pakistan Population Summit on Tuesday, warning that the country's unchecked population growth is rapidly outpacing its available resources. The two-day event featured government officials, scholars
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Operation Sagar Bandhu: Indian Army contingent lands in Sri Lanka for huma
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A special contingent of the Indian Army has arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday so as to undertake humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in the island country.
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4.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck Indonesia in the early hours of Wednesday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
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IAF C-17 carrying 70 medical personnel arrives in Colombo to support Sri L
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India sent medical teams, helicopters and relief supplies to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. A C-17 aircraft delivered a field hospital, while IAF helicopters evacuated people and supplied aid. Officials said over 1.4 million people are affected, and India's High Commissioner reviewed ong
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Sri Lanka thanks India, urges visitors to help island rebuild after Cyclon
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Sri Lanka's High Commissioner thanked India for its fast help after Cyclone Ditwah killed over 410 people and caused massive damage. She praised Operation Sagar Bandhu and urged Indians to keep visiting Sri Lanka to support recovery, while PM Modi assured continued assistance.
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Severe impact across 3,109 villages: Andhra Minister apprises Amit Shah of
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Andhra Pradesh Ministers Nara Lokesh and Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha on Tuesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and submitted a comprehensive report on Cyclone Montha's destruction. The cyclone caused estimated losses of ₹6,352 crore and affected 3,109 villages.
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"We're estimating the damage...": Bandipore DFO says forest fire contained
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Bandipore, Waseem Farooq Mir, stated that the forest fire was brought under control by collective efforts of the Forest Department, Forest Protection Force, Indian Army, the District Administration's Disaster Management Wing, and the rest of the Gurez Di
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Rising from the Waters: Standing with Talisay After Typhoon Kalmaegi
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Cebu [Philippines], December 2: When Typhoon Kalmaegi tore through the Philippines this November, its fury was felt across Cebu province, but nowhere more painfully than in Talisay City. What began as a storm warning quickly escalated into a humanitarian catastrophe. Torrential rains overwhe
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India expeditiously clears Pak flight to send aid to Sri Lanka; rejects 'b
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The request for overflight was submitted by Pakistan at approximately 1300 hrs (IST) on Monday, seeking same-day permission to fly over Indian airspace. Given the purpose of the request--to provide humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka--India processed the request with exceptional speed, o
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Cyclone Ditwah: India sends 53 tons of relief material to Sri Lanka under
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India has sent 53 tons of relief material to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu as part of its emergency response to Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage across the island nation.
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Indian Air Force evacuates 57 stranded people in Sri Lanka amid Cyclone Di
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The IAF also delivered 2.5 tons of rations at Keagalle.
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