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NDRF on 4th Intl disaster ops in Turkey since inception; major task after
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Acclaimed globally after Japan's triple disaster in 2011 and Nepal earthquake in 2015, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been given the task for the fourth time since its inception to handle the tragedy of the massive earthquake in Turkey, which has claimed over 4,000 lives
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Turkey earthquake: Indian govt calls urgent meeting for humanitarian aid;
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
India's low-cost airline IndiGo offered free cargo movement to Istanbul on its scheduled flights.
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Another quake of magnitude 5.4 jolts eastern Turkey
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The fifth earthquake was reported around 12:41 pm (local time at a depth of 6.8 km at the location 38.116°N 38.669°E, added USGS.
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Earthquake death toll rises to nearly 4,900 in Turkey and Syria
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Nearly 4,900 people have been killed and tens of thousands injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, according to officials.
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UN, WHO dispatch forces, medical aid for quake-hit Turkey
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The United Nations (UN) and World Health Organisation (WHO) in a humanitarian effort have dispatched emergency response teams and Medical Teams to Turkey for rescue and relief after a deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake claimed numerous lives.
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PM Modi gets emotional over Turkey situation, recalls 2001 Bhuj earthquake
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The PM recalled the devastating 2001 Bhuj earthquake when he was the chief minister of Gujarat and spoke about the challenges posed for the rescue operations.
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India to send two more IAF planes with rescue personnel, relief materials
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The rescue efforts come in the wake of a deadly earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday. Soon after, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his condolences with his office saying in a statement that "relief material would be dispatched immediately" in coordination with the
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101 NDRF rescuers with 5 women personnel, canine squad to help quake-hit T
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A massive earthquake, 7.8 magnitudes on Richter Scale, ripped through Turkey and Syria on February 6, followed by a series of earthquakes causing huge devastation, loss of lives and damage to infrastructure in both countries and media reports of over 4,000 people lost their lives.
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Turkey Earthquake: First Indian C17 flight reaches Adana with relief mater
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Turkish Embassy in New Delhi tweeted: "First batch of earthquake relief material along with NDRF's special search & rescue teams and trained dog squads just arrived in Turkiye. Thank you India for your support and solidarity."
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China offers USD 6 mn emergency aid to Turkey for earthquake relief
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
China will give a first tranche of 40 million yuan (USD 5.9 million) in emergency aid to help Turkey's relief efforts, added CCTV.
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Australia, NZ announces USD 11 million in aid for quake-hit Turkey and Syr
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
At least 4,372 deaths have been confirmed after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria early Monday.
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5.5 magnitude quake jolts Turkey again
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
At least 100 aftershocks measuring 4.0 or greater have occurred since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey on Monday morning local time.
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