humanitarian aid

United Nations, March 24 More than 2,100 children have been killed or injured since the military escalation in the Middle East, said UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban."Twenty-three days into the escalating conflict in the Middle East, children across the region are paying a...

Bogota, March 24 – At least eight people were killed and 83 others injured after a Colombian military aircraft crashed in the southern Colombian region of Putumayo, with 14 of the injured in critical condition, said Putumayo Governor Jhon Gabriel Molina.There were 114 passengers and 11 crew...

Srinagar, March 23 Donations for war-torn Iran continued to pour in from across Kashmir for the second day on Monday, as people from all walks of life contributed money and valuables to support the effort.Shia leader Imran Ansari urged authorities to allow the "collective act of faith and...

Srinagar, March 22 Cash, gold, and copper utensils were among the items donated by people in some areas of Kashmir for the relief fund for Iran, which was affected by war.Expressing gratitude for the donations, the Iranian Embassy in a post on X said this act of kindness will "never be...

Oslo, March 21 – The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) warned that over 115,000 people have been displaced in Afghanistan, with civilians facing worsening humanitarian conditions following the conflict between the Taliban and Pakistan."Families who were already struggling to survive have been...

New Delhi, March 20 India has delivered a 2.5-ton shipment of medicines and other medical supplies to Afghanistan to treat people injured in an airstrike by Pakistan.Pakistan's airstrike on Kabul on March 16 killed around 400 people and injured more than 250. India has "unequivocally"...

Srinagar, March 20 – Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and President of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti, extended greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday, while also appealing to the people to donate for Iranians affected by the ongoing conflict.In her message, Mufti...

New Delhi, March 20 – India delivered a 2.5-tonne consignment of emergency medicines, medical disposables, kits, and equipment to Afghanistan on Friday to support the medical treatment of those injured in the recent attack by Pakistan on a hospital in Kabul.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal...

March 20, New Delhi – Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament that the country has maintained a neutral stance in responding to recent requests from Iran and the United States, rejecting allegations of bias.Speaking a day after meeting US envoy Sergio Gor, President...

Srinagar, March 18 National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah expressed serious concerns about the escalating conflict in West Asia on Wednesday, and urged global powers to act with urgency and responsibility to prevent a deeper crisis that could destabilize the world order.In a...

Kabul, March 18 – Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi held a virtual meeting with diplomats from Afghan embassies and consulates abroad on Wednesday, providing them with necessary instructions and guidance regarding Kabul's clear position, policy, and future actions following...

Geneva, March 17 – As the conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan continues to escalate, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk reiterated his call on Tuesday to end hostilities and take effective measures to ensure the protection of civilians, in line with obligations under...

New Delhi, March 16: The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi has expressed gratitude to Indian citizens who have shown interest in providing humanitarian aid to Iranians affected by the ongoing conflict, but noted that technical difficulties have made it challenging to accept contributions via online...

New Delhi, March 14 Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, Iranian ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, on Saturday said Iran has "allowed some ships" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic trade route.However, he did not specify the number of vessels that have been allowed to...

New Delhi, March 14 – The United Nations Human Rights Office has warned that the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict is rapidly escalating, with serious humanitarian, economic, and global consequences, urging all parties to move towards an immediate ceasefire and stronger diplomatic efforts from...

As a humanitarian gesture, soldiers from an Army unit stationed along the border in Rajouri organized a blood donation camp to assist patients in need.During the camp, Army personnel donated nearly 20 bottles of blood to the Rajouri Government Hospital to support patients, particularly those...

Aizawl, March 12 Mizoram has recorded 16 deaths and significant property damage due to natural disasters over the past year, State Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Minister Lalnilawma informed the Assembly on Thursday.In a written reply to a query from opposition Mizo National Front...

United Nations, March 12 – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was outraged over the drone attack that killed a staff member of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a UN spokesman said."Our colleague, Karine Buisset, was killed in a drone...

United Nations, March 11 India joined nearly 30 troop-contributing countries to UNIFIL on Wednesday to express deep concern over the escalating hostilities in Lebanon and strongly condemn Hezbollah’s “reckless decision” to join the Iranian attacks against Israel this month.India is among the...

March 11, New Delhi — India dispatched humanitarian assistance to support ongoing relief efforts in Madagascar, following the widespread devastation caused by Tropical Cyclones Fytia and Gezani earlier this year.An Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft carrying 12 tonnes of medical aid and 18 tonnes...