humanitarian aid

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...

India has dispatched humanitarian assistance to support ongoing relief efforts in Madagascar. In a social media post, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, announced that an Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft carrying 12 tonnes of medical supplies and 18 tonnes of...

Antananarivo, March 11: India dispatched humanitarian aid, consisting of 12 tonnes of medical supplies and 18 tonnes of disaster relief materials, to Madagascar on Wednesday, following the widespread destruction caused by Tropical Cyclones Fytia and Gezani earlier this year, the Ministry of...

Moscow, March 10 Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a swift de-escalation in West Asia in a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian, the Kremlin said.The call came as the US and Israel, and Iran maintain a cycle of retaliatory strikes, including on neighboring Gulf...

Doha, March 10 Nearly 1,000 Indian nationals stranded in Qatar were flown to New Delhi, Mumbai, and Kochi on Tuesday amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Indian mission here said.The Indian Embassy in Doha coordinated with Qatar Airways to facilitate the travel of stranded Indian...

New Delhi, March 10 – On Tuesday, India dispatched 500 metric tonnes of rice, 10 metric tonnes of essential relief supplies such as tents, hygiene kits, and rehabilitation support items, and 3 metric tonnes of critical medicines to Mozambique following the floods that have impacted the African...

Kabul, March 10 – The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has warned that the restrictions imposed on women in Afghanistan are hindering the country's progress and exacerbating humanitarian challenges, local media reported on Tuesday.UNAMA Acting Head Georgette Gagnon...

United Nations, March 10. Pakistan has made an implicit admission that it was targeting India's assistance to Afghanistan and that its air attacks during Ramadan were primarily harming women and children.Using diplomatic finesse, India's Permanent Representative in his address to the Security...

March 09, New Delhi: India has sent a humanitarian shipment of one thousand metric tons of rice to Malawi to address food security concerns following a drought caused by the El Niño effect.The shipment was dispatched from the Nhava Sheva Port as part of India's humanitarian assistance to the...