More relief, medical supplies: India continues humanitarian aid to Myanmar

IANS | April 1, 2025 2:23 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) In the face of a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar’s Mandalay region, India swiftly extended a helping hand through a remarkable humanitarian mission. The Indian Army and Navy mobilised their resources with unwavering resolve, providing both immediate rescue support and long-term aid to the affected communities.

Six killed in illegal firecracker factory blast in Bengal

IANS | April 1, 2025 12:23 AM

Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) At least six persons, including three children, have been reportedly killed following a major blast at an illegal firecracker factory at Patharpratima in South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal on Monday night.

Myanmar Junta blocks entry of international journalists to cover quake-affected areas

IANS | March 31, 2025 2:18 PM

Naypyidaw, March 31 (IANS) Myanmar's military junta has banned entry of foreign media seeking to cover the earthquake-devastated areas in the country as the death toll jumps to 1700.

36 aftershocks hit Myanmar after deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake

IANS | March 31, 2025 12:44 PM

Mandalay, March 31 (IANS) Myanmar's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology reported that 36 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 2.8 to 7.5, have occurred as of Monday morning.

Bhopal gas tragedy a 'mega environmental negligence': Vice President

IANS | March 30, 2025 9:27 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar on Sunday termed the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy a "mega environmental negligence" as he rued that the lessons from the disaster "are still unlearned".

'Operation Brahma': India sends two C-17 aircraft, more relief aid to quake-hit Myanmar, says MEA

IANS | March 30, 2025 12:41 AM

Yangon, March 30 (IANS) India has intensified its efforts to assist Myanmar following the devastating earthquake, under 'Operation Brahma', by sending two C-17 aircraft with 118-member Indian Army field hospital unit, including women and child care services, as well as 60 tonnes of relief material which arrived in Myanmar later on Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

‘First Responder’: How India’s Operation Brahma helping quake-hit Myanmar

IANS | March 29, 2025 5:01 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Hours after a high-intensity earthquake jolted Myanmar, causing widespread devastation, India came to the quick rescue of the neighboring country by sending rescue teams and providing humanitarian aid to assist in evacuation efforts as well as comforting the displaced populace.

5.1 aftershock strikes near Myanmar's Naypyitaw following major quakes

IANS | March 29, 2025 4:21 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Just a day after a series of powerful earthquakes ravaged Myanmar, claiming over a thousand lives, the nation was struck by another 5.1-magnitude tremor on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

India stands in solidarity with people of Myanmar: PM Modi

IANS | March 29, 2025 2:14 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar, which has resulted in the loss of over 1,000 lives.

First tranche of 15 tonnes of relief material from India lands in quake-hit Myanmar

IANS | March 29, 2025 10:09 AM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) As part of its Act East policy, India sent more than 15 tonnes of relief material to Myanmar on Saturday, following a series of powerful earthquakes that led to widespread death and destruction on Friday, with over 600 people feared killed and the toll expected to climb further.

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More relief, medical supplies: India continues humanitarian aid to Myanmar

Six killed in illegal firecracker factory blast in Bengal

Myanmar Junta blocks entry of international journalists to cover quake-affected areas

36 aftershocks hit Myanmar after deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake

Bhopal gas tragedy a 'mega environmental negligence': Vice President

'Operation Brahma': India sends two C-17 aircraft, more relief aid to quake-hit Myanmar, says MEA

‘First Responder’: How India’s Operation Brahma helping quake-hit Myanmar

5.1 aftershock strikes near Myanmar's Naypyitaw following major quakes

India stands in solidarity with people of Myanmar: PM Modi

First tranche of 15 tonnes of relief material from India lands in quake-hit Myanmar

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