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27 April 2012

UN Secretary General meets with Red Cross to discuss humanitarian needs in South Asia

26 April 2012 – New Delhi, India: As part of his three day official visit to India, UN Secretary General Mr Ban Ki-moon held a meeting with Mr Azmat Ulla, Head of the IFRC’s South Asia regional delegation, who was accompanied by Prof. (Dr.) S.P. Agarwal, Secretary General of the Indian Red Cross Society. The meeting offered the...
Indian Red Cross volunteers bring the human touch to the fight against tuberculosis
23 March 2012

Indian Red Cross volunteers bring the human touch to the fight against tuberculosis

In India, tuberculosis is endemic. Almost two million people are infected with the disease, which is one fifth of the world total.
Cyclone Thane brings a tragic beginning to the new year for residents of Cuddalore
6 January 2012

Cyclone Thane brings a tragic beginning to the new year for residents of Cuddalore

On the morning of 30 December, Cyclone Thane battered India’s south-east coast causing thousands to flee from their homes.
Sikkim: Volunteers reaching the unreachable following quake and landslides
17 October 2011

Sikkim: Volunteers reaching the unreachable following quake and landslides

Just four weeks ago, on 18 September, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Sikkim, one of the north east states of India, close to the border with neighbouring Nepal.
Over two million people affected by fresh floods in Odisha
3 October 2011

Over two million people affected by fresh floods in Odisha

A second wave of heavy flooding in Odisha (also known as Orissa) has affected a further 2.2 million people in the past three weeks.
Himalayan earthquake prompts three nation Red Cross response
21 September 2011

Himalayan earthquake prompts three nation Red Cross response

Red Cross National Societies from three countries have joined emergency relief efforts to bring aid and medical care to the survivors of the deadly earthquake that ...
Emergency appeal launched after devastating floods in India
14 September 2011

Emergency appeal launched after devastating floods in India

This year’s monsoon season has been a harsh one across south Asia, with severe flooding affecting four countries.
27 August 2010

India: monsoon rains leave thousands struggling with floods and landslides

The death toll from flash floods and landslides sparked by heavy monsoon rains on 6 August in Ladakh, a predominantly Buddhist region in the Jammu and Kashmir state, ...
India: Red Cross responds as thousands are left homeless by cyclonic storm Laila
21 May 2010

India: Red Cross responds as thousands are left homeless by cyclonic storm Laila

More than 32 people have been killed and thousands of families have been left in need of humanitarian assistance after tropical storm Laila made landfall on Thursday ...
19 February 2010

India: IRCS leader receives Padma Bushan Award

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