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India hands over large consignment of medical supplies to Sri Lanka

India today handed over a large consignment of drugs and other medical supplies to Sri Lanka. High Commissioner Gopal Baglay handed over the supplies to the Minister of Health Channa Jayasumana in Colombo. Indian Naval Ship Ghariyal was specially deployed for ensuring expeditious delivery of the medical consignment, a gift from the people of India. These medical supplies are in response to the request from the Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya. Shortage of essential supplies in the Teaching Hospi

29 Apr, 2022

Pakistan: Afghan refugees protest outside UNHCR office in Islamabad

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 25 (ANI): Afghan refugees protested outside the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Islamabad as they seek the distribution of immigration cards to expedite their registration. The asylum seekers claim that they have repeatedly contacted the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Islamabad but have not received clear answers, reported TOLOnews. ?They have been waiting for six to eight months with their families and

29 Apr, 2022

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister moves resolution to assist Sri Lanka

The Tamil Nadu Assembly today adopted a unanimous resolution urging the Union Government to consider the state government?s request immediately to send humanitarian assistance worth Rs 123 crore including rice, life-saving drugs and milk powder for children to the people of Sri Lanka who are now suffering due to the economic crisis. ? “The Tamil Nadu government cannot send the aid directly to the people of Lanka. It can be done only with the permission of the Union government and through the In

29 Apr, 2022