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Myanmar records 468 aftershocks since March 28 quake

Bangkok, April 12: A total of 468 aftershocks have been recorded in Myanmar and surrounding areas as of Saturday, following the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit the nation on March 28.

UN launches 275-mln-USD appeal for Myanmar's earthquake response

United Nations, April 12: The United Nations and its partners launched an appeal worth $275 million to support Myanmar's response to the devastating earthquakes.

India extends aid to diaspora in earthquake-hit Myanmar under Operation Brahma

Yangon, April 12: As part of ongoing outreach efforts following the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, India, under Operation Brahma, extended its support to the Indian diaspora in Myanmar's Yangon region, delivering essentials.

5.0 magnitude quake hits central Myanmar

Yangon, April 11: A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar at about 10:59 a.m. local time on Friday, the country's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) reported.

MoS Defence review preparedness of Assam Rifles, security along India-Myanmar border

Imphal, April 10: The Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, who was on a two-day visit to trouble-torn Manipur, held a comprehensive review of the operational and administrative preparedness of Assam Rifles battalions in the region.

India's field hospital in Myanmar treats 1,651 patients in earthquake relief efforts

Mandalay, April 11: India has been actively engaged in the relief efforts following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar as part of Operation Brahma, with the Indian Army providing critical relief in its Field Hospital in Mandalay, the country's worst-hit city.

Myanmar: 32 Indians trapped in Myawaddy scam repatriated, embassy issues warning

Yangon, April 11: The Indian Embassy in Myanmar on Thursday confirmed the repatriation of 32 Indian nationals who were victims of scam operations in the Myawaddy region.

WHO races to contain dengue threat in quake-hit Myanmar

Mandalay, April 10: In the wake of Myanmar's devastating earthquake, thousands of displaced families now face an escalating health crisis, as the threat of dengue outbreaks rises sharply across makeshift camps, an official press release by the World Health Organisation (WHO) stated.

Operation Brahma: Indian engineers conduct site assessment in quake-hit Myanmar, doctors provide medical aid

Yangon, April 10: Extending its humanitarian assistance to quake-hit Myanmar under Operation Brahma, a team of Indian safety and demolition engineers on Thursday conducted a comprehensive assessment of earthquake-affected sites in Mandalay and the capital city of Naypyidaw.

Myanmar hit by 112 aftershocks following devastating earthquake

Yangon, April 10: As of Thursday, Myanmar has experienced 112 aftershocks ranging from magnitudes of 2.8 to 7.5, according to the country's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology.

MoS Defence reviews schemes in Manipur's Kamjong district

Imphal, April 9: Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Wednesday reviewed the implementation of various schemes in Manipur's Naga-dominated Kamjong district and discussed the prevailing situation of the state with various civil society organisations.

UAE honours search, rescue team for Myanmar mission

Abu Dhabi, April 10: The UAE search and rescue team received an official welcome upon returning home following its humanitarian mission in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar after the recent devastating earthquake.

Myanmar earthquake: Death toll rises to 3645 as India ramps up humanitarian assistance

Yangon, April 8: The death toll from the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 3,645, with 5,017 people injured and 148 still missing, the State Administration Council's information team revealed late Tuesday evening.

Mizoram's Bairabi-Sairang railway line to extend up to Myanmar border

Aizawl, April 8: Railway Ministry is planning to extend the under-construction Bairabi-Sairang railway line up to the India-Myanmar border, Mizoram's Rajya Sabha member K. Vanlalvena said on Tuesday.

Myanmar struck by 98 aftershocks in 11 days following 7.7-magnitude quake

Yangon, April 8: A total of 98 aftershocks have hit Myanmar since a devastating earthquake struck the country, according to the country's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology on Tuesday.

Indian Envoy to Myanmar holds talks with Myanmar Dy PM, FM on Operation Brahma

Naypyitaw, April 7: Indian Ambassador to Myanmar, Abhay Thakur on Monday held talks with Myanmar Deputy Prime Minister Tin Aung San, Ministers Soe Win and Kan Zaw, and Deputy Foreign Minister U Lwin Oo on Operation Brahma.

Kenya repatriates 153 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar

Nairobi, April 7: The Kenyan government said Monday that it has successfully repatriated 153 citizens who were trafficked to scam compounds in Myanmar for forced criminal activities.

Myanmar honours UAE SAR team in appreciation of its humanitarian efforts following earthquake

Naypyidaw, April 7: The Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has honoured the UAE Search and Rescue (SAR) Team in recognition of their significant efforts for carrying out humanitarian and relief missions in the areas affected by the recent earthquake that struck Myanmar, resulting in major loss of life and property.

Nagaland: Decision on Free Movement Regime, fencing of border was painful, says Chief Angh of Longwa Village

Mon, April 7: Longwa, a rich cultural heritage village located on the Indo-Indo-Myanmar border, is one of the major villages in the Mon district of the Konyak Naga tribe in Nagaland. While the village is home to about 6,000 people living on both sides of the border, they have maintained a peaceful relationship until the decision made by the Government of India on scrapping the Free Movement Regime and Border Fence along the Indo-Myanmar border tensed the situation at Longwa.

Indian Army's Field Hospital in Myanmar treats 859 patients in 6 days

Mandalay, April 6: The Indian Army's Field Hospital, deployed in Mandalay as part of India's humanitarian assistance and disaster relief effort, continues to provide unwavering medical support to the victims of the recent earthquake in Myanmar, Indian Army said in statement.

India's Operation Brahma delivers aid to Myanmar; 800 patients treated

Yangon, April 6: Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft on Sunday delivered replenishment supplies for the field hospital and food aid for needy communities and the Indian Army's field hospital, established under Operation Brahma, has successfully treated 800 patients so far.

All party delegation to meet HM Amit Shah on Naga political, Indo-Myanmar border issues

Kohima, April 6: An all-party delegation led by Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio would soon meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the decades-old Naga political issue and concerns about the border fencing and Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the India-Myanmar border, a minister said here on Sunday.

Operation Brahma: India delivers 442 tonnes of food aid to quake-hit Myanmar

Yangon, April 5: Continuing with its humanitarian assistance to earthquake-ravaged Myanmar, India on Saturday delivered an additional 442-tonne of food aid under ongoing 'Operation Brahma'.

India sends 442-tonne food aid to Myanmar after Earthquake

Yangon, April 5: In a gesture of solidarity, India delivered 442 tonnes of food aid to Myanmar on Friday, as part of its ongoing humanitarian response following the devastating earthquake that struck the country last month.

India, US, Australia, Japan join hands to contribute over USD 20 million in humanitarian aid to Myanmar

Naypyidaw, April 5: India and other Quad nations stand with the people of Myanmar and Thailand in the wake of the earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28. The Quad nations - India, the US, Australia, and Japan - have joined hands to contribute more than 20 million in humanitarian aid and are coordinating with other partners, including ASEAN, to provide life-saving assistance.

PM Modi meets Myanmar PM, discusses post-earthquake situation

Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met with Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Administration Council and Prime Minister of Myanmar, on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok.

Earthquake crisis too big to ignore, world must not fail Myanmar

N: aypyidaw: On March 28, Myanmar was struck by the most devastating earthquake in its history. The disaster reduced much of Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, to rubble. Nay Pyi Taw, the administrative capital, and several towns across central Myanmar also suffered massive destruction.

Mandalay hit hardest in powerful Myanmar earthquake with 2,053 people killed

Yangon, April 4: Mandalay in central Myanmar has been the hardest hit region after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country, with 2,053 people killed, 2,691 others injured and 210 people still missing, state-run daily Myanma Alinn reported on Friday.

WHO ups aid supply in quake-hit Myanmar

Naypyitaw, April 4: Intensifying support to earthquake-hit Myanmar, the World Health Organization (WHO) has provided nearly 100 tons of medicines, medical devices, and tents so far and is assisting in the coordination and deployment of emergency medical teams on the ground to meet the growing and evolving health needs of the nearly 12.9 million people in need of humanitarian health assistance, an official statement said.

India committed to Myanmar's aid in short, medium and long term, Envoy Thakur says

Yangon, April 4: Ambassador of India to Myanmar, Abhay Thakur said on Friday that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance India has provided aid to Myanmar within 24 hours after the earthquake struck the region.

India's swift aid in Myanmar quake crisis earns praise from locals, diaspora

Yangon, April 4: In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, India has emerged as a steadfast ally, swiftly deploying extensive relief and rescue operations under Operation Brahma, earning widespread appreciation from the Indian diaspora and local communities alike.

India-Myanmar energy cooperation would be more intense in future: Indian envoy Abhay Thakur

Yangon, April 4: India and Myanmar are poised to strengthen their energy cooperation with several key initiatives in the works. According to Abhay Thakur, India's Ambassador to Myanmar, the two nations have numerous reasons to boost their energy partnership.

PM Modi meets Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on sidelines of BIMSTEC Summit

Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, their first face-to-face meeting since the collapse of Bangladesh's former PM Sheikh Hasina's government.

Quad to send $20 million relief support to earthquake-ravaged Myanmar

New Delhi, April 4: Quad members Australia, India, Japan, and the United States on Friday collectively committed over $20 million in humanitarian assistance to support the relief efforts for the earthquake-devastated Myanmar.

BIMSTEC Summit: PM Modi reaffirms commitment to regional cooperation

Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other BIMSTEC leaders, reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening cooperation across various sectors as he attended the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok on Friday.

BIMSTEC Summit: PM Modi, Myanmar's Aung Hlaing discuss quake relief, bilateral ties

Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the head of Myanmar's military-led government, on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, discussing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and extend support following the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar.

Guterres calls for international help for Myanmar, ending brutal civil conflict

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