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PM interacts with NDRF, other organizations involved in Operation Dost

20 Feb 2023

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and other organisations working in Operation Dost in Turkey interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday. According to Al Jazeera, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that slammed the southeast of Turkey and neighbouring Syria on February 6 resulted in the deaths of more than...

Mortal remains of Indian who died in Turkey earthquake is underway: Indian Ambassador

12 Feb 2023

India's Ambassador to Turkey, Virander Paul, described the event as "unfortunate," adding that the lifeless remains of the single Indian, who went missing and was subsequently found dead in a hotel, are being conveyed to a family member in Uttarakhand. Paul said, that it is "extremely terrible" that the lone...

Death toll from earthquake in Turkey and Syria exceeds 25,000

12 Feb 2023

The dead toll from last week's horrific 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria topped 25,000 on Saturday (local time), according to CNN. According to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the number of those slain in Turkey has grown to 21,848. On Saturday, Erdogan said in the southeastern city of Sanliurfa...

Death toll reaches 21,051 in Turkey-Syria earthquakes

10 Feb 2023

The death toll in the deadly Turkey-Syria earthquakes has climbed to at least 21,051 ANI reported citing authorities on Friday. According to Vice President Fuat Oktay on Thursday, at least 17,674 people have died and 72,879 have been injured in Turkey. In contrast, at least 3,377 people were killed in...

Turkey-Syria earthquake toll nears 9500, rescue underway

08 Feb 2023

As rescue efforts continue in the disaster-stricken nations, CNN reported that the death toll from the Turkey-Syria earthquake stands at 9,487. As many individuals are still buried beneath the rubble, humanitarian organisations and rescuers predict that the death toll will grow. Murat Kurum, Turkey's environment minister, stated at a televised...

Death toll surpasses 7900 in earthquake hit Turkey-Syria

08 Feb 2023

At least 7,926 people have died as a result of the Monday earthquake that shook Turkey and Syria, according to reports from officials cited by CNN. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay issued a statement on Tuesday claiming that at least 5,894 people had died and 34,810 had been injured in...

Turkey earthquake: Erdogan announces 3 month state of emergency in quake area

07 Feb 2023

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared a three-month state of emergency in the ten provinces hardest hit by an earthquake that killed thousands. According to Mr. Erdogan, the death toll in Turkey has risen to 3,549 people. Over 1,600 people are said to have died in Syria. Mr Erdogan stated...

Pakistan denies airspace for aircraft carrying relief materials for Turkey

07 Feb 2023

An Indian NDRF aircraft that was carrying relief materials to the victims of earthquake in Turkey was forced to take detour as it was denied airpace by Pakistan. Turkey suffered extensive damage after 5 earhquakes jolted the country and surrounding nations killing over 4900 people. India dispatched rescue and medical...

Another quake of magnitude 5.4 jolts eastern Turkey

07 Feb 2023

Tuesday saw a second earthquake in eastern Turkey, this one measuring magnitude 5.4, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). According to USGS, the fifth earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.8 km near 38.116°N 38.669°E around 12:41 pm (local time). A massive magnitude 7.8 earthquake that shook the...

Turkey: First Indian C17 flight reaches Adana with relief material, utilities

07 Feb 2023

S Jaishankar, the minister of external affairs, reported on Tuesday that the first Indian Air Force plane bringing disaster relief supplies and a rescue squad to assist search and rescue activities in Turkey had arrived in Adana. The C17 flight carrying more than 50 members of the National Disaster Response...