humanitarian assistance

September 23, 2026 10:05 AM

US announces USD 31 million support for flood-hit Nepal

The US announced USD 31 million in funding for Nepal to build bridges in flood-affected areas, address civic needs of affected communities and support the deployment of drones to assist in future disaster recovery efforts. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker made the announcement on Tuesday after meeting Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly Session. Hooker extended the United States’ heartfelt sympathies to...

September 19, 2026 1:32 PM

India Sends Another 11 Tonnes of Relief Material to Flood-Hit Nepal

India has dispatched another 11 tonnes of humanitarian relief material to flood-hit Nepal as the neighbouring country continues large-scale search, rescue and relief operations following devastating floods and landslides. The latest consignment includes medicines, forensic supplies, tents, hygiene kits, sleeping bags and other essential items. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remains committed to supporting Nepal's recovery and highlighted the latest assistance under the gover...

September 3, 2026 12:23 AM

166 Indians Rescued, India Steps Up Aid and Rescue Efforts in Nepal

A total of 166 Indian nationals have been rescued from flood-hit Nepal so far, including three on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The MEA also said 410 Indian nationals who had been visiting the Tibet Autonomous Region for pilgrimage or other activities left China on Wednesday. India continued its rescue and relief efforts, with a fifth Indian Air Force flight carrying humanitarian assistance reaching Kathmandu on September 2. The flight carried about 5.5 tonne...

September 1, 2025 6:19 PM

Afghanistan earthquake: India sends aid, Jaishankar speaks with Muttaqi

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday spoke with Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, expressing condolences over the loss of lives in the earthquake that struck the war-ravaged country on Sunday night. Wishing a speedy recovery to those injured, Jaishankar assured full support from India and conveyed that New Delhi has begun sending food and relief material to Kabul. He confirmed that 1,000 family tents were delivered in Kabul on Monday following the 6.0-magnitu...