Deadly blasts rock Ahmedabad & Bangalore- Indian Red Cross Action
30.07.2008
A wave of synchronized bomb blasts hit the western Indian city of Ahmedabad within a span of 70 minutes in the evening of July 27th 2008. The blasts killed at least 49 people and wounded more than 114.
The serial blasts occurred barely 24 hours after nine similar explosions rocked the city of Bangalore in the south Indian State of Karnataka, known as the Silicon Valley of India. Two people were killed and six injured in those explosions. More» |
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27 Red Cross Students Awarded Certificates
17.07.2008
Twenty seven students of the first batch of Post Graduate Diploma Course in Disaster Preparedness and Rehabilitation affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIU) were awarded with certificates today at Disaster Management Centre, National Headquarters, IRCS, New Delhi.
Mr. Naresh Dayal, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India was the Chief Guest for the occasion. More» |
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Italian Red Cross President visits the National Headquarters
19.06.2008
‘I started my career with Red Cross as a volunteer at the age of eight. The Red Cross movement is a big family wherein International Federation can be regarded as father, ICRC as mother and National Societies as children. Anyone between the age bracket of 8 to 85 can be a part of the movement and can contribute towards humanity’ says Dr. Massimo Barra, President of the Italian Red Cross and Deputy President of the Standing Commission of International Federation, Geneva. More» |
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Red Cross to multiply blood collection
13.06.2008
On the occasion of ‘World Blood Donor Day’ (June 14th, 2008) Indian Red Cross would be thanking its donors by felicitating them. The Blood Bank at NHQ, IRCS is observing the day by organizing a seminar on the theme ‘Donate blood regularly’ at Disaster Management Center, IRCS. Dr. Salim J. Habayab, Representative-India, World Health Organization would be the chief guest for the occasion. Officials from International Federation, Red Cross National Societies from America, Britain, Canada, Spain, Germany and Delhi State AIDS Control Society would also be joining the event. More» |
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IRCS to support unaccompanied minors
12.06.2008
‘According to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Action Research on Trafficking, (2005) an average of 44,000 children are reported missing every year, out of which 11,000 remain untraced ‘informed Prof. (Dr) S.P. Agarwal, Secretary General, IRCS during the inauguration of the one day Consultation Meeting on Unaccompanied Children organized at Disaster Management Center of the Indian Red Cross Society. More» |
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IRCS gears itself to face the floods
10.06.2008
‘Annual flooding is perennial causing widespread damages year after year. With climate change the problem has augmented as States like Rajasthan are also facing annual flooding. We need to prepare ourselves as the monsoon for the current year has set in’ said prof. (Dr) S.P. Agarwal, Secretary General during the inauguration of four days Flood Response and Contingency Planning Meeting which opened at Disaster Management Center (DMC), National Headquarters, Indian Red Cross Society. More» |
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IRCS HIV & AIDS Programme Rated ‘A’
02.06.2008
HIV/AIDS programme of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) gets highest rating for its overall performance in the mid-term evaluation report of the Red Cross Red Crescent Societies Regional HIV and AIDS programme in South Asia. The report has been filed after an evaluation visit by a three member team of Dr. Ram Neupane, External Consultant, Ms. Cecilia Anshelm, Swedish Red Cross and Mr. Bhanu Pratap, IFRC, SARD. More» |
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Five days Regional DM Working Group Meeting opens today at NHQ, IRCS
26.05.2008: New Delhi
“We need to integrate disaster management, health and organizational development with each other which would help us achieve the desired results” said Prof. (Dr) S.P. Agarwal, Secretary General, Indian Red Cross Society, while inaugurating the five days Regional Disaster Management Working Group Meeting (DMWG) from May 26th – 30th, 2008 at the Disaster Management Centre, NHQ, IRCS. More» |
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IRCS Secretary General Attends The Global Health & Care Forum 2008
19.05.2008: New Delhi
‘We need to integrate the health programme with disaster related activities. We may also work towards community based first-aid and reach out to the vulnerable population’ said Prof. (Dr) S.P. Agarwal, Secretary General, IRCS on his return from Global Health and Care Forum 2008. The conference was held from May 14th – 16th, 2008 at the Secretariat of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Geneva. More» |
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Inter Regional RFL Meeting held
15.05.2008: New Delhi
International migration is one of major challenge faced by the world leading to numerous consequences on humanity. A collective response by the National Societies in the Red Cross Red Crescent movement is required for restoring family links (RFL) and helping the migrants in detention. The Inter-Regional RFL Meet paved the way for future growth and development. For the first time ever National Societies from Asia and Gulf region participated to build strong network amongst themselves. More» |
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Indian Red Cross responds to Jaipur blasts
14.05.2008: New Delhi
Seven blasts, one after another, rocked the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan on 13th of May, Tuesday. The blasts that occurred within a span of 12 minutes killed 65 and injured over 200.
The site of the blasts was about 200 metres from the Red Cross Headquarters. It was in the vicinity of a hindu temple of Lord Hanuman, which attracts a large number of devotees on Tuesdays.
Curfew was imposed in fifteen police station areas of Jaipur. More» |
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Indian Red Cross Relief for Nargis Victims
08.05.2008: New Delhi
Cyclone ‘Nargis’ that swept across Myanmar last weekend has engulfed minimum 25,000 lives and many more thousand are still missing. It is a manifestation of the fear that climate change is leading to increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. Climate change is with us and it’s no more a conjecture”; says Prof. (Dr.) S.P. Agarwal, Secretary General during the observance of World Red Cross Day. As a mark of solidarity Indian Red Cross Society has sanctioned relief to the tune of Rs. 60 lakhs for the survivors of the cyclone in Myanmar.
Dr. Agarwal informed that he has triggered National Tree plantation campaign at State, District and Sub-district level by writing to the State Secretaries to plant more trees. More» |
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Regional Consultative Meeting for development of CBDRR Curriculum organized at NHQ, IRCS
30.04.2008
‘Working in a co-operative and participatory manner with communities, if done properly, can reduce the impact that disasters have on the lives of people’ said Prof. (Dr) S.P. Agarwal, Secretary General of Indian Red Cross Society during the inaugural session of the Regional Consultative Meeting for Development of Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Curriculum held on April 28th & 29th 2008 at Disaster Management Center, National Headquarters, IRCS. More» |
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Message From Secretary General, IRCS for World Health Day
07.04.2008: New Delhi
Climate Change is a matter of global concern and it is emerging as a real threat to all living beings. It has been predicted that any change in temperature, humidity regime, rainfall pattern and climatic condition will have direct and indirect impacts on the health of all living beings. Directly, there will be an increase in the number of deaths due to greater frequency and severity of heat waves and other extreme weather events. Indirectly, changes in weather pattern, can lead to ecological disturbances, changes in food production levels, increase in the distribution of malaria, dengue and other vector-borne diseases. More» |
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IRCS Consortium for HIV Program
02.04.2008: New Delhi
The fifth Red Cross HIV/AIDS Consortium was held on April 2nd -3rd, 2008 at Disaster Management Centre, National Headquarters, Indian Red Cross Society. The Consortium has come a long way when it was started with seven partners in 2006. Today it has nine members. But there are more willing to join. It is being hoped that with the support of all the members the HIV/AIDS programme of IRCS would be able to make an impact upon lives of the people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV)... »Read More |
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Canadian Red Cross to broaden partnership with Ircs
15.02.2008: New Delhi
Mr. Bekele Geleta, General Manager, International Operations of the Canadian Red Cross on a official visit to the Indian Red Cross Society has expressed his desire in broadening the scope of partnership with the Indian Red Cross Society by providing increased support in the field of Disaster Management, HIV/AIDS prevention and better response in times of public health in emergencies... »Read More |
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Red Cross Volunteers motivate villagers to part with their poultry
January 29th, 2008
The bird flu situation in West Bengal continues to be alarming. New blocks of two more districts, South 24 Parganas and Paschim Medinipur, have been struck by bird flu. According to the media reports, thirteen of the 19 districts of West Bengal have been declared bird flu-affected and so far 15.75-lakh poultry birds have been culled... »Read More |
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Red Cross assists the injured in bus accident in Orissa
January 22nd, 2008
Four persons were charred to death and 20 others sustained burn injuries on January 21st when a tourist bus from Madhya Pradesh caught fire near Kalpana Square, Bhubaneshwar around 8.30 am. The 50 seater bus was carrying 80-85 pilgrims on its way from Puri in Orissa to Bodhgaya in Bihar... »Read More |
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IRCS hosts meet on Bird Flu
January 18th, 2008
A National Level Advocacy Meeting on Public Health in Emergencies including Bird Flu, was held at the Disaster Management Centre of the National Headquarters on January 17th, 2008. It was attended by the Secretaries alongwith the focal officers for the project from four chosen States namely Maharashtra, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana. Other members included Representatives from International Federation, German Red Cross, American Red Cross and senior officials from IRCS... »Read More |
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Bel-Air is a hope for People living with HIV/AIDS
"Six- months back when I learnt I am HIV positive I had almost lost hope to live. I could see and feel the abhorrence in the attitude of the people whom I knew. Parents stopped sending their children to the Aaganwadi where I used to teach. They had the fear that if I served food to their children they'll also get HIV. I wanted to end my life but someone guided me to go to Bel- Air and that changed everything. Bel-Air has given me hope, happiness, direction, faith and a family as my marriage was solemnized with another volunteer, an HIV positive on July 12th 2007 by Father Tomy" says Vimala Prasad *, a volunteer with Bel-Air Sanatorium & Hospital, Indian Red Cross Society at Panchgani... »Read More |
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Red Cross vision for the youth
Each generation passes on the torch of development to the next. Hence it becomes the challenge for the present generation to groom the future of tomorrow and that is the 'Youth'. The Indian Red Cross which has in its fraternity 10 million Youth Red Cross (YRC) and Junior Red Cross (JRC) members keeps on organizing various programmes and activities for the youth... »Read More |
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Blood Donation Camp at Parliament House
December 13th, 2007 A blood donation camp was organized at the Parliament House on December 13th, 2007 by Indian Red Cross Society, Blood Bank (NHQ) to mark the sixth Commemoration Day of the supreme sacrifice made by security personnel on duty while thwarting the attack of terrorists in Parliament House... »Read More |
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Promotion of Voluntary Blood Donation through Indian Red Cross
New Delhi, December 12th, 2007
Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, Honourable Chairman Indian Red
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Government of India inaugurated the Red Cross State Branch Secretaries
Meeting on “Promotion of Voluntary Blood Donation” through Indian Red Cross Society today at National Academy of Agricultural Sciences Complex, Pusa Campus, New Delhi... »Read More |
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French Red Cross President visits the National Headquarters
December 10th, 2007
Prof. Jean-Francois Mattei, President of the French Red Cross (FRC) Society with his entourage visited the National Headquarters, IRCS.
On December 8th 2007 he addressed the students of Post Graduate Diploma Course in Disaster Preparedness and Rehabilitation at DMC and on December 11th, 2007 he had a joint meeting with the officials of PNS, Federation and IRCS... »Read More |
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Special IFRC envoy on Avian & Human Influenza visits the National Headquarters
December 7th, 2007 Dr. Pierre Duplessis, Special Envoy on Avian and Human Influenza for International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and former Secretary General of Canadian Red Cross visited the National Headquarters on December 6th, 2007.
He was on a three days visit to Delhi to attend the Ministerial Conference on Avian and Pandemic influenza from December 4th – 6th, 2007... »Read More |
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IRCS embark on developing Volunteering Management Guidelines
Volunteers work behind the scene with almost little acknowledgement but their work may change the complexion of the community. The charitable organizations in the world believe, that they are able to run their operation with the support of the volunteers...
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Red Cross Symposium on AIDS Day Eve
November 30th, 2007
The National Headquarters of Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) organized a symposium on the eve of the World AIDS Day on the theme 'Leadership' under the slogan Stop AIDS, Keep the Promise. The officials and staff of IRCS, IFRC and PNS demonstrated their solidarity for the cause on World AIDS Day by wearing the red ribbon... »Read More |
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Indian Red Cross restores hope of the separated family members
My troubles began last year in August 2006 when I came to Bangladesh. I failed to produce the passport when asked by the Police, as I had lost it. I was sent to the Dhaka Central Jail. My life changed over night. Now it was in the midst of high walls, watchtowers and searchlights.. I am caged in the cell and have to sleep on the concrete floor... »Read More |
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A volunteer who dares
Thunder lightning in the sky, it didn't rain but poured, swollen river was in spate and the current becoming stronger every minute. A little girl, named Guddi, was standing near the slippery bank of the Buri Gandak River with other flood affected victims and was anxiously waiting for the food supply, which the Red Cross motor boat was carrying... »Read More |
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IRCS initiative in Community Participation & Mobilization
Salah Chandan, Salah Belsanti and Salah Buzurg are the Panchayats located in the Samastipur District of Bihar which are economically backward, underdeveloped and with no proper roads or electricity facilities... »Read More |
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IRCS observes Voluntary Blood Donor's Day
New Delhi: 1st October, 2007
'Indian Red Cross Blood Bank has changed our autumn into spring and has nurtured us like a mother,' were the thought provoking words of Ms. Anubha, a Lawyer and a blood transfusion recipient, who shared her experience along with other donors, with the audience on the occasion of the National Voluntary Blood Donor's Day...
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An update on the recent flood fury
September 26th, 2007
Fresh spell of heavy rains and floods in the States of Orissa, West Bengal, Karnataka and Bihar has caused a wide spread destruction. 24 human deaths have been reported during the last 24 hours... »Read More |
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IRCS Consortium for HIV Program
New Delhi- 11th September
The members of the Red Cross HIV/ AIDS consortium in India met again after February 6th, 2007 meeting to review the achievements made during the period and discuss plans for 2007-2008, with the aim of strengthening and expanding the existing programme...
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Flood operations reviewed
September 7th, 2007
A meeting was convened today at the National Headquarters to review the IRCS flood operations till date. Representatives from the IFRC and Partner National Societies working in India attended the meeting... »Read More |
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Update on Indian Red Cross Flood Relief Action
August 27th, 2007
This year some parts of the country are witnessing heavy monsoon rains, which have so far engulfed the lives of 2117 people, affected a population of 410.7 lakh, loss of 90194 livestock, damaged crop area of 5038060 hectares and demolished 370862 houses in 36025 villages of 225 Districts. The total economic loss is to the tune of Rs. 638436.57 (lakhs).* »Read More |
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Red Cross relief for flood victims of Uttar Pradesh
August 21st, 2007
During the recent floods in Uttar Pradesh, 1437 villages in 19 Districts with population of about 11.88 lakh are reported to have been affected in the State. 13 relief camps continue to run in which 68,000 people have been accommodated. 460 boats are deployed in the affected areas of the State for rescue and relief operations. »Read More |
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Red Cross Assists the Flood Victims
August 13th, 2007
Incessant rains and flash floods have so far created havoc in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Kerala, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal and killed 1550 people, affected a population of 348.7 lakh, loss of 69,889 livestock, damaged crop area of 5300074 hectares and demolished 263743 houses in 28706 villages of 206 Districts. »Read More |
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An Update on Indian Red Cross Flood Relief Action
August 7th, 2007
Rain and floods have affected millions and engulfed 1,100 lives all over India since the onset of the current monsoon season. The States of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal, Tripura, Bihar, Karnataka, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra have been affected. »Read More |
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Sir Nicholas Young visits the IRCS
British Red Cross Chief Executive, Sir Nicholas Young visited the Indian Red Cross Society on July 26th 2007 and met the HOD's of PNS, IFRC and senior staff of Indian Red Cross Society. In the meeting held at IRCS, NHQ to felicitate him, he said “Britain and India have a deep historical relationship. He also said that we as Red Cross members should strive hard to keep its reputation as we are watched by the government, media and by our own countrymen. »Read More |
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Indian Red Cross responds to the Avian Flu
August 1st, 2007
It is learnt through media that over 1.85 lakh birds have been culled by the Rapid Response Team (RRT) deputed by the Central Government in and around Chinmeirong village in Manipur, where an outbreak of bird flu was confirmed on July 25th, 2007. No human infection has been reported in the State so far.
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IRCS Strengthens its Disaster Management Programme
New Delhi- 16th July 2007
A National level two-days meeting is being organized by the National Headquarters of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) to review its disaster preparedness and response activities for flood, earthquakes, cyclones etc.
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Red Cross Relief for Flood Victims of Gujarat
July 13th, 2007
Heavy rains lashed the central and northern parts of the Gujarat affecting the Districts of Banaskantha, Patan, Surendranagar, Bhavnagar, Navsari and Ahmedabad. At least 84 people have died and 13 lakh affected and over 12,000 people were evacuated from the low-lying areas.
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Indian Red Cross responds to the Flood Fury
June 27th, 2007
A meeting was convened today at the National Headquarters to review the flood situation in the country and share Indian Red Cross action in the flood affected States particularly Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala. Representatives from the IFRC, ICRC and Partner National Societies working in India attended the meeting.
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An update on Indian Red Cross Flood Relief Action in Andhra Pradesh
June 25th, 2007
Torrential rains have battered the State of Andhra Pradesh particularly the districts of Kurnool, Mahaboobnagar, Kadapa, Ananthpur, Prakasam, Guntur, Krishna and East Godavari.
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Indian Red Cross Responds to Chikungunya Fever
New Delhi; 13th June, 2007
As indicated in the media reports in Kerala, 52 people have reportedly died and 26,000 people have been treated with many cases of hospitalization since the fever epidemic hit the State during the last fortnight.
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Red Cross observes Blood Donor Day
New Delhi; 14th June, 2007
The Indian Red Cross Society observed World Blood Donor Day by organising a painting competition among thalasaemic children and holding a seminar on the theme, 'Safe Blood for Safe Motherhood'.
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Press Notice
Indian Red Cross Society, (HQ), 1, Red Cross Road. New Delhi 110 001 invites sealed item rate bids from approved and eligible contractors registered with Government of India, State Governments, PSUs, Municipal Corporations, or who have executed similar work costing not less than Rs. 1.60 Crores (One Crore and sixty lakhs). »Read More
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Rallies, Seminars on World Red Cross Day
8th May 2007
Indian Red Cross observed World Red Cross Day on May 8th by organising activities around the theme, "Together for Humanity". The day is celebrated to pay respect to the founder of Red Cross, Nobel laureate Sir Henry Dunant. The States of Bihar, Maharashtra, Haryana, Orissa, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Chattisgarh held marches, cycle rallies, felicitation functions to Red Cross volunteers and blood donors. Many dignitaries such as Governors, Chief Ministers and others of the respective states participated in the functions. »Read More |
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IRCS Secretary General Message for World Health Day 2007 : Aiming for comprehensive health care for the most vulnerable
India has made significant progress in the health sector since its independence. Although with systematic investment in public health infrastructure, the overall health indicators have shown marked improvement, still millions are deprived of primary health services. »Read More
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Red Cross collaborates with NALSA in organizing Judicial Colloquium for the survivors of trafficking and HIV/AIDS
The Indian Red Cross Society is actively involved in addressing HIV/AIDS through youth peer education, promoting safe blood collection, care and support of HIV+ people and anti-stigma initiatives in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh. »Read More |
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Preity Zinta donates Rs 25 lakh KBC prize money to Shimla District Red Cross Society
enowned actress and a true epitomiser of humanity Ms. Preity Zinta donated a sum of Rs. 25 lakh to the Shimla District Red Cross Society. Ms. Zinta donated the amount she had won in the Special Holi episode of the Kaun Banega Crorepati show of March 1st. She shared the hot seat with Ms. Rani Mukherjee and won together a cash prize of Rs. 50 lakh. »Read More |
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IRCS acknowledges the blood donor family from Mohali, Punjab for their unparalled contribution
“The best and simplest approach of unselfishly wanting to help others and showing humanity is through donating blood”, the belief being followed consistently by a married couple from Mohali, Ropar District. »Read More |
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SG, IRCS Conferred Degree of Doctor of Science
Dr. S.P. Agarwal, Secretary General, Indian Red Cross Society, National Headquarters, New Delhi (Former Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India) »Read More
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The IRCS Bags the Henry Dunant Medal
The VIIth Asia and Pacific Regional Conference of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies was held in Singapore from November 19th to 23rd 2006. »Read More |
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IRCS efforts in helping people to say NO TO DRUGS
Life is tough and to have the ability to laugh at it is tougher, but toughest would be to enjoy it without coming in the grip of any vices. Unfortunately this maxim would not comply with a good percentage of inhabitants of Punjab and Haryana as they are ending up in drug and alcohol addiction. »Read More |
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IRCS, Blood Bank initiation in taking care off the thalassaemic patients
Lord Buddha had once said “Every human being is the author of his own state of health”. »Read More
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The Indian Red Cross Society and St. John Ambulance Association Salutes to its Volunteers
The Republic Day on January 26th holds an invaluable significance as the whole nation celebrates it with zeal and fervour. The main function is held at Rajpath, New Delhi where H.E. »Read More |
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IRCS Consortium For HIV Program
The Indian Red Cross set up a Consortium of Red Cross partners two years ago to help contain HIV/AIDS cases in India and provide care and support to those living with it. »Read More |
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IRCS Organizes The Youth Development Workshop
The youth of India represent one-third of our population and constitute a vibrant and vital human resource. They play an indispensable role in shaping the destiny of the nation which infact is their own destiny. »Read More |
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IRCS observed the World AID's Day
Started in 1988, the World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1st. It is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS by increasing awareness, imparting education and fighting prejudices. »Read More |
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The IRCS MRE Programme a Boon in Itself
Mines can be characterized as a stealer of lives, limb and livelihood. Unfortunately every 30 minutes there is a new casualty caused by it and if we all want to live in a mine-free world it will take 1100 years to get rid of it. »Read More |
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IRCS Efforts for Women Empowerment in Salt Lake Kolkata
Statistics reveal the sordid fact that woman around the world constitute 70 percent of the poorest, earns just 10 percent of the world's income. The efforts for women empowerment have to be made, the mission of gender equality has to be achieved, the economic independence of women and their self reliance has to be addressed. »Read More |
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Indian Red Cross Celebrates Voluntary Blood Donation Day
1st October, 2006
The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), National Headquarters (NHQ) celebrated National Voluntary Blood Donation Day on October 1st, 2006. The occasion was marked by a host of activities at the NHQ such as a week long poster exhibition, a blood donation camp at Sant Nirankari Mandal, Karol Bagh and a seminar on “Promotion of Voluntary Blood Donation”. »Read More |
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Avian Flu
Bird Flu has landed in India , in Nandurbar, a north district of Maharashtra. The kind of flue confirmed in Nandurbar is the same as the one reported across the world i.e. H5N1 ‘sub type'. Speculations that migratory birds spread H5N1 infection to birds, but the timing and area suggest it is not. It is still not confirmed how it reached Nunderbar. In 1997 H5N1 first infected humans in Hong Kong causing six deaths. Since Mid 2003 it has hit poultry hard; and confirmed 169 human cases in four Asian countries of whom 91 died. On 18 th February 2006 a death in Indonesia is reported... »Read More |
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IRCS Blood Bank response to the Dengue Haemorrhage outbreak
Disease, disaster or disorder see no border. One such example of this is the recent outbreak of the Dengue pandemic, which pushed the countrywide death toll to 180 and affected thousands others. »Read More |
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IRCS, (DP & R) Students Visited The Delhi Fire Service
Nobody knew in the Neolithic Age that the evolution of fire would one day give sleepless nights to the humankind who would be compelled to have a fire extinguishing service to contain destruction caused by it. Fire in scientific terminology can be defined as “rapid burning of combustible material, producing heat and usually accompanied by flame”. It can start due to electrical short circuit, naked flame, hot surfaces, or exothermic reaction. »Read More |
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Visit of the Chinese Delegation to the National Headquarters IRCS
2006 is the Friendship year between India and China. Steps have been taken by the two great nations to forge more cooperation in fields like music, art, science and culture. »Read More |
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IRCS Plan of Action in Strengthening Red Cross Volunteer Capacity
Volunteering in itself is a world, which needs to be explored as it brings not only the sense of fulfilment but also contentment. The Indian Red Cross Society, since its inception acknowledges volunteering and its strength too, lies in the twelve million volunteers and members spread all over India. »Read More |
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An Update on Indian Red Cross Flood Relief Action
New Delhi; October 9th, 2006
The country this year witnessed the wickedness of the monsoon rains, which engulfed the lives of many, submerged thousands of towns and villages and caused a widespread damage in crores to infrastructure and crops. »Read More |
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New Managing Body Constituted
1st October, 2006
The elections to the National Managing Body of the Indian Red Cross Society were held on September 29th, 2006. Members of the Electoral College participated in the elections. As per rules for conducting the elections, 12 members of the Electoral College, who secured maximum number of votes in their respective regions, were declared elected. »Read More |
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Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss recommends increment for Red Cross Course
The Indian Red Cross Society made its foray in the field of academics by starting a one year Post Graduate Diploma Course in Disaster Preparedness & Rehabilitation in affiliation with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. »Read More |
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Women of Courage: Indian Red Cross Volunteers help with disaster preparedness
She has seen it all: death, misery and pain that recurring cyclones have brought to the people living along the coast, but still has the strength and courage to help others. Circumstances have failed to dampen the spirits of Padmabati Nayak, a 56-year-old Red Cross women volunteer from (Kantipur). With her will and determination she has aptly proved that where there is a will there is a way...
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Indian Red Cross responds to Chikungunya Fever
New Delhi; October 18th, 2006
According to the report of World Health Organization (WHO) till October 10th, 2006, 151 Districts in eight States of India have been affected by Chikungunya fever. »Read More |
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Indian Red Cross responds to the Dengue Outbreak
New Delhi; October 11th, 2006
The number of dengue cases crossed the 1000-mark today in the capital with the death toll at 23 and 72 fresh cases being reported. »Read More
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An Update on Indian Red Cross Action in responding to the Dengue Fever New Delhi;
October 5th, 2006
The dengue outbreak in the capital city of Delhi has killed 15 and affected more than 600 people. »Read More |
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An Update on Indian Red Cross Flood Relief Action in Rajasthan
Rains and floods has affected 12 Districts in the State of Rajasthan i.e. Banswara, Barmer, Chittorgarh, Kota, Dungarpur, Jhalawar, Jalore, Pali, Rajsamand, Sirohi, Udaipur and Jaisalmer. About 57.98 lakh population, 17.35 lakh hectares of cultivable land and 5809 villages are severely affected. Floods have already claimed 130 human lives. »Read More
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Post-Tsunami Rehabilitation Projects taken Up
PUDUKOTTAI: The Red Cross has taken up post-tsunami rehabilitation projects in two coastal villages with the aim of creating additional facilities and overall economic development of the fishermen community. The Rs.35 lakh project, financially supported by the Red Cross, commenced in R. Pudhupattinam in Avudaiyarkoil taluk and V. Pudhukudi in Manamelkudi taluk in the month of June 2006... »Read More
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Indian Red Cross Scales New Heights in Disaster Preparedness
"Although we can not control hazards, but we do have the ability to plan ahead and stop them from becoming disasters,” said S. Lawrence, a Red Cross volunteer from Tamil Nadu. "Planning ahead is the key and this National Disaster Response Team (NDRT-II) is a positive step forward, I feel lucky to be a part of such an initiative" he adds... »Read More |
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World Health Day
The tradition of celebration of the World Red Cross Day on May 8th, was this year observed by paying tribute to the volunteers for their unprecedented contribution to the people in need. A seminar was held at the National Headquarter on the theme, ‘Our strength, Our future- Committed Volunteer' and in this seminar the experienced members of Indian Red Cross Society, commended the volunteers for their selfless efforts... »Read More |
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World Red Cross Day
Every year on April 7 th the world celebrates World Health Day and this year too events were organized to mark the importance of health for healthy and happy lives... Read More
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World Blood Donors Day
He Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), National head quarters (NHQ) celebrated world blood donor day on 14 June, 2006. The event was supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), India delegation. The occasion was marked by a host of activities at the NHQ... »Read More |
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An Update on Indian Red Cross Flood Relief Action
There is no much respite from the flood havoc and its wrath continues to affect the States of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Orissa, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The Indian Red Cross continues the relief operations in the affected areas. »Read More
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An Update on Indian Red Cross Action to Flood Fury
As the flood condition in affected States of India continues to cause concern the Indian Red Cross is actively providing relief items to the flood victims.
In Gujarat State, the flood situation is improving with water receding in affected areas and life gradually returning to normalcy... »Read More
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Indian Red Cross Responds to the Flood Fury
An emergency co-ordination meeting was convened today at the National Headquarters to review and plan further action in the flood affected States of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Representatives from the IFRC, ICRC and Partner National Societies working in India attended the meeting... »Read More
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Red Cross Relief For Flood Victims
Torrential rains, swollen rivers and forceful floods have once again made three states of India, Maharasthra, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh worst affected leading to evacuation of millions of people, submerging of towns and villages and causing widespread damage to infrastructure and crops...
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Inclusion of the third Emblem the Red Crystal by the State Parties to the Geneva Convention.
The statutory meetings which were held from June 19 th to 22 nd, 2006 at the CICG, Geneva paved another breakthrough as the third emblem Red Crystal was added to the existing Red Cross and Red Crescent symbols for use by the Israel National Society... »Read More
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Red Cross Relief For Flood Victims
The National Headquarters of the Indian Red Cross Society released relief supplies valuing Rs.2.5 crores to support 10000 flood victim families each of Assam & Bihar respectively... »Read More
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World Red Cross Day
Rally by school children with placards describing the theme"Stop Discrimination" and "Protecting Human Dignity"on the roads of New Delhi... »Read More
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Youth Peer Education - Future Plans
A workshop on 'Youth Peer Education - Future Plans' was organized by Indian Red Cross Society, National Head Quarters in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies at Chennai from... »Read More
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Induction Course
The International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies, India Delegation, organized a two day Induction Course for locally employed staff of the Federation, Partner National Societies based in Delhi and... »Read More
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