India sends 1,400 kg of anti-cancer drugs to Syria in humanitarian aid effort
New Delhi: India has dispatched approximately 1,400 kilograms of anti-cancer drugs to Syria as part of its humanitarian assistance efforts, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Friday. This gesture highlights India’s commitment to supporting Syria, a nation with which it has maintained enduring friendly relations.
Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted the aid on social media platform X, stating, “India sends humanitarian assistance to Syria. In keeping with its humanitarian commitments, India has despatched anti-cancer drugs to Syria.” The post, accompanied by photos of the shipment, added that the drugs would assist the Syrian government and its citizens in their fight against cancer.
The Indian Embassy in Syria continues to operate amid the ongoing conflict, providing support to tourists, businesspeople, and patients from Syria. The longstanding relationship between India and Syria is marked by strong people-to-people ties, with India also supporting Syrian youth through scholarships and training programs under the ITEC scheme.
🇮🇳 sends humanitarian assistance to Syria.
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) August 16, 2024
In keeping with its humanitarian commitments, India has despatched anti-cancer drugs to Syria.
The consignment of approx 1400 kgs will support the Syrian government and its people combat the disease. pic.twitter.com/wHpZCEvhcZ
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
