Antananarivo, April 8 (IANS) The Malagasy government declared a state of energy emergency across the entire territory for a period of 15 days to address a major energy supply crisis currently affecting the country.According to a presidential communique, this situation is attributable in particular to the repercussions of the conflict in the Middle East, which have disrupted energy supplies and public services in Madagascar.The government said that this state of emergency would allow for the impl…
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Antananarivo, March 11 (IANS) India dispatched humanitarian assistance comprising 12 tonnes of medical aid and 18 tonnes of disaster relief material to Madagascar on Wednesday, following the widespread destruction caused by Tropical Cyclones Fytia and Gezani earlier this year, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.Sharing the information in a post on X, the MEA said India stood firmly with the people of Madagascar during the difficult period.”India stands in solidarity with the people of M…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) A diverse cohort of 40 officers graduated from the 23rd Combined Instrument Rating Instructor and Examiner (CIRIE) Course conducted by the Aircrew Examining Board (AEB), an official said on Saturday.The AEB, which is entrusted to uphold the highest standards of flying in the IAF, hosted the valedictory function at Air Force Station, Hindan, on Friday, the official said in a statement.The course participants included 32 officers from the IAF, two officers from the Indian …
Antananarivo, Feb 16 (IANS) The death toll from Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar has risen to 59, with 804 people injured, according to an update released Monday by the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC). The BNGRC said more than 420,000 people were affected across 25 districts in five regions in eastern and central Madagascar. The cyclone also damaged more than 49,000 houses and destroyed over 25,000 houses.Authorities are continuing to assess damage and carry out relief opera…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Year 2025 was marked by several global disasters as cyclones, floods, wildfires and plane crashes shook the world. From wildfires in the US to earthquakes in Asia, a number of disasters impacted millions across the world. in 2025. The year began with one of California’s most destructive wildfire incidents. Thousands of people were evacuated after wildfires in California devastated large portions of Los Angeles. The Palisades Fire near the Topanga Canyon on January 7 turn…