Caracas, July 3 (IANS) India’s humanitarian relief mission, ‘Operation Amistad’, continues to receive widespread appreciation in Venezuela, with people lauding the professionalism and quality of services being provided by the Indian team in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that struck the country last month. India in Venezuela took to social media ‘X’ and said, “#OperaciónAmistad – La iniciativa de ayuda humanitaria de la India en Venezuela ha recibido un amplio reconocimiento por…
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Caracas, July 3 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Caracas has sought a thorough investigation by Venezuelan authorities into the alleged desecration and removal of organs from the mortal remains of late Rakesh Chauhan. The Mission stated that it has been continuously pursuing the matter with concerned local authorities since the incident first came to light.In a post on X, the Embassy said, “The Embassy of India, Caracas has sought a thorough investigation by Venezuelan authorities on the desecra…
Caracas, July 3 (IANS) Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez said that the earthquakes had killed 2,595 people and injured more than 12,000 others, and destroyed 189 buildings in the country.Rodriguez, who also heads the command centre for the creation of temporary camps, earlier called on health workers, security personnel and firefighters to register on the Patria platform in order to address housing problems caused by the earthquakes.He said 25 temporary camps were active, including 13…
Caracas, July 3 (IANS) Venezuela’s Transport Ministry confirmed that the mass-transit rail service in the city of Los Teques has resumed operations, making it the last transit system to return to service following the earthquakes that struck the country on June 24.The Los Teques Metro, which connects the capital of Miranda state with Caracas, underwent evaluations and inspections before resuming operations after services were suspended following the quakes, the ministry said on its Instagram acc…
Caracas, July 2 (IANS) People of Venezuela have expressed appreciation for the Indian medical team at the field hospital established under ‘Operation Amistad’ for providing treatment to those affected by the devastating earthquakes. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has shared pictures and videos on the social media platform X, which show people receiving treatment at the hospital and sharing experiences about the medical assistance being provided there.A local, sharing a story of a patient…
Caracas, July 2 (IANS) The death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 2,295, while the number of injured has climbed to 11,267, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez has said. “As of today, there are 2,295 fatalities and 11,267 injuries. We are currently counting 12,841 affected people,” Rodriguez said during a daily update on the country’s situation on Wednesday (local time) after the earthquakes that rocked the country last week….
Caracas, July 2 (IANS) Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez has declared seven days of national mourning in tribute to the victims of the powerful earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. “In honour of the memory of the victims, I have decided to decree National Mourning for seven (7) days, starting at 6:00 p.m. today,” Rodriguez wrote in a statement posted on social media on Wednesday (local time).She said that “in these moments of profound sadness, we embrace those who suffer fr…
Caracas, July 1 (IANS) Describing the medical assistance provided by Indian medical professionals as “excellent”, people of Venezuela continue to express their gratitude to the Indian team at the Army field hospital for providing treatment to those affected by the devastating earthquake. In a video shared by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), a woman who received treatment at the hospital established under ‘Operation Amistad’, said, “Indian friends, we are truly grateful for this excellent …
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) On the occasion of National Doctors’ Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised Indian doctors and medical professionals deployed in earthquake-hit Venezuela for their work under Operation Amistad. PM Modi stated that the Indian medical team’s efforts to serve those in need in Venezuela are shining examples of how medical professionals work when society faces a challenge.”Today, as we mark Doctors’ Day, I would like to appreciate all the doctors and medical…
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The family of an Indian seafarer, who allegedly died of a cardiac arrest in Venezuela in May, has claimed that several of his internal organs, including the brain, heart and lungs, were missing when his body was repatriated to India, prompting the Federation of Seafarers’ Unions of India (FSUI) to demand a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The allegations surfaced after a re-autopsy was conducted in India on the body of 33-year-old…