The Latest Breaking News from IRCS

First aid shipments delivered to Iran since start of war, Red Cross says

The war has killed at least 3,000 people in Iran, 2,020 in Lebanon, 23 in Israel and more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states.

Euronews · Apr 14

The Latest: Pakistan proposes new US-Iran talks as Vance and Trump hint at progress

Pakistani officials on Tuesday said Islamabad has proposed a second round of talks to the U.S. and Iran

The Independent UK · Apr 14

IRCS will provide first aid training for 20,000 industrial workers: retired IAS officer AK Parida

Indian Red Cross Society’s AP General Secretary said that training in first aid would be provided for nearly 20,000 industrial workers so that they could act swiftly and save precious lives during accidents in industries

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

A.P. Governor flags off mobile blood collection vehicles of Red Cross Society

Governor flags off two mobile blood collection buses of IRCS in Vijayawada. Buses worth ₹1 crore each, equipped for spot blood collection, vaccine admin. and other services. Handed over to Anantapur and Chittoor branches. 18 Red Cross Blood Banks in State, 3 more at Narasaraopet, Tirupati and Bhimavaram. Half of…

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Guards at Heathrow immigration detention centre try to quell protest

Dozens of people at Harmondsworth site in west London are complaining about overheated cells and lack of healthcare

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2023

Srikakulam youth line up to donate blood for train accident victims in Odisha

People are queueing up at the blood bank belonging to Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) in Srikakulam to help the victims of the railway accident that occurred in Balasore of Odisha. Many youngsters including new donors from Hayathingaram, Relli Veedhi, Peda Relli Veedhi and other places donated blood on Saturday…

The Hindu · Jun 4, 2023

Andhra Pradesh Governor presents Red Cross Gold Medals to district Collectors, philanthropists

Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, who is also the president of the State branch of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), took part in the World Red Cross Day celebrations held in the Durbar Hall of the Raj Bhavan here on May 8 (Monday). World Red Cross Day is…

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

India investigating corruption allegations against Red Cross branches - govt

India's federal investigating agency has initiated an inquiry into allegations of "corruption and financial irregularities" against seven regional branches of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), the country's health ministry said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 13, 2023

New managing committee of IRCS assumes charge

Chairman A. Sridhar Reddy, vice-chairman Jaganmohan Rao re-elected

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2022

Go to doorstep of blood donors, Collector tells health workers

Dinesh Kumar launches mobile blood collection unit

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2022