Story Archive
2005-01-05
Pema Ngodup has been traveling through coastal towns in Tamil Nadu that were affected by the Dec. 26 tsunami. Pema spoke with Mr. Zoepa, a Tibetan living in the southernmost town of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, and got a first person account of what happened that day.
2005-01-03
Indian officials say they have launched the biggest relief effort in the country's history in the state of Tamil Nadu where estimates are now putting the death toll from last week's tsunami at 9,500. Nearly 6,000 people are reported still missing. International aid groups are criticizing the Indian government's refusal to allow non-governmental agencies to assist in devastated areas.
2004-12-31
The Indian government continued with its policy of politely refusing offers of assistance during times of disaster. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told reporters in New Delhi, "If and when we need their help, we will inform them," said. "I have told them that, as of now, we feel we have adequate resources to meet the challenge." India's refusal does not include U.N. agencies and nongovernmental organizations already working in the region.
