Indian government briefing on the rescue and rehabilitation efforts in the wake of the Nepal quake. Foreign secretary S Jaishankar says that full assistance has been assured to states, but no assistance sought from them. Home Secretary LC Goyal said that as per the latest reports, the remains of 6 tourists from Assam have been handed over to their families, while the number of Indian fatalities go up by seven, which brings it to 79. .

The Indian Army today intensified its efforts towards rescuing and evacuating quake-affected people in Nepal. The army said it has been able to reach far flung areas like Barpak, which is also the epicenter of the earthquake and is currently  in the process of providing succor to the people in this area with an emphasis on saving precious lives. This is what has been inducted by the army today...           

-- Four ALH and two Cheetah helicopters has completed their sorties and are located close to the epicenter of earthquake.

-- Three field hospitals (18 Medical Teams) are operating in Kathmandu, Pokhara and areas around it. A 45-bed hospital has been established at Lagankhel. Medical support provided so far includes 65 surgeries, 540 trauma cases and over 2000 first aid cases.

-- Apart from this, 10,000 Blankets, 1,000 tents and an equal number of tarpaulins and plastic sheets are being sent. So far approximately 3,000 blankets and 100 tents have been sent.

-- At least 12 satellite phones been sent.So far, 41 tons of water, 22 tonnes of cooked food and dry ration have been sent. In light of its criticality, 25 food and water vehicles were diverted to Sindhupal Chowk.