Earthquake
- India
Earthquake measuring 5.8 occurs in Pakistan, tremors felt in J&K
Srinagar: An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale occurred on Saturday with an epicentre in Pakistan, while its tremors were felt in J&K. Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of MET Department, told IANS…
- Photos
Photos: India sends more humanitarian aid to Myanmar
New Delhi: India on Sunday sent 31 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including replenishment stores for an Indian army field hospital unit deployed in Myanmar, to augment New Delhi’s efforts to provide succour…
- World
Twin earthquakes strike western Nepal
Kathmandu: Two back-to-back earthquakes struck western Nepal on Friday evening, occurring just three minutes apart, officials here said. However, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The first tremor…
- Middle East
4.1 magnitude earthquake recorded in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: A 4.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Arabian Gulf, approximately 55 kilometres east of Jubail, Saudi Arabia on Friday, April 4. Dr Abdullah Al-Misnad, a former professor of climate science at…
- World
Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3145 as more bodies found
Bangkok: The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,145 as search and rescue teams found more bodies, the military-led government said, and humanitarian…
- World
Myanmar military junta declares temporary ceasefire amid earthquake
Myanmar’s military junta announced a temporary ceasefire in its fight against rebels until April 22 to facilitate relief and reconstruction efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has resulted in the death…
- World
‘Pancake’ collapse in quake-hit Myanmar tests rescuers; NDRF retrieves 16 bodies
New Delhi: A ‘pancake’ collapse of multiple buildings and houses leading to floors falling one over the other has become a challenge for rescue workers in quake-hit Myanmar with India’s NDRF retrieving…
- Photos
Photos: Earthquake compounds Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis as death toll passes 2000
Bangkok: The death toll in last week’s massive earthquake in Myanmar has passed 2,000, state media said on Monday, as accounts of some people’s last moments emerged: Two hundred Buddhist monks crushed…
- World
Myanmar earthquake: Country faces humanitarian crisis as death toll passes 2,000
Bangkok: The death toll in last week’s massive earthquake in Myanmar has passed 2,000, state media reported on Monday, as rescuers and an activist group said it killed several hundred Muslims praying…
- World
Myanmar quake: 700 namazis die during Ramzan prayers, videos emerge
Mandalay: A Myanmar Muslim organisation says more than 700 worshipers were killed when the 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the country at Friday prayer time during the holy month of Ramzan. Tun Kyi,…
- World
Thailand earthquake: Death toll rises to 1700; 32 injured, 77 missing
Bangkok: Thailand on Sunday confirmed that the death toll has reached 1700 and 32 injured, with 77 people missing after a powerful earthquake hit the neighbouring Myanmar, sending strong tremors across Thailand.…
- India
3.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Manipur, no casualties reported
Imphal: A mild quake, measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale, shook Manipur’s Noney district and adjoining areas on Saturday, officials said. State’s Disaster Management officials said that there has been no immediate…
- India
Myanmar earthquake: India sends rescue aid, canines
New Delhi: India is sending a contingent of 80 NDRF personnel for aiding relief and rescue work in earthquake-hit Myanmar, officials here said on Saturday. Personnel of the federal disaster contingency force…
- World
ASEAN pledges humanitarian support following Myanmar earthquake
Jakarta: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Saturday said it stands ready to support relief and recovery efforts following the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday. “ASEAN…
- News
ASEAN pledges humanitarian support following Myanmar earthquake
Jakarta: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Saturday said it stands ready to support relief and recovery efforts following the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday. “ASEAN…
