Tokyo, Nov 9 (IANS) The Japanese weather agency on Sunday issued a tsunami advisory for Iwate Prefecture after an earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck in the Pacific off northeastern Japan, causing a power outage and a temporary partial suspension of Shinkansen bullet train services, local media reported.
Havana, Nov 7 (IANS) In a gesture of solidarity and humanitarian support, India delivered approximately 20 tonnes of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) materials to Cuba to help in recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
Raipur, Nov 4 (IANS) At least four people were killed and two others were missing in a tragic railway accident that shook Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, when a MEMU passenger train travelling from Gevra Road to Bilaspur collided with a stationary freight train near Bilaspur station, officials said.
Gandhinagar, Nov 2 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has expressed deep concern over the extensive damage caused to standing crops across the state due to unseasonal rains and sudden weather changes. In a post on social media, the Chief Minister said the state government stands firmly with farmers in this difficult time and assured that a comprehensive relief and assistance package will be announced soon.
Gandhinagar, Nov 1 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has reviewed the situation arising out of unseasonal rainfall and weather changes that have caused damage to standing crops across several parts of the state, an official said.
Amaravati, Nov 1 (IANS) At least nine devotees, mostly women and children, lost their lives in a tragic stampede at the Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district during the Ekadashi celebrations on Saturday, as the massive gathering of worshippers led to chaos and panic.
Jaipur, Oct 31 (IANS) A massive fire broke out at a resort near the world-famous Sam Sand Dunes late Thursday night, spreading rapidly due to strong desert winds. Within minutes, half a dozen luxury tents were completely reduced to ashes, creating panic among tourists and locals. There were no casualties.
Amaravati, Oct 29 (IANS) Severe cyclone Montha, which crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast in the early hours of Wednesday, wreaked havoc, killing two people, damaging houses, crops, and electricity towers and disrupting vehicular traffic.
Kathmandu, Oct 28 (IANS) The local administration in Nepal’s Myagdi district, located in western Nepal, has barred the entry of people to the famous tourist destination—Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)—until October 31, citing snowfall in the area that could put the lives of trekkers at risk.
Washington, Oct 28 (IANS) Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded, made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, bringing catastrophic winds, torrential rain, and a massive storm, with the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warning that it could devastate the island nation.
