Quake triggers landslides in Sikkim

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Press Trust of India Gangtok
Last Updated : Apr 25 2015 | 2:07 PM IST
A major earthquake rocked Sikkim today, triggering landslides in various parts of the state.
The quake, having its epicentre in Nepal, was felt at about 11:48 AM, officials said.
A series of minor landslides have been reported from various places in the state they said, but there was no report of any loss of life so far, they said.
Sikkim has been experiencing minor jolts continuously for the past three days, met department said.
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First Published: Apr 25 2015 | 2:07 PM IST

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