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A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, damaging buildings and homes, and triggering a tsunami warning. There are no immediate reports of casualties. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia's Flores region at a depth of 10 km at 5:58 am local time. Its epicentre was 68 km north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province. The initial quake was followed by several aftershocks. Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency issued a tsunami warning for part of East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara, South Sulawesi and Southeast Sulawesi provinces, and urged residents to stay away from beaches and riverbanks. Residents along affected coastlines were advised to move to higher ground as officials were closely monitoring coastal tide gauges for any changes. The quake was felt across much of Flores Island. Initial reports indicate there was damage to homes and public facilities, though officials had not yet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday conferred with Indonesia's highest honour 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia' medal. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presented the medal to Modi. "This morning, I have also been conferred with Indonesia's highest honour with immense affection. This honour belongs to the crores of Indians... it belongs to the sentiments of the people of Indonesia, to the historic and intimate ties between India and Indonesia," Prime Minister's Office posted on X. "I express my heartfelt gratitude to President Prabowo Ji, the Government of Indonesia, and the people here: PM @narendramodi," the post said. The Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia "Medal of Honour" is the highest honour in the Republic of Indonesia. This award is given to individuals who have rendered exceptional service to the unity, continuity and prosperity of the Republic of Indonesia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left for a three-nation tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, saying the visit will further strengthen India's Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision and its commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Modi will visit Indonesia from July 6-8, Australia from July 8-10, and New Zealand from July 10-11, with the tour aimed at deepening bilateral ties. "My visit to Indonesia and Australia in the Eastern and Southern Indian Ocean respectively, followed by New Zealand will further strengthen India's Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision as well as our outlook towards a free and open Indo-Pacific," Modi said in a departure statement. MAHASAGAR, or Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across the Regions, is India's vision of security and growth for all regions. At the invitation of the President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, Modi said he will be visiting Indonesia from July 6-8. "India and Indonesia elevated bilateral ties to a ...
Eight years after his last bilateral visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Indonesia this week - at a time, experts say, the Indo-Pacific needs New Delhi and Jakarta to work closely together. "India and Indonesia occupy pivotal geographic positions at either end of the Indian Ocean and both have an interest in preserving a stable, inclusive and rules-based regional order," said Fitriani, senior analyst with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. Hadza Min Fadhli Robby, associate professor at Islamic University of Indonesia, said: "A stable and secure regional order will help the Indian economy to thrive amidst possible instability in both West Asia and the South China Sea." Modi will travel to Indonesia from July 6 to 8 - his fourth visit to the country but first bilateral trip since May 2018, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said at a briefing last week in New Delhi. Modi will hold talks with President Prabowo Subianto, address the diaspora in Jakarta and vi
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of central Indonesia's Sulawesi island Tuesday, causing scattered damage and rattling residents of a city devastated by a quake and tsunami eight years ago. The strong shaking sent people fleeing into open areas in and around Palu, a city of about 400,000 people and the capital of Central Sulawesi province. Several hospitals evacuated patients, some with IV drips, outdoors as a safety measure. Images from the area showed heavily damaged structures with partially collapsed roofs, shattered walls and debris scattered across the streets. The National Disaster Management Agency said information on the damage, possible casualties and displaced people was still being gathered. "We have evacuated all guests from the hotel, including several guests who remained in their rooms," said Effendi Natali, a general manager of a four-star hotel in Palu. "They all panicked, which is a natural reaction during an earthquake, but everyone is safe," Natali said, ..