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Death toll crosses 280 in Indonesia Tsunami
The death toll in the devastating Sunda Strait tsunami has crossed 280 as of December 24, while authorities have sounded an alert as the Anak Krakatau volcano continues to erupt.Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, the spokesperson for the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) tweeted that over 1,016 people have been injured while 57 are still missing due to the disaster which struck the region on the night of December 22.Nugroho further said that 11,687 people have been displaced, while adding, "611 houses were damaged, 69 hotel-villas were damaged, 60 shops were damaged, & 420 boats were damaged."The spokesperson, while sounding an alert, mentioned that while Saturday night's eruption is not the biggest, there still is a dangerous radius of two km from the top of the crater.World leaders like US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended their condolences and reinforced their support for Indonesia.The tsunami struck tourist and residential areas on
Indonesia tsunami: West Bengal CM condoles deaths
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed grief over the loss of lives caused by a volcano-triggered tsunami in Indonesia. The tsunami has claimed 281 lives, besides injuring over 1,000 people. "Deeply saddened by the loss of many lives by the devastating tsunami in Indonesia. My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. "In this difficult time our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Indonesia," Banerjee tweeted on Sunday. Hundreds of buildings were destroyed by the wave, which slammed into the coast of southern Sumatra and the western tip of Java about 9:30 pm (1430 GMT) on Saturday after a volcano known as the "child" of Krakatoa erupted.
25 people injured after mini-van collides with tractor in Muzaffarnagar
At least 25 people, most of them labourers, were injured when a mini-van collided with a tractor-trolley here, police said Monday. The accident took place on the Nawla road in Muzaffarnagar district Sunday evening. The injured are undergoing treatment at a hospital here, police said. In another incident, a man was killed and another seriously injured after their motorcycle fell into a drain here. Sanjay (41) died on the spot and Prashant was admitted to a hospital.
1 killed, 34 ITBP personnel injured as bus falls into gorge
One person was killed and 34 Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel were injured Monday when a bus carrying them skidded off the road and fell into a gorge along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, police said. The vehicle was part of a Jammu-bound convoy and the accident occurred near Khuni Nallah in Ramban district around 8.45 am, a police officer said. Trees prevented the bus from falling further down in the gorge, the officer said. Around 35 people were travelling in the bus A team of rescue personnel comprising Army, police and local volunteers are at the spot. While one person died, 34 persons were rescued from the wreckage of the vehicle and rushed to the district hospital in Ramban, the officer said.
5.8-magnitude quake hits Tibet
A 5.8-magnitude quake hit Xigaze city in Tibet autonomous region early on Monday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC). No casualties have been reported.
Fears of new Indonesia tsunami as Anak Krakatau volcano seethes
Coastal residents near Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano have been warned to keep away from beaches amid fears it could trigger a new tsunami.
UN chief condoles deaths in Indonesia tsunami
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed grief over the loss of life, injuries and damage caused by a tsunami that hit the coast on Indonesia's Sunda Strait.
6.4-magnitude earthquake hits off coast of Tonga: USGS
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit in waters off the Pacific island nation of Tonga on Monday, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake struck at a moderate depth of 100 kilometres (62 miles) with the epicentre some 85 kilometres north of the Tongan capital Nuku'alofa. There were no immediate reports of damage. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no tsunami threat. Baea Filimoehala from the reception at the Emerald Hotel in Nuku'alofa told AFP there was no damage in the capital, describing the quake as a "small one".
Technical problem disrupted UK airport, no sign of drones
Birmingham Airport in England says it has resolved a problem with its air traffic control system that prevented flights from taking off or landing for about two hours. There was no indication the technical problem in Birmingham on Sunday was related to the drone sightings that caused major problems at London's Gatwick Airport in recent days. The grounded flights nevertheless caused their share of frustration and worry two days before Christmas. Passengers who had already boarded or reached departure gates were kept in a holding pattern, while some arriving flights were diverted to other airports in England. Birmingham Airport is located 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of London.
US President condoles death in Indonesia tsunami
United States President Donald Trump on Sunday expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in Indonesia due to a tsunami, that hit beaches around country's Sunda Strait yesterday night.A volcano-triggered tsunami has so far claimed at least 222 lives and left 834 injured , an official from Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (NDMA) said on Sunday.Trump tweeted, "Unthinkable devastation from the tsunami disaster in Indonesia. More than two hundred dead and nearly a thousand injured or unaccounted for. We are praying for recovery and healing. America is with you!"The Agency also noted that 28 people have gone missing. The rescue operations are underway.The calamity has caused massive damage to the infrastructure as well.The department further informed that the tsunami was in all likelihood caused by a combination of underwater landslides in the aftermath of the volcanic eruption in Sunda Strait, some 156-km west of Indonesian capital of Jakarta.The archipelago nation of ...
Trump voices support for Indonesia after tsunami's 'unthinkable devastation'
US President Donald Trump on Sunday offered a message of support after a volcano-triggered tsunami left 222 people dead and hundreds more injured in Indonesia's Sunda Strait. "Unthinkable devastation from the tsunami disaster in Indonesia," the Republican leader tweeted. "More than two hundred dead and nearly a thousand injured or unaccounted for. We are praying for recovery and healing. America is with you!" He joined the chorus of world leaders voicing condolences after the destructive wave struck the area with little warning, destroying hundreds of buildings and uprooting trees. "I want to extend my deepest sympathies to the Indonesian people who have been hit so hard once again by natural disaster," Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, said on Twitter. The UN and European Union both pledged to mobilize humanitarian support if requested by Jakarta. "The United Nations stands ready to support the ongoing government-led rescue and relief efforts," .
PM Modi condoles Indonesian Tsunami deaths, offers relief assistance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed condolence over the death of hundreds of people in the tsunami that hit Indonesia while offering assistance in the relief work."Saddened by the loss of lives and destruction in Indonesia caused by the Tsunami after the eruption of a volcano. Condolences to the bereaved families and wishing the injured an early recovery. India is ready to assist our maritime neighbour and friend in relief work", the Prime Minister tweeted tagging Joko Widodo, President of Indonesia.The tsunami, which occurred due to a combination of underwater landslides and the eruption of Anak Krakatau volcano, also known as the 'child of Krakatoa', has killed 222 people till now. Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency said that the quake occurred at 9:03 pm (local time) when the Anak Krakatau volcano erupted, while tsunami struck after 24 minutes.The Indonesian National Disaster Mitigation Agency (NDMA) confirmed on Sunday that around 843 ...
Yemen's UN cease-fire monitors arrive in port of Hodeida
A UN team led by a Dutch officer arrived Sunday at Hodeida to monitor a cease-fire that went into force in the Red Sea port city where Yemen's civil war rivals been fighting for months, according to security officials and witnesses. The team, led by Major General Patrick Cammaert, had earlier flown into Sanaa, Yemen's capital, from Aden, the home-in-exile of Yemen's internationally recognised government. The witnesses and officials said the convoy of the UN team arrived in Hodeida amid heavy security provided by the anti-government Shiite rebels. Both Hodeida and Sanaa are under rebel control. A UN security team is already in Hodeida to secure housing for the cease-fire monitors and set up an operations center, according to the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media. Cammaert's first task in Hodeida will be to assess the military and security situation on the ground and estimate the number of monitors that will be required in
Injured Tymal Mills ruled out of BBl
English pacer Tymal Mills has been ruled out of the ongoing eighth edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) due to a hamstring injury.The 26-year-old, who plays for Hobart Hurricanes, had sustained the injury during his fourth over in his side's practice match against Auckland Aces at Blundstone Arena on Thursday.The injury is expected to take over eight weeks to get healed, according to an official statement from Hobart Hurricanes.Hurricanes coach Adam Griffith said that the injury came at a very unfortunate time for Mills as he was bowling well in the tournament."This comes at a really unfortunate time for Tymal. He was bowling well and feeling really good as a result of playing cricket throughout the year leading up to the Big Bash season," Griffith said.Mills also expressed disappointment over the development saying that he is 'beyond gutted.'"Beyond gutted. Arrived out here in probably the best shape of my career so to go down before the tournament had begun is so disappointing. ...
Turkey extends condolences to Indonesia tsunami victims
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday expressed his condolences to the victims of the deadly tsunami that struck the Indonesian island of Sunda Strait on Saturday night.Anadolu news agency quoted the Prime Minister addressing the Financial General Assembly 2018 meeting of Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) in Istanbul, as saying, "In the name of the Turkish people I hereby express our condolences to all the people of Indonesia."The tsunami, which occurred due to a combination of underwater landslides and the eruption of Anak Krakatau volcano, also known as the 'child of Krakatoa', has killed 222 people till now.The Indonesian National Disaster Mitigation Agency (NDMA) confirmed on Sunday that around 843 people are reportedly injured and 28 missing.The tsunami has caused massive damages to properties, including hotels, coffee shops, and houses, as the rescue operations are still underway.Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency said that the quake ...
2 police personnel killed in Assam road accident
Two police personnel were killed in a road accident in Baksa district of Assam on Sunday when their vehicle collided head-on with a tractor. Baksa Superintendent of Police Binoy Kalita said Sub-Inspector, Denagra Brahma and driver-constable, Bijon Uzir, of Gobardhana Police Station died on the spot, while four civilians were also injured in the accident. Baksa Deputy Superintendent of Police, Siddhi Kr Baruah, said the SI had gone out at about 5 am taking his driver with the four persons, including a source, after getting information of a theft truck. "While coming back, the accident took place just 500 metres before the police station. A tractor laden with stones collided head-on with the SUV carrying the team," Baruah said. The impact was such that the vehicle overturned, the roof was completely damaged and the entire unit became a mangled piece of metal. Brahma was investigating the disappearance of a truck laden with iron rods, which was coming from Haryana, near ...
4.0 magnitude earthquake jolts Arunachal Pradesh
An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter scale hit the north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday.The earthquake jolted the state at 04:51 pm Indian Standard Time (IST).According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the epicentre of the quake was located at a latitude of 27.2 degree north and longitude of 95.8 degrees east and occurred at a depth of 10 km.Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district was the epicentre of the earthquake. No casualty or loss of property has been reported so far.
A dozen godowns gutted in fire at Bhiwandi
A devastating fire Sunday destroyed at least a dozen godowns in the powerloom town of Bhiwandi near here in Maharashtra, but there was no casualty, fire brigade officials said. Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation Chief Fire Officer Datta Salvi said there was no loss of life or casualty in the blaze. The fire broke out at about 2 pm in Krishna Complex at Gundavali that housed several godowns and it was brought under control at around 6 pm, he said. The blaze destroyed at least a dozen godowns, where broom and other materials were kept, located in the complex, the official said. The cause of the fire was under probe, he added.
Death toll in Indonesia tsunami rises to 222
At least 222 people have lost their lives in the devastating tsunami that struck Sunda Strait on Saturday night, an official from Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (NDMA) said on Sunday.The Agency also noted that 834 people are reported to have been injured and 28 people missing due to the natural disaster caused by a combination of underwater landslides and volcanic eruption.The tsunami has caused massive damages to properties, including hotels, coffee shops, and houses, as the rescue operations are still underway.The head of public relations at Indonesia's NDMA Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, took to Twitter, stating, "The number of victims and tsunami damage in the Sunda Strait as of 23/12/2018 at 4:00 pm recorded 222 people died, 843 people were injured & 28 were missing. Physical damage: 556 damaged houses, 9 heavily damaged hotel units, 60 damaged coffee shops, 350 broken vessels."Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency said that the quake occurred ..
Man held in Meghalaya mine mishap admits he's the owner: Police
The man, who was arrested in connection with the mine mishap in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district a fortnight ago, has admitted that he was the owner of the 370-foot-deep illegal quarry, police said Sunday. Fifteen miners were trapped in the "rat-hole" mine on December 13 after water from nearby Lytein river gushed into it. All efforts to trace the labourers have turned futile as the water level in the mine showed no signs of receding in the past 11 days. Krip Chullet, who was arrested on December 14, admitted during interrogation that the mine in Lumthari village of Khliehriat area -- around 80 km from Shillong -- belonged to him, Superintendent of Police Sylvester Nongtynger told PTI. Two mine managers, Mohesh and James Sukhlain, are still on the run, he said. Sukhlain facilitates mine operations, while Mohesh is the person responsible for bringing labourers from West Garo Hills district and Assam, the SP said. Earlier, the police had said Chullet was involved in hiring ...