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Tremors felt in Himachal's Kangra
An earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter Scale shook Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district today, the Meteorological Department said. The tremors were felt in and around Kangra district at 1.18 am. However, there are no immediate reports of any damage to property. The epicentre was at a depth of 10 km in Kangra district, the department said. This is third quake within a week in Kangra. Earlier a low-intensity quake measuring 2.9 and a moderate quake measuring 3.8 on the Richter Scale hit Kangra on July 25 and July 27 respectively.
Mild quake felt in Himachal
An earthquake of low intensity hit Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district early on Tuesday, the third in July, the weather bureau said.
More than 500 hikers evacuated from Indonesian volcano
More than 500 hikers and their guides have been successfully evacuated from an Indonesian volcano after a deadly earthquake triggered landslides that trapped them on the mountain, officials said today. Tonnes of rock and mud were dislodged on Mount Rinjani in the 6.4-magnitude quake, which struck early Sunday and was followed by scores of aftershocks, blocking the hiking routes that crisscross the mountain. An estimated 560 stranded trekkers were thought to have included citizens from the United States, France, the Netherlands, Thailand and Germany, as well as many other countries, according to search and rescue officials. "543 hikers have been evacuated -- they arrived last night," national disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho told AFP. "There are now six people left... They are all healthy and safe." Hikers were able to start descending the mountain Monday after guides discovered an alternate route that was unaffected by the landslides. Most of the trekkers reached the ...
Four labourers buried alive in UP
Four labourers working on laying 4G cables for a private telecom company were buried alive in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district late on Monday, police said on Tuesday.
MH-370: Malaysian report fails to determine cause of plane's disappearance
Malaysian authorities have not arrived at a definitive conclusion to determine the cause behind the disappearance of the Malaysian Airlines' ill-fated MH-370 flight.Releasing the much-awaited safety investigation report on Monday, the investigators cited a lack of clear evidence to determine what exactly happened to the plane.Stating that the report had to be published with the evidenced gathered as they had to provide closure, the investigators indicated that the publication of the report was not the end of the matter as the wreckage of the plane had not been found yet, as reported by CNN.Addressing a presser, lead investigator Kok Soo Chon said that while the plane had diverted its course back towards Malaysia under manual controls, it was not clear yet as to whether it was being flown by a pilot or if there was any unlawful interference.Ruling out several speculated factors for the disappearance of the aircraft, including the pilot's mental health, remote control of the flight's ...
Assam: NDRF evacuates 114 people from water-logged areas
As many as 114 people were evacuated from water-logged low-lying areas of Assam's Sivaganga district by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Monday.The areas were water-logged due to heavy rainfall in various parts of the state.Guwahati too faced water-logging in several areas following heavy rainfall.Due to heavy rainfall, the situation is quite similar in other states too.In Chhattisgarh, heavy rainfall led to students in Koriya district to skip classes due to unavailability of a bridge across the river.Meanwhile, in Uttar Pradesh, heavy rainfall has killed around 70 people. It has also led to a rise in water level in Rapti and Ghagra river in the Gorakhpur district. Streets of Kanpur too were waterlogged. Also, all government and private schools would be closed today in Lucknow.The Yamuna river has overflowed beyond the danger mark and many people had to evacuate their homes in the national capital.On July 29, the Nalanda Medical College Hospital (NMCH), in Patna, Bihar ..
Kerala: Orange alert issued as Idukki dam water level increases
The Kerala authorities have issued an orange alert after the water level in the Idukki dam touched 2,395 feet on Monday."The water level in Idukki reservoir has reached 2395 ft. An Orange alert has been issued as a result. It must be noted that an Orange alert is not an indication for the opening of dam shutters. Public will be informed well in advance before any such event," read a post on the official Twitter handle of CMO Kerala."It must also be noted that the shutters of the dam will be opened only during daytime, and not in the night. The situation demands our vigilance, but there is no need for panic. It is our duty to refrain from any kind of fearmongering or misinformation," the statement added.Code Orange is the second level of the three alerts issued to warn those living close to the river.Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said a team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has already been deployed in Idukki."Army, navy, airforce and coast guard have been asked to be on ...
Small plane crash near rural Maine airport leaves 3 dead
Police and federal authorities were investigating the crash of a small plane in rural Maine that killed three people today after the aircraft departed from Canada. The twin-engine plane was travelling from Pembroke, Ontario, to Prince Edward Island in Canada. The plane crashed on approach to Greenville Municipal Airport at about 11 am, a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration said. A cause for the crash was not immediately determined and was under investigation. Police did not immediately release the names of those killed in the crash. The FAA was sending an investigator to the scene, they said. The FAA said there were three people on board the plane. The FAA said it would investigate the crash and the National Transportation Safety Board would determine the probable cause of the accident. The NTSB said it expected to release more information on the crash tomorrow. State police said they were assisting local police at the crash site. A dispatcher for the Piscataquis County .
Traffic affected on NH 33 as bus catches fire after being hit by truck: Police
The movement of vehicles on National Highway 33, near the Chutupalu valley in Ramgarh district, was restricted after a bus caught fire under the impact of a collision with a speeding truck this evening, police said. The incident occurred when the truck rammed into the bus from behind, the police said, adding that the bus overturned and caught fire under the impact of the collision. The fire spread rapidly and took three vehicles, including the truck, in its fold, sources said, adding that the bus passengers were rescued immediately, but the traffic on either side of the highway was restricted. Fire-fighters were called to douse the flames, Sub-Divisional Officer, Ramgarh, Anand Kumar said. The police have restricted the movement of vehicles in and around the spot because an LPG cylinder-laden truck had overturned this afternoon near the spot after colliding with a car. Though the police claimed that no loss of life was reported in the incident as yet, locals claimed one person was ...
Orange alert issued as Idukki dam nears full level
: With the water level in the Idukki reservoir touching 2,395 feet tonight, just nine feet short of the full level, an orange alert was issued by the authorities. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) said an orange alert does not mean that shutter operations would be done anytime now. The shutters would be opened only in daylight and after sufficient notice is given to the public and all stakeholders concerned, it said in a statement. There was no need for the public to panic, KSDMA said. The final red alert would be issued when the water level touches 2,399 feet, it said. The full level of the dam is 2,404 feet. The water level is related to the Mean Sea Level and catchment area. Earlier, the Kerala government put the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard on alert to meet any eventuality in case water is released. KSDMA had said the water level touched 2,394.72 feet at one PM and an alert would be issued when the level reaches 2395 feet. Kerala State ...
10 killed, 7 injured in rain related incidents in UP; schools to remain shut in Lucknow tmrw
Ten persons were killed and seven others injured in rain related incidents in different parts of Uttar Pradesh during the last 24 hours, a senior official said here today. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed senior officials of all the districts to undertake extensive tours in the affected areas and identify dilapidated buildings and get them vacated, a government spokesperson said here. "Ten persons were killed and seven injured in different parts of UP since yesterday. The toll since last week in such incidents has reached 80, while total injured are 84 till 11.30 am today," Relief Commissioner Sanjay Prasad said. Since last week, the maximum 11 deaths were reported from Saharanpur district. At least 44 cattle were killed and 451 houses were damaged in these incidents, he said. Meanwhile, District Magistrate of Lucknow Kaushal Raj Sharma today said, "Due to possibility of rain on Monday night and heavy rain that occurred on July 30, it has been decided that schools till ...
Two labourer killed in JK's Reasi district
Two labourers were today killed when a portion of earth caved in during construction of a road in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. A group of labourers were busy in road construction work at Lar village of Gulabgarh when suddenly the earth caved in this evening, trapping two labourers, a police official said. He said rescuers immediately swung into action and after hectic efforts recovered body of one of the labourer, while another was rescued in an injured condition. The injured labourer succumbed to his injuries while being shifted to a hospital, the official said. The deceased were identified as Abdul Rashid Sheikh (37) and Mushtaq Ahmad (19), both residents of Shadole of Reasi.
Thousands more flee wildfires as deadliest blaze slows down
Thousands more people fled their homes after wildfires surged near a small lake town in Northern California, and the advance of the state's largest, deadliest blaze slowed slightly after days of explosive growth, authorities said. In all, more than 10,000 people were under mandatory evacuation orders from the two blazes in Mendocino and Lake counties. Those fires were among 17 burning across the state, where fire crews were stretched to the limit. A man whose wife and two great-grandchildren were among the six people who perished in the so-called Carr Fire, near Redding, California, said he did not receive any warning to evacuate. Ed Bledsoe told CBS News he did not know his home was in danger when he left his wife, Melody, and the 4- and 5-year-old children to run an errand on Thursday. Bledsoe said he received a phone call from his wife 15 minutes later saying he needed to get home because the fire was approaching. He said one of the children told him the blaze was at the back door.
Yamuna in spate, 3,000 people shifted
The Yamuna, already flowing above the danger level in the capital, is expected to swell further on Tuesday as authorities in Haryana will release more water from Hathnikund barrage following incessant rains in the neighbouring states.
Hikers start descent of Indonesia volcano after quake
Groups of hikers began to pick their way down the slopes of a Lombok volcano today after a deadly earthquake triggered landslides that trapped more than 500 tourists and guides on the mountain. Tonnes of rock and mud were dislodged on Mount Rinjani in the 6.4-magnitude quake, which struck early Sunday and was followed by scores of aftershocks, blocking the hiking routes that crisscross the mountain. Around 560 people were estimated to be trapped on Rinjani overnight, including citizens from the United States, France, the Netherlands, Thailand and Germany, as well as many other countries, search and rescue officials said. Search and rescue officials said tourists had now started to descend the active volcano but were unlikely to arrive at its base before nightfall. "At the moment both domestic and international tourists are on their way down," I Gusti Lanang Wiswananda, a spokesman for West Nusa Tenggara search and rescue, told AFP. Hikers were able to start descending the mountain ...
Japan airport runway closed as plane enters wrong taxiway
Narita airport, Japan's main international gateway, was forced to shut one of its two runways today when a plane entered the wrong taxiway after landing, local media reported. The Boeing 787 Air Canada flight from Montreal, carrying about 210 passengers and crew, was stranded for hours on the taxiway under construction alongside the runway, public broadcaster NHK said. There were no reports of injuries at the airport east of Tokyo. Work began to tow away the aircraft five hours after it entered the partially-paved taxiway, NHK said. Six flights were cancelled and others diverted to alternative airports, the reports said. Narita handles 40 million passengers and 250,000 flights a year.
Indonesia earthquake: Trapped hikers descend volcano, toll 16
The hundreds of people who were trapped on an active volcano in Indonesia after a deadly earthquake killed 16 people were on Monday began descending to safety.
Two persons drown in Nagaland
Two persons drowned and three were feared dead in Tuesnang district today while several roads in Nagaland were cut off due to landslides triggered by incessant rains, officials said. Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Johnny Ruangmei said five persons were washed away in a river at Hukir village in Tuensang district. The search and rescue teams has retrieved the body of two from Ahunato in Zunheboto district while search for the other three is on, he said. In Kohima one person drowned yesterday in river current at Dzucharu, Kohima deputy commissioner, Rajesh Soundarajan said. He said 25 houses have been damaged in heavy rains in the district. Meanwhile, chief secretary Temjen Toy said several major roads in the state were cut off due to landslides triggered by incessant rain during the past several days. "Inclement weather condition in the state during past few weeks have been creating havoc and lots of damage of ...
1 devotee killed, 11 injured in separate accidents in Odisha
A 'Kanwaria', a devotee of Lord Shiva, was killed and 11 others were injured in two separate road accidents in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said today. The accidents happened yesterday, the police said. A devotee, 35-year-old Bhikari Behera, a resident of Keuta Sonepur was killed yesterday after he was run over by an unknown vehicle at Randha, about 15-km from here, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Berhampur Sadar, A K Mohanty, said. At the time Behera along with some other residents of his village were going on their way to a Siva temple at Ralaba to pour holy water on idol, the SDPO said. The body of the deceased was sent to MKCG Medical College and Hospital here for post-mortem examination, he said. The vehicle involved in the was yet to be identified, he added. In another incident, at least 11 'Kanwarias', including three woman, were injured, when a van carrying them overturned at Dhaugaonunder, under the jurisdiction of Dharakote police station ...
Report on Malaysian plane disappearance fails to unravel mystery
A detailed report released by a safety investigation team on Monday about the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in 2014 has failed to identify the cause of the mishap and left many questions unanswered due to lack of evidence.