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Algeria: Signature ceremony launching the PDRU project for the Wilaya of Algiers

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 05:17:00 +0200

In April 26, the Wilaya of Algiers, through the endorsement of the Algerian government, entered into a partnership with EMI to develop its Urban Resilience Master Plan (“Plan Directeur de Résilience Urbaine” – PDRU). The development of the PDRU will consist of a series of seven (7) scientific....

'Three Indian cities among top 10 for GDP risk from terrorism'

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:16:00 +0200

Three Indian cities, including Delhi, and Bengaluru are ranked among the top 10 cities globally for GDP risk from terrorism threats, a recent study found out. Delhi, and Bangalore stood at fifth, sixth and seventh in this aspect, in the latest edition of Lloyd's India's City Risk Index (CRI).

These 3 Indian cities are ranked among the top 10 cities globally for GDP risk from terrorism threats

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 16:44:00 +0200

Three Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru are ranked among the top 10 cities globally for GDP risk from terrorism threats, a recent study found out. Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore stood at fifth, sixth and seventh in this aspect, in the latest edition of Lloyd’s India’s City Risk Index (CRI).

Quake Clears Blackened Air Over Nepal's Brick Kilns

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 18:28:00 +0200

KATHMANDU — Under a sky darkened by thick black smoke, hundreds of thousands of brick kiln workers endure back-breaking labor and suffocating heat - working in almost medieval conditions across South Asia. But a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Nepal in 2015 killed about 9,000 people and flattened about a third of the country's brick kilns.

Quake helps clear the blackened air over Nepal’s brick kilns

Thu, 31 May 2018 07:56:00 +0200

In this photograph taken on May 10, 2018, a Nepali worker shovels coal at a brick factory in Bhaktapur, on the outskirts of Kathmandu. — AFP pic. KATHMANDU, May 31 — Below skies darkened by thick black smoke, hundreds of thousands of brick kiln workers endure back-breaking labour and suffocating....

Nepal leads the way in cutting emissions in brick kilns

Wed, 30 May 2018 19:18:00 +0200

Below skies darkened by thick black smoke, hundreds of thousands of brick kiln workers endure back-breaking labour and suffocating heat working in almost medieval conditions across South Asia. But in one corner of the region, the need to rebuild after Nepal’s devastating 2015 earthquake has presented an unexpected opportunity.

Quake helps clear the blackened air over Nepal's brick kilns

Wed, 30 May 2018 17:59:00 +0200

Kathmandu (AFP) - Below skies darkened by thick black smoke, hundreds of thousands of brick kiln workers endure back-breaking labour and suffocating heat working in almost medieval conditions across South Asia. But in one corner of the region, the need to rebuild after Nepal's devastating 2015 earthquake has presented an unexpected opportunity.

TechnipFMC in India partners with Habitat for Humanity for Bihar Flood Response Programme

Wed, 30 May 2018 10:38:00 +0200

(NYSE and Euronext. In 2017, large parts of Bihar were flooded between 12th to 20th August. Heavy rains in Nepal had resulted in a sudden increase in water discharge and flash floods in several rivers - Gandak, Burhi Gandak, Bagmati, Kamla, Kosi, and Mahananda. More than 1500 villages were flooded in the twelve affected districts.

Quake helps clear the blackened air over Nepal's brick kilns

Wed, 30 May 2018 07:40:00 +0200

Kathmandu: Below skies darkened by thick black smoke, hundreds of thousands of brick kiln workers endure back-breaking labour and suffocating heat working in almost medieval conditions across South Asia. But in one corner of the region, the need to rebuild after Nepal's devastating 2015 earthquake has presented an unexpected opportunity.

Can earthquakes help South Asia overcome its brick kiln pollution problem?

Wed, 30 May 2018 07:21:00 +0200

Quake helps clear the blackened air over Nepal's brick kilns

Wed, 30 May 2018 07:19:00 +0200

But in one corner of the region, the need to rebuild after Nepal's devastating 2015 earthquake has presented an unexpected opportunity. While much work remains to be done in improving working conditions, an environmental initiative has already managed to reduce emissions from the kilns and efforts....

Quake helps clear the blackened air over Nepal's brick kilns

Wed, 30 May 2018 06:55:00 +0200

Below skies darkened by thick black smoke, hundreds of thousands of brick kiln workers endure back-breaking labour and suffocating heat working in almost medieval conditions across South Asia. But in one corner of the region, the need to rebuild after Nepal's devastating 2015 earthquake has presented an unexpected opportunity.

Quake helps clear the blackened air over Nepal's brick kilns

Wed, 30 May 2018 06:41:00 +0200

Below skies darkened by thick black smoke, hundreds of thousands of brick kiln workers endure back-breaking labour and suffocating heat working in almost medieval conditions across South Asia. But in one corner of the region, the need to rebuild after Nepal's devastating 2015 earthquake has presented an unexpected opportunity.

Academia Editorial Board - Indian PM Modi's 'oleh oleh'

Wed, 30 May 2018 03:43:00 +0200

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jakarta on Wednesday has been much -awaited, and not just by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, who has visited him twice. Indonesians like to greet those who’ve just returned home or those visiting with a rather annoying phrase only reserved for close....

India: ISR prepares district-level earthquake hazard map for Gujarat

Mon, 28 May 2018 10:39:00 +0200

AHMEDABAD: The Institute of Seismological Research (ISR), a state agency, has come out with an 'earthquake hazard map' of Gujarat, which provides information about how intense the ground movement can be if earthquake hits a particular place. It can help town planners and architects take necessary....

ISR prepares district-level earthquake hazard map for Gujarat

Sun, 27 May 2018 11:11:00 +0200

The Instituteof Seismological Research (ISR), a state agency, has come out with an ' earthquake hazard map' of Gujarat, which provides information about how intense the ground movement can be if hits a particular place. earthquake It can help town planners and architects take necessary precautions....

Nepal: Nepal Disaster Management Reference Handbook (August 2017)

Sat, 26 May 2018 01:10:00 +0200

Executive Summary. Nepal is highly vulnerable to natural disasters. Disasters such as extreme droughts, floods, landslides, fires, and epidemics affect the nation annually. Nepal’s geographic location also makes it extremely susceptible to seismic activity from the nearby Indian and Tibetan plates.

Water good idea

Fri, 25 May 2018 01:46:00 +0200

Image caption Biplab Paul, co-founder of Naireeta Services, designed the bhungroo to help farmers ride out India's droughts. Erratic rainfall and prolonged dry seasons in many parts of India mean that farmers often have to struggle with waterlogged fields or droughts, which can ruin their crops.

Vadodara: His attendance only 16 days in 8 months, govt engineer claims he is ‘Vishnu’s avatar’, lives in ‘fifth dimension’

Sat, 19 May 2018 01:37:00 +0200

SSPA plans to take action against R Fefar. The Sardar Sarovar Punarvasahat Agency (SSPA), a body responsible for resettlement and rehabilitation of people affected by Sardar Sarovar Project in Gujarat, is mulling disciplinary action against its superintendent engineer Rameshchandra Fefar who has....

Home Insurance: How to protect your house from thunderstorms? Top tricks every owner must know

Wed, 16 May 2018 14:03:00 +0200

Changed weather conditions attributed to global warming are causing numerous natural disasters across the world. The recent thunderstorm, which created havoc in the Capital as well as in some other parts of the country recently, is one of such examples.

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra likely to see record numbers

Wed, 16 May 2018 05:38:00 +0200

May 16, 2018-Nepal is likely to see a jump in the number of Indian pilgrims visiting Kailash Manasarovar in China by way of Nepalgunj and Simikot this season. Tour operators said that 20,000 pilgrims had booked trips to the sacred mountain and lake as of mid-May.

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra likely to see record numbers

Wed, 16 May 2018 05:11:00 +0200

Indian-American Rep. Tactfully Responds To Caller Who Questions Her Citizenship

Tue, 15 May 2018 03:56:00 +0200

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) appeared on C-SPAN last Thursday to chat about immigration and special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election. During her segment, a Republican from Nevada called into the show and questioned whether she is a U.

Mount Everest May Be Shrinking

Mon, 14 May 2018 13:53:00 +0200

Mount Everest Update: World's Highest Mountain Shrinking? Following 2015 Nepal Earthquake, Scientist To Measure Peak's Height. A tourist was silhouetted as he took pictures of Mount Nuptse (C) as Mount Everest (L) is covered with clouds in Solukhumbu district, also known as the Everest region, in this picture taken Nov.

Artificial Earthquakes

Sat, 12 May 2018 06:24:00 +0200

There has been a statistical rise in the global incidence of earthquakes in the last 15 years, compared to the historic average rate. Earthquakes have occurred in places where there are no underground faults or other reason to expect a high seismic risk. This has been the era of fracking in the US.

Qué es el ingenioso “Bhungroo” y cómo le puede cambiar la vida a millones de personas

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:14:00 +0200

Getty Images Las sequías le cuestan la vida a miles de personas cada año en el mundo. Grandes inundaciones y extensos períodos de sequía en varias partes de India están destruyendo los cultivos. Muchos campesinos se han visto forzados a emigrar en busca de trabajo por que la tierra se ha vuelto infértil.

Qué es el ingenioso "Bhungroo" y cómo le puede cambiar la vida a millones de personas

Tue, 29 May 2018 05:00:00 +0200

Derechos de autor de la imagen Getty Images Image caption Las sequías le cuestan la vida a miles de personas cada año en el mundo. Grandes inundaciones y extensos períodos de sequía en varias partes de India están destruyendo los cultivos. Muchos campesinos se han visto forzados a emigrar en busca....

Qué es el ingenioso "Bhungroo" y cómo le puede cambiar la vida a millones de personas

Tue, 29 May 2018 02:58:00 +0200

Getty Images Las sequías le cuestan la vida a miles de personas cada año en el mundo. Grandes inundaciones y extensos períodos de sequía en varias partes de India están destruyendo los Muchos campesinos se han visto forzados a emigrar en busca de trabajo por que la tierra se ha vuelto infértil.

Qué es el ingenioso "Bhungroo" y cómo le puede cambiar la vida a millones de personas

Mon, 28 May 2018 12:14:00 +0200

La 'obra del siglo' que une orillas: el puente de Crimea ya es una realidad

Wed, 16 May 2018 04:51:00 +0200

El acto solemne ha contado con la participación del presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin. "Les felicito sinceramente por este día excelente, festivo e histórico, en el sentido pleno de la palabra. Histórico, porque en diferente épocas, incluso en los tiempos de los zares, la gente soñó con construir este puente", ha destacado Putin.

12:47:06 | La obra del siglo que une orillas: el puente de Crimea ya es una realidad

Tue, 15 May 2018 19:18:00 +0200

15/05/2018 - 12:47:06 RT.- El puente de Crimea representa un hito histórico: la inauguración de la autopista del "proyecto del siglo", planeada para diciembre de 2018, pero que tiene lugar seis meses antes de lo previsto. Vladímir Putin, presidente de Rusia El acto solemne ha contado con la participación del presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin.

5.1 magnitude quake hits India's northeast

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 08:31:00 +0200

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. NEW DELHI, June 11 (Xinhua) -- A moderate earthquake hit India's northeastern state of Assam on Monday, officials said. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the earthquake occurred at 10:23 a.m. (local time) in Nagoan, about 114 km east of Dispur, the capital city of Assam.

5.1 magnitude quake hits India's northeast

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 08:49:00 +0200

NEW DELHI, June 11 (Xinhua) -- A moderate earthquake hit India's northeastern state of Assam on Monday, officials said. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the earthquake occurred at 10:23 a.m. (local time) in Nagoan, about 114 km east of Dispur, the capital city of Assam. "The epicentre of earthquake was located at 26.

Mild tremor jolts Sylhet

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 09:37:00 +0200

The epicenter of the earthquake was Gowhati in Assam. A mild earthquake has jolted different parts of Sylhet. The 4.9 magnitude earthquake was felt around 10:53am on Monday. Mahmudul Hasan Sohel, a meteorologist of Sylhet Met office, said the epicenter of the earthquake was Gowhati in Assam, India.

Mild tremor jolts Sylhet

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 11:59:00 +0200

A mild earthquake jolted different parts of Sylhet this morning. The 4.9 magnitude earthquake was felt around 10:53am. The epicenter of the earthquake was Gowhati in Assam, India, said Mahmudul Hasan Sohel,a meteorologist of Sylhet met office. Grameenphone and Robi: Type START BR and send SMS it to 2222.

Nuncio calls on Caritas Nepal to speed up post-quake reconstruction

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 05:06:00 +0200

Mgr Giambattista Diquattro visited areas devastated by the earthquake of 25 April 2015. In Nepal the monsoon rains are coming. The Jesuits have rebuilt 250 schools. Three years later, only half of the houses have been rebuilt. Kathmandu (AsiaNews) Mgr Giambattista Diquattro, nuncio to India and Nepal, recently visited the Himalayan nation.

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Thu, 14 Jun 2018 04:21:00 +0200

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Earthquake hits Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 05:57:00 +0200

UTTARKASHI: An earthquake measuring 4.0-magnitude on the Richter scale hit Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi on Thursday morning at 6:12 AM. According to the India Meteorological Department, the earthquake originated at a depth of 10 km and had the latitude of 30.8 North and Longitude of 78.2 East. Further details are currently awaited.

Earthquake jolts Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi, no damage reported

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 07:23:00 +0200

| Uttarkashi | Published: June 14, 2018 9:53 AM ANI According to the India Meteorological Department, the earthquake originated at a depth of 10 km and had the latitude of 30.8 North and Longitude of 78.2 East. An earthquake measuring 4.0-magnitude on the Richter scale hit Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi on Thursday morning at 6:12 AM.

Uttarakhand: 4.0 earthquake recorded at Uttarkashi

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 08:21:00 +0200

An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hit Uttarkashi at 6.12 AM today. No loss of life or property have been reported so far. An earthquake hit Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi early Thursday (June 14) morning, measuring 4.0 on the Richter Scale. According to the India Meteorological Department, the earthquake....

Earthquake of Magnitude 4.5 Hits Chamba in Himachal Pradesh

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:00:00 +0200

Chamba, Jun 14: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 on Richter scale strikes Chamba region of Himachal Pradesh. Further details are awaited. Earlier today, at 6:12 am morning on today. tremors of magnitude 4.0 hit Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi According to the India Meteorological Department, the earthquake....

Un centinela para los terremotos submarinos hecho con los cables de internet

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 20:02:00 +0200

El 26 de diciembre de 2004, un terremoto de magnitud 9.1 generó un tsunami en el océano Índico que se cobró la vida de 230.000 personas. Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Tailandia y hasta 14 países se vieron afectados por uno de los seísmos más mortíferos de la historia . En 2011, la historia se repetía en Japón causando más de 15.