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Scientists take a 'metamaterials' approach to earthquake damage

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 19:36:00 +0200

In the past decade scientists have been experimenting with metamaterials, artificial materials designed with periodic internal structures to give them properties not found in natural materials. Depending on their internal geometry and composition, researchers have found that they can control waves....

AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 08:14:00 +0200

In this April 23, 2019, file photo, a new type 094A Jin-class nuclear submarine Long March 10 of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy participates in a naval parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of China's PLA Navy in the sea near Qingdao in eastern China's Shandong province.

AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:39:00 +0200

AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:33:00 +0200

world Nepal quake-hit villages struggle with reconstruction By ROSHAN SEDHAI, 04/26/2019

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:32:00 +0200

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Four years since a catastrophic earthquake destroyed much of central and eastern Nepal, a remote Himalayan area is still reeling with what looks like irreparable damage. Nestled in the foothills of Langtang Mountain, Helambu has become a textbook example of how not to rebuild after a disaster.

AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:32:00 +0200

In this April 22, 2019, file photo, a set of rosary beads, footwear and personal belongings of victims are scattered at the scene of a suicide bombing at St. Sebastian Church in Negombo, Sri Lanka. In this April 24, 2019, file photo coffins of Easter Sunday bomb blast victims lay at a mass burial....

Nepal quake-hit villages struggle with reconstruction

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:00:00 +0200

Lama’s feelings resonate across the area, especially among the poor. The mayor of Helambu Rural Municipality, Nima Gyalzen Sherpa, said the small size of government-provided reconstruction grants and delays in their distribution led to a rise in slum-like houses. “It’s impossible to build a house with 300,000 rupees,” Nima said.

Earthquake rattles Nepal, north-east India and Tibet

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 05:28:00 +0200

KATHMANDU (DPA, AFP) - Nepal was struck by a magnitude-5.2 earthquake early on Wednesday (April 24), the country's seismological centre said, on the eve of the fourth anniversary of the major quake that killed about 9,000 people. A 5.9-magnitude earthquake also struck India’s north-eastern state of....

Nepal quake-hit villages struggle with reconstruction

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 19:29:00 +0200

KATHMANDU, Nepal Four years since a catastrophic earthquake destroyed much of central and eastern Nepal, a remote Himalayan area is still reeling with what looks like irreparable damage. Nestled in the foothills of Langtang Mountain, Helambu has become a textbook example of how not to rebuild after a disaster.

Nepal quake-hit villages struggle with reconstruction

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 19:14:00 +0200

Nepal quake-hit villages struggle with reconstruction

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 18:55:00 +0200

Nestled in the foothills of Langtang Mountain, Helambu has become a textbook example of how not to rebuild after a disaster. Unattractive tiny huts made of blue corrugated iron sheets dot the foothills around the ruins of houses reduced to rubble in the earthquake. "It was not how I wanted to rebuild.

Nepal quake-hit villages struggle with reconstruction

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 18:54:00 +0200

Nepal quake-hit villages struggle with reconstruction

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 18:50:00 +0200

Nepal quake-hit villages struggle with reconstruction

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 18:39:00 +0200

Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 14:04:00 +0200

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck India's northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh early Wednesday and was felt in neighbouring Tibet.The epicenter of the shallow quake was about 40 kilometres (25 miles) southeast of Along, and 180 kilometres southwest of the state capital Itanagar, according to the US Geological Survey.

Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 11:07:00 +0200

There were no reports of casualties or damage, according to authorities. A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck India's northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh early Wednesday and was felt in neighbouring Tibet. The epicenter of the shallow quake was about 40 kilometres (25 miles) southeast of Along, and....

Brace yourself! Devastating earthquake could jolt the planet today

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 09:27:00 +0200

Frank Hoogerbeets is now a very popular name among conspiracy theorists and doomsday mongers; all credit goes to his earthquake predictions on his website Ditrianum. Interestingly, many of his earthquake predictions have gone right in recent days, and it has made many people believe that his....

4 years after devastating quake hit Nepal, India rebuilds houses for victims

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 05:09:00 +0200

on Thursday marked four years of the devastating earthquake that claimed more than 8,000 lives and injured more than 20,000. The country is now rebuilding houses for the 2015 earthquake victims with the assistance of the and the Nepal House Reconstruction Project under the (UNDP) scheme.

Dangerous earthquake near the Eastern Tibet and India border - April 23, 2019

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 05:03:00 +0200

Have you felt the shaking? If Yes, tell us by using the I FELT IT form behind the earthquake or at the bottom of this page. Using our EQ Report iOS or Android app would even be easier and very informative (links in banner above this text). Update 07:35 UTC According to the China Seismological Network, a 6.

Earthquake rattles northeast India, Tibet

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:29:00 +0200

NEW DELHI, April 24, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck India’s northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh early Wednesday and was felt in neighbouring Tibet. The epicenter of the shallow quake was about 40 kilometres (25 miles) southeast of Along, and 180 kilometres southwest of the....

India aided rehabilitation project brings relief to earthquake victims in Nepal

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 22:22:00 +0200

It's going to be four years that Nepal residents Sanu Maya BK with her two sons and mother-in-law have been living in a hut after her house got flattened during the Nepal Earthquake in 2015. Now with assistance of Indian government which is rebuilding houses for earthquake victims in Nepal's Gorkha....

Withstand the shock

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 22:19:00 +0200

India Meteorological Department on Wednesday said that an earthquake measuring 5.9 on Richter scale hit northeastern states with its epicenter some 40 kms from Arunachal Pradesh’s Itanagar. The same day, two moderate earthquakes of magnitudes 5.2 and 4.3 struck Nepal, 75 kms from Kathmandu. Scientists have reiterated that a major earthquake of 8.

Earthquake rattles northeast India, Tibet

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 21:56:00 +0200

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck India’s northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh early yesterday and was felt in neighbouring Tibet. There were no reports of casualties or damage. Grameenphone: Type START BR and send SMS it to 22222.

5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes North East: No loss of life or property reported

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 20:17:00 +0200

Itanagar : A quake measuring 5.9 shook northeastern states in the early hours of Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. There was no report of any loss of life or damage to property from anywhere due to the earthquake, authorities said.

Earthquake in Arunachal, no casualties reported

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 11:09:00 +0200

. An measuring 5.8 on the Richter Scale hit the northeastern states in the early hours of Wednesday, an said. told IANS that there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property. The earthquake occurred at 1.45 a.m. and had its epicentre in Arunachal Pradesh's district, Andrew Lyngdoh, a at the in Shillong, told IANS.

Medium-intensity earthquake in Arunachal Pradesh

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 11:09:00 +0200

early Wednesday. There were no reports of any damage to property or casualties in the quake that occurred at 1:45 am. While the IMD said the quake measured about 5.9, the United States Geological Survey pegged it at 6.1. The epicentre of the quake was about 40 kilometres southeast of Along, and 180....

Medium-intensity earthquake felt in Arunachal Pradesh

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:34:00 +0200

NEW DELHI: A medium-intensity earthquake shook Arunachal Pradesh early Wednesday. There were no reports of any damage to property or casualties in the quake that occurred at 1:45 am. While the IMD said the quake measured about 5.9, the United States Geological Survey pegged it at 6.1.

Earthquake rattles northeast India, Tibet

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:16:00 +0200

New Delhi - A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck India's northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh early Wednesday and was felt in neighbouring Tibet. The epicenter of the shallow quake was about 40 kilometres (25 miles) southeast of Along, and 180 kilometres southwest of the state capital Itanagar, according to the US Geological Survey.

Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude hits Eastern India

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 09:34:00 +0200

Amman, April 24 (Petra) - A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday struck India's northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, the US Geological Survey said. The epicenter of the shallow quake was about 40 kilometers southeast of Along city, and 180 kilometers southwest of the state capital Itanagar.

Strong 6.3-magnitude quake hits Tibet close to India

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 09:21:00 +0200

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck China’s remote Himalayan region of Tibet close to India early Wednesday, authorities said. The epicentre of the quake, with a depth of 10 km, was monitored at 28.40 degrees north latitude and 94.61 degrees east longitude, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre.

Earthquake rattles Nepal, northeast India and Tibet

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 08:52:00 +0200

Nepal was struck by a magnitude-5.2 earthquake early Wednesday, the country's seismological centre said, on the eve of the fourth anniversary of the major quake that killed about 9,000 people. A 5.9-magnitude earthquake also struck India’s northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh early Wednesday and....

Earthquake rattles northeast India, Tibet Breaking News April 24, 2019 13:12

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 08:46:00 +0200

Earthquake rattles northeast India, Tibet

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 08:08:00 +0200

NEW DELHI, April 24 — A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck India’s northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh early today and was felt in neighbouring Tibet. The epicentre of the shallow quake was about 40km southeast of Along, and 180km southwest of the state capital Itanagar, according to the US Geological Survey.

Earthquake rattles northeast India, Tibet

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:49:00 +0200

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck India's northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh early Wednesday and was felt in neighbouring Tibet. The epicenter of the shallow quake was about 40 kilometres (25 miles) southeast of Along, and 180 kilometres southwest of the state capital Itanagar, according to the US Geological Survey.

6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Arunachal Pradesh, tremors felt in Tibet

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:45:00 +0200

China's official state news agency Xinhua said the earthquake was felt in Tibet, which neighbors the state. (Photo: Representational) New Delhi : A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Arunachal Pradesh early Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said.

Strong 6.3-magnitude quake hits Tibet, tremors felt in Northeast India

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:37:00 +0200

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck China's remote Himalayan region of Tibet close to India early Wednesday, authorities said. The epicentre of the quake, with a depth of 10 km, was monitored at 28.40 degrees north latitude and 94.61 degrees east longitude, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre.

Earthquake rattles Nepal, northeast India and Tibet

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:17:00 +0200

KATHMANDU (DPA) - Nepal was struck by a magnitude-5.2 earthquake early Wednesday (April 24), the country's seismological centre said, on the eve of the fourth anniversary of the major quake that killed about 9,000 people. A 5.9-magnitude earthquake also struck India’s northeastern state of Arunachal....

Shallow earthquake shakes...

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 06:56:00 +0200

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck India’s northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh early Wednesday and was felt in neighbouring Tibet. The epicenter of the shallow quake was about 40 kilometres (25 miles) southeast of Along, and 180 kilometres southwest of the state capital Itanagar, according to the US Geological Survey.

India-quake 2ndlead

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 06:41:00 +0200

Earthquake rattles northeast India, Tibet ATTENTION - ADDS China reports no damage /// New Delhi, April 24, 2019 (AFP) - A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck India's northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh early Wednesday and was felt in neighbouring Tibet.

Shallow magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits remote India

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 06:30:00 +0200

American seismologists say a magnitude 5.9 earthquake has shaken a remote part of India near the border with China in a region that has experienced huge quakes in the past. U.S. Geological Survey geophysicist Gavin Hayes says the area is sparsely populated so not many casualties or much damage is expected.

6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Arunachal Pradesh, Tremors Felt In Tibet

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 06:00:00 +0200

New Delhi: A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Arunachal Pradesh early Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicenter of the shallow earthquake was about 40 kilometres (25 miles) southeast of Along, and 180 kilometres southwest of the state capital Itanagar. It struck at 1:45 am.

Earthquake of Magnitude 6.1 Hits Arunachal Pradesh, Tremors Felt in Tibet

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 05:42:00 +0200

The tremors of the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Arunachal Pradesh was felt in Tibet, stated news agency Xinhua. Moreover, the USGS estimated that the quake is less likely to cause casualties and damages. New Delhi: An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.

Shallow earthquake shakes India, no damage yet...

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 05:25:00 +0200

A moderate earthquake shook remote northeastern India near the border with China early Wednesday, but no damage or casualties were immediately reported. US Geological Survey geophysicist Gavin Hayes said the area in Arunachal Pradesh state is sparsely populated so not many casualties or much damage was expected.

Tremors felt in and around the valley as 5.2 ML, 4.3 ML earthquakes hit Dhading early on Wednesday

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 05:19:00 +0200

KATHMANDU : Two back-to-back tremors were felt in the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding areas, coinciding with the eve of fourth anniversary of the massive 2015 Gorkha earthquake, early this morning. The National Seismological Centre said it recorded two tremors of local magnitude 5.2 and 4.

6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Arunachal Pradesh : USGS

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 05:09:00 +0200

A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck India’s northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh early Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said. (Representative Image/AFP) A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck India’s northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh early Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said.

Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 04:22:00 +0200

American seismologists say a magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook a remote part of India near the border with China early Wednesday, in a mountainous region that has experienced huge quakes in the past. U.S. Geological Survey geophysicist Gavin Hayes said the area in India’s northeastern-most state,....

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Wed, 24 Apr 2019 03:03:00 +0200

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Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India

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Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India

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Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India

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Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India

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Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India

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Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India

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Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India

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Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India

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Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India

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Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India

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Shallow magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits remote India

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Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India

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Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India

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Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India

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Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India

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Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India

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Shallow magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits remote India Source: AP

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:34:00 +0200

India shaken by strong quake 1 hour ago It could be felt across the border in Tibet.

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:33:00 +0200

A strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck northeast India's Assam region, the US Geological Survey (USGS) says. The quake's epicentre was located 114km northwest of the town of Dibrugarh, at a very shallow depth of 9km, the USGS says. The quake struck at 1.

Strong earthquake hits remote mountain region in India

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:32:00 +0200

Shallow magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits remote India

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:29:00 +0200

U.S. Geological Survey geophysicist Gavin Hayes says the area is sparsely populated so not many casualties or much damage is expected. The USGS says there's a 56% chance that damage will be between 1 and $100 million dollars. The shallow earthquake was 33 kilometers (20 miles) north of Along, India.

Shallow magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits remote India

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:27:00 +0200

Shallow magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits remote India

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Shallow magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits remote India Source: AP

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Shallow magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits remote India Source: AP

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Powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes NE India

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:11:00 +0200

NEW DELHI: A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Indias northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh early Wednesday. According to the US Geological Survey (USGC), the epicenter of the earthquake was located about 40 kilometres (25 miles) southeast of Along, and 180 kilometres southwest of the state capital Itanagar.

Shallow magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits remote India

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Shallow magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits remote India

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Shallow magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits remote India

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Shallow magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits remote India

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 23:56:00 +0200

BREAKING: Triple earthquake STRIKES India, China and Tibet

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 23:55:00 +0200

(Pic: GOOGLE) The quake's epicentre was located 70 miles (113 km) northwest of the town of Dibrugarh. It had a shallow depth of 18.6 miles (30 km), the USGS said. The quake was centred just west of Mouling National Park. Residents near the epicentre said the earthquake was strong and woke them up.

Shallow magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits remote India

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Shallow magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits remote India

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Shallow magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits remote India

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Shallow magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits remote India

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Shallow magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits remote India

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Afghanistan: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (16 - 22 April 2019)

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 12:53:00 +0200

AFGHANISTAN. Unseasonal heavy rains and floods affected a number of regions of Afghanistan as well as Kabul, between 13 and 19 April. As of 22 April, 1,700 people have been affected with 16 people killed, 112 injured, and 250 houses damaged or destroyed due to flash floods. The floods have also damaged crops and infrastructure, including roads.

Sri Lanka attacks: Death toll rises to 290, around 500 injured

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 06:34:00 +0200

Police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera declined to give a breakdown of those killed and wounded. The attacks marked the most significant violence in the country since a bloody civil war ended 10 years ago. Three police officers were killed during a raid on a house in Colombo after the attacks, some of which were suicide bombings, according to officials.

Time is ticking: Ghantaghar may just give up due to the lack of technical support and the government’s indifference

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 05:00:00 +0200

“Initially I was employed as an electrician for Tri-Chandra Campus in 1980. Now, it's been 32 years since I have been looking after the clock,” says Ganesh Sapkota, 58, who is retiring in the next five years. His replacement is yet be found. The only help he gets is to wind the clock, which needs to be done in pairs of two--twice every week.

Time is ticking: Ghantaghar may just give up due to the lack of technical support and the government’s indifference

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 06:02:00 +0200

India Tremors Felt in Rairangpur, Bisoyi, Gorumahisani And Bahalada Areas of Mayurbhanj in Odisha

Sat, 20 Apr 2019 05:59:00 +0200

Mayurbhanj: Tremors were felt in Rairangpur, Bisoyi, Gorumahisani and Bahalada areas of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha at 6:20 AM on Saturday. No reports of casualties or damages have been reported as of yet. More details are awaited. Earlier this month, at least nine earthquakes, of a magnitude ranging from 4.

Strong quake hits east Taiwan, rattles buildings in capital

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:40:00 +0200

Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau says a strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake has struck the east of the island. Voting began in the second phase of India's general elections Thursday amid massive security and a lockdown in parts of the main city in Indian-controlled Kashmir.

Posts by Masumi Koizumi

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 11:48:00 +0200

Apr 17, 2019 More than half of guide dog users in Japan said Tokyo is not adequately prepared to welcome visitors from overseas who rely on guide dogs when it hosts the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020, a survey finds. The largest segment of the respondents, 50.6 ...

20 Aftershocks Recorded After 6.8 Magnitude Quake Hits Indonesia

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 04:42:00 +0200

Jakarta, Indonesia: At least 20 aftershocks have been recorded after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake rattled Indonesia's Central Sulawesi province on Friday afternoon. "According to BMKG monitoring, until 21:00 Western Indonesia Time (WIB), some 20 aftershocks have occurred in various magnitudes," Xinhua....

Central Sulawesi sets Rp 20.08t investment target to boost growth

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 03:41:00 +0200

Central Sulawesi has set its sights on generating Rp 20.08 trillion (US$1.42 billion) in investments this year, following the earthquake and tsunami of Sept. 28, 2018 that particularly devastated the provincial capital of Palu and surrounding areas. Data from the Online Single Submission (OSS)....

Traveler Beware: Many Of These Business Destinations Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 12:28:00 +0200

img src="ass="color-body light-text">Consumers lined up to buy NP5s and other face masks in Singapore in 2013 amidst a particularly bad run of air pollution. Singapore is one of the world's most popular business travel destinations. Getty Images AFP/Getty Images.

0 Malaysia's Smart will be Brunei rescue team’s mentor Dr Wan Azizah says the elite rescue team would help their Brunei counterparts gain international recognition. Bernama, 2019-04-10 17:34:56+08:00

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 11:44:00 +0200

The Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (Smart) will be a mentor to the Brunei rescue team that wishes to get recognition from the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (Insarag), said Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

SMART will be Brunei rescue team mentor

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 10:55:00 +0200

PUTRAJAYA, April 10 (Bernama) -- The Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) will be a mentor to the Brunei rescue team who wishes to get recognition from the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG), said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

Expedition to remeasure height of Everest

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 06:08:00 +0200

Kathmandu, April 8. Nepal is sending a team of government-appointed climbers up Mount Everest to remeasure its height, officials said today, hoping to quash persistent speculation that the world’s tallest mountain has shrunk. Four government surveyors will depart on Wednesday for Everest, which lies....

Nepal expedition to re-measure height of Everest: Officials

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 04:23:00 +0200

Nepali survey chief Khim Lal Gautam, left, along with his team, Suraj Sing Bhandari, second right, Yubaraj Dhital, right, and Mountain Guide Tshiring Janbu Sherpa, second left, check the equipment before leaving on an expedition to remeasure the height of Mount Everest in Kathmandu on Monday.

Big quake unlikely, but caution needed: Report

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 02:44:00 +0200

A joint report by two government agencies has formally stated that ongoing seismic activity in Palghar is an “earthquake swarm”, implying that a strong earthquake is unlikely in the region. But it also says that it’s not known how long the tremors will continue.

Expedition From Nepal To Remeasure Height Of Mount Everest, Say Officials

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 21:50:00 +0200

Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal is sending a team of government-appointed climbers up Mount Everest to remeasure its height, officials said Monday, hoping to quash persistent speculation that the world's tallest mountain has shrunk. Four government surveyors will depart Wednesday for Everest, which lies on....

Nepal expedition to remeasure height of Everest

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 17:28:00 +0200

Kathmandu - Nepal is sending a team of government-appointed climbers up Mount Everest to remeasure its height, officials said on Monday, hoping to quash persistent speculation that the world's tallest mountain has shrunk. Four government surveyors will depart Wednesday for Everest, which lies on the....

Just how tall is Mount Everest, really?

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 17:17:00 +0200

Kathmandu — Nepal is sending a team of government-appointed climbers up Mount Everest to remeasure its height, officials said on Monday, hoping to quash persistent speculation that the world's tallest mountain has shrunk. Four government surveyors will depart on Wednesday for Everest, which lies on....

Un fort séisme de magnitude 6,1 frappe l’est de l’Inde

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 08:19:00 +0200

Un fort séisme de magnitude 6,1 a frappé mercredi l’État d’Arunachal Pradesh dans le nord-est de l’Inde, a annoncé l’Institut américain de Géologie (USGS). L’épicentre du séisme, qui s’est produit à 01H45 (20H15 GMT mardi), se situe à une quarantaine de km au sud-est de la ville d’Along et à 180 km au sud-ouest de la capitale de l’État, Itanagar.

Un fort séisme de magnitude 6,1 frappe l'est de l'Inde

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 06:24:00 +0200

La secousse qui a frappé mardi le nord-est de l'Inde a été ressenti jusqu'au Tibet. © CHRISTIAN MIRANDA / AFP. Selon l'Institut américain de Géologie, il existe "une faible probabilité" pour que ce séisme, qui a frappé une région peu peuplée du sous-continent indien, ait fait des victimes.

Un fort séisme de magnitude 6,1 frappe l’est de l’Inde

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 05:18:00 +0200

Un fort séisme de magnitude 6,1 a frappé mercredi l’Etat d’Arunachal Pradesh dans le nord-est de l’Inde, a annoncé l’Institut américain de Géologie (USGS). L’épicentre du séisme, qui s’est produit à 01H45 (20H15 GMT mardi), se situe à une quarantaine de km au sud-est de la ville d’Along et à 180 km au sud-ouest de la capitale de l’Etat, Itanagar.

Un fort séisme de magnitude 6,1 frappe l'est de l'Inde

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 02:27:00 +0200

(Belga) Un fort séisme de magnitude 6,1 a frappé mercredi l'Etat d'Arunachal Pradesh dans le nord-est de l'Inde, a annoncé l'Institut américain de Géologie (USGS). L'épicentre du séisme, qui s'est produit à 01H45 (20H15 GMT mardi), se situe à une quarantaine de km au sud-est de la ville d'Along et à....

Le nord-est de l’Inde frappé par un puissant séisme

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 02:17:00 +0200

Google Maps. Un fort séisme de magnitude 6,1 a frappé mercredi 23 avril l’Etat d’Arunachal Pradesh dans le nord-est de l’Inde, a annoncé l’Institut américain de géologie (USGS). Le tremblement de terre s’est produit à 1 h 45 locales. Son épicentre se situe à une quarantaine de kilomètres au sud-est....

Un fort séisme de magnitude 6,1 frappe l'est de l'Inde

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 01:24:00 +0200

L'épicentre du séisme, qui s'est produit à 01H45 (20H15 GMT mardi), se situe à une quarantaine de km au sud-est de la ville d'Along et à 180 km au sud-ouest de la capitale de l'Etat, Itanagar. Selon l'USGS, il existe "une faible probabilité" que le séisme ait fait des victimes et des dégâts.

Un fort séisme de magnitude 6,1 frappe l'est de l'Inde

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 01:01:00 +0200

Un fort séisme de magnitude 6,1 frappe l'est de l'Inde

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:58:00 +0200

Un fort séisme de magnitude 6,1 a frappé, mercredi, l'Etat d'Arunachal Pradesh dans le nord-est de l'Inde, a annoncé l'Institut américain de Géologie (USGS). L'épicentre du séisme, qui s'est produit à 01h45 (20H15 GMT mardi), se situe à une quarantaine de km au sud-est de la ville d'Along et à 180 km au sud-ouest de la capitale de l'Etat, Itanagar.

Un fort séisme de magnitude 6,1 frappe l'est de l'Inde

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:10:00 +0200

Un fort séisme de magnitude 6,1 a frappé mercredi l'Etat d'Arunachal Pradesh dans le nord-est de l'Inde, a annoncé l'Institut américain de Géologie (USGS). L'épicentre du séisme, qui s'est produit à 01H45 (20H15 GMT mardi), se situe à une quarantaine de km au sud-est de la ville d'Along et à 180 km au sud-ouest de la capitale de l'Etat, Itanagar.

Inde : un séisme de magnitude 6,1 frappe le nord-est du pays

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 23:58:00 +0200

Un fort séisme de magnitude 6,1 a frappé, mercredi 23 avril, l'Etat d'Arunachal Pradesh dans le nord-est de l'Inde, selon l'Institut américain de Géologie (USGS) . L'épicentre du séisme se situe à une quarantaine de kilomètres au sud-est de la ville d'Along et à 180 kilomètres au sud-ouest de la capitale de l'Etat, Itanagar.

Terremoto de magnitud 6,1 sacude el noreste de India

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:36:00 +0200

Captura del epicentro del sismo en India. (Foto: USGS) Captura del epicentro del sismo en India. (Foto: USGS) Un terremoto provocó que edificios del estado de Assam, en , temblaran por al menos unos cinco segundos. El movimiento telúrico tuvo una magnitud de 6,1, lo que provocó un estado de alerta en el noreste del país asiático.

Colección Barreda, Zweig y Beethoven

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 09:52:00 +0200

Circula en nuestro mundo artístico e intelectual el libro de este título que reúne las pinturas, esculturas y objetos de arte agrupados y organizados por su propietario Alfredo Barreda Zegarra. Me identifico con él por mi natural vocación de coleccionista destinado a la búsqueda de documentos....

Indian aid helps Nepal rejuvenate earthquake-struck districts

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 16:17:00 +0200

About 70. percent of houses in Gorkha and Nuwakot districts of Nepal, that were the most severely affected during the earthquake, has been constructed under the Government of India aid, the UNDP and the UNOPS has informed. As per data provided to ANI; UNOPS, consultant for Nuwakot district, a total....

Where from here?

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 05:06:00 +0200

Nepal underwent numerous crises in the last seven decades: an end to the autocratic rana regime; decade long armed conflict from 1996 to 2006, which formally ended after the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord. Years later, there was a devastating earthquake in 2015 which was followed by unofficial economic blockade, among others.

Emperador Akihito. El rebelde pacifista

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 11:40:00 +0200

Cercano a la gente, a su pueblo y no como la representación de una deidad, quizá así será recordado el tiempo del emperador Akihito en el trono, quien abdicará el próximo 30 de abril en nombre de su hijo: el príncipe Naruhito. Akihito rompió con muchas tradiciones que seguían vigentes durante el....

Emperador Akihito, el rebelde pacifista

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:37:00 +0200

Akihito rompió con muchas tradiciones que seguían vigentes durante el tiempo del emperador Hirohito, quien, tras la Segunda Guerra Mundial, lanzó la Declaración Mundial de la Humanidad. Ese gesto significó abandonar públicamente su rol de representación de los dioses y se convirtió en un símbolo de unidad para todos los japoneses.

Indonesia: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (23 - 29 April 2019)

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 12:52:00 +0200

INDONESIA. Heavy rains on 26-27 April caused widespread flooding and landslides in nine districts in Bengkulu Province, Sumatra. According to Government reports, 29 people have been killed and more than 12,000 people have been displaced. Local fisheries and infrastructure have been affected,....

If 2014 was Modi wave, 2019 will be tsunami: Poonam Mahajan

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 05:39:00 +0200

It is one of the most high-profile battles that Mumbai will witness on 29th April in the fourth phase of General Elections. Poonam Mahajan, BJP's sitting MP, will be locking horns with another high profile candidate Priya Dutt in the Mumbai North Central Constituency.

In a first, east Asian birds make Andaman stopover

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 20:19:00 +0200

Distinguished by the green and brown plumage on its back, the dimunitve Horsfield’s Bronze Cuckoo ( Chalcites basalis ) is a native of Australia and New Guinea. However, researcher G. Gokulkrishnan had an unexpected encounter with the tiny bird — roughly about 15 cm and weighing 22 g and known for....

Pakistan vs the environment

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:07:00 +0200

Abdullah Gauhar Malik. AS we step into the months of April and May, the weather changes from blissful winds to the scorching heat and there is a sense of irritability all around. With every passing year, we set a record for having the highest temperature in more than a decade or often even a century.

Will curse you if you don’t vote for BJP: When ‘sanyasi’ Sakshi Maharaj invoked shastras to threaten voters

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:46:00 +0200

Controversial Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP ) leader and Member of Parliament Sakshi Maharaj on Friday stirred a controversy with a bizarre message to voters. Addressing a gathering in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao as part of his election campaign, the BJP leader threatened voters in the name of mythology....

Posts by Masumi Koizumi

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 13:10:00 +0200

Masumi Koizumi. For Masumi Koizumi's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below: Apr 3, 2019 It is not only for products and companies that people have a desire to use the new Imperial era name, and its announcement has set off a scramble to acquire a domain name — the address used to access a website — featuring the .

Philippines: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (26 Mar - 1 Apr 2019)

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 14:13:00 +0200

PHILIPPINES. Drought conditions have been reported in the MIMAROPA Region, Region IX, Region XII, BARMM and Metro Manila. As of 1 April, ten provinces have declared a State of Calamity because of the drought. More than 13,600 ha of agricultural crops, mostly rice and corn, have reportedly been affected with losses estimated at PhP1.

“Metamaterials” may mitigate earthquake damage

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 23:21:00 +0200

In the past decade scientists have been experimenting with metamaterials, artificial materials designed with periodic internal structures to give them properties not found in natural materials. Some of these materials can control waves propagating through them, filtering sound or deflecting light so....