Europe Media Monitor (EMM) reads and analyses around 40.000 new news items per day from around 1000 sites worldwide. The text of the items, extracted using EMM's own text extraction algorithm, is indexed using Lucene (see http://lucene.apache.org). Please make sure your area of interest is not already covered by one of the pre-defined categories (alerts). If it is, we kindly ask you to use the feed from that category as this significantly reduces the load on our system. This site is a joint project of DG-JRC and DG-COMM. The information on this site is subject to a disclaimer (see http://europa.eu/geninfo/legal_notices_en.htm). Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50637386/myanmar-push-for-quake-safe-buildings/YANGON ( Xinhua ) – The Myanmar government is preparing to issue bylaws for the construction of buildings to push for quake-resistant architectures in the country, according to the Construction Ministry Monday. At an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the Myanmar Earthquake Committee in Yangon....Tue, 27 Aug 2019 10:24:00 +0200myanmarnews-39d9084a54f9150d7bd8b481bd2458ebmyanmarnewsen16.9854726086878 96.1675393143746NaturalDisastersMyanmar governmentHan ZawHenry Van ThioDisaster Management Department20190827102400https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/earthquake-hits-eastern-myanmar-tremors-felt-in-nagaland-1591645-2019-08-26An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck the eastern region of Myanmar on Monday morning, which caused tremors in Nagaland. The quake in Myanmar took place at around 8:19 am at a depth of 80 km, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). No casualty or damage to property was reported.Tue, 27 Aug 2019 10:24:00 +0200myanmarnews-9d269f48287fca1339921535007ae5d3myanmarnewsen16.8722 96.1249NaturalDisastersIndia TodayMeteorological DepartmentIndia News20190827102400http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2019-08/26/content_75137812.htmYANGON, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar government is preparing to issue bylaws for the construction of buildings to push for quake-resistant architectures in the country, according to the Construction Ministry Monday. At an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the Myanmar Earthquake Committee in....Mon, 26 Aug 2019 13:08:00 +0200myanmarnews-4e4f6606825adafa0cd40ea395491e88myanmarnewsen16.9854726086878 96.1675393143746NaturalDisastersMyanmar governmentHan ZawHenry Van ThioDisaster Management Department20190826130800https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/earthquake-hits-eastern-myanmar-tremors-felt-in-nagaland-119082600278_1.htmlAn earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck the eastern region of Myanmar on Monday morning, which caused tremors in Nagaland. The quake in Myanmar took place at around 8:19 am at a depth of 80 km, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). No casualty or damage to property was reported.Mon, 26 Aug 2019 11:21:00 +0200business-standard-4a2d4476f8e119edaabd989c8a01411abusiness-standarden16.8722 96.1249NaturalDisastersMeteorological Department20190826112100https://www.myanmarnews.net/news/262193120/earthquake-hits-eastern-myanmar-tremors-felt-in-nagalandNew Delhi [India], Aug 26 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck the eastern region of Myanmar on Monday morning, which caused tremors in Nagaland. The quake in Myanmar took place at around 8:19 am at a depth of 80 km, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). No casualty or damage to property was reported.Mon, 26 Aug 2019 09:06:00 +0200myanmarnews-048b5ec91fc37dbb58cd0248fb2d5bf7myanmarnewsen16.8722 96.1249NaturalDisastersMeteorological Department20190826090600https://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/?q=news/26/08/2019/id-18861The Ministry of Construction is preparing to release bylaws for the construction of buildings as part of the push for disaster-resistant architecture in Myanmar. The Union Minister for Construction U Han Zaw made the remarks at an event yesterday to mark the 20th anniversary of the Myanmar Earthquake Committee in Yangon.Mon, 26 Aug 2019 08:04:00 +0200moi-gov-mm-9637dfc61baac0824498e52b567f285dmoi-gov-mmen16.9854726086878 96.1675393143746NaturalDisastersNew Light of MyanmarHan ZawEngineering CouncilEngineering SocietyKo KoDisaster Management Department20190826080400http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2019-08/26/content_75137812.htmYANGON, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar government is preparing to issue bylaws for the construction of buildings to push for quake-resistant architectures in the country, according to the Construction Ministry Monday. At an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the Myanmar Earthquake Committee in....Mon, 26 Aug 2019 03:56:00 +0200china.org.cn-4e4f6606825adafa0cd40ea395491e88china.org.cnen16.9854726086878 96.1675393143746NaturalDisastersMyanmar governmentHan ZawHenry Van ThioDisaster Management Department20190826035600https://www.mmtimes.com/news/moderate-quake-causes-little-damage-thandwe.htmlThe earthquake had its epicentre about 15 miles east of Thandwe at a depth of 8 kilometres, and the magnitude 4.7 aftershock had its an epicentre about 20 miles southeast of Thandwe at a depth of 51km, according to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology.Tue, 20 Aug 2019 03:37:00 +0200mmtimes-f7eeec23b7b623b0d3499bce396e1769mmtimesen24.866667 94.916667NaturalDisasters20190820033700https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/asean-weekly-disaster-update-12-18-aug-2019REGIONAL SUMMARY: During the week, scattered and isolated heavy rains occurred in the equatorial and northern part of the region, while the southern portion remained generally dry. Several flooding events were reported this week as the Southwest Monsoon continue.Mon, 19 Aug 2019 13:11:00 +0200reliefWeb-08dac0a6036725296aec89a62570551freliefWeben14.6096 121.006CrisisResponseFloodingNaturalDisastersMeteorological CentreASEANNational Disaster Risk Reduction20190819131100https://indianexpress.com/article/india/earthquake-of-5-8-in-afghanistan-mild-tremors-felt-in-delhi-ncr-region-5887334/The Hindu Kush mountain range in Afghanistan. (Source: Google Maps) Mild tremors were felt in the Delhi-NCR region early Thursday morning after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan, Indian Meteorological Department reported. The magnitude of the tremors is yet to be ascertained.Thu, 08 Aug 2019 05:09:00 +0200expressindia-0f1194f7a32f889112f0cc14c23a3bb5expressindiaen34.5309 69.136757NaturalDisastersGoogleThe HinduUnited States Geological SurveyMeteorological Department20190808050900https://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/?q=news/7/08/2019/id-18664A FORUM on earthquake preparedness under the title of “National Earth-quake Preparedness and Response Plan & Earthquake Forum” was held at Thingaha Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning. The forum was chaired by Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Dr Win Myat Aye with....Wed, 07 Aug 2019 08:23:00 +0200moi-gov-mm-fdf70ba51c43afa8dbe449e82c3fa9fcmoi-gov-mmen21.2341236281372 95.9858150444708NaturalDisastersNew Light of MyanmarAung MyintKo KoMin TheinMyat AyeSoe WinSocial WelfareDisaster Management Department20190807082300https://www.mmtimes.com/news/govt-unveils-quake-preparedness-plan.html“We need to make preparations and implement responses in advance,” said Vice President U Henry Van Thio, chair of Natural Disaster Management Committee, during the launch of the plan on Tuesday in Nay Pyi Taw. Earthquakes cannot be forecast like other disasters, and the damage can be huge depending....Wed, 07 Aug 2019 05:14:00 +0200mmtimes-ff52383c39be0002ce792265b7031521mmtimesen21.366667 95.466667NaturalDisastersUNbodiesUnited NationsShan StateDevelopment ProgrammeHenry Van Thio20190807051400https://reliefweb.int/report/indonesia/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-30-july-5-august-2019INDONESIA. As of 5 August, six people are known to have been killed and 2,100 people have been displaced following a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck 147 km southwest of Sumur District, Banten Province on 2 August. Most of the displaced are from Pandeglang (Banten Province) and Bandar Lampung....Mon, 05 Aug 2019 14:42:00 +0200reliefWeb-b49a5d4ea76c14b1d3b39c395644f4cfreliefWeben-5.238413 104.3237NaturalDisastersRed CrossEmergency20190805144200https://www.mmtimes.com/news/colourful-backpacks-arrive-yangon.htmlThe concept for the exhibition came about when Japanese curator Daisuke Takeya and artist Chie Kajiwara discussed their experiences of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake. The pair started collecting donated bags in the aftermath of the disaster, and invited young artists to turn them into artworks.Mon, 05 Aug 2019 05:34:00 +0200myanmarnews-af2d45ac86ac280c2cbd8a400535e25cmyanmarnewsen16.9854726086878 96.1675393143746NaturalDisastersAung MyatJapan Foundation20190805053400https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/2440429/M4-Sat-3-Aug-Myanmar-Myanmar-Burma.htmland other sources as noted. Use of material: Most texts and images, in particular photographs, on this website are protected by copyright. Further reproduction and use of without authorization is usually not consented. If you are not sure or need licensing rights for photographs, for example for publications and commercial use, please contact us.Mon, 05 Aug 2019 05:34:00 +0200myanmarnews-e8b67cf4cd9ae797dfb1d130017fc178myanmarnewsen16.8722 96.1249NaturalDisasters20190805053400https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-not-under-tsunami-threat-due-to-indonesia-quake-says-moes-official/story-zDWcE85VTM25U8wIGp1QxM.htmlThere is no tsunami threat to India following the high-intensity earthquake in Indonesia Friday evening, a senior official said here. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), a 6.9 intensity quake hit southwest of Sumatra, Indonesia, at 5.30 pm (IST). “We had issued a tsunami alert after the earthquake.Sat, 03 Aug 2019 12:03:00 +0200HindustanTimes-ed949d0d834e0e2ed7b6cc3ddcaa1b13HindustanTimesen-6.18287 106.829NaturalDisastersIndian Ocean20190803120300https://www.firstpost.com/india/no-tsunami-threat-to-india-after-high-intensity-earthquake-in-indonesia-says-ministry-of-earth-sciences-official-7101771.htmlNew Delhi: There is no tsunami threat to India following the high-intensity earthquake in Indonesia on Friday evening, a senior official said. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), a 6.9 intensity quake hit southwest of Sumatra, Indonesia, at 5.30 pm (IST). "We had issued a tsunami alert after the earthquake.Fri, 02 Aug 2019 21:02:00 +0200firstpost-4e41f9e93809e2b8a0ece4666a8f29d6firstposten-6.18287 106.829NaturalDisastersIndian Ocean20190802210200https://indianexpress.com/article/india/no-tsunami-threat-to-india-due-to-indonesia-quake-moes-official-5873640/The first warning was issued at 5:51 pm for tsunami in Indonesia. A second advisory stating that there was no threat to India was issued at 5:53 pm. (Representational Image) There is no tsunami threat to India following the high-intensity earthquake in Indonesia Friday evening, a senior official said here.Fri, 02 Aug 2019 20:29:00 +0200expressindia-666d2f2a88c7b4a389e3e743feea1de5expressindiaen-6.18287 106.829NaturalDisastersIndian Ocean20190802202900https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/no-tsunami-threat-to-india-due-to-indonesia-quake-moes-official-119080201678_1.htmlThere is no tsunami threat to India following the high-intensity earthquake in Indonesia Friday evening, a senior official said here. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), a 6.9 intensity quake hit southwest of Sumatra, Indonesia, at 5.30 pm (IST). "We had issued a tsunami alert after the earthquake.Fri, 02 Aug 2019 17:16:00 +0200business-standard-07634b487a0022b693d06200ee512bcebusiness-standarden-6.18287 106.829NaturalDisastersIndian Ocean20190802171600https://www.mmtimes.com/news/colourful-backpacks-arrive-yangon.htmlThe concept for the exhibition came about when Japanese curator Daisuke Takeya and artist Chie Kajiwara discussed their experiences of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake. The pair started collecting donated bags in the aftermath of the disaster, and invited young artists to turn them into artworks.Fri, 02 Aug 2019 06:24:00 +0200mmtimes-af2d45ac86ac280c2cbd8a400535e25cmmtimesen16.9854726086878 96.1675393143746NaturalDisastersAung MyatJapan Foundation20190802062400https://www.myanmarnews.net/news/262268792/60-magnitude-quake-rattles-myanmarYangon [Myanmar], Sep 1 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar's Sagaing region on Saturday night, country's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology said. The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at around 9:39 pm (local time), was registered about 22.Sun, 01 Sep 2019 00:36:00 +0200myanmarnews-4228cfe37e9baf41889ddaa03bf961b6myanmarnewsen22.56996 95.698486NaturalDisasters20190901003600https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/6-0-magnitude-quake-rattles-myanmar-119090100051_1.htmlAn earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar's Sagaing region on Saturday night, country's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology said. The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at around 9:39 pm (local time), was registered about 22.5 kilometres northwest of Shwebo city, reported Xinhua news agency.Sun, 01 Sep 2019 01:35:00 +0200business-standard-ab9b417973910815d72c076e3e5754cabusiness-standarden22.56996 95.698486NaturalDisasters20190901013500http://www.mizzima.com/article/earthquake-strikes-myanmars-sagaing-damage-reportedEarthquake monitoring sites and media are reporting an earthquake of 6.0 magnitude shook Myanmar's Sagaing region late Saturday, with some damage reported. According to a release from Meteorology and Hydrology Department, the moderate quake struck at 21:39. local time.Sun, 01 Sep 2019 08:10:00 +0200mizzima-f56751a622ecf2a4e80a9ba416dc27c2mizzimaen22.56996 95.698486NaturalDisasters20190901081000https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/495154553/out-of-the-ruins-springs-new-hope-for-sri-lankaGoodwill Peace Tour responded to the devastating Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka. An international team led by experienced Volunteer Ministers (VMs) from India and Nepal reached out to the country to help in its time of need. On April 21, Jerome was in church at Colombo’s St. Anthony Shrine.Sun, 01 Sep 2019 14:21:00 +0200einnews-cf6a5b145710b0e1f6e3b73cc04ab70deinnewsen-23.69425 133.870499NaturalDisastersTerroristAttackRed CrossIndian OceanRon HubbardL. Ron HubbardSt. AnthonyChurch of Scientology20190901142100https://www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/central-myanmar-earthquake-damages-religious-sites-buildings-no-casualties/A damaged pagoda in KhinU Township in Sagaing Region. Photo: KhinU Soe Wai and Lu Aung (Katha) An earthquake with a 6-magnitude shook Shwebo district, Sagaing region, on 31 August, damaging pagodas, monasteries and school buildings. The quake was centered 14 miles northwest of Shwebo township at 9:....Sun, 01 Sep 2019 21:10:00 +0200globalnewlightofmyanmar-674acf7f76cd59956c4bb06ea65a3544globalnewlightofmyanmaren58.2133333 25.9280556NaturalDisastersNews AgencySocial Welfare20190901211000https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/earthquake-strikes-myanmar-s-sagaing-damage-reportedEarthquake monitoring sites and media are reporting an earthquake of 6.0 magnitude shook Myanmar's Sagaing region late Saturday, with some damage reported. According to a release from Meteorology and Hydrology Department, the moderate quake struck at 21:39. local time.Mon, 02 Sep 2019 06:23:00 +0200reliefWeb-5e35ffee43f282a6b312f884231543ebreliefWeben22.56996 95.698486NaturalDisasters20190902062300http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-09/02/c_138357818.htmYANGON, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- A moderate earthquake has damaged some pagodas, monasteries and school buildings in Myanmar's Sagaing region but no casualties have resulted, the Information and Public Relations Department of the Information Ministry said Monday. The 6.0-magnitude earthquake, with its epicenter 22.Mon, 02 Sep 2019 07:03:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-81a68943cf87ed6f51c15064c19f6cabxinhuanet_enen22.56996 95.698486NaturalDisasters20190902070300https://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/?q=news/2/09/2019/id-18941An earthquake with a 6-magnitude shook Shwebo district, Sagaing region, on 31 August, damaging pagodas, monasteries and school buildings. The quake was centered 14 miles northwest of Shwebo township at 9: 39 pm, and the damages occurred in Shwebo, KhinU and YeU townships.Mon, 02 Sep 2019 07:40:00 +0200moi-gov-mm-914c04977cd6a28bcc91d8f4278d1ea0moi-gov-mmen58.2133333 25.9280556NaturalDisastersNew Light of MyanmarSocial Welfare20190902074000https://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/?q=news/2/09/2019/id-18945An earthquake measuring 6.0 on Richter scale, centered near 14 miles northwest of Shwebo Township at 9: 39 pm, has caused no damage to the structures, especially dams and related waterworks large and small, in the surrounding areas of the epicenter, assured Irrigation and Water Utilization Management Department (IWUMD).Mon, 02 Sep 2019 07:40:00 +0200moi-gov-mm-a66d797992250068841b83e1b3ea41c3moi-gov-mmen22.56996 95.698486NaturalDisastersNew Light of Myanmar20190902074000https://www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/bagan-archaeological-zone-touted-unescos-world-heritage/Historically and religiously, Bagan is a place of great importance for Myanmar People. Now, it is very near to have Bagan, ancient city of Myanmar designated as UNESCO’s a world cultural heritage. In trying to become a world heritage from grandeur, splendor and importance of Bagan, file-part 1 (draft) was submitted on September 22, 2017.Mon, 02 Sep 2019 10:06:00 +0200globalnewlightofmyanmar-d0cc2a96eac225213423e72039745ef3globalnewlightofmyanmaren16.8722 96.1249UNbodiesCultureNaturalDisastersUNESCOAye Win20190902100600http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-09/02/c_138357818.htmYANGON, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- A moderate earthquake has damaged some pagodas, monasteries and school buildings in Myanmar's Sagaing region but no casualties have resulted, the Information and Public Relations Department of the Information Ministry said Monday. The 6.0-magnitude earthquake, with its epicenter 22.Mon, 02 Sep 2019 10:06:00 +0200myanmarnews-81a68943cf87ed6f51c15064c19f6cabmyanmarnewsen22.56996 95.698486NaturalDisasters20190902100600https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/earthquake-strikes-myanmars-sagaing-damage-reportedEarthquake monitoring sites and media are reporting an earthquake of 6.0 magnitude shook Myanmar's Sagaing region late Saturday, with some damage reported. According to a release from Meteorology and Hydrology Department, the moderate quake struck at 21:39. local time.Mon, 02 Sep 2019 13:53:00 +0200bnionline-028e8eb17afb1ca745d2c34151ee27fbbnionlineen22.56996 95.698486NaturalDisasters20190902135300https://www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/act-of-god-and-vis-major/U Mya Thein. BA; B.L Under section 56 of the Contract Act (Indian Act IX of 1872) an agreement to do an act impossible in itself is void. A contract to do an act which, after the contract is made, becomes impossible, or, by reason of some event which the promisor could not prevent, unlawful, becomes void when the act becomes impossible or unlawful.Mon, 02 Sep 2019 22:36:00 +0200globalnewlightofmyanmar-f28ca90f961351b2b267b8fa3f5ff806globalnewlightofmyanmaren35.2086 110.727ConflictNaturalDisastersCompany; LimitedCompany LimitedSupreme Court of IndiaMya TheinSupreme CourtChinese military20190902223600http://www.uniindia.com/earthquake-jolts-myanmar-no-casualties-reported/world/news/1716049.htmlTrade has many faces: One is China’s Vote of Confidence on western companies 2nd Test: India beat Windies by 257 runs; sweep series 2-0 2nd Test: India beat Windies by 257 runs; sweep series 2-0 At Least 8 People Killed, 26 Missing After Dive Boat Fire off California Coast - Reports Seelampur....Tue, 03 Sep 2019 05:13:00 +0200uniindia-5cbf887b5cd39f154d3517f538f79254uniindiaen22.56996 95.698486NaturalDisasters20190903051300https://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/?q=news/3/09/2019/id-18951The Secretary of the National Disaster Management Committee and Deputy Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement U Soe Aung visited areas affected by the recent earthquake in Shwebo District, Sagaing Region, yesterday. The Deputy Minister first inspected the damaged pagodas in Sisongon....Tue, 03 Sep 2019 07:00:00 +0200moi-gov-mm-86ab6d90c3f27186d29f6fde7a97b6e6moi-gov-mmen58.2133333 25.9280556NaturalDisastersNew Light of MyanmarSocial Welfare20190903070000https://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/?q=news/3/09/2019/id-18955Cracks have appeared on eight stupas in the compound of the Kuthodaw Pagoda in Mandalay after the 6-magnitude earthquake at 9:39 pm on 31 August. The earthquake’s epicentre was 14 miles northwest of Shwebo and caused cracks on stupas No. 212, 213, 355, 444, 494, 496, 497 and 499.Tue, 03 Sep 2019 07:31:00 +0200moi-gov-mm-71b82489a0f71fc92b6eecf4e730f7eemoi-gov-mmen22.56996 95.698486UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUNESCONew Light of MyanmarTin Maung20190903073100