A Seismogenic Shear Zone Diagonal to the Main Himalayan Thrusts

2024-07-01T17:23+0200eos (en)

Source: Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems. Most of the convergence between India and Eurasia in the Himalayan belt is accommodated by thrusting along a series of crustal-scale faults that eventually merge at depth on the Main Himalayan Thrust (MHT).

Pilgrimage at a Price: Impact of Amarnath Yatra on the fragile Himalayan ecosystem

2024-07-01T04:38+0200thenews-pk (en)

The Amarnath Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave located at an altitude of 3,888 meters in the Himalayas in India n illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, attracts hundreds of thousands of devotees each year. Although this significant religious event has both cultural and economic....

In ‘Catmandu’, kittens find a home

2024-07-01T04:31+0200kathmandupost (en)

Upon entering the house of Norfaizah Ramli, affectionately called Richi, in Jharuwarasi, Lalitpur, the first thing you notice is the quirky, cat-themed key holders with several cat-shaped keys that dangle together so perfectly you can almost hear meows in the air.

The June 28 earthquake hits the eastern end of Lake Ontario

2024-06-30T22:15+0200exbulletin (en)

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Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - 258 km southeast of Port Blair, South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar, India, on Sunday, Jun 30, 2024, at 01:11 pm (GMT +6)

2024-06-30T09:41+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The more agencies report about the same quake and post similar data, the more confidence you can have in the data. It takes normally up to a few hours until earthquake parameters are calculated with near-optimum precision. Seismic station: Kulim (KUM/MY network) | Distance from quake: 863 km / 537....

Documentary on tale of 2004 tsunami survivor, 20 years on Isabelle Leong 19 m ago

2024-06-30T05:08+0200malaysiakini-en (en)

The morning after Christmas, in 2004, the world stood still as it witnessed one of the deadliest disasters of the 21st century. A tsunami - triggered by a 9.3 magnitude undersea earthquake off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia - swept over vulnerable coastal areas surrounding the India n Ocean.

Minor earthquake centered near Oswego County News

2024-06-29T23:34+0200exbulletin (en)

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India Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel wishes Chief Principal Secretary K Kailashnathan who is voluntarily retiring About 3 hours ago

2024-06-29T23:29+0200devdiscourse (en)

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel wishes Chief Principal Secretary K Kailashnathan who is voluntarily retiring Taking to his official 'X' handle, Patel said, "By rendering services as Chief Principal Secretary in my office, K. Kailashnathan is voluntarily retiring from 30th June 2024.

India News | Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Wishes Chief Principal Secretary K Kailashnathan Who is Voluntarily Retiring

2024-06-29T20:06+0200latestly (en)

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [ India ], June 29 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday extended wishes to his Chief Principal Secretary K Kailashnathan, who is voluntarily retiring on June 30, and praised his administrative skills. Taking to his official X handle, Patel said, "By rendering....

CM extends wishes to Chief Principal Secretary on his retirement

2024-06-29T19:44+0200aninews (en)

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel wishes Chief Principal Secretary K Kailashnathan who is voluntarily retiring. ANI | Updated: Jun 29, 2024 23:12 IST. Gandhinagar ( ) [ India ], June 29 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday extended wishes to his , who is voluntarily retiring on June 30, and praised his administrative skills.

128 folks died and 140 have been injured within the extreme earthquake

2024-06-29T14:28+0200archyde (en)

Because of the earthquake that hit the outskirts of western Nepal final night time, greater than 128 folks have been killed and dozens have been injured, whereas many buildings turned piles of rubble. In response to international media experiences, extreme earthquake tremors have been felt in several areas of Nepal on Friday night time at 11:47 PM.

Earthquake of magnitude 6 hits Peru

2024-06-29T13:35+0200khaleejtimes (en)

This comes a day after a powerful temblor injured eight people in the country's southern region. A magnitude-6 earthquake struck off the coast of Peru on Saturday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake's epicentre was located at a depth of 24km.

Structural Collapses Killed 5 People a Day on Average in 2018-2022 | Numberspeak

2024-06-29T05:45+0200news18 (en)

A total of 8,756 deaths were reported in India due to collapse of structures in the five years between 2018 and 2022, including 5,988 deaths due to the collapse of ‘dwelling houses’ or residential buildings, according to NCRB’s ‘Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India’ data Follow us: Almost five....

Tribal women learn to makeincense sticks

2024-06-29T02:15+0200timesofindia (en)

Lucknow: A group of tribal women were trained in making incense sticks from floral wastes and other material by the scientists of the CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) on Friday. The training was part of the skill development programme on the production and value....

An ancient earthquake changed the course of the Ganges River

2024-06-28T21:10+0200sciencenews (en)

India ’s Ganges River shifted abruptly due to a distant yet massive earthquake around 2,500 years ago, new geologic evidence suggests. Such changes have been observed in other rivers in recent times but only far upstream. This ancient Ganges shift occurred in the delta, about 200 kilometers from where the river empties into the Bay of Bengal.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 jolts Andaman Sea

2024-06-28T20:51+0200aninews (en)

ANI | Updated: Jun 29, 2024 00:19 IST. Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) [ India ], June 29 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 on the Richter Scale struck the Andaman Sea on Friday night, according to the The tremors were felt at 10:46 pm, according to the The epicentre of the earthquake was found to be at latitude 10.

Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - 91 km southwest of Port Blair, South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar, India, on Friday, Jun 28, 2024, at 10:46 pm (GMT +5:30)

2024-06-28T19:27+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Nearby places The closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Port Blair , a city with more than 110,000 inhabitants in India , in 91 km (57 mi) distance northeast of the epicenter. People likely experienced weak shaking there. The following table shows some of the places that might have been affected (or not) by the shaking.

World News | 'Employer Arrested, Investigation On': MEA Condemns Negligence in Treatment of Indian Worker Who Died in Italy

2024-06-28T17:11+0200latestly (en)

New Delhi [ India ], June 28 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday condemned the negligence in the treatment of Satnam Singh, an Indian worker who died in north Italy, stating that his employer, responsible for his medical care, has been arrested.

World News | Geneva: Exhibition Showcases Rapid Development in J&K at UN

2024-06-28T16:10+0200latestly (en)

Geneva [Switzerland], June 28 (ANI): In a significant display of progress and development initiatives, a banner exhibition highlighting advancements in Jammu and Kashmir was held at the Broken Chair in Geneva, just outside the United Nations headquarters on Friday.

Business News | Somany Ceramics Features at IIID Showcase Insider 2024 at Hyderabad

2024-06-28T15:12+0200latestly (en)

PNN. Hyderabad (Telangana) [ India ], June 28: Somany Ceramics, a leader in the ceramics industry joined hands with Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), Hyderabad for the IIID Showcase Insider 2024 held from June 28, 2024 to June 30, 2024. The ceramics major showcased its range of products....

Fact Check: No, this photo DOESN'T show Eid clothes being left on a Palestinian child's grave

2024-06-28T13:19+0200indiatoday (en)

A Facebook user wrote while sharing the photo: “A Palestinian father leaves Eid clothes on his daughter's grave (8 years old).” Its archive can be seen India Today Fact Check found that the image is from April 2023 and was taken in Turkey. The grave was of an earthquake victim. OUR PROBE.

IMEC will prove to be one of 'biggest game-changers' of 21st century: President Murmu

2024-06-28T07:19+0200economictimes (en)

In her address to a joint sitting of the Parliament, Murmu said India today is the first responder in any crisis and has become a strong voice of the Global South in view of its human-centric approach. Outlining priorities of the Modi government in the foreign policy domain, the president said India is giving great emphasis on connectivity.

Kung fu nun from Nepalese Buddhist order visits Roedean School

2024-06-28T06:08+0200theargus (en)

Buddhist nun Ting lives in the Himalayas in Nepal where she learned the art made famous by Bruce Lee. She visited Roedean School in Brighton to talk to pupils about female empowerment and also about green living, having advocated for environmental awareness and encouraged people to use bicycles instead of cars.

IMEC will prove to be one of 'biggest game-changers' of 21st century: President Murmu

2024-06-27T18:33+0200deccanherald (en)

Billed as a pathbreaking initiative, the IMEC envisages a vast road, railroad and shipping networks among Saudi Arabia, India , the United States and Europe with an aim to ensure integration among Asia, Middle East and West. "Today's India is known not for adding to the challenges the world is facing, but for providing solutions to the world.