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  • Third powerful earthquake of 6.0 magnitude hits Turkey in 24 hours

    Third powerful earthquake of 6.0 magnitude hits Turkey in 24 hours

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    Ankara: Three earthquakes rocked Turkey on Monday as the country is still assessing the number of casualties and the damage.

    The third earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale hit Goksun, Turkey on Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

    Goksun is a town and district of Kahramanmaras Province in Turkey’s Mediterranean region.

    The earthquake occurred at 3 pm local time and hit 5 km North East (NE) of Goksun, Turkey on Monday at a depth of 10 km, USGS stated.

    The earthquake’s epicenter was located at 38.061°N and 36.537°E, respectively.

    The recent earthquake is the third to hit Turkey on Monday.

    Earlier, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey just hours after a massive earthquake of magnitude 7.8 on the Richter scale hit 26 km East of Turkey’s Nurdagi on Monday.

    According to CNN, the deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit southern Turkey in the early hours of Monday has claimed more than 500 lives in nearby regions as well as Syria.

    At least 284 people have been killed and close to 2,300 injured in Turkey, the American broadcaster reported citing the country’s Vice President Fuat Oktay. According to Oktay, more than 1,700 buildings have been damaged across 10 Turkish cities.

    In Syria, at least 237 people were killed and 639 injured, Syrian state-run news agency SANA reported, citing a Health Ministry official.

    One of the largest earthquakes to hit Turkey in more than a century, it caused vibrations throughout the area, collapsed buildings, and forced people to flee into the streets.

    Condolences poured in from across the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and condoled the loss of life in the massive quake.

    Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Twitter that “search and rescue teams were immediately dispatched” to the areas hit by the quake.

    Moreover, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also tweeted and expressed grief over the loss of lives in the tragic earthquake that jolted both Turkey and Syria.

    “Deeply distressed by the loss of lives and damage in the earthquake in Turkiye,” he wrote on Twitter as he conveyed his support to his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu

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  • Powerful earthquake hits Turkey kills at least 15

    Powerful earthquake hits Turkey kills at least 15

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    Ankara: As many as 15 people have died, 34 buildings collapsed, and hundreds remain fearful of being trapped under the rubble after a earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck Turkey, at dawn on Monday, AFP reported.

    According to information Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, the quake occurred at 4:17 am local time.

    Kahramanmaraş Hatay and Osmaniye were the cities most affected by the quake.

    According to German Center for Geosciences Research a 7.7-magnitude earthquake shook central Turkey early Monday morning.

    American Center for Earthquakes said that the magnitude of the earthquake that struck southern Turkey was 7.9 magnitude.

    The 6 aftershocks of more than 6 degrees on the Richter scale were monitored.

    As per media reports, the citizens in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon felt the aftershocks of the earthquake.

    Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) said, two people were killed by the quake in Syria.

    Pictures broadcast by TRT showed damage to buildings and people gathering on the streets.

    As per a report by Reuters, the quake lasted about a minute and shattered windows. 

    The Turkish Interior Minister said that the ministry’s crews are running the rescue operation in the quake-stricken area in the south of the country, which is subject to aftershocks.

    Erdogan: We raised a level four alert

    Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said today, Monday, that “all our teams are on alert, we have raised a level four alert, and this alert includes international assistance.”

    He added, “We cannot currently provide clear statements about information related to material and human losses.”

    Earthquake zone

    Turkey is located in a region with seismic activity that is among the highest in the world.

    In November 2022, a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck northwest Turkey, leaving about 50 injured, according to Turkish ambulance services.

    Another earthquake that struck the Izig region in January 2020 killed more than 40 people.

    In October of the same year, a 7-magnitude earthquake struck the Aegean Sea, killing 114 people and injuring more than a thousand others.

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  • Watch Video: Pakistan Batsman Iftikhar Hits Six Sixes in an Over – Kashmir News

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    Watch Video: Pakistan Batsman Iftikhar Hits Six Sixes in an Over

    Iftikhar Ahmed continued his rich vein of form as he played an unbeaten 94-run knock from 50 balls, to take Quetta to 184-5 in 20 overs against Peshawar Zalmi on Sunday in exhibition match.

    Iftikhar Ahmed hit fast bowler Wahab Riaz for six sixes in an over during an exhibition match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023.

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    Iftikhar ended up scoring 94 runs off 50 balls and helped the Gladiators post a challenging target for the Zalmi to chase down. Wahab had an off day after he leaked 47 runs in his quota of four overs, but picked up the wickets of Ahsan Ali and Umar Akmal.

    Quetta, captained by Sarfaraz Ahmed, are scheduled to start their campaign against Mohammad Rizwan’s Multan Sultans on Wednesday, February 15 at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

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  • Thousands rally as wave of terrorism hits Pakistan

    Thousands rally as wave of terrorism hits Pakistan

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    Peshawar: Thousands across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) took to the streets to record their protest against increasing lawlessness and terrorism in the region, demanding that the vulnerable police force be armed to the teeth, local media reported.

    They were holding white flags and demanding strict action against terrorism, The Express Tribune reported.

    Civil society member, lawyers, political workers and the general public attended the protests held at Peshawar, Bajaur, Dir Upper, Dir Lower, Bannu, DI Khan and other key cities.

    They said the police have been in the vanguard of terror fight and they should be protected and equipped properly to combat the menace effectively, The Express Tribune reported.

    The rallies come as Pakistan has been hit by a wave of terrorism, mostly in K-P, as also in Balochistan and the Punjab town of Mianwali, which borders K-P. A terror attack also reached as far as the peripheries of Islamabad.

    On January 30, a powerful explosion ripped through a mosque in Peshawar’s Red Zone area where between 300 and 400 people – mostly police officers – had gathered for prayers. The suicide blast blew away the wall of the prayer hall and caused the inner roof to collapse in which 101 people, mostly policemen, were killed.

    January was the deadliest month since 2018, in which 134 people lost their lives – a 139 per cent spike – and 254 received injuries in at least 44 terrorist attacks across the country, The Express Tribune reported.

    On Friday, several rallies organised by local rights organisations were held in K-P’s Shangla district. The leadership of different political parties, including the PTI, PPP, Awami National Party (ANP) and others, had addressed the rallies.



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  • Another Avalanche Hits Gulmarg’s Afarwat

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    SRINAGAR: Four days after an avalanche killed two Polish nationals, another avalanche hit the Afarwat Peak at famoud ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday.

    Quoting an official the news agency KNO reported that an avalanche hit the area today morning, however, no casualty has been reported in the incident.

    He said the area was already declared as Red Zone and as a precautionary measure teams have been sent to the spot.

    “Medical teams have been kept on standby near the avalanche area,” he said.

    Notably, on February 01 two Polish Skiers were killed and 19 others were rescued after an avalanches hit the Afarwat peak.

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  • Another avalanche hits Gulmarg’s Afarwat – Kashmir News

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    Fresh avalanche in Gulmarg, no reports of any loss so far: Police

    Another avalanche hits Gulmarg’s Afarwat

    Srinagar, Feb. 4: Couple of days after two polish skiers were killed and 21 people including 19 foreigners were rescued, a fresh avalanche occurred in Affarwat Gulmarg on Saturday morning. So far, police said, there are no reports of any loss.

    “Area has already been notified as a Red Zone and is restricted for any movement,” a police spokesperson said in a tweet. “Tourists are once again advised not to venture and cooperate with Police,” he added. Sources told GNS that details are being collected if there was any person at the spot when the avalanche struck the area. Initial details, they said, suggest that there was no one at the spot when the incident happened.

    On February 1, a massive avalanche hit the upper reaches of the famous ski resort, leading to the death of two Polish skiers and trapping 21 other people including 19 foreigners and two local guides who were rescued from the slopes that had been declared a “no go zone”. (GNS)


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  • Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hits Manipur’s Ukhrul

    Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hits Manipur’s Ukhrul

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    Imphal: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter scale hit Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Saturday morning, the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) said.

    According to National Center for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at 6.14am with a depth of 10 km. No casualties were reported.

    “Earthquake of Magnitude: 4.0, Occurred on 04-02-2023, 06:14:55 IST, Latitude: 25.13 & Longitude: 94.67, Depth: 10 km, location: Ukhrul, Manipur, India,” NCS said in a tweet.

    Earlier, a magnitude 3.2 struck parts of western Uttar Pradesh and Haryana on Friday night. With its epicenter in Shamli, the quake hit the region at 9.31pm, the nodal agency for monitoring earthquake activity in the country said.

    Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 3.2 struck parts of Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh on Friday night.

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  • Two Tourists Dead, 21 Rescued After Avalanche Hits Afarwat Peak In Gulmarg

    Two Tourists Dead, 21 Rescued After Avalanche Hits Afarwat Peak In Gulmarg

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    SRINAGAR: Two foreign tourists died while 21 others were rescued after a massive snow avalanche hit Afarwat peak at famous ski-resort in Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday.

    Quoting Sub-divisional officer Tangmarg, Javid Ahmad news agency KNO reported that an avalanche struck near Afarwat Peak this afternoon.

    He said following the incident a rescue operation was launched, during which twol bodies of a foreign tourists were recovered.

    He also said 21 others, who were trapped there, have been rescued, while operation has been closed.

    SDPO said the tourists were from Poland and further medical and legal formalities were being conducted.

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  • Avalanche Hits Gulmarg, 2 Persons Die, 4 Others Rescued

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    Srinagar : Bodies of two persons have been retrieved from underneath the snow mass, even as four other persons rescued after a massive avalanche occurred at Affarwat peak in famed ski-resort Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said.

    They told GNS that soon after receiving information about the incident, a large-scale rescue operation was launched at the site, during which bodies of two persons were retrieved. “Fortunately, we were able to rescue four other persons”, the officials said.

    The identity of the deceased is being ascertained, they said. The rescue operation is on to find out if there is any other person trapped, they added.

    More details awaited.

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  • Avalanche Hits Gulmarg, 2 Persons Die, 4 Others Rescued

    Avalanche Hits Gulmarg, 2 Persons Die, 4 Others Rescued

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    Srinagar, Feb 1 (GNS): Bodies of two persons have been retrieved from underneath the snow mass, even as four other persons rescued after a massive avalanche occurred at Affarwat peak in famed ski-resort Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said.

    They told GNS that soon after receiving information about the incident, a large-scale rescue operation was launched at the site, during which bodies of two persons were retrieved. “Fortunately, we were able to rescue four other persons”, the officials said.

    The identity of the deceased is being ascertained, they said. The rescue operation is on to find out if there is any other person trapped, they added.

    More details awaited. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )