Powerful earthquake jolts Indonesia, tsunami alert issued

[ad_1] Jakarta: A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s western province of West Sumatra early Tuesday and was potential of triggering a tsunami, the meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said. The earthquake happened at 03:00 a.m. Tuesday Jakarta Time (2000 GMT Monday), with the epicenter at 177 km northwest in Mentawai IslandsContinue Reading

Avalanche Warning Issued For Six Districts In JK

[ad_1] SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) has issued an avalanche warning for six districts for the next 24 hours. According to an official statement, an avalanche with low danger level is expected to occur above 2500 to 3200 metres above sea level over Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch,Continue Reading

[ad_1] SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed a series of detention orders issued under the Public Safety Act, including that against journalist Fahad Shah. The court found that the detaining authority did not apply its mind while passing the orders. In one case relatedContinue Reading

[ad_1] SRINAGAR: The authorities on Thursday issued avalanche warming to eight districts of Jammu and Kashmir amid inclement weather conditions. According to a communique, Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority said avalanche with low danger level is likely to occur above 2400 to 3200 metres above sea level in Doda,Continue Reading

[ad_1] SRINAGAR: The authorities on Wednesday issued avalanche warming to six districts of Jammu and Kashmir amid inclement weather conditions. Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority in a comminique said avalanche with low danger level is likely to occur above 3000 to 3500 metres above sea level in Doda, Kishtwar,Continue Reading