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Officials survey damage in Myanmar's earthquake-devastated central areas

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Published on Mar 30, 2025 04:57 PM IST

AP |

21 years, $1.2 billion: Time, money required to clear Gaza rubble as war halted

The UN estimates Gaza's reconstruction post-conflict will cost billions and take decades.

The United Nations has projected that billions of dollars would be needed to rebuild Gaza after the war between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas.(AFP/Omar AL-QATTAA)

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Updated on Jan 20, 2025 05:21 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Tibetan monasteries suffer severe damage in 6.8-magnitude earthquake

Tibetan monastic centres severely damaged by 6.8 magnitude earthquake, with injuries among monks and nuns

at least two Tibetan Buddhism monastic institutions in Tibet suffered significant damage, and an undetermined number of monks and nuns were injured.(AFP/representative)

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Published on Jan 14, 2025 12:45 PM IST

Reuters |

Tornado in Southern US: 4 dead, thousands without power

A severe storm system hit the southern US, resulting in tornadoes, four fatalities, and significant damage in Texas, Louisiana, and more

At least four persons were killed in at least 45 tornado-related reports of damage in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia.(AP)

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Published on Dec 30, 2024 05:50 AM IST

AP |

Tornadoes touch down in Texas and Mississippi, killing two and injuring six others

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Published on Dec 29, 2024 08:18 AM IST

AP |

Ukraine drones strike buildings in heart of Russia in 9/11 style attack

Ukraine's eight drone attacks hit Kazan, Russia, causing damage to residential buidlings but no casualities reported yet.

A view shows a damaged multi-storey residential building following an alleged Ukrainian drone attack in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Kazan, Russia r(REUTERS)

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Published on Dec 21, 2024 05:11 PM IST

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Massive earthquake of Magnitude 7.3 hits Vanuatu, deaths feared

Authorities confirmed Australia and New Zealand are not at risk of tsunamis following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake near Vanuatu

Off the coast of Vanuatu, in the South Pacific Ocean, there was an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3.(AFP)

world news

Published on Dec 17, 2024 11:29 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Hair fall in rain? Unlock 100% damage repair with these 3 miracle ingredients

Oily scalp? Dry ends? Hair fall in rain? Beat monsoon hair woes with this expert-approved hair care routine and miracle ingredients for damage-free, glossy hair

lifestyle

Published on Sep 12, 2024 06:00 AM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Paddy on 1,400 acres damaged 15%, farmers blame ‘spurious’ seeds

Agriculture officials seal shop of a seed dealer after receiving complaints. Farmers seek compensation for their loss.

cities

Published on Aug 29, 2024 10:07 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Kapurthala

Electricity burns damage internal organs, requires special care, says doc

Doctors said that when handling a burn injury patient, the person attending to them should first evaluate the injury and ensure the source of the injury, whether fire or electricity, is completely cut off.

King George’s Medical University in Lucknow. (Sourced)

cities

Published on Jul 13, 2024 08:10 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Fire breaks out at iconic 'Hollong Bungalow' in Bengal, none hurt | Video

Two fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the flames, Chief Wildlife Warden Debal Roy told PTI.

The blaze erupted around 9 pm at the popular tourist lodge located inside the Jaldapara National Park. (Screengrab/X)

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Updated on Jun 19, 2024 07:13 AM IST

PTI |

Dangerous tree branches can’t be trimmed without permission

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) both receive around 30 to 40 calls daily regarding trimming or removal of dangerous trees or branches

As per officials, citizens in PMC limits can contact 101, 020-26561706 or 020-26451707 to seek permission to trim branches or remove dangerous trees. (HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Jun 10, 2024 06:22 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Storm batters mango orchards in U.P., but rain brings silver lining

While some farmers reported substantial losses, experts and other farmers maintained that the rain was beneficial for the fruit and that the damage was minimal.

Farmers in Sitapur gather mangoes that fell due to the storm on Thursday night. (HT)

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Updated on Jun 07, 2024 05:22 AM IST

ByAakash Gosh, Lucknow

Widespread rains cause damage to property in Kerala; heavy downpour predicted in isolated places

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Published on May 25, 2024 04:37 PM IST

PTI |

Five dead, at least 35 injured as ghastly tornadoes ravage Iowa on Tuesday

Tornadoes wreaked havoc in Iowa, leaving five dead and 35 injured, particularly impacting Greenfield. Severe weather extended to Illinois and Wisconsin.

Phillip and Kimberly Ergish embrace as they look at the remnants of their home the day after a deadly tornado struck Greenfield, Iowa, U.S. May 22, 2024. Kimberly survived the storm in their basement with their four children aged 5 to 12 and their dog while Phillip was at work. No one was injured. REUTERS/Scott Morgan(REUTERS)

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Published on May 23, 2024 07:13 AM IST

AP | | Posted by Tuhin Das Mahapatra

Maharashtra Congress chief claims attempt to life as truck hits his car

The Congress leader was campaigning for Mahavikas Aghadi alliance candidate Prashant Padole in the Bhandara-Gondia Lok Sabha constituency.

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole.(HT_PRINT)

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Published on Apr 11, 2024 08:27 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Manipur: 10-year-old boy killed in lightning strike

The lightning struck near his residential quarter around 11am amid heavy rainfall and thunderstorms that hit some parts of the state

For representational purposes only. (AFP Photo)

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Published on Apr 01, 2024 11:47 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Punjab: Rain worries wheat farmers, experts allay fears of crop damage

Agriculture department officials say crop yet to mature so minimal damage expected, teams being sent for assessment

Farmers checking on the flattened wheat crop after the overnight rain and hailstorm in Amritsar district on Saturday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

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Published on Mar 30, 2024 02:54 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Hail, rain rather beneficial for crop, damage negligible: Wheat Institute

The rain and hailstorm that struck Haryana over the weekend has impacted crops on several lakhs of acres, prompting the government to open the ‘Kshatipurti’ portal for farmers across all districts to submit their reports detailing the extent of damage to their crops by March 15, while those with insurance cover will register their damaged crop complaint on Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’s site

Farmers in Rohtak, Sonepat, Jhajjar, Hisar, Charkhi Dadri and Bhiwani have suffered massive damage to their standing crops with minimal harm to their counterparts in the northern belt of the state along the GT Road. (HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Mar 07, 2024 08:30 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Will join stir if protesting unions’ invite: Charuni

He was in Karnal to support his union members who had opened Bastara toll plaza on NH-44 for toll-free movement of vehicles for three hours – 12 to 3 pm as per the state-wide call

Union members opened Bastara toll plaza on NH-44 for toll-free movement of vehicles for three hours – 12 to 3 pm as per the state-wide call. (HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Feb 17, 2024 08:04 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

PAU advises farmers to watch out for frost, provide light irrigation to crops

They said the wheat crop, which was sown in November and is now in the developing stage, is at risk for leaf curl which may affect photosynthesis and may ultimately stunt the growth.

In Punjab, wheat has been grown over 34 lakh hectares (83 lakh acres), mustard over nearly one lakh hectares, and vegetables, particularly potatoes, over one lakh hectares (2.45 lakh acres) this rabi season. (HT File)

cities

Updated on Jan 14, 2024 07:28 AM IST

ByGurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh

Data fine, interpretation faulty: Why IMD gets forecasts wrong

The problem, experts say, is not the technology or the models – but simply the interpretation of data by weathermen

A man, wrapped in a blanket, walks down a road during a cold winter day, in Gurugram on Wednesday.(ANI)

india news

Updated on Jan 11, 2024 08:28 AM IST

BySoumya Pillai, New Delhi

Lohia’s bust on Lucknow University campus damaged, SP student body stages stir

Members of Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha protest the damage done to the bust of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia at Lucknow University. LU authorities condemn the act and are working to restore the bust. Protesters demand an investigation and arrest of the culprits.

cities

Updated on Jan 08, 2024 06:33 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Watch a tornado rip through Fort Lauderdale as storms move across Florida

Massive tornado strikes Fort Lauderdale, causing damage and power outages

Twister Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale(Twitter (X))

world news

Updated on Jan 07, 2024 09:20 AM IST

ByAditi Srivastava

Queues at fuel pumps, some running dry, amid nationwide strike by truckers

Truckers are protesting against the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, as per which a driver may face up to 10 years’ imprisonment in hit-and-run cases

Heavy rush at a petrol pump in Jammu following a nationwide strike by truck drivers against a provision in the new penal law on hit-and-run cases. (PTI Photo)

india news

Updated on Jan 02, 2024 09:33 PM IST

ByRajeev Jayaswal

Earthquake of magnitude 6.5 jolts parts of Indonesia's Papua region

Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 270 million people, is frequently hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

In 2004, an extremely powerful Indian Ocean quake set off a tsunami that killed more than 230,000 people in a dozen countries (Representative file image)

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Published on Dec 30, 2023 11:53 PM IST

AP |

10 cooking gas cylinders explode in Pune; no injuries

cities

Published on Dec 27, 2023 04:52 PM IST

PTI |

20 vehicles gutted in fire at Pimpri

A major fire in Pimpri, India, destroyed around twenty vehicles and caused extensive damage to nearby houses. No casualties were reported.

The incident was reported at Vitthalnagar Colony in Pimpri at around 2 am on Sunday. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 24, 2023 10:36 PM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Michael Cassidy charged after Satanic display ‘destroyed beyond repair’

A Facebook posting by The Satanic Temple on Thursday said the display, known as a Baphomet statue, ‘was destroyed beyond repair,’ though part of it remains

Former Navy pilot removes 'Satanic display' at Iowa State Capitol, faces charges(X/Michael Cassidy)

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Published on Dec 16, 2023 08:05 PM IST

AP |

In first nine months of 2023, extreme weather in India ‘nearly daily’: Study

India recorded extreme weather events on 235 of the 273 days (86% of days) from January 1 to September 30 in different parts of the country

india news

Updated on Nov 30, 2023 09:12 AM IST

ByJayashree Nandi, New Delhi

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Officials survey damage in Myanmar's earthquake-devastated central areas

The UN estimates Gaza's reconstruction post-conflict will cost billions and take decades.

Tibetan monastic centres severely damaged by 6.8 magnitude earthquake, with injuries among monks and nuns

A severe storm system hit the southern US, resulting in tornadoes, four fatalities, and significant damage in Texas, Louisiana, and more

Tornadoes touch down in Texas and Mississippi, killing two and injuring six others

Ukraine's eight drone attacks hit Kazan, Russia, causing damage to residential buidlings but no casualities reported yet.

Authorities confirmed Australia and New Zealand are not at risk of tsunamis following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake near Vanuatu

Oily scalp? Dry ends? Hair fall in rain? Beat monsoon hair woes with this expert-approved hair care routine and miracle ingredients for damage-free, glossy hair

Agriculture officials seal shop of a seed dealer after receiving complaints. Farmers seek compensation for their loss.

Doctors said that when handling a burn injury patient, the person attending to them should first evaluate the injury and ensure the source of the injury, whether fire or electricity, is completely cut off.

Two fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the flames, Chief Wildlife Warden Debal Roy told PTI.

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) both receive around 30 to 40 calls daily regarding trimming or removal of dangerous trees or branches

While some farmers reported substantial losses, experts and other farmers maintained that the rain was beneficial for the fruit and that the damage was minimal.

Widespread rains cause damage to property in Kerala; heavy downpour predicted in isolated places

Tornadoes wreaked havoc in Iowa, leaving five dead and 35 injured, particularly impacting Greenfield. Severe weather extended to Illinois and Wisconsin.

The Congress leader was campaigning for Mahavikas Aghadi alliance candidate Prashant Padole in the Bhandara-Gondia Lok Sabha constituency.

The lightning struck near his residential quarter around 11am amid heavy rainfall and thunderstorms that hit some parts of the state

Agriculture department officials say crop yet to mature so minimal damage expected, teams being sent for assessment

He was in Karnal to support his union members who had opened Bastara toll plaza on NH-44 for toll-free movement of vehicles for three hours – 12 to 3 pm as per the state-wide call

They said the wheat crop, which was sown in November and is now in the developing stage, is at risk for leaf curl which may affect photosynthesis and may ultimately stunt the growth.

The problem, experts say, is not the technology or the models – but simply the interpretation of data by weathermen

Members of Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha protest the damage done to the bust of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia at Lucknow University. LU authorities condemn the act and are working to restore the bust. Protesters demand an investigation and arrest of the culprits.

Massive tornado strikes Fort Lauderdale, causing damage and power outages

Truckers are protesting against the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, as per which a driver may face up to 10 years’ imprisonment in hit-and-run cases

Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 270 million people, is frequently hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

10 cooking gas cylinders explode in Pune; no injuries

A major fire in Pimpri, India, destroyed around twenty vehicles and caused extensive damage to nearby houses. No casualties were reported.

A Facebook posting by The Satanic Temple on Thursday said the display, known as a Baphomet statue, ‘was destroyed beyond repair,’ though part of it remains

India recorded extreme weather events on 235 of the 273 days (86% of days) from January 1 to September 30 in different parts of the country

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