Six killed as 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Mexico; tsunami alert issued

The United States Geological Survey said that the powerful earthquake was centred on Oaxaca, a mountainous state known for coffee cultivation.

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· Jun 24, 2020 · 08:52 am

Earthquake of 5.3 magnitude strikes Mizoram, second in 12 hours; PM Modi, Amit Shah extend support

This was the third tremor to hit the state in the past week.

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· Jun 22, 2020 · 05:24 pm

Amidst the wreckage of Amphan, a heartwarming reminder from Sundarbans of what it means to be human

In a deeply segregated country, the ropes of solidarity seem to be woven between those who have the greatest reason to despair.

Annu Jalais

· Jun 09, 2020 · 07:30 am

‘Collective indifference’: Bengal is angered by India’s apathetic reaction to Amphan’s devastation

The reaction of the Union government as well as the national media to the super cyclone is being seen as inadequate.

Shoaib Daniyal

· May 23, 2020 · 08:13 am

Cyclone Amphan: At least 80 dead in Bengal, Modi conducts aerial survey of Odisha, WB

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that at least 80 people have died in the state due to Cyclone Amphan.

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· May 22, 2020 · 08:10 am

A day after Amphan, Kolkata residents take stock of the damage left by worst storm in living memory

Fallen trees have wrought havoc across the city.

Ipsita Chakravarty

· May 22, 2020 · 06:30 am

Australia: At least seven dead, two missing as bushfires ravage parts of New South Wales

Emergency services confirmed that 176 homes were destroyed in the South Coast region with the number expected to increase.

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· Jan 01, 2020 · 04:21 pm

Australia: At least two killed, one feared dead as bushfires rage in parts of NSW state

New South Wales Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said the fire was burning under an east north-easterly wind influence.

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· Dec 31, 2019 · 12:39 pm

In photos: The long-lasting effects of the great Maharashtrian deluge of 2019

August’s flooding has broken all past records and erased entire lives in Sangli and Kolhapur. It is important to remember the consequences.

Abhay Kanvinde

· Nov 14, 2019 · 07:30 pm

Why disaster rehab must focus on landless Dalit farmers

As most relief schemes target those with land, most Dalit farmers, with unregistered farms and houses, are unable to get any relief.

Mahima A Jain, IndiaSpend.com

· Oct 25, 2019 · 01:30 pm

Earthquake in Pakistan, PoK: Toll rises to 38, more than 450 people injured

Mirpur, with 24 deaths, was the worst-hit city, followed by Jatlan, where nine persons were killed.

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· Sep 25, 2019 · 03:46 pm

Cyclone Fani: Puri district still in darkness as villagers struggle for food, shelter

Its been two weeks since the tropical storm struck coastal Odisha.

Gargy Satapathy

· May 20, 2019 · 09:00 am