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Mild tremors felt near Koyna dam

Mild tremors felt near Koyna dam

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

A mild intensity earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2 on the Richter scale stuck the Koyna dam region in Satara on Monday night, officials said.

Delhi feels tremors as quake hits SW Pakistan

Delhi feels tremors as quake hits SW Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

A powerful earthquake of 7.4 magnitude struck southwestern Pakistan in the small hours of the day, tremors of which were felt in parts of northwestern India, including the national capital.

50 killed in Nepal quake, 17 dead as tremors jolt India

50 killed in Nepal quake, 17 dead as tremors jolt India

Rediff.com12 May 2015

A new 7.3-magnitude earthquake and seven powerful aftershocks struck Nepal on Tuesday killing at least 50 people and triggering panic in the Himalayan nation already devastated by a monster temblor less than three weeks ago that had claimed over 8,000 lives.

All We Imagine As Poetry

All We Imagine As Poetry

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Did anyone else get the feeling that AWIAL -- despite being ostensibly based in the Mumbai of today -- is actually set in a Neverland of Solemnity?' asks Sreehari Nair.

Panic spreads after fresh tremors are felt in Nepal

Panic spreads after fresh tremors are felt in Nepal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

A majority of people, who were already sleeping in open areas, also panicked.

Mild tremors in MP's Chhindwara district

Mild tremors in MP's Chhindwara district

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Mild tremors measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale were felt on Tuesday in Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh. The quake was felt in the district at 6.38 am, triggering panic in various villages, officials said.

WATCH VIDEO: Tremors of Indonesia quake felt in Chennai

WATCH VIDEO: Tremors of Indonesia quake felt in Chennai

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

A massive quake measuring 8.7 on the Richter Scale rattled northern Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday, at around 2:38 pm. A tsunami warning has now been issued by the US Geological Survey after the quake.

1 dies in Pakistan as quake jolts Afghanistan, strong tremors felt in India

1 dies in Pakistan as quake jolts Afghanistan, strong tremors felt in India

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

According to J L Gautam, Operations Head of National Centre for Seismology, "The earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale at a depth of 190 km hit Hindukush mountain region at 3:58 pm."

STUNNING Travel Photographs

STUNNING Travel Photographs

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Wondeful shots of African women and giraffes roaming Kenyan grasslands were judged the most outstanding photographs of the year.

Quake hits at Indo-Myanmar border, tremors felt in several parts of India

Quake hits at Indo-Myanmar border, tremors felt in several parts of India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale hit Myanmar, tremors of which shook the northeast, several parts of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and even Delhi and NCR on Wednesday.

Slight intensity tremors in Uttaranchal

Slight intensity tremors in Uttaranchal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

The epicentre of the earthquake was located at 30.5 degrees North on the latitude and 79.2 degrees East on the longitude.\n\n

Tsunami alert as 7.5 magnitude tremor rocks Japan; 32K homes face power cut

Tsunami alert as 7.5 magnitude tremor rocks Japan; 32K homes face power cut

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

The intensity was measured 7 on the Japanese scale -- which ranges from zero to seven -- on the Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, according to NHK.

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Troubled twins, dangerous cults, portent dreams, telepathic kids, World War III, yakuza clans... Sukanya Verma lists the many options on OTT this week.

Massive quake rattles Indonesia; tremors across India

Massive quake rattles Indonesia; tremors across India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

A massive quake measuring 8.7 on the Richter Scale rattled northern Sumatra in Indonesia on Wednesday, at around 2:38 pm, because of which tremors were experienced across the eastern coast of India, principally in Kolkata, Chennai, and also in Bengaluru.

Mild tremors felt in north India

Mild tremors felt in north India

Rediff.com6 Sep 2008

An earthquake of mild intensity hit Delhi, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir and some other parts of north India in the early hours of Saturday morning. Noida received three severe jolts, according to the residents of the commercial city of Uttar Pradesh. Other places from where reports of tremors were felt forcing people to come out of their houses included Faridabad in Haryana, Chandigarh, Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir and some other places in the north.

4.1 quake hits Gujarat, mild tremors in Mumbai

4.1 quake hits Gujarat, mild tremors in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude on the Richter scale hits Rapar Taluka in Kutch, Gujarat. Mild tremors were felt in Mumbai, Pune and western Maharashtra.

Al-Qaeda Genie Is Out Of The Bottle

Al-Qaeda Genie Is Out Of The Bottle

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

... and there is no stopping its pan-Islamic agenda, cautions Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Strong earthquake kills at least 9 in Taiwan, sparks tsunami fears

Strong earthquake kills at least 9 in Taiwan, sparks tsunami fears

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

At least nine people have been killed and 77 people trapped across Taiwan after a powerful earthquake struck the island's eastern coast, CNN reported, citing the National Fire Agency (NFA).

Quake hits Andaman, tremors in Chennai, Kolkata

Quake hits Andaman, tremors in Chennai, Kolkata

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

A great intensity earthquake of 7.6 magnitude on Richter scale struck off the Andaman and Nicobar islands today, Indian Meteorological Department said.

Mild tremor felt in parts of Andhra Pradesh

Mild tremor felt in parts of Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

A mild intensity earthquake with a magnitude of 3.8 on the Richter Scale jolted parts of Andhra Pradesh on Monday.

Tremors warn of a devastating quake: Experts

Tremors warn of a devastating quake: Experts

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

A series of six tremors of moderate to severe intensity within a month in the Northeast has led seismological experts to warn of a higher magnitude earthquake in the region. Noted scientist Prof S K Sarmah, who has conducted intensive research on the seismological trends in the Northeast, said studies on earthquake patterns indicated that strain had been building up in some parts of the region.

Moderate tremor off Great Nicobar coast

Moderate tremor off Great Nicobar coast

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

The tremor, measured at 5.7 on the Richter scale, occurred at 0542 IST, the met office said adding the epicentre of the quake was at 6.3 degrees North Latitude and 92.1 degrees East Longitude.

3 back-to-back earthquakes jolt Jaipur

3 back-to-back earthquakes jolt Jaipur

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Panic-stricken people rushed out of their houses as the tremors were felt in parts of the city.

Major earthquake rocks Iran, Pak; tremors in N India

Major earthquake rocks Iran, Pak; tremors in N India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

A major earthquake measuring 7.8 on the richter scale rocked the Iran-Pakistan border on Tuesday, tremors of which were experienced in North India, including New Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat.

Brexit tremor hits Infosys

Brexit tremor hits Infosys

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Takes a knock after RBS changes plan on Williams & Glyn; contract loss to impact 3,000 Infy staffers

Quake in southern Pakistan kills 32, tremors felt in Delhi

Quake in southern Pakistan kills 32, tremors felt in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Thirty-two people were killed and dozens injured when a major 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, with most damage and casualties reported near the epicentre in Balochistan.

10 Warning Signs Of Thyroid Dysfunction

10 Warning Signs Of Thyroid Dysfunction

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Inability to fall asleep at night, frequent bouts of insomnia or waking up in the middle of the night are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism, warns Dr Piyush Lodha.

Fresh tremors felt across India, toll climbs to 62

Fresh tremors felt across India, toll climbs to 62

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Fresh tremors were on Sunday felt in various parts of India, including the national capital Delhi, even as the death toll in Saturday's earthquake climbed to 62.

6.8 earthquake hits Sikkim, tremors felt across India

6.8 earthquake hits Sikkim, tremors felt across India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2011

Earthquake on 6.9 on the richter scale rocked Sikkim on Sunday evening.

Fresh tremor jolts Bengal, death toll in India rises to 72

Fresh tremor jolts Bengal, death toll in India rises to 72

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Home Secretary L C Goyal said 72 deaths were reported from the four states of Bihar -- 56, Uttar Pradesh -- 12, West Bengal -- 3 and Rajasthan --1.

Trauma grips Nepal's tremor survivors

Trauma grips Nepal's tremor survivors

Rediff.com9 May 2015

The trauma of the deadly earthquake and continuous aftershocks in Nepal have left many of the survivors paranoid and some even mentally disturbed, who are now being treated by psychotherapists pressed into service by humanitarian agencies.

7.8 earthquake kills 40 in Iran; tremors in North India

7.8 earthquake kills 40 in Iran; tremors in North India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

A major earthquake measuring 7.8 on the richter scale rocked the Iran-Pakistan border on Tuesday, tremors of which were experienced in North India, including New Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab.

Nepal struggles to recover from tremors; toll nears 7,000

Nepal struggles to recover from tremors; toll nears 7,000

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Fresh tremors rocked parts of Nepal today, triggering landslides as the death toll in last Saturday's devastating earthquake neared 7,000 and protests mounted over relief not reaching several affected areas.

4.7 magnitude earthquake hits Kargil

4.7 magnitude earthquake hits Kargil

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The epicentre of the tremor, recorded at 7.38 am, was 401 kilometres north of Kargil, officials at the National Centre for Seismology said.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 rattles New York, New Jersey

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 rattles New York, New Jersey

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck 7 km north-northeast of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

Seismic activities in K'taka not major ones, Deccan Plateau safe: Geologists

Seismic activities in K'taka not major ones, Deccan Plateau safe: Geologists

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

On Saturday, the quake measured 4.4 on the Richter scale in Vijayapura bordering Maharashtra, and there was another tremor of 1.8 this morning in south Karnataka.

Powerful quake kills 12, injures 250 in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Powerful quake kills 12, injures 250 in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake with the epicentre in Afghanistan shook Pakistan, killing at least 12 people and injuring nearly 250 others in both the countries, authorities said on Wednesday.

Jammu region rocked by 5 earthquakes in a day

Jammu region rocked by 5 earthquakes in a day

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Officials said there were no reports so far of any loss of life or damage to property.

Tremors in parts of North India after 6.5 quake in Hindu Kush

Tremors in parts of North India after 6.5 quake in Hindu Kush

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

A moderate intensity earthquake, with epicentre in Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, shook Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of North India in the wee hours of Saturday.