6.5 magnitude quake battered normal life in Philippines

The Agency report said that the frightened residents ran to safety as the strong quake  hit  the area . The Philippines suffers regular tremors as part of the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, an arc of intense seismic activity that stretches from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin. This is the third quake … Read more

Rains lash most parts of Tamil Nadu

A flood warning was issued to people living near the Marudha-nandhi reservoir in Dindigul district, after the water level in the dam touched the 70ft mark against its maximum capacity of 74ft. A holiday was declared for schools in many districts. In Kanyakumari, many tourist services like boating to the Vivekanandar rock were suspended temporarily … Read more

German Chancellor Angela Merkel to arrive in India today

Chancellor Merkel will be accompanied by officials of 15 ministries and a high-power business delegation. Of the 15 ministry in the German Government, 12 will be represented during the IGC meetings. The envoy said both sides were expected to seal 20 agreements including on museum cooperation, football, agriculture, development and social security.   Download Udaipur … Read more

Severe cyclone Maha likely to hit Lakshadweep

Severe Cyclonic storm Maha is likely to hit Lakshadweep Coast in next 36 hours and then emerge into east central Arabian Sea. The MeT department has predicted heavy to very rains in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. The Deep Depression over Lakshadweep and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea and Maldives area moved northwestwards with a speed … Read more

RK Mathur sworn in as LG of UT of Ladakh

Radha Krishna Mathur was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court Gita Mittal at a function at Tisuru. Radha Krishna was also accorded guard of honor. He inspected a guard of honour of local police. Ahead of the swearing-in, the Union Home Ministry revoked notification of December last … Read more