Tag: Northern
CDGK to shift wholesale markets to Northern Bypass
In a move aiming to ease traffic congestion in the metropolis, the City District Government Karachi (CDGK) has decided to shift wholesale markets and...
41 killed in road accident in northern India
At least 41 people were killed when a passenger-laden wagon pulled by a tractor plunged into a deep water-filled ditch Monday in the northern...
Bombers target churches in northern Iraq
A car bomb exploded near a Catholic Church in northern Iraq on Tuesday, injuring at least 16 people in part of a coordinated attack...
Second night of riots in Northern Ireland
A second night of rioting erupted in Northern Ireland at the height of the Protestant marching season, with two police officers briefly set on...
Tanks deploy in east, Syrians flee northern town
Thousands of Syrians fled the historic town of Maarat al-Numaan to escape troops and tanks thrusting into the north in a widening military campaign...
Moderate earthquake jolts northern parts of country
ISLAMABAD - A moderate 4.4 earthquake rattled Chitral and neighbouring regions on Monday morning.
According to the Meteorological Department 4.4 magnitude earthquake jolts were felt in northern parts of the country, reported private news channel.
The earthquake caused panic in Chitral as residents came out of their homes but no casualties or damage has been reported.
According to the Meteorological Department 4.4 magnitude earthquake jolts were felt in northern parts of the country, reported private news channel.
The earthquake caused panic in Chitral as residents came out of their homes but no casualties or damage has been reported.
Record floods kill 60 in northern Namibia
WINDHOEK - Record floods have hit central and northern Namibia, killing more than 60 people in the last week and causing millions of dollars of damage to roads, bridges and crops, officials said on Monday.
"Over 20,000 people have been displaced," government disaster chief Japhet Iitenge said, adding that helicopters, boats and four-wheel drive vehicles had been deployed to evacuate communities and distribute emergency relief.
"We are still awaiting reports on damages."
"Over 20,000 people have been displaced," government disaster chief Japhet Iitenge said, adding that helicopters, boats and four-wheel drive vehicles had been deployed to evacuate communities and distribute emergency relief.
"We are still awaiting reports on damages."
Magnitude 5.9 quake shakes northern Chile
SANTIAGO - A magnitude 5.9 quake struck northern Chile on Saturday but the Chilean emergency office ONEMI said there were no reports of damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered 84 miles (135 km) northeast of Iquique and had a depth of 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered 84 miles (135 km) northeast of Iquique and had a depth of 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
Quake jolts Northern Areas, KP and capital
ISLAMABAD - An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted Pakistan's Northern Areas, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and federal capital of the country at 7:45am on Monday but no lose of life or property was reported. Pakistan Met Office's spokesman said the epicenter of quake lied in Tajkistan, 530 km north of Islamabad with 83 km depth.
He added that severe tremors were felt in North Waziristan, Mansehra, Chitral and adjacent areas while moderate earthquake was felt in Rawalpindi
He added that severe tremors were felt in North Waziristan, Mansehra, Chitral and adjacent areas while moderate earthquake was felt in Rawalpindi
