Earthquake
(Search results - 45)Lifestyle NewsFeb 9, 2024, 9:05 AM IST
The Tallest Building in the World Holds 7 World Records
The Burj Khalifa stands at a height of 828 metres. It is renowned as the tallest building in the world. During its construction, the builders ensured that they designed an earthquake-resistant structure.
IndiaMar 1, 2021, 5:33 PM IST
Nepal earthquake of 2015: India begins renovation work of damaged sites
As part of its endeavour to restore heritage sites in Nepal, India has started renovation work on Seto Macchindranath temple in Nepal’s capital city
IndiaJan 27, 2021, 3:56 PM IST
How a youngster has pledged his life to help survivors of Bhuj earthquake reconstruct lives
Here’s the story of a youngster who has pledged his life, helping the survivors of the Bhuj earthquake in 2001 to reconstruct their lives
IndiaJul 5, 2020, 12:38 PM IST
Mild earthquake of 4.7 magnitude on Richter Scale hits Ladakh’s Kargil
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 on the Richter Scale hit 433km NNW of Kargil, Ladakh today at 3:37 am
Not For Women OnlyFeb 28, 2020, 3:47 PM IST
Meet Kusala Rajendran, Who Won India's 1st National Award For Woman Scientist
In 2018, Kusala Rajendran was honoured with India’s first ever National Award for Woman Scientist for Ocean Sciences and Technology and Atmospheric Sciences Technology. Most things that we know about earthquakes in India i.e. from their history, cause, origin and repercussions, can be credited to the extensive repertoire of Kusala Rajendran’s work. Let’s find out more about this outstanding scientist and seismologist in this episode of Not For Women Only with Sunita Iyer.
CultureDec 18, 2019, 5:58 PM IST
India To Help Nepal Rebuild 11 Heritage Sites Damaged in 2015 Earthquake
Indian embassy, INTACH to rebuild 11 heritage sites damaged in 2015 Nepal earthquake.
IndiaSep 24, 2019, 5:28 PM IST
Earthquake: 6.3 magnitude tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, parts of North India, Pakistan
Tremors were felt in India-Pakistan border. An earthquake of 6.3 magnitude was experienced in some parts of Delhi-NCR and north India. Tremors were also experienced in Pakistan.
IndiaSep 10, 2019, 9:05 AM IST
Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district sees 4 earthquakes in one day; no lives lost
Tremors were felt thrice in just one hour in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. No loss of lives or property reported.
IndiaAug 8, 2019, 11:17 AM IST
Earthquake strikes Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan; tremors felt in Delhi-NCR
The earthquake that occurred at 6.15 am was 50 km from Taleqan, which is situated in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan
IndiaJul 25, 2019, 11:17 AM IST
Maharashtra: 4 tremors jolt Palghar; man killed in wall collapse
Maharashtra felt four strong tremors from 1.03 am to 1.15 am. The tremors killed a 55-year-old man in Palghar
IndiaJun 20, 2019, 7:25 PM IST
Two low-intensity earthquakes hit Satara district in Maharashtra; no damage reported
No casualty or damage to property (caused by the earthquake) has been reported so far, an official in the district administration said. He also said that people rushed out of their homes in some areas after experiencing tremors.
IndiaJun 9, 2019, 4:22 PM IST
Lutyens' Delhi gets a makeover; modular homes for elected MPs with Rashtrapati Bhavan view
The newly built duplex flats will have have earthquake-resistant construction and Green building features like solar panels, LED lights, says CPWD.
IndiaJun 6, 2019, 11:22 AM IST
Earthquake with magnitude 4.3 hits north Gujarat
Data released by the Gandhinagar-based Institute of Seismological Research said tremors were recorded at 10.31 pm
WorldMay 27, 2019, 3:58 PM IST
8.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Peru, at least 26 injured
The quake hit in a sparsely populated region of Peru's Amazon basin region but was felt over a wide area. In Lima and other cities, frightened residents rushed into the streets.
IndiaMay 26, 2019, 3:10 PM IST
Earthquake with 4.8 magnitude strikes Bengal’s Bankura
It was a medium intensity earthquake and the epicentre of the earthquake was 10 km below the earth's surface, experts said