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Nepal: Quake reconstruction work starts nine months on

Nepals prime minister inaugurated a mega reconstruction plan for close to a million homes.

Jan 16, 2016

Earthquakes up to 8 magnitude can hit north India any time, govt disaster management experts warn

Several studies have warned of an impending earthquake of high magnitude in north India.

Jan 6, 2016

India: Six people dead as 6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Manipur

Jan 4, 2016

Nepal to rebuild its tourism industry, will offer free visas to Chinese tourists

On Friday, Nepal issued a green signal for its National Reconstruction Agency to begin work.

Dec 27, 2015

China responds positively to Nepal's request for help with energy crisis

The energy crisis has crippled Nepal over the past three months.

Dec 26, 2015

Japan: Researchers use 10-storey concrete building for seismic experiment

Japanese researchers conducted an earthquake simulation on a 10-storey concrete structure on 11 December, with the aim of improving earthquake management strategies. At 27.45m high, it is the tallest concrete building ever to be tested in an earthquake simulation.

Dec 11, 2015

UNHCR calls for more focus on climate-related migration

The United Nations refugee agency UNHCR said on Wednesday (2 December) climate-related migration must be prioritised in a climate deal currently being negotiated at the Paris climate summit.

Dec 3, 2015

Nepal blockade: 3 million children face risk of death, disease in winter, says UNICEF

UNICEF fears the use of firewood may increase pneumonia cases.

Dec 3, 2015

7.5-magnitude earthquake rattles Peru, no injuries reported yet

There was no report of damage within 30 minutes of the quake that struck at 5.45 pm (local time).

Nov 25, 2015

Afghanistan earthquake: 5.9-magnitude quake shakes Kabul, New Delhi, Islamabad

The epicentre of the quake lay about 300 kms from Kabul near Ashkasham.

Nov 23, 2015

India-Eurasia collision occurred 47 million years ago: Scientists

New research finds first oceanic microplate in the Indian Ocean.

Nov 10, 2015

Earthquake alarm device: Tremor detection appliances may help in quake-prone zones

SafePlanet Innovation Earthquake Alarm can detect quake several seconds before it strikes.

Oct 31, 2015

Mark Zuckerberg at IIT Delhi: 'Facebook, Internet.org support net neutrality 100%' Zuckerberg says at Townhall

Zuckerberg arrived in India on Tuesday and visited the Taj Mahal.

Oct 28, 2015

At least 53 dead after strong quake hits Afghanistan and Pakistan

A powerful earthquake struck a remote area of northeastern Afghanistan on Monday (26 October), shaking the capital Kabul and killing at least 100 people in Afghanistan and neighbouring Pakistan.

Oct 26, 2015

Strong quake kills 200 in Pak, Afghanistan; rocks Delhi, shocks felt in Dubai

12 schoolgirls were killed in a quake-related stampede in Afghanistan.