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Days After 157 Killed In Strong Earthquake, Another One Hits Nepal
Nepal was hit by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake today, days after 157 people were killed and dozens injured when a strong quake struck the Himalayan country. The tremors were felt in neighbouring India.
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Nepal Scrambles To Rush Aid To People Hit By Deadly Earthquake
Nepal's authorities on Sunday scrambled to rush aid to people affected by Friday's earthquake that has killed at least 157 people and left a trail of destruction in the Himalayan nation's remote mountainous region.
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Day After Deadly 6.4 Magnitude Quake, Another One Measuring 3.6 Hits Nepal
While Nepal is still grappling with the devastating earthquake that has resulted in over 157 fatalities, another earthquake, measuring 3.6 in magnitude, shook the Himalayan nation in the early hours of Sunday.
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"It's Not Earthquake That Kills People But...": Seismology Body Head
After a massive 6.4-magnitude earthquake jolted Nepal National Center for Seismology (NCS) Director Dr OP Mishra said that two important factors for the severity of the occurrence in the Himalayan region were the time and structure.
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7 Deadly Earthquakes That Hit Nepal Since 2015
The Himalayan country of Nepal was hit by an earthquake on Friday in which 128 people were killed and dozens injured, with officials fearing the toll could rise.
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Chances High Of Big Earthquake In Himalayas, Need To Prep: Scientists
Scientists on Wednesday said there is a strong possibility of a major earthquake in the Himalayan region and underlined the need for better preparation to minimise the damage to life and property.
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As Earthquakes Affect Parts Of North India: Here's How To Protect Yourself & Your Family During An Earthquake
Continue reading this article to understand the protective measures you are supposed to take in order to keep yourself and your family safe during an earthquake.
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India Hands Over Rs 96 Crore To Nepal For Post-Earthquake Assistance
India has released Rs 96 crore (around 154 crore Nepali rupees) to Nepal towards housing and school sector assistance under the Indian government's post-earthquake reconstruction commitment in the Himalayan country.
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India To Rebuild 56 Earthquake-Hit Schools In Nepal Amid Border Strain
India will reconstruct a total of 56 higher secondary schools in seven districts of Nepal as part of post-earthquake reconstruction in the Himalayan nation with a grant of 2.95 billion Nepali rupees.
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Nepal, China Agree To Re-Measure Height Of Mount Everest
Nepal and China have agreed to jointly re-measure the height of Mount Everest, amidst reports that the world's highest peak may have shrunk after the massive earthquake that shook the Himalayan nation in 2015.
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Nepal Rejects India's Offer To Jointly Re-Measure Mt Everest
Nepal has rejected India's offer to jointly re-measure the height of the world's highest peak Mount Everest following the massive earthquake in 2015 and will carry out the exercise on its own, the top official of the Himalayan nation's survey department has said.
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Three Lakh More Pilgrims On Chardham Yatra Than Last Year, Says Uttarakhand Official
Till yesterday, 7,10,271 pilgrims have visited the Himalayan shrines. The "chardham yatra" footfall was 4,09,016 during the same period last year, meaning 3,01,255 more pilgrims have undertaken the "yatra" so far this year.
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Himalayan Hard Rocks May Up Flood Risk, Affect Millions: Study
Earthquakes and landslides in the Himalayas - that lead to large volume of hard rocks being dumped into rivers - can increase flood risk up to hundreds of kilometres downstream, potentially affecting millions of people in India and neighbouring countries, a new study warns.
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Earthquake: A Quick Dos And Don'ts Guide
A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.8 rocked Uttarakhand on Monday at 10.33 pm, sending shockwaves in capital Delhi, neighbouring Gurgaon, Punjab and several other parts of north India. The epicentre was at Ukimath in the hill-state's Rudraprayag district. Tremors were also felt at Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. Uttarakhand, which falls in the Himalayan...
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Earthquake-Triggered Avalanche Kills Nepalese Guide Scaling Everest
A 43-year-old Nepalese guide died and a British climber was injured on Monday when an earthquake triggered an avalanche on the Himalayan peak they were climbing, an expedition operator said.
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Days After 157 Killed In Strong Earthquake, Another One Hits Nepal
Nepal was hit by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake today, days after 157 people were killed and dozens injured when a strong quake struck the Himalayan country. The tremors were felt in neighbouring India.
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Nepal Scrambles To Rush Aid To People Hit By Deadly Earthquake
Nepal's authorities on Sunday scrambled to rush aid to people affected by Friday's earthquake that has killed at least 157 people and left a trail of destruction in the Himalayan nation's remote mountainous region.
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Day After Deadly 6.4 Magnitude Quake, Another One Measuring 3.6 Hits Nepal
While Nepal is still grappling with the devastating earthquake that has resulted in over 157 fatalities, another earthquake, measuring 3.6 in magnitude, shook the Himalayan nation in the early hours of Sunday.
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"It's Not Earthquake That Kills People But...": Seismology Body Head
After a massive 6.4-magnitude earthquake jolted Nepal National Center for Seismology (NCS) Director Dr OP Mishra said that two important factors for the severity of the occurrence in the Himalayan region were the time and structure.
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7 Deadly Earthquakes That Hit Nepal Since 2015
The Himalayan country of Nepal was hit by an earthquake on Friday in which 128 people were killed and dozens injured, with officials fearing the toll could rise.
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Chances High Of Big Earthquake In Himalayas, Need To Prep: Scientists
Scientists on Wednesday said there is a strong possibility of a major earthquake in the Himalayan region and underlined the need for better preparation to minimise the damage to life and property.
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As Earthquakes Affect Parts Of North India: Here's How To Protect Yourself & Your Family During An Earthquake
Continue reading this article to understand the protective measures you are supposed to take in order to keep yourself and your family safe during an earthquake.
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India Hands Over Rs 96 Crore To Nepal For Post-Earthquake Assistance
India has released Rs 96 crore (around 154 crore Nepali rupees) to Nepal towards housing and school sector assistance under the Indian government's post-earthquake reconstruction commitment in the Himalayan country.
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India To Rebuild 56 Earthquake-Hit Schools In Nepal Amid Border Strain
India will reconstruct a total of 56 higher secondary schools in seven districts of Nepal as part of post-earthquake reconstruction in the Himalayan nation with a grant of 2.95 billion Nepali rupees.
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Nepal, China Agree To Re-Measure Height Of Mount Everest
Nepal and China have agreed to jointly re-measure the height of Mount Everest, amidst reports that the world's highest peak may have shrunk after the massive earthquake that shook the Himalayan nation in 2015.
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Nepal Rejects India's Offer To Jointly Re-Measure Mt Everest
Nepal has rejected India's offer to jointly re-measure the height of the world's highest peak Mount Everest following the massive earthquake in 2015 and will carry out the exercise on its own, the top official of the Himalayan nation's survey department has said.
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Three Lakh More Pilgrims On Chardham Yatra Than Last Year, Says Uttarakhand Official
Till yesterday, 7,10,271 pilgrims have visited the Himalayan shrines. The "chardham yatra" footfall was 4,09,016 during the same period last year, meaning 3,01,255 more pilgrims have undertaken the "yatra" so far this year.
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Himalayan Hard Rocks May Up Flood Risk, Affect Millions: Study
Earthquakes and landslides in the Himalayas - that lead to large volume of hard rocks being dumped into rivers - can increase flood risk up to hundreds of kilometres downstream, potentially affecting millions of people in India and neighbouring countries, a new study warns.
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Earthquake: A Quick Dos And Don'ts Guide
A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.8 rocked Uttarakhand on Monday at 10.33 pm, sending shockwaves in capital Delhi, neighbouring Gurgaon, Punjab and several other parts of north India. The epicentre was at Ukimath in the hill-state's Rudraprayag district. Tremors were also felt at Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. Uttarakhand, which falls in the Himalayan...
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Earthquake-Triggered Avalanche Kills Nepalese Guide Scaling Everest
A 43-year-old Nepalese guide died and a British climber was injured on Monday when an earthquake triggered an avalanche on the Himalayan peak they were climbing, an expedition operator said.
