Strong earthquake hits Kathmandu

By Shirish B Pradhan

Kathmandu, Jan 7: A strong earthquake jolted Kathmandu early morning on Tuesday. The earthquake measuring 7 magnitude on Richter scale was recorded by the National Earthquake Measurement Centre at 6.50 am.

The epicentre of the earthquake was Dinggye, China, according to the centre.

The earthquake was felt in neighbouring Kavrepalanchwok and Dhading districts as well. People came out of their houses out of panic in Kathmandu.

However, there are no reports of any damage so far due to the earthquake. (PTI)

Hot this week

Pay hike of Assam ministers, MLAs likely as 3-member panel submits report

Full report likely by Oct 30 Guwahati Sept 25: There...

Meghalaya Biological Park Inaugurated After 25 Years: A New Chapter in Conservation and Education

Shillong, Nov 28: Though it took nearly 25 years...

ANSAM rejects Kuki’s separate administration demand, says bifurcation not acceptable

Guwahati, Sept 8: Rejecting the separate administration demand of...

Meghalaya man missing in Bangkok

Shillong, Jan 10: A 57-year-old Meghalaya resident, Mr. Treactchell...

Meghalaya’s historic fiber paves the way for eco-friendly products and sustainable livelihoods

By Roopak Goswami Shillong, Oct 25: From making earbuds to...

Domestic LPG price hiked by Rs 60 per cylinder to Rs 913

New Delhi, Mar 7: Domestic cooking gas LPG price...

Ex-rapper Balendra Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party heading towards landslide victory in Nepal

Kathmandu, Mar 7: Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah's newly formed Rastriya...

India eye women’s hockey WC berth under returning coach Marijne

Hyderabad, Mar 7: Under a new but familiar coach...

Voter deletions in post-SIR electoral rolls aimed at dividing Bengal, alleges Mamata

Kolkata, Mar 7: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee...

15 terrorists killed in two separate operations in Pakistan’s Balochistan

Islamabad, Mar 7: Pakistani security forces have killed 15...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories