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China flood: Yangtze river in the throes of third flood peak, 45 million impacted
Warning against a new peak that may appear later, China’s water resources ministry said, “The flood control and flood fighting situation is severe.”
Published on Jul 27, 2020 06:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Beijing | Sutirtho Patranobis | Edited by Arpan Rai
Ancient Chinese relics on display at National Museum as part of India, China pact
The Chinese exhibits are from the Chu civilization along the Yangtze, and made up mostly of ritual vessels and musical instruments of ancient China, dating from 5000BC to 300BC. A lot of the older exhibits are made of brass. Five Indian exhibits from the Harappan civilization have also been put up.
Updated on Nov 15, 2019 07:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Amrita Madhukalya
Video sparks rumours about Chinese ‘Loch Ness monster.’ Turns out to be this
The video quickly piqued people’s interest and many started sharing it across different social media platforms.
Updated on Sep 20, 2019 08:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Trisha Sengupta
Last female of rare Yangtze giant softshell turtles dies in China
The animal was one of four Yangtze giant softshell turtles known to be remaining in the world. The Suzhou zoo, where the female turtle lived, also houses a male Yangtze giant softshell turtle. The other two live in Vietnam, but their genders are unknown.
Updated on Apr 14, 2019 11:04 PM IST
Beijing | Agencies
At least 14 killed, 27 injured in China highway accident
Authorities in China say at least 14 people have been killed and 27 injured in a highway pile-up. The accident on Saturday night happened after a heavy truck lost control and crashed into a line of vehicles waiting at a toll station in the northwestern province of Gansu.
Updated on Nov 04, 2018 07:41 AM IST
Beijing | Associated Press