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20 years of tsunami: Asia commemorates 220,000 lives lost in disaster
On the 20th anniversary of the 2004 tsunami, Asia held memorials for the 220,000 victims.
Published on Dec 26, 2024 08:18 AM IST
AFP |
Massive earthquake of Magnitude 7.3 hits Vanuatu, deaths feared
Authorities confirmed Australia and New Zealand are not at risk of tsunamis following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake near Vanuatu
Published on Dec 17, 2024 11:29 AM IST
Some Wayanad landslides-hit areas may be out of bounds forever; survivors pin hope on govt help
Some Wayanad landslides-hit areas may be out of bounds forever; survivors pin hope on govt help
Published on Aug 31, 2024 12:46 PM IST
PTI |
Investors profited hugely from catastrophe bonds raising eyebrows: Find out more
Catastrophe bonds by insurers, reinsurers and governments for disaster coverage have been handing investors double-digit returns, but issuers see costs soar
Published on Aug 19, 2024 07:13 PM IST
Bloomberg |
Landslide devastation in Kerala highlights need for sustainable development
Conservationists are urging a balance between development and environmental protection to prevent further tragedies.
Published on Aug 18, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Wayanad landslides: Both LDF, UDF ask MLAs, MPs to donate in CM relief fund
Kerala's political rivals set aside differences to donate to Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund after landslides in Wayanad. ₹53 crore raised.
Updated on Aug 08, 2024 01:22 AM IST
Vishnu Varma, Kochi
Learning lessons from unhealed scars as Mandi readies for another bout with monsoon
While significant progress has been made in mitigating the losses and fixing the damage caused, people in Mandi are yet to fully recover from the devastation caused by the deluge
Four killed, 120 injured after 4.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Iran
State television aired footage of the aftermath of the quake showing first responders working in a street where all buildings were reduced to rubble.
Published on Jun 18, 2024 11:44 PM IST
AFP |
Himachal to earmark areas for NDRF units as part of monsoon prep
Directions have also been issued to shift migrant labourers residing along the river banks to prevent mishaps
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 05:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Meghalaya landslide: Four bodies recovered
Torrential rains and fierce winds triggered a landslide in a remote village in Meghalaya’s Sohra, burying two houses and claiming four lives
Updated on Jun 01, 2024 05:41 PM IST
David Laitphlang
2023 monsoon havoc fresh on Mandi voters’ minds
Some blame the central government for not doing enough to help the debt-ridden state cope with the disaster, while others criticise the state government for failing to provide relief to everyone in need.
Cyclone Remal: Bangladesh evacuates 800,000; sends them to concrete shelters
Cyclones have killed hundreds of thousands of people in Bangladesh in recent decades
Published on May 26, 2024 06:16 PM IST
AFP |
Mumbai looks like ‘Hollywood movie shot in Mexico’: Netizens on rain, dust storm
The weather led to the suspension of metro and train services in Mumbai, along with temporary suspension of flights. A few areas also reported power outages.
Published on May 13, 2024 07:52 PM IST
Indonesia's Ibu volcano erupts, spews ash clouds as high as 5 km
Footage of the eruption shared by the centre showed clouds of grey ash billowing from the crater.
Published on May 13, 2024 03:39 PM IST
Reuters |
International Chernobyl Remembrance Day 2024: Date, history, significance
International Chernobyl Remembrance Day 2024: From history to date, here's all that you need to know about this important day.
Published on Apr 25, 2024 02:35 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Mamata Banerjee, governor CV Ananda Bose take stock of storm-hit areas in Bengal
Jalpaiguri storm: At least five people died and over 200 were rendered homeless, after a sudden storm and heavy rain wreaked havoc in Jalpaiguri town on Sunday.
Published on Apr 01, 2024 07:05 PM IST
PTI |
India's NDMA official appointed as UN secy-general's special representative
Kamal Kishore (55) has been appointed as assistant secretary-general and special representative of the secretary-general for disaster risk reduction
Published on Mar 28, 2024 09:19 AM IST
PTI |
Turkey mourns tens of thousands dead, surrounded by the ruins of last year's earthquake
Turkey mourns tens of thousands dead, surrounded by the ruins of last year's earthquake
Published on Feb 06, 2024 05:45 PM IST
AP |
China landslide: Death toll rises to 39, five people still missing
Aerial photos posted by Xinhua showed the side of a heavily terraced mountain had spilled over several village homes. More than 900 villagers were relocated.
Published on Jan 25, 2024 12:03 PM IST
AP |
Cyclone Michaung points to a looming urban crisis
Surge in urban floods represents a complex challenge stemming from the interplay of urbanisation, inadequate planning and the climate crisis
Published on Dec 11, 2023 10:00 PM IST
Happy ending and a call for caution
The labourers are home, but Silkyara tunnel disaster should force a rethink of the mega projects planned in the Himalayan region
Published on Nov 29, 2023 10:13 PM IST
HT Editorial
ODI Cricket World Cup 2023: The very best of HT's coverage
The ethos of the epochal Gita-sque lines from Rudyard Kipling’s If might be great life advice but…
Updated on Nov 21, 2023 09:57 AM IST
Nirmalya Dutta
A complete guide to the upright and reversed meaning of the Tower card
Here are the meanings of both upright and reversed in Tower card in matters of love, career and health.
Published on Oct 25, 2023 04:58 PM IST
Morocco declares three days' national mourning after quake
Morocco declares three days of national mourning after deadly earthquake kills over 1,000 people. Flags at half-mast.
Published on Sep 10, 2023 12:27 AM IST
AFP |
‘Go home Joe!’ Maui protesters slam Joe Biden with ‘no comment’ sign
President Joe Biden faces angry protesters in Maui over his ‘late’ and ineffective in providing assistance response to catastrophic wildfires.
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 06:23 AM IST
Such laxity is..: Atishi to official over delay in disbursing flood relief fund
The minister directed the chief secretary to submit a status report to her and the chief minister Arvind Kejriwal by Monday 6 pm.
Published on Jul 29, 2023 04:39 PM IST
First responders: Trekkers brave elements to save lives
A team of 22 trekkers in Mumbai responded to an emergency call and worked throughout the night to rescue those caught in a landslide.
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 12:41 AM IST
Deepak Kalra is unbothered by Gumraah’s box office debacle: Maine thodi na paise lagaye hai
Actor Deepak Kalra last seen in the Aditya Roy Kapur-starrer Gumraah talks at length about the movie’s fate, his journey and his relationship status. Read the exclusive chat.
Updated on Apr 17, 2023 05:26 PM IST
Vinay MR Mishra
HT This Day: April 14, 1946 -- Netaji’s thrilling journey from Berlin to Sumatra in 1943
A thrilling account of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s journey from Berlin to Sumatra was given here yesterday at a Press conference by Major Abid Hassan, who was personal secretary to Netaji and travelled with him during the journey in 1943.
Updated on Apr 13, 2023 06:26 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Calcutta
Expedite settlement of Joshimath victims
The state and Centre should also discuss the need for a new policy to support victims of ecological disasters
Updated on Apr 04, 2023 07:57 PM IST
HT Editorial
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