Beijing, Oct 13 (UNI) The Ministry of Water Resources activated a Level-IV flood-control emergency response on Sunday for Shanxi, Henan and Shaanxi provinces. The move was made to cope with the autumn flooding in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River, as rainfall has caused tributaries of the middle reaches of the river…
Brussels, Oct 13 (UNI/ SPUTNIK) NATO Launches Annual Nuclear Deterrence Exercise ‘Steadfast Noon’ in the Netherlands NATO’s annual nuclear deterrence exercise Steadfast Noon began on Monday in the Netherlands, with the participation of 71 aircraft from 14 alliance countries. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said last week that the drill is a regular, pre-planned training…
New Delhi (October 13 UNI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday launched search operations at multiple locations across Chennai, including the residences of senior Tamil Nadu drug control officials, in connection with the alleged “killer” cough syrup case that resulted in the deaths of several children. The raids are part of a money laundering investigation…
Beijing, Oct. 13 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 jolted Cebu, Philippines at 1706 GMT on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 10.95 degrees north latitude and 123.99 degrees east longitude.
Moscow, (UNI) A Ukrainian drone struck a passenger bus in Gorlovka, Donetsk region of Ukraine, resulting in six civilians being injured, the city’s mayor said on Sunday. Ivan Prikhodko, mayor of Gorlovka, said on his Telegram channel that “a Ukrainian drone hit a bus in a residential district of Gorlovka” and that “the number of…
Meerut, October 13 (UNI) A man wanted in multiple serious criminal cases was killed in a police encounter on Monday morning near the forest area of Sarurpur in Meerut. The accused, identified as Shahzad alias Nikki, had a reward of Rs 25,000 on his head and was involved in several offenses, including serious crimes against…
Budapest, Oct. 13 (UNI) Sunday’s 40th Budapest Marathon set a new record with over 40,000 participants from 119 countries and regions, organizers announced. “This year’s event is the largest mass sports gathering ever held in Hungary,” said chief organizer Arpad Kocsis. Kocsis reported that 9,000 participants traveled from abroad, with 9,352 runners completing the official…
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 13 (UNI) As part of the State Government’s ambitious Vision 2031 initiative, the Kerala Health Department will host a comprehensive seminar titled “A Decade of Achievements – Future Perspectives” in Thiruvalla on October 14. The event will serve as a major platform to evaluate Kerala’s health milestones and frame the roadmap for the…
Pathanamthitta (Kerala), Oct 13 (UNI) In a landmark achievement for Kerala’s healthcare system, the State has recorded its lowest-ever infant mortality rate, reaffirming its leadership in public health even as it launched an intensive Pulse Polio Immunization Campaign aimed at safeguarding every child from preventable diseases. The massive immunization drive will cover 21,11,010 children across…
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 13 (UNI) The Kerala unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has come out strongly against reported moves to relocate the Regional Censor Board office from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi, warning that any such attempt would be met with united resistance. “Thiruvananthapuram is the heart of Malayalam cinema, home to some of the finest…
