Tokyo, Jan 1 (UNI) Waves as high as 1.2 metres were observed after a series of strong quakes struck Japan’s western coast on Monday afternoon, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Earlier, the weather agency issued tsunami warnings for a broad swath of the country’s western coast, including Ishikawa, Fukui, Niigata, Toyama, Yamagata, and…
Moscow, Jan 1 (UNI) Several regions in Russia’s Far East were on tsunami alert on Monday after a series of powerful earthquakes rocked the central part of Japan, generating waves as high as five metres in some areas. The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) said a tsunami alert was issued for the Sakhalin region,…
Seoul, Jan 1 (UNI) The South Korean Meteorological Administration issued a warning on Monday that the sea level off the eastern coast of some parts of Gangwon Province may rise due to the tsunami caused by strong quakes striking central Japan earlier in the day.
Tokyo, Jan 1 (UNI) The Japanese government and Japan’s Atomic Energy Commission have established a task force on preventing emergencies at nuclear power plants in the wake of a major earthquake in the Ishikawa prefecture, Japanese news broadcaster NHK reported on Monday, adding that data is already being collected on the situation at the local…
Tokyo, Jan 1 (UNI) A series of strong earthquakes with major ones measured at up to 7.6 magnitude have struck the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa on Monday, with tsunami warnings issued, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The major quake hitting Ishikawa, a coastal prefecture on the Island of Honshu, registered an intensity…
Beijing, Jan 1 (UNI) A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit the waters off the west coast of Japan’s Honshu island at 3:10 p.m. Monday Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 30 km, was monitored at 37.50 degrees north latitude and 137.20 degrees east longitude, said the CENC.
New Delhi, Jan 1 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed ISRO, for the successful launch of X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) saying “This launch is wonderful news for the space sector and will enhance India’s prowess in this field.’ Congratulating the scientists for the launch, PM Modi said on X, “A great start to…
Srinagar, (UNI) Amid freezing temperature, a large number of people including tourists gathered near the Ghanta ghar at historic Lal Chowk in Srinagar to celebrate new year eve on Sunday. The Department of Tourism J&K arranged the celebration of New Year’s Eve at the historic Ghanta Ghar Lal Chowk in Srinagar. “Tourists from all over…
Chennai, Jan 1 (UNI) The foundation stone for the maiden factory at the country’s first non-leather footwear component cluster that is coming up inside the footwear park at Perambalur in Tamil Nadu will be laid during the upcoming Global Investors Meet (TNGIM) next week in the presence of Chief Minister M.K.Stalin. Zhong Bu Development Singapore…
Bhopal: Kolar police have registered an FIR for fraud against two people including a builder. In this, the heritage builder grabbed the land by preparing fake documents of the land plot of the retired DSP’s elderly wife. On this, the police has registered an FIR against builder Dharmendra Saxena and Etania Singh under various sections…
