Rains cause quarry collapse in remote Indian region, cyclone deaths reach 23
Rescue workers used heavy-duty excavators to cut through stone slabs while battling heavy rain and loose soil at the site.
Wed May 29 2024
With cranes and excavators, Indian farmers prepare to march on capital
Talks with the government on guaranteed support prices for their produce failed to break a deadlock.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Landslide on mining land, no casualties reported - Police
Police said the investigation revealed that an excavator had been buried under the rubble while the driver, a foreigner, managed to escape.
Tue Sep 06 2022
Iran train derails after excavator collision, kills 13
The train travelling to the city of Yazd collided with an excavator before going off the rails 50 km from the city of Tabas.
Wed Jun 08 2022
Bentong chalet tragedy: Body of a woman found, two more still missing
Today, the team will use two excavators to locate the victims who are feared missing, Yusri said.
Tue Dec 21 2021
Excavator driver charged with wife's murder in Kota Tinggi
An excavator driver was charged in the Magistrate's Court today with murdering his wife with an air rifle at his house in Taman Sri Saujana, here, earlier this month.
Tue Mar 16 2021
Excavator driver killed in landslide
Police said the 31-year-old vicitim was carrying excavation works at a construction site, and then a sudden landslide occurred, burying him in.
Sun Apr 09 2017
Male student, divorcee charged with murder of excavator driver
Muhammad Firdaus Hamzah and Norshahilla Ismail were charged with the murder of Omar Miskam in front of a house at Sungai Mati here, between 11.59pm on Oct 31 and 4.30pm on Nov 1.
Sun Nov 20 2016
Death toll from Indonesia floods, landslides rises to 47
Rescuers used excavators and their bare hands to search through wrecked houses and earth for 15 villagers still missing.
Mon Jun 20 2016
Criminals use excavator to cart away two CIMB Bank ATM machines in Bestari Jaya
Robbers are believed to have carted away two CIMB Bank automatic teller machines (ATM) in Jalan Besar, Bestari Jaya, early morning using an excavator.
Fri Feb 26 2016
32 dead, 76 missing in Indonesian landslide
Rescuers searching for more than 70 people missing after a landslide in Indonesia deployed bulldozers and excavators to clear roads strewn with debris as the death toll from the disaster rose to 32.
Sun Dec 14 2014
Excavation truck driver crushed to death by excavator
The victim died at the location after suffering severe head injuries.
Tue Jul 08 2014
Council: Kemaman flood clean-up may take two weeks
Twenty 10-tonne lorries, 12 excavators and 5 small lorries are being used to collect bulk and domestic refuse at 20 housing estates.
Wed Dec 11 2013
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024