India jubilant as all trapped workers rescued from Himalayan tunnel
The evacuation began more than six hours after rescuers broke through debris in the tunnel in Uttarakhand state which caved in on Nov 12.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Indian rescuers drill halfway towards workers trapped in tunnel
Rescue workers drilled 32 metres of an estimated 60 metres that must be cleared in order to push through a pipe for the men to crawl out.
Wed Nov 22 2023
Rescuers drill to send more food to trapped workers in Indian tunnel
The men have been stuck in the highway tunnel in Uttarakhand state since it caved in early on Nov. 12 and are safe, authorities said.
Mon Nov 20 2023
Trapped Indian workers to spend second night in collapsed tunnel
Rescue operations are underway after an under-construction tunnel collapsed in India's northern Uttarakhand state, trapping 40 workers.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Rescuers hopeful of reaching trapped labourers in collapsed Indian tunnel
The tunnel, which was being constructed on a national highway that is part of a Hindu pilgrimage route, collapsed early Sunday morning.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Over 50 killed in Indian Himalayas as rain triggers landslides
The death toll expected to rise as more than 20 remain trapped or missing, officials said.
Tue Aug 15 2023
Rescuers drill Indian tunnel to look for trapped workers; families get impatient
Rescue efforts have been focused on saving an estimated 35 workers stuck in a 2.5 km tunnel connected to the Tapovan project.
Thu Feb 11 2021
Demonetization did not stop Modi from victory
Bharatiya Janata has emerged victorious in 2 of the 5 states in the 2017 State Assembly Elections, leading in the bellwether state, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Sat Mar 11 2017
Landslides and flooding kill 25 in India
The death toll from landslides and flooding in northern India has risen to 25 after rescuers found more bodies buried under debris, officials said Saturday.
Sat Jul 02 2016
Indian woman kills leopard with sickle
The 56-year-old woman battled with the leopard for half an hour on Sunday before finally delivering a killer blow with her sickle.
Wed Aug 27 2014
Landslides, floods kill 109, displace thousands in Nepal, India
The death toll from landslides and flooding triggered by torrential monsoon rains in Nepal and northern India climbed to at least 109 Saturday.
Sat Aug 16 2014
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024