The Andaman Sea and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands fall within Seismic Zone V, the highest risk zone in India. The Alpine-Himalayan seismic belt, which extends up to the Andaman-Nicobar island region, is known to be one of the world`s seismically active belts, according to the Ministry of Earth Sciences
Of the victims, 254 were identified via DNA matching, while six were identified through facial recognition. An official informed that out of the 260 bodies handed over, 241 were passengers and 19 were non-passengers
Majumdar said that it is necessary to speak to her parents as well
We’ve been badgered by the scant respect given to the English language for a while now, courtesy the many press releases that reach the newspaper. The end result has left us scarred and amused. Here are some of our favourites to start your Monday with a chuckle
On Friday, Trump also refuted media reports suggesting that his administration had explored the possibility of allowing Iran access to up to USD 30 billion for a civilian nuclear energy program
Two people, believed to be fire personnel, were fatally shot and others injured while responding to a brush fire in Coeur d`Alene, Idaho, and at least one active shooter continued to fire at law enforcement with high-powered rifles
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he was suspending trade talks with Canada over its plans to continue with its tax on technology firms, which he called "a direct and blatant attack on our country"
According to this important decision, in cases where societies, associations, and non-trading corporations carry out property transfers through allotment letters or share certificates, up to 80 per cent of the payable duty will be waived. Thus, only about 20 per cent of the original duty amount will be collected
Under new rules passed by Denmark`s parliament earlier in June, Danish women who turn 18 after Tuesday will be entered into the lottery system, on equal footing with their male compatriots. The change comes against a backdrop of Russian aggression and growing military investment across NATO countries