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Los Angeles wildfires: Death toll rises to 24

13 Jan, 2025 9:12 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 13 (IANS) The death toll from the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles has risen to 24, local media reported.

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NEWS DATE: 12 Jan, 2025


16 dead in Los Angeles wildfires, officails warn of worsening conditions

12 Jan, 2025 9:00 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 12 (IANS) At least 16 have been confirmed dead and over 12,000 structures have been damaged and destroyed in the raging Los Angeles wildfires that started last week.

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Iran says ready to provide rescue aid to US amid wildfires

12 Jan, 2025 8:45 AM

Tehran, Jan 12 (IANS) The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) expressed its readiness to send specialised rapid reaction teams, rescue equipment, and trained personnel to the United States in response to the wildfires raging through Los Angeles County.

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NEWS DATE: 11 Jan, 2025


Australia commits additional support for Vanuatu earthquake recovery

11 Jan, 2025 12:02 PM

Canberra, Jan 11 (IANS) The Australian government has committed additional humanitarian assistance for Vanuatu following December's deadly earthquake.

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Tragic toll: At Least 11 confirmed dead as wildfires ravage Los Angeles

11 Jan, 2025 11:52 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 11 (IANS) At least 11 people have lost their lives, with fears that the death toll could climb as rescue efforts intensify following devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

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NEWS DATE: 10 Jan, 2025


Himachal signs pact to minimise disaster risk

10 Jan, 2025 6:05 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 10 (IANS) The state government on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the French Development Agency (AFD) to implement the Himachal Pradesh-Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness Project (HP-DRRRP).

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NEWS DATE: 09 Jan, 2025


1,211 aftershocks detected after 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal-Tibet border region

09 Jan, 2025 6:04 PM

Lhasa, Jan 9 (IANS) A total of 1,211 aftershocks had been detected as of 3 pm Thursday after after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake jolted the Nepal-Tibet border region earlier this week, local authorities said.

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CM Naidu visits Tirupati stampede spot, pulls up officials

09 Jan, 2025 4:15 PM

Tirupati, Jan 9 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday visited the stampede spot in Tirupati that claimed the lives of six devotees and pulled up officials for failing to make proper arrangements for the distribution of tokens for an annual event at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple.

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Coal mine tragedy: Navy divers return as pumping operations continue to rescue labourers

09 Jan, 2025 3:25 PM

Guwahati, Jan 9 (IANS) Four Navy divers who entered the coal mine in Assam's Umrangso locality to rescue at least 8 trapped labourers have returned, officials said on Thursday.

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Three girls die as hut catches fire in MP's Damoh, CM Yadav condoles death

09 Jan, 2025 1:25 PM

Bhopal, Jan 9 (IANS) In a shocking case, three minor girls, including a five-month-old, died after a hut caught fire in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district, police said on Thursday.

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