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Earthquake of magnitude 2.9 hits JK

An earthquake of magnitude 2.9 on the Richter scale hit Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the quake occurred at 4:40 am near Doda. Officials

Mild quake hits parts of Ladakh

Srinagar: An earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter Scale jolted parts of Ladakh late on Tuesday night, forcing people to rush out of their homes in panic. Officials on Wednesday said that

Moderate intensity tremors felt in J&K

Srinagar: A moderate intensity earthquake occurred in Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale as authorities said. No casualty or damage to property has been received from anywhere so

4.8 magnitude earthquake hits Kashmir

Srinagar: In a span of four days, another earthquake hit the valley, which created panic among people. At around 12pm, a tremor of intensity 4.8 on Richter scale hit the valley, though

September 26, 2020

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No earthquake-resistant buildings, no disaster management plan: Kashmir sits on seismological powder keg

Srinagar: Lack of disaster preparedness and violation of building codes have created a dangerous situation in Kashmir given its proximity to the high seismic Himalayan region. For the last 12 years, Jammu

September 23, 2020

Humour trumps fear: Tuesday night earthquake leads to a meme fest in Kashmir

Srinagar: The internet exploded with a meme fest within minutes after strong tremors were felt across Srinagar on late Tuesday evening. An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale hit Jammu and