`Need to recast environmental policy in Himalayas`

Last Updated: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 00:57

Amid growing criticism about neglect to ecology in the Himalayan region in the backdrop of the recent flash flood havoc, senior Congress leader made a strong pitch for "reappraisal of the environmental policy in the Himalayas".

U`khand: TERI, Ganga Action Parivar to prepare green report

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 20:05

TERI and Ganga Action Parivar have come together to prepare a report for green development in Uttarakhand with the help of foreign experts who have earlier worked in rebuilding tsunami-affected areas in Japan.

Earthquake hits Russia`s Far East

Last Updated: Monday, June 24, 2013, 00:21

A powerful earthquake has hit Russia`s Far East with slight tremors spreading westwards as far as Moscow.

Himalayan tsunami: Survivors all praise for Indian Army

Last Updated: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 19:06

Having several brushes with death, survivors of the Himalayan Tsunami which left a trail of destruction in Uttarakhand were all praise for Army, which they said has given them a second life.

Uttarakhand floods: Survivors recount harrowing tales

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 12:51

There was horror and disbelief in the eyes of those were rescued from the flood ravaged areas of Uttarakhand.

Andaman tsunami warning system can alert in 3 min: Scientist

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 10:11

The Early Tsunami Warning System installed at Rangachang in Andaman and Nicobar Islands can predict a tsunami immediately after an earthquake.

Earthquake acoustics could warn of impending tsunami

Last Updated: Friday, June 7, 2013, 14:09

Stanford scientists have identified key acoustic characteristics of the 2011 Japan earthquake that indicated it would cause a large tsunami, and suggested that the technique could be applied worldwide.

Japan vows to tighten nuke safety after accident

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 13:36

Japan pledged better safety practices in its troubled nuclear industry today after an accident at a government research facility that exposed 33 people to minor excess radiation and wasn`t immediately disclosed.

8.2-magnitude undersea earthquake strikes off Russia

Last Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013, 13:11

The West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center of the US said in a statement that no tsunami is expected due to the depth of the quake.

6.5 magnitude earthquake strikes off Chile coast

Last Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013, 18:00

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has reportedly struck off a Chile coast on Monday. However, no tsumani warning has been issued so far.

GPS data can predict post-quake tsunami within mins

Last Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 13:19

By using global positioning systems, researchers have shown that they can provide accurate warning of the resulting tsunami in just a few minutes after the earthquake onset.

Jayalalithaa hands over new homes to Tsunami affected

Last Updated: Monday, May 6, 2013, 15:02

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today handed over 3,616 housing units constructed at a cost of Rs 139.51 crore to those who were affected by the 2004 Tsunami.