Day: June 18, 2019

Japan issues tsunami advisory following quake

7:45 pm June 18, 2019

Tokyo: Japan issued a tsunami advisory Tuesday after a strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit the northwest of the country. A wave of one metre (three feet) is expected to hit the coast of the Sea of Japan, north of Tokyo, the nation’s meteorological agency said.

Two workers killed in Kerala as earth caves in

3:21 pm June 18, 2019

Kozhikode(Ker): Two people were killed Tuesday when a mound of earth caved in on them at a laterite quarry near here, police said. The deceased Abdul Rahman (48) and Vinu (35) were buried under the mass of mud, which caved in suddenly, they said. “We have registered a case under section 304 of the Indian […]

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine diagnosed with throat cancer

3:14 pm June 18, 2019

Los Angeles: Heavy metal band Megadeth’s frontman Dave Mustaine has announced that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Following his diagnosis most of the band’s shows for this year will be cancelled. “I’ve been diagnosed with throat cancer. It’s clearly something to be respected and faced head on – but I’ve faced obstacles before. […]

Maharashtra Father-son use lockdown time to solve water woes

Marathwada water grid to cater to needs of parched region: CM

3:13 pm June 18, 2019

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said his government was planning to ensure piped drinking water supply in every village of the parched Marathwada region through a water grid. Speaking in the state Assembly during the Question Hour, Fadnavis expressed his government’s resolve to provide adequate drinking water to everyone. He said the […]

Heavy rainfall in parts of Gujarat due to cyclone

Cyclone Vayu weakens, crosses Kutch coast in Gujarat

3:06 pm June 18, 2019

Ahmedabad: Cyclone Vayu has weakened and crossed Gujarat’s Kutch district on Tuesday morning, causing rainfall at some places in the state, a MeT official said. Rains are likely to continue till Wednesday in Kutch, Saurashtra and north Gujarat regions because of its impact, she said. “Cyclone Vayu converted into a low pressure area when it […]