Neha Katoch

Neha Katoch

Two killed in Ischia earthquake

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An earthquake hit the tourist-packed Italian holiday island of Ischia on Monday night, collapsing buildings, killing at least two people and injuring dozens, officials said. Residents and tourists on the island off the coast of Naples ran out onto the…

Firefighters battle wilfires in Portugal

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Around 3,000 firefighters are battling more than 60 wildfires raging across Portugal. The fires have broken out amid temperatures of up to 39 degrees Celsius in parts of the country. Firefighters, supported by soldiers and other officials, have been deployed in areas…

Quake in China kills 19, 247 injured

Quake in China kills 19, 247 injured

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck a remote, mountainous part of China’s southwestern province of Sichuan, killing 19 people, including six tourists, and injuring 247, the provincial government and official media said on Wednesday. The quake hit a sparsely populated area…

NTA opens survey on operation of rickshaws

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The National Transport Authority has opened a survey asking members of the public on the possible regulation of rickshaw after safety concerns were raised. The state body has launched an online survey asking about the operation of rickshaws in Ireland,…