The death toll from the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck near Sagaing, Myanmar, on March 28, 2025, has climbed to 694 fatalities in Myanmar alone, with 10 additional deaths reported in Bangkok, Thailand. Over 1,600 people have been injured, and many remain missing. The powerful quake, followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock, caused widespread destruction across central Myanmar and beyond.
On March 29, 2025, a significant encounter unfolded in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, resulting in the deaths of at least 16 Naxalites and minor injuries to two security personnel. The operation, conducted by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), marks a critical step in the ongoing fight against Naxalite insurgency in the region.
India has launched Operation Brahma to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to Myanmar following the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck on March 28, 2025. The earthquake caused widespread destruction, claiming hundreds of lives and leaving many injured and displaced. As part of this operation, India dispatched a C-130J aircraft carrying approximately 15 tonnes of relief materials…
The King Cobra, despite its imposing appearance, faces alarming threats to its survival. Classified as near extinction due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflicts, and climate changes, sightings of this species have become increasingly rare. The snake plays a crucial ecological role as both a predator and prey in its native environment.
Blackman recounted the events of that fateful day when British troops, under the command of General Reginald Dyer, opened fire on a peaceful gathering in Amritsar’s Jallianwala Bagh. The massacre resulted in the deaths of over 1,500 people and left more than 1,200 injured. Blackman highlighted the brutality of the incident, where Dyer’s troops continued firing until they ran out of ammunition.
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Experts attribute the frequent seismic activity along the Sagaing Fault to its location at the boundary between the Indian Plate and the Burma microplate. The fault’s history includes several major earthquakes, such as the 1839 Ava earthquake, which caused extensive damage.
The Myanmar government has declared a state of emergency in several regions as rescue teams work tirelessly to locate survivors and provide aid. Blood supplies are in high demand, and hospitals are overwhelmed with injured victims. The scale of the disaster has made it challenging to assess the full extent of the damage, but initial reports indicate significant loss of life and property.
According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the earthquake’s epicentre was located in Mandalay, Myanmar, near the Bangladesh border, approximately 597 kilometres from Dhaka. Md Rubayat Kabir, acting officer of the Earthquake Observation and Research Centre, classified the event as a major seismic occurrence.
Hyderabad: In a decisive move to overhaul governance, the Congress-led Telangana government under Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has terminated the services of 6,729 retired employees working on a contractual basis. This bold decision marks a significant departure from the policies of the previous BRS regime, which had placed many of these officials in key positions….
