West Bengal Blast

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Firecracker Warehouse Blast In West Bengal: 9 Killed, Probe Underway

The nine people killed in the blast at an illegal firecracker warehouse at Duttapukur in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district include the son of a terror accused currently serving judicial custody at one of the correctional homes in the state. Two persons killed in the blast have been identified as Ronie Sheikh and Jirat Sheikh. As per preliminary investigation, Jirat Sheikh used to supply material for manufacturing of firecrackers.

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 - 12:57 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Firecracker blast, blast, West Bengal News, investigation, 9 Killed

Earthquake

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6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Pakistan, 9 Killed

In a tragic earthquake, nine people were killed in Pakistan. Notably, an earthquake of 6.6 magnitude struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region. Strong tremors were also felt in northern India too. According to the US Geological Survey, the epicentre of the quake was in Afghanistan's Jurm at a depth of 180 kilometres. According to the National Centre for Seismology, a magnitude of 6.6 on the Richter Scale hit 133km.

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 - 10:43 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Pakistan Region, Earthquake, 6.6 Magnitude, Hindu Kush Region, 9 Killed

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