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32 People Injured After An Earthquake Jolts In Japan's Tokyo
Following a powerful earthquake in Japan's Greater Tokyo, 32 people have reportedly been injured, said media reports on October 8. Furthermore, reports said that three of them are in critical condition. Earlier, an earthquake magnitude of 5.9 on the Richter scale struck the capital city of Japan on the evening of October 7. However, Japan is very close to the Ring of fire that usually causes powerful earthquakes here.
Tags: Earthquake, Japan, Tokyo, ring of fire, Injured
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Japan Reports New Mutation In COVID-19 Delta Variant
Amid the menace of the COVID-19 Delta variant, Japan found a new mutation of the virus on August 31. However, it's the first case in the country and the ninth case in the world. The mutation, N501S, was reported in a person who's already infected with the Delta variant, said Professor Hiroaki Takeuchi at Tokyo MDU Hospital. Besides, its impact on transmissibility is yet to be revealed through further study.
Tags: Covid-19, Mutation, N501S, Tokyo, Delta Variant
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Panamanian Registered Ship Splits Into Two Parts On Northern Japan Harbour
The “Crimson Polaris”, a 39,910-tonne vessel while wrecked, splits into two, leaking oil on northern Japan’s Hachinohe harbour. The incident occurred on August 12. However, 21 of its crew happened to be safe with no injuries reported. The Panamanian-registered ship was at the end of its journey, was returning from Thailand. Patrol boats had taken containment measures.
Tags: Panama, Japan, Tokyo, Ship
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Tokyo Olympics: Indian Wrestler Bajrang Punia To Fight For Bronze
Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia has lost the semi-final against Azerbaijan’s Haji Aliyev in 5-12 in men’s freestyle 65 category at Tokyo Olympics on August 6. Punia will be further fighting for bronze against Russia's Gadzhimurad Rashidov. Meanwhile, golfer Aditi Ashok is placed at the second after the culmination of three rounds. Priyanka Goswami finished at the 17th position in the 20km race walk final.
Tags: Tokyo Olympics, Olympics, India, Tokyo, Wrestling
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Tokyo Olympics: 2 Athletes Test Covid Positive In Olympics Village
According to the officials, two athletes have tested Covid positive in the Tokyo Olympic village, just two days ahead of Tokyo Olympics 2020. The onset of the Olympics is already spreading a word of concern owing to the surge in Covid-19 cases in Japan. The Tokyo Olympic Village intends to accommodate 6,700 athletes and officials. The Olympics will happen inside the closed doors to curb the spread of Coronavirus.
Tags: Tokyo Olympics, athletes, Covid-19, Tokyo
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Tokyo City Bans Public Olympic Torch Relay Amid Covid-19 Concerns
The Tokyo city administration has banned the public Olympic Torch relay events due to concerns over Covid-19. After being delayed several times due to the pandemic, the summer Olympics will finally take place in 2021. According to officials, the decision to host a private flame lighting ceremony was taken to contain the spread of Covid-19. The ceremony will take place on 23rd July 2021 and will be streamed online for spectators.
Tags: Tokyo Olympics, Japan, Tokyo, Summer Olympics
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Olympics: Escalated Restriction On 11 Countries, Including India
The Tokyo Olympics organisers have increased restrictions on athletes and participants from 11 countries, including India where new variants of Covid-19 have been found. The new guidelines issued on June 18 say they are not allowed to socialize with athletes from other countries for the first three days after arriving in Tokyo. Further, Indians & others from five countries have to get them tested every day at the games.
Tags: Tokyo Olympics, Covid-19, India, SECOND WAVE, Tokyo
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Japan Olympic Committee Member Slams Tokyo Olympic Organizers
Japanese Olympic Committee member Kaori Yamaguchi on June 4 slammed the Tokyo Olympic organizers for going ahead with the large sports event. Kaori alleged the organizers of ignoring the public concerns regarding safety of people amid pandemic. The criticism came after Japan’s top medical advisor urged new steps to tackle COVID crisis. Notably, recent surveys highlighted how games will drain Japan’s medical resources when it is battling the… read-more
Tags: Tokyo Olympics, Japan, Tokyo, Covid-19, Kaori Yamaguchi
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Tokyo Olympic Sponsors Fear Cost Recovery As Games Delay
Probable spectator ban and public opposition of Tokyo Olympics has discouraged the Japanese sponsors. Looking up at the now delayed games as a great marketing platform, nearly 60 Japanese companies including Toyota, Bridgestone and Panasonic had ploughed $3.3 billion into the event. As several polls show majority in favour of cancellation of games, companies feel optimistic over global exposure from international broadcasters, provided the… read-more
Tags: Japan, Tokyo Olympics, Tokyo, Covid-19, Pandemic impact
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Local Fans May Need COVID Jab Or Negative Report For Tokyo Olympics
According to a Japanese newspaper report, Tokyo Olympic organisers might ask fans to get vaccinated or have a COVID-19 negative report to attend the games. With only two months left for the already delayed summer games, the organisers have banned all foreign spectators and are expected to decide whether to allow Japanese fans or not. However, they are also assessing conditions under which local spectators can be… read-more
Tags: Covid-19, Tokyo, Tokyo Olympics, Vaccination, Spectators
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