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Maharashtra experiences mild earthquake

Mumbai, Jan 27 (ANI): Maharashtra's Koyna region experienced a low intensity earthquake on Tuesday night that measured 3.4 on the Richter scale.

The Meteorological Department said, the quake occurred around 10:16 p.m. and was epicentred at 17.2 degrees North latitude and 73.8 degrees East longitude.

No loss of life or damage to property was reported. (ANI)

Bird flu spreads to new areas in Assam

Kamrup (Assam), Dec 6: With a fresh outbreak of bird flu in poultry being detected in Assam, authorities are prepared to start the culling of thousands of chickens.Reports say the virus has spread to the districts of Barpeta and Nalbari from Hajo in Kamrup District, where it was first reported. Samples were sent to laboratories in Bhopal and have tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza.The State Government has ordered culling operations and culling officers have already started going.....
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