One dead, several injured as car rams into crowd in Germany’s Mannheim; ‘life-threatening situation’ declared in area

One dead, several injured as car rams into crowd in Germany’s Mannheim; ‘life-threatening situation’ declared in area

Emergency services and police stand at Paradeplatz in Mannheim, Germany, after a serious incident (Pic credit: AP) One individual was killed and several others were injured after a driver rammed a car into a crowd in western Germany on Monday, police said adding that a suspect is in custody.Police spokesperson Stefan Wilhelm informed that the … Read more

China reopens Mt Everest area in Tibet after January earthquake

China reopens Mt Everest area in Tibet after January earthquake

BEIJING: China on Saturday reopened the scenic area of Mt Everest, known as Mount Qomolangma, in the Tibet Autonomous Region after it was closed to the public following the January earthquake. The area was closed on January 7 after a 6.8-magnitude quake struck Dingri, home to the northern base camp of the world’s highest peak. … Read more

Uttarakhand avalanche: Not the 1st time avalanche hit forces in this high-risk area | India News

Uttarakhand avalanche: Not the 1st time avalanche hit forces in this high-risk area | India News

DEHRADUN: The area near Mana village in Uttarakhand, where an avalanche struck the BRO workers’ camp on Friday, burying at least 57 men – of which 22 are still missing – is considered one of the most avalanche-prone and high-risk zones in the state.Friday’s avalanche hit a stretch of the national highway linking Mana to … Read more