Indonesia

U19 Women's T20 World Cup: Indonesia creates HISTORY, qualify for tournament

Indonesian captain Wesikaratna Dewi was ecstatic with the result and has her sights set on the future.

Jul 06, 2022, 16:45 PM IST

Travel to these 10 exotic international locales this summer with travel now, pay later options

Travel bookings have always been stressful for travellers, especially for large-ticket trips where the entire amount is paid upfront for a vacation.

May 22, 2022, 15:25 PM IST

Indonesia lifts palm oil export ban from May 23 as domestic cooking oil supply situation improves

The domestic cooking oil supply situation in the country has improved.

May 19, 2022, 17:51 PM IST

Edible oil industry suggests govt initiate dialogue with Indonesia over palm oil ban

Oil and fats contributed to around 60 per cent of food and beverages inflation in the country, despite having a weight of only 7.8 per cent in the basket.

Apr 25, 2022, 22:03 PM IST

Indonesia bans palm oil export, world to face the jitters

Indonesia has decided to ban the export of palm oil from April 28, the country’s President Joko Widodo announced on Friday.

Apr 22, 2022, 21:31 PM IST

Famous abandoned aircrafts around the world: From Bali's Boeing 737 to India's Boeing 720

In March 2013, the owner of the Boeing 737-200, allegedly an Australian, decided to move the old plane to its present location where he plans to turn it into a tourist attraction.

Apr 09, 2022, 17:01 PM IST

Alert flyers to Bali! Mandatory quarantine removed for fully vaccinated international passengers

Fully vaccinated international visitors are no longer required to undergo quarantine amid a decrease in Covid-19 cases in the Southeast Asian country, said the Indonesian President.

Mar 24, 2022, 14:37 PM IST

Indonesia earthquake: 7 dead, 85 injured after strong quake hits west Sumatra

The search and rescue operation for the missing persons and impacted ones is still underway, involving a joint task force comprising policemen, disaster agency personnel, soldiers, rescuers, volunteers and residents.

Feb 26, 2022, 07:33 AM IST

India, Indonesia FMs discuss Aceh-Andaman connectivity, Myanmar and Afghanistan

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2018 visit to Indonesia, among several agreements both sides decided to cooperate in connectivity between Andaman and Nicobar island and Aceh province of Indonesia.

Jan 06, 2022, 16:19 PM IST

Earthquake of magnitude 7.4 strikes Indonesia, triggers tsunami warning

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggering a tsunami warning, the meteorological department said, but there was no immediate word on any casualties or damage

Dec 14, 2021, 11:51 AM IST

Indonesia Semeru volcanic eruption kills 13, injures dozens

Semeru, more than 3,600 metres (12,000 feet) high, is one of Indonesia`s nearly 130 active volcanoes.

Dec 05, 2021, 08:38 AM IST

India allows export of 20 million Novavax COVID vaccine doses to Indonesia

The government has also decided to allow the export of 10 million doses of a licensed version of the AstraZeneca shot made by SII, branded Covishield, to the global vaccine-sharing programme COVAX, two sources said.

Nov 19, 2021, 06:59 AM IST

Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gandhi connect to Indonesia's Padma awardees

Dr I. Wayan Dibia has created more than 150 new works on dance and dance dramas, mostly exploring both the Hindu Epics.

Nov 13, 2021, 20:20 PM IST

Crypto Ban in Indonesia: World’s biggest Islamic nation directs Muslims not to buy cryptocurrencies

Indonesia's council of religious leaders has forbidden the use of crypto assets as a currency for Muslims.

Nov 12, 2021, 23:22 PM IST

Boy named ‘ABCDEF GHIJK Zuzu’: Indonesian authorities baffled at unique name, netizens have a field day

The family had named the boy 'ABCDEF GHIJK Zuzu' as his father loves crosswords.

Oct 31, 2021, 17:44 PM IST

Indonesia earthquake: Bali rocked by quake of magnitude 4.8, three killed

As per the US Geological Survey (USGS), the 4.8 magnitude quake struck off Banjar Wangsian.

Oct 16, 2021, 14:43 PM IST

Good news for tourists! Bali likely to welcome international travellers from October

Amid a constant decline in the country`s number of new Covid-19 cases, Indonesia may open up Bali for tourists from countries where COVID is in check

Sep 18, 2021, 20:26 PM IST

Fire kills at least 41 in overcrowded Indonesia prison

Rika Aprianti, a spokesperson for the prison department in the Law and Human Rights Ministry, said The Block C2 prison was already overcrowded. It was designed for 40 prisoners but accommodated 122.

Sep 08, 2021, 18:13 PM IST