Indonesia

Indonesian rescuers use drones as tsunami death toll tops 400

More than 1,400 people were injured and thousands of residents had to move to higher ground, with a high-tide warning extended to Wednesday.

Dec 26, 2018, 09:24 AM IST

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Morning Breaking: At least 373 dead, over 1,400 injured following tsunami in Indonesia

The death toll from Saturday's tsunami in Indonesia has reached 373, with more than 1,400 people injured, as officials warned that the number of fatalities could rise further.

Dec 25, 2018, 08:36 AM IST

Search for tsunami victims continues in Indonesia, death toll reaches 373

At least 373 people are confirmed dead and more than 1,400 injured in Indonesia.

Dec 24, 2018, 20:31 PM IST

Indonesia tsunami: Death toll mounts to over 280, more than 1000 injured

According to officials, the tsunami has been caused by a volcano known as the 'child' of the legendary Krakatoa.

Dec 24, 2018, 09:39 AM IST

'Volcano tsunami' hits Indonesia, 168 killed, nearly 700 injured

The tsunami is likely to have been caused by a volcano known as the "child" of the legendary Krakatoa, officials said. The death toll is likely to increase.

Dec 23, 2018, 06:35 AM IST

Lion Air crash: Pilots struggled to control plane, says Indonesian probe panel

The new Boeing 737 MAX 8 plunged into the Java Sea on October 29, killing all 189 people on board.

Nov 28, 2018, 10:27 AM IST

Sperm whale washed up in Indonesia had nearly 6 kgs of plastic waste in stomach

A sperm whale found dead in a national park in Indonesia had nearly six kilogrammes (13.2 lbs) of plastic waste, including 115 cups, in its stomach, park officials said on Tuesday.

Nov 21, 2018, 08:25 AM IST

INS Rana to take part in 'Samudra Shakti', a bilateral exercise between India and Indonesia

The aim of the exercise is to strengthen bilateral relations, expand maritime co-operation, enhance interoperability and exchange best practices.

Nov 12, 2018, 23:31 PM IST

Indonesia plane crash: Fuselage of ill-fated jet located, claims military chief

"We strongly believe that we have found a part of the fuselage of JT610," Hadi Tjahjanto told TV One, referring to the flight operated by the Indonesian budget carrier.

Oct 31, 2018, 09:01 AM IST

Indonesia plane crash: No Boeing 787 Max aircraft operating in India faced glitches, says DGCA

A Lion Air operated Boeing 737Max 8 aircraft with 188 passengers onboard crashed into the sea on Monday.

Oct 30, 2018, 06:40 AM IST

Indonesian passenger flight had requested to return base before minutes before disappearing

All 188 persons on-board the aircraft are presumed dead.

Oct 29, 2018, 12:19 PM IST

Indonesia's Lion Air flight from Jakarta to Pangkal Pinang crashes into sea, rescue ops on

Lion Air flight from Jakarta to Pangkal Pinang went missing 13 minutes after take-off.

Oct 29, 2018, 08:04 AM IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6 kills three people in Indonesia's Java, rattles Bali

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the Indonesian islands of Java and Bali on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, killing three people in Java and damaging some buildings while causing panic among residents.

Oct 11, 2018, 06:29 AM IST

Indonesia to stop searching for earthquake victims on Thursday

The announcement came after the official death toll from the 7.5 magnitude quake and a tsunami it triggered on Sept. 28 rose to 1,763.

Oct 07, 2018, 15:00 PM IST

Indonesia to stop searching for quake victims on Thursday

Indonesian rescue workers will stop searching for the bodies of victims of an earthquake and tsunami on the island of Sulawesi on Thursday, the national disaster mitigation agency said on Sunday.

Oct 07, 2018, 14:51 PM IST

IAF begins ops 'Operation Samudra Maitri' in quake-hit Indonesia, hands over aid to authorities

IAF C-130J aircraft was carrying 37 medical personnel while C-17 aircraft was loaded with relief material.

Oct 04, 2018, 22:08 PM IST

Time running out for survivors as Indonesia toll nears 1,400

The death toll in Indonesia's twin quake-tsunami disaster has touched 1400.

Oct 03, 2018, 15:13 PM IST

India launches 'Operation Samudra Maitri' to help tsunami-hit Indonesia

'Operation Samudra Maitri' for humanitarian assistance was launched after a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo on October 1, and following Indonesia's acceptance of international aid, the MEA said in a statement.

Oct 03, 2018, 14:52 PM IST

Indonesia: Volcano erupts near quake-hit Palu

Mount Soputan, a volcanic mountain, erupted here at 8:47 am (Central Indonesian Time) on Wednesday, according to Indonesia`s National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB).

Oct 03, 2018, 14:27 PM IST