Deaths from devastating earthquake in Myanmar climb past 1,700

Deaths from devastating earthquake in Myanmar climb past 1,700

Vartha Bharati | 31-03-2025 | 09:58:00 IST

Deaths from devastating earthquake in Myanmar climb past 1,700

Image Courtesy: Associated Press

Mandalay (AP): The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar has risen to more than 1,700 as more bodies have been pulled from the rubble, the country's military-led government said Monday.

Government spokesman Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun told state-run MRTV that another 3,400 have been injured and more than 300 were missing.

He did not provide more specific figures.

The 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit at midday Friday, causing widespread damage, including in the capital Naypitaw and the second largest city, Mandalay.

Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.

Comments

comments powered by Disqus.

Union minister Kiren Rijiju tables Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha

03-04-2025 ¦ 03-04-2025 IST

Union minister Kiren Rijiju tables Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha

Image Credit: ANI

New Delhi: Union minister Kiren Rijiju tables Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha after passage in Lok Sabha.

further details are awaited.

All Stories

Wedding card helps police crack robbery case; victim's brother among 4 held

Wedding card helps police crack robbery case; victim's brother among 4 held

A marriage invitation card has helped police in solving a case of robbery in Maharashtra's Palghar district, with the victim's brother found to be involved in the crime, an official said on Thursday.

DMK to challenge Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Supreme Court

DMK to challenge Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Supreme Court

Tamil Nadu’s ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has announced its decision to challenge the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Supreme Court. The Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha early Thursday morning with a 288-232 vote despite strong opposition from several parties.

SC invalidates appointment of 25,753 teachers, other staff in West Bengal schools

SC invalidates appointment of 25,753 teachers, other staff in West Bengal schools

In a major jolt to the West Bengal government, the Supreme Court on Thursday invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and other staff in state-run and state-aided schools, and termed the entire selection process "vitiated and tainted".