5.5-magnitude quake hits Andaman Islands
New Delhi, Aug 24 : An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale hit Andaman Islands on Friday, said the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
According to the IMD, the earthquake occurred at 4.19 p.m and lasted for 27 seconds.
"The epicentre of the quake was in Andaman Islands at a depth of 10 km. No casualties or property loss have been reported so far," the official added.
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22-year-old rider killed on spot, one grievously injured in head-on collision of bikes in Bidar
Bidar: A 22-year-old rider, Mahesh, died on the spot while another was grievously injured in a head-on collision between motorbikes near Basava Nagar in Bhalki taluk on Saturday night.
The deceased, Mahesh, was a resident of Kuntesirsi village in Bhalki taluk. The second rider, Vivekananda (36), who is a resident of Navadgi village, is being treated at a hospital in Bidar.
Mahesh was reportedly riding from Bhalki to Kuntesirsi when his bike collided head-on with Vivekananda’s bike. Mahesh died on the spot due to the intensity of the collision.
A case has been registered at the Bhalki Town Police Station and the officers are probing the incident.
