China bus-truck collision death toll rises to 15
The death toll in a massive head-on collision between a truck and bus in northwestern China has risen to 15, with 48 other people being treated for injuries, the local government said on Wednesday. The casualty figure rose overnight after two bus passengers died from their injuries, according to a... read more »
9 killed in heavy rains in southwest China
At least nine people were killed and 11 others went missing after heavy rains lashed southwest China for the last two days. Nine deaths were reported in Xishui County of Guizhou Province, which was battered by torrential rain on Sunday and Monday, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. So far 3,120... read more »
Lakes formed by quake in China threaten flooding
Rescuers raced on Tuesday to evacuate villages near rising lakes formed by landslides, complicating relief efforts following a strong earthquake in southern China that killed at least 398 people and has left thousands homeless. Rescue teams have freed dozens of trapped survivors as they dig through... read more »
China to shut down 1700 small collieries
China’s work safety watchdog on Thursday vowed to close over 1,700 accident-prone small coal mines in a bid to enhance safety and reduce casualties. Yang Dongliang, head of the State Administration of Work Safety, said collieries with an annual capacity under 90,000 tonnes will be shut down in 50... read more »
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5.3-magnitude earthquake hits southwest China
Beijing – At least three people were injured and several houses damaged after a 5.3-magnitude quake jolted a town in southwest China early today, authorities said. There were reports... read more »
China will create new law against terrorism
Beijing . China is considering a new law against terrorism. China’s top legislative body to fight terrorism , said a member of the new law will be made when necessary . According to... read more »
Chinese dictator Mao’s painting sold for Rs 77 crore
Beijing . Chinese dictator Mao Zedong made of this painting was auctioned for Rs 77 crore . The price is 18 times the value found in the previous auction . Sothebi Ruby ‘s... read more »
China’s defense budget increase by 12 per cent, reaching 131.57 billion
Beijing – The government announced the first day of the annual session of parliament . People’s Liberation Army of China’s military strength is considered the strongest... read more »
10 killed in bus accident in China
At least 10 people were killed and several others injured, including four in critical condition, after a passenger bus overturned on an expressway in northwest China’s Gansu Province on Monday. The... read more »
