Indo Daily
June 08, 2015
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Nepal police teach quake victims self-defence after attacks
Kathmandu (AFP) June 5, 2015
Nepal is teaching self-defence to quake-affected women and children following a string of attacks in temporary camps housing survivors, police said Friday. More than 8,700 people died in two major quakes that hit Nepal on April 25 and May 12, destroying nearly half a million houses and leaving thousands camping out in the open. "Cases of abuse and violence have been reported in the camps, and some women complain of feeling insecure living there," said police official, Tara Devi Thapa, who is coo ... read more
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Schools reopen in quake-devastated Nepal
Thousands of children, many still traumatised from losing homes and loved ones, returned to class Sunday as Nepal's schools formally reopened following a devastating earthquake that claimed more than 8,600 lives. ... more
SOLAR DAILY

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Rain brings relief as India heatwave death toll tops 2,200
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WEATHER REPORT

Hospitals overwhelmed as India heatwave deaths top 1,700
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WEATHER REPORT

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TECH SPACE

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SHAKE AND BLOW

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