Indonesia’s Mount Merapi spews hot lava, safety warning issued
Jakarta, Jan 10 (IANS) Mount Merapi, located near the densely populated city of Yogyakarta, the capital of the Special Region of Yogyakarta Province in Indonesia, emitted hot lava on Friday. The volcano erupted five times, with lava flows reaching up to 1,900 metres. This prompted the country’s Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre to issue […]
Indonesia to tighten housing construction standards to mitigate earthquake risks
Jakarta, Jan 8 (IANS) The Indonesian government is planning to tighten housing construction standards nationwide in an effort to reduce the severe consequences of potential megathrust earthquakes, said a senior official at the Public Housing and Settlements Ministry. The ministry’s deputy minister, Fahri Hamzah, told reporters that future housing developments will be made earthquake-resistant. “We […]
Indonesia officially launches free meal programme
Jakarta, Jan 6 (IANS) Indonesia launched its free meal programme on Monday, a key initiative of the government led by President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, to improve the nutrition of its citizens. “Our goal is to reach three million beneficiaries from January to April,” said Dadan Hindayana, head of the National […]
New Zealand recognises global, regional leadership role that India plays: Minister
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Recognising India’s leadership role on the global stage, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Tuesday that his country is determined to build a “broader, deeper, mutually beneficial relationship” with the South Asian nation.
