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An earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck in a remote area of Indonesia in the Banda Sea on Monday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, but there were no initial tsunami warnings. (Representational Image)

7.5-magnitude earthquake hits in remote areas of Indonesia; no tsunami threat

The quake hit at a depth of 220 km, the USGS said. There were no immediate reports of damage or injury.

24 Jun 2019 9:15 AM

Fire broke out in the factory when a worker was conducting a test for the product. (Photo: File/ AP)

2 suspects in deadly Indonesian lighter factory fire probe

Deadly fires are not uncommon in Indonesia due to poor safety standards that are routinely flouted, while illegal businesses are widespread.

22 Jun 2019 2:00 PM

At least two dozen people were killed when a fire ripped through a matchstick warehouse in Indonesia on Friday, authorities said. (Photo: AP)

At least 24 killed in Indonesia matchstick warehouse fire: official

As per reports, there have been no clarity on the reason of fire but it has been extinguished.

21 Jun 2019 3:44 PM

Religious officials were alarmed at PUBG's soaring popularity among Aceh's mostly Muslim residents. (Photo: File)

PUBG is 'haram': Indonesian Muslim group slaps fatwa on game

'It also insults Islam,' said Faisal Ali, deputy chairman of the Aceh Ulema Council.

19 Jun 2019 6:37 PM

There were no immediate reports of casualties and damage. (Photo: PTI/ File)

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia

The epicentre was 133 km northwest of the city of Kupang on Timor island, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said.

17 Jun 2019 2:23 PM

Traffic accidents are common in the Southeast Asian archipelago, where vehicles are often old and poorly maintained and road rules regularly flouted. (Photo: Representional)

12 killed, dozens injured in 'Indonesia traffic accident'

Some 43 people were injured in the multi-vehicle accident and rushed to hospital, police said.

17 Jun 2019 2:09 PM

A gung became active again in 2017 after more than a half century of slumber following a major eruption in 1963. (Representational Image)

Volcano in Bali erupts, briefly disrupting flights

The national disaster agency said the eruption lasted 4 minutes and 30 seconds and spread lava and incandescent rocks.

25 May 2019 1:39 PM

The election supervisory agency earlier this week rejected Subianto’s complaint about the election’s integrity. (Photo:AP)

Losing Indonesian President elect Subianto challenges election in court

Election Commission showed President Joko Widodo won 55.5 per cent of the votes in the April 17 poll.

25 May 2019 11:57 AM

'As per 9 o'clock this morning, there were 200 people hurt being brought to five hospitals,' the Governor told broadcaster TVOne. (Photo: AP)

At least 6 dead, 200 injured in civil unrest following Indonesia election result

'The number of people dead was six,' he said, adding that hospitals were conducting post mortems to determine the cause of death.

22 May 2019 10:47 AM

An election supervisory agency earlier on Monday dismissed claims of systematic cheating because of a lack of evidence. (Photo:AP)

Amid claims of cheating, Joko Widodo wins Presidential re-election in Indonesia

Widodo won with over 85 million of the total 154 million votes cast in the world's third-largest democracy.

21 May 2019 9:10 AM

President Joko Widodo talks about results of presidential and parliamentary elections. (Photo: ANI)

Indonesia elections: More than 270 staff dies from fatigue-related illnesses

Approximately 80 per cent of the total 193 million voters cast their ballots in more than 8,00,000 polling stations located across country.

29 Apr 2019 7:43 AM

The waters have receded in some places but officials warned the full extent of the damage was not yet known and some areas were still cut off. (Photo: Representational purpose only)

Indonesia floods create havoc, 10 dead, many displaced

Some 12,000 people have been evacuated while many buildings, bridges and roads have been damaged by the severe weather, officials said.

28 Apr 2019 4:32 PM

The stamp, designed by Indonesian sculptor Padmashri Bapak Nyoman Nuarta, features a scene from Ramayana in which Jatayu fought to save Sita, the Embassy of India in Jakarta said in a statement. (Photo: ANI)

Indonesia releases special stamp on Ramayana theme

A specially signed version of the stamp will be on display at the Philately Museum in Jakarta, the statement said.

24 Apr 2019 10:22 AM

More than 10,000 people have volunteered to crowd-source election results posted at polling stations in a real-time bid to thwart attempts at fraud. (Photo: AP)

World’s biggest one-day election: Voting underway in Indonesia to elect its Prez

Polling stations opened at 7 am (2200 GMT on Tuesday) in the east and will close at 1 pm (0600 GMT) in the west.

17 Apr 2019 10:21 AM

The quake hit off the coast of eastern Sulawesi, on the other side of the island from disaster-hit Palu. (Representational Photo)

Tsunami scare in Indonesia after 6.8 earthquake strikes eastern zone

A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake rocked eastern Indonesia on Friday.

12 Apr 2019 6:36 PM

A Lion Air spokesman said all data and information had been given to investigators and declined to comment further. (Representational Image)

'Allahu Akbar': Report discloses Lion Air pilots last words before crash

The investigation into the crash, which killed all 189 people on board, has taken on new relevance at the US FAA.

20 Mar 2019 2:21 PM

Seventy-four people remain unaccounted for, while around 150 suffered broken bones, cuts and other injuries. (Photo:AP)

Indonesia flood death toll rises to 89, dozens missing

At least 89 people are known to have died after flash floods and landslides tore through Indonesia's Papua region.

19 Mar 2019 2:53 PM

It also left 21 people injured. (Representational Image)

Indonesia's Papua hit with floods; almost 77 casualties reported

At least 77 people have been killed by flash floods in Indonesia's eastern Papua province.

17 Mar 2019 8:59 AM

Indonesian officials said on Wednesday dozens of rescuers were using spades and ropes to dig out more than 60 people. (Photo:AP)

3 killed in Indonesian landslide, 60 feared buried

Photos released showed rescue workers on muddy hillside scrambling to pull out survivors and carry them away on stretchers during the night.

27 Feb 2019 11:06 AM

Indonesia and Malaysia are the world’s biggest producers of palm oil and India, the world’s largest importer of edible oils, is an important market for both. (Photo: File)

Indonesia asks India to cut palm oil tariffs in exchange for sugar imports

Jakarta asked for a 5 percentage point cut in India’s import tax to match the tariff of 45 pc New Delhi charges on products from Malaysia.

23 Feb 2019 4:10 PM

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