26.1 C
Delhi
Sunday, September 8, 2024

Earthquake in Turkey kills 284, injures 2,383 – Vice President

Date:

Share post:

Donate-GC-Razorpay

Istanbul: The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Turkey has risen to 284, while 2,383 people have been injured, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said on Monday.

Earlier reports indicated that 76 people were killed and 440 were injured.

“The earthquake killed 284 citizens, injured 2,323,” Oktay said at a briefing.

Related articles

Air Marshal Mohan reviews passing-out parade at AFTC, honours top graduates

Bengaluru: Air Marshal CR Mohan, Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance (AOM) of the Indian Air Force, reviewed the ceremonial Passing-Out...

Grand Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations held across Telangana

Hyderabad: Vinayaka Chaturthi, the festival celebrating the birth of the elephant-headed god of wisdom, Lord Ganesha, was celebrated...

India sends 2,300 kgs of humanitarian assistance to Chad

New Delhi: India on Saturday sent 2,300 kg of humanitarian assistance comprising life-saving antibiotics and general medicines to...

J&K: Police nab Chattisgarh resident with narcotics in Rajouri

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday nabbed a man from Chattisgarh along with nine kilogrammes of a...