New Delhi: In the wake of landslides in Sikkim, the Congress on Wednesday hit out at the government and said hydel projects in ecologically fragile regions have been coming up over the past few ...

The epicentre of the earthquake was at a distance of nearly 44 km from Tadong in Gangtok, according to the India ...

For instance, we know the Himalayas are prone to earthquakes and large-scale construction activity like dams (in Sikkim) increase the likelihood of destruction due to floods or landslides.

Tremors were also felt in several parts of India, including West Bengal, Sikkim and Bihar. However, there was no immediate reports of any damage or casualties from the earthquake. According to ...