Friday, June 12th, 2026

New Zealand divers search for volcano victims as death toll reaches 15



WELLINGTON: New Zealand divers searched contaminated waters near the volcanic White Island for two remaining bodies on Saturday.

The death toll from an eruption rose to 15 people, international media reported on Sunday.

Waters around the island were contaminated by the massive eruption of rocks, lava and chemicals on Monday, reducing visibility.

(Agencies)

Publish Date : 15 December 2019 10:06 AM

Two-day women’s health camp to screen for cervical and breast cancer in Panchthar

PANCHTHAR: An expert health team from Kathmandu is set to

Ward Chairman arrested in banking crime case

MAHOTTARI: Police have arrested Ghuran Mahato, ward chairman of Bardibas

NEPSE slips 4 points; daily turnover reaches Rs 4.34 billion

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Friday witnessed a

Only 40 per cent of rescued homeless individuals reunited with families, says Manav Sewa Ashram

KATHMANDU: Only around 40 per cent of homeless and vulnerable

Authorities begin home delivery of passports through postal service in Palpa

PALPA: The District Administration Office, Palpa, has begun delivering passports