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Critically endangered Sumatran elephant gives birth in Indonesia

Jakarta - Emiratesvoice

A critically endangered Sumatran elephant has given birth to a new calf in Indonesia, the country's conservation agency said Wednesday. Sumatran elephants are a protected species, but rampant deforestation for plantations has reduced their natural habitat and brought them into conflict with humans. The newborn was found with its 40-year old mother Seruni, who was being closely monitored by theRead more

4 killed, thousands displaced as landslides, floods hit Indonesia's West Sumatra

Jakarta - ArabToday

Landslides and floods have left at least four people dead and thousands others internally displaced in Indonesia's West Sumatra province, an official of the local disaster agency said on Saturday. Xinhua: Source Read more

Foreign airlines planning to serve flights to Indonesia's Lake Toba

Jakarta - ArabToday

At least three foreign airlines have been planning to serve flights to part of Indonesia's ultimate tour destinations, Lake Toba in North Sumatra province. As the flight services from Singapore's Tiger Air and Silk Air and Malaysian-based Air Asia are discussed by related authorities, the Lake Toba administrative agency is making preparations in Silangit airport to facilitate their flights. ArieRead more

Indonesian president demands sterner measures against firms committed in forest fires

Jakarta - ArabToday

Indonesian President Joko Widodo demanded on Monday sterner measures against errant firms committed in forest fire in the country, including by the revocation of their operation licenses starting from this year. "I expect there would be no more warnings in 2017. If you want to freeze them, then freeze them. If you want to revoke them, then revoke them. IfRead more

Karo district covered in ash as volcano erupts in north Sumatra

Mount Sinabung - XINHUA

volcanic ash spewing from Mount Sinabung during an eruption seen from Tiga Pancur Villages at Karo district, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Farms and trees around the Mount Sinabung were covered in gray ash as the volcano erupted again on Friday, but nearby towns and villages were not in danger. Source : XINHUARead more

People participate in cultural parade to celebrate Indonesian Independence Day

Sumatra - XINHUA

People participate in a cultural parade as part of the celebrations of the 71st anniversary of Indonesian Independence Day in North Sumatra, Indonesia, on Aug. 21, 2016. Source : XINHUARead more

Magnitude-5.4 Earthquake Jolts West Sumatra

Jakarta - QNA

An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale jolted West Sumatra on Sunday at 4:31 pm local time, and was felt strongly in Pesaman area, according to Indonesian ANTARA News. "The epicenter of the tremor which did not have potential to cause tsunami, was located 0.21 degree northern latitude and 100.08 degree eastern longitude, and at a depth of 10Read more

6.5 Quake Hits off Sumatra Coast

Washington - QNA

A strong 6.5 earthquake hit the western Indonesian island of Sumatra on Thursday. The epicenter of the quake was about 40km (25 miles) from the coast, according to the US Geological Survey. There were no reports of damage or injuries recorded. Source : QNARead more

Indonesia approves death penalty, chemical castration for child rapists

Jakarta - Arab Today

Indonesia has adopted death penalty and chemical castration as punishments for child rapists amid the rampant sexual abuse cases. President Joko Widodo issued a regulation on Wednesday allowing judges to punish convicted child molesters with a drug injection which will reduce libido; or with a implanted microchip to monitor their activity after serving prison time; or to face a firingRead more

Death toll of Indonesia's flash floods rises to 14, 7 missing

Jakarta - Arab Today

Fourteen bodies have been recovered and seven people are still missing after flash floods struck a tourist resort in Deli Serdang district of North Sumatra province, top official of local disaster agency said on Monday. Head of provincial disaster management agency, Saleh Ridwan Siregar, said six people suffered from injury. "We have recovered 15 persons, one of them still alive,Read more