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Forest fires on Indonesia’s Sumatra island cause hazy skies and prompt work from home
1 year, 3 months ago

Forest fires on Indonesia’s Sumatra island cause hazy skies and prompt work from home

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than 300 forest and peatland fires on Indonesia's Sumatra island caused hazy skies across …

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Please, work from home: Over 300 forest fires in Indonesia cause smoky haze
1 year, 3 months ago

Please, work from home: Over 300 forest fires in Indonesia cause smoky haze

Hindustan Times  

More than 300 forest fires on Indonesia's Sumatra island caused hazy skies across the region prompting authorities to ask people to work from home. Malaysia's Environment Department chief Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar last week said the return of smog in some parts of the country was due to hundreds of forest fires in Indonesia. “Forest fires that occur in …

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Jakarta and Palembang: Tale of two contrasting Asian Games co-hosts
6 years, 4 months ago

Jakarta and Palembang: Tale of two contrasting Asian Games co-hosts

India TV News  

A bustling metropolis and a conservative capital of South Sumatra province, the co-hosts of the ongoing Asian Games, Jakarta and Palembang are like chalk and cheese. Expectedly, due concerns were raised when it was decided that Palembang will be partially hosting the Asian Games alongside Jakarta. Palembang is not an international city, certainly not the best advert of Indonesia, but …

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China takes home 2018 women's beach volleyball Asiad title, continuing domination
6 years, 4 months ago

China takes home 2018 women's beach volleyball Asiad title, continuing domination

China Daily  

China's Xia Xinyi, right, and her teammate Wang Fan celebrates after winning the women's beach volleyball gold medal match at the 18th Asian Games in Palembang, Indonesia, August 27, 2018. PALEMBANG, Indonesia - Chinese women's beach volleyball players thrashed their Japanese opponents in the Asian Games group final here on Monday, continuing China's domination from the last several editions of …

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Asian Games 2018: India restore pride with solitary gold in quadruple sculls after rowing coach resignation 'drama'
6 years, 4 months ago

Asian Games 2018: India restore pride with solitary gold in quadruple sculls after rowing coach resignation 'drama'

Firstpost  

The yellow medal was redemption of sorts for Swaran and Bhokanal, though it is far from the seven golds Giago was targeting. The Indian men’s rowing squad redeemed itself on Friday by winning a rare gold and two bronze medals at Palembang, but not before some disturbing news had mudded already troubled waters. The quadruple sculls team finally restored some …

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Indian rower Sayali Shelke admitted to hospital in Palembang
6 years, 4 months ago

Indian rower Sayali Shelke admitted to hospital in Palembang

The Hindu  

Indian rower Sayali Shelke, who is part of the Asian Games contingent here, has been hospitalised after she complained of pain in the abdomen. She will have to stay back for another two-three days,” chief coach Ismail Baig said. The rowing competition ended on Friday with India winning three medals, including a gold in men’s quadruple sculls. After today’s competition, …

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Asian Games 2018, Day 4 Highlights: As it Happened
6 years, 4 months ago

Asian Games 2018, Day 4 Highlights: As it Happened

News 18  

Catch all the action from fourth day of the Asian Games through our live blog. Latest Update: On Day 4, India’s first medal was a historic Gold when Rahi Sarnobat became the first Indian female shooter to win a Gold medal at the Asian Games. An athlete not old enough to grasp the enormity of his feat struck gold, a …

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Three for joy in India’s shooting range: India on Day 3
6 years, 4 months ago

Three for joy in India’s shooting range: India on Day 3

The Hindu  

An athlete not old enough to grasp the enormity of his feat struck gold, a seasoned but scarred pro found his silver lining and a man here for hobby collected a bronze as shooters dominated India’s medal haul in the Asian Games on Tuesday. Four Indian players scored a hat-trick each as the women’s hockey team mauled lowly Kazakhstan 21-0 …

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Asian Games 2018, Day 3 Roundup: Shooters continue to delight, India claim maiden bronze in sepak takraw
6 years, 4 months ago

Asian Games 2018, Day 3 Roundup: Shooters continue to delight, India claim maiden bronze in sepak takraw

India TV News  

An athlete not old enough to grasp the enormity of his feat struck gold, a seasoned but scarred pro found his silver lining and a man here for hobby collected a bronze as shooters dominated India's medal haul in the Asian Games in Jakarta. Four Indian players scored a hat-trick each as the women's hockey team mauled lowly Kazakhstan 21-0 …

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From Siachen Glacier to Palembang: Hawaldar Amit Kumar’s tumultuous journey
6 years, 4 months ago

From Siachen Glacier to Palembang: Hawaldar Amit Kumar’s tumultuous journey

The Hindu  

Hawaldar Amit Kumar has overcome a career-threatening shoulder injury, an unforgiving two years at the Line of Control at Siachen Glacier and a terrible train robbery to represent India at the Asian Games. It was all going as per the “plan” back in 2006 when the Muzaffarnagar-based Kumar won a 50m rifle prone bronze at the Asian Championships in Kuwait …

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Asian Games 2018: India's medal tally
6 years, 4 months ago

Asian Games 2018: India's medal tally

The Hindu  

The 18th Asian Games had got off to a colourful start on August 18, 2018, with the Indonesian President declaring open the multi-sport event. Gold September 1, 2018 Amit Panghal clinched gold in the men's l boxing competition Pranab-Shibhnath pair win gold in bridge August 30, 2018 Jinson Johnson wins gold medal in men’s 1500m event. August 24, 2018 Indian …

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Asian Games 2018: Indian rower Dattu Bhokanal says he wants to win gold at Palembang event for late mother
6 years, 4 months ago

Asian Games 2018: Indian rower Dattu Bhokanal says he wants to win gold at Palembang event for late mother

Firstpost  

Indian rowing technical director Nicolai Gioga expects medals in seven events including singles sculls where Bhokanal will be vying for the gold. Palembang: Indian rower Dattu Baban Bhokanal, the favourite to win single sculls gold at the Asian Games, is back to his best after a traumatising period during which he lost his mother. The strong rowing contingent expectedly has …

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Asian Games 2018: Indian tennis stars get ready to prove their mettle with another strong show at showpiece event
6 years, 5 months ago

Asian Games 2018: Indian tennis stars get ready to prove their mettle with another strong show at showpiece event

Firstpost  

The Asian Games, in the absence of any palpable pro tour gains, is designed as a launch pad for young talent and might prove to be just the right platform for the Indian players to prove their mettle Even as the tennis world at large is gearing towards the last Grand Slam of the year – the US Open, a …

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Coming, ready or not: thousands pour in for Asian Games
6 years, 5 months ago

Coming, ready or not: thousands pour in for Asian Games

The Hindu  

Thousands of athletes are flying in as Indonesia makes final preparations to host the Asian Games -- the world's second biggest multi-sports event, taking place against a backdrop of terrorism fears, environmental concerns and logistical headaches. In Palembang, fans angered by a football result ripped up seats at an Asian Games stadium last month, and Indonesia's first light rapid transit …

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Indonesia wary of forest fires during Asiad
6 years, 5 months ago

Indonesia wary of forest fires during Asiad

The Quint  

Jakarta, July 24 Indonesian military commander Marshall Hadi Tjahjanto said on Tuesday that more troops would be deployed to ensure that forest fires do not take place in South Sumatra province during next month's Asian Games to be held in the province's capital of Palembang. Hadi said a joint operation carried out by provincial police and military personnel would be …

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