Tag Archives: The Lower Eastern Times

At least eight policemen and a driver have been killed in a bomb blast carried out by Maoist rebels in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, police said on Monday. The police vehicle in which the victims were travelling was hit by an explosion in the Bijapur district of the …

PSG and Barcelona want Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, Bayern Munich are competing with Manchester United to sign Viktor Gyokeres, Juventus want to swap Dusan Vlahovic for Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee. Paris St-Germain are interested in signing Jhon Duran and it is believed Aston Villa could be tempted to sell …

At least five people have died in a winter storm that has seized a swathe of the US in its icy grip, leading to mass school closures, travel chaos and power cuts. Seven US states declared emergencies: Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky and Arkansas. More than 2,300 flights …

At least 53 people have been confirmed dead and 62 are injured after a major earthquake struck China’s mountainous Tibet region on Tuesday morning, Chinese state media reported. The earthquake that hit Tibet’s holy Shigatse city around 09:00 local time (01:00 GMT) had a magnitude of 7.1 and a depth of 10 …

Anfield, Liverpool – In a pulsating encounter at Anfield, Liverpool and Manchester United played out a thrilling 2-2 draw that had fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. The match was a captivating display of attacking football, with both sides showcasing their quality in a game …

President William Ruto and his deputy, Kithure Kindiki, are attending Sunday church services in separate locations. President Ruto is in Tot, Elgeyo Marakwet County, where he is taking part in an interdenominational service. Meanwhile, Kindiki is in Embu, attending a Sunday service at the Full Gospel Church in Kamumu, Mbeere …

The government has moved swiftly to allay public health concerns following the fall of a mysterious space object in Makuku Village, Makueni County, on Monday, December 30, 2024. In a statement issued on Saturday, Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni reassured residents and the wider public that the debris, which fell …

The body of a 26-year-old man who went missing in Nairobi on New Year’s Eve after a night of celebration at a Kasarani venue has been found in the same area. Ian Singoe had traveled from Bomet to Nairobi on December 29, 2024, to complete some work-related paperwork. His mother, …

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a warning to road users ahead of the school reopening next week. They emphasized the importance of prioritizing children’s safety as they return to school. The NTSA outlined several conditions for motorists to follow in order to prevent road accidents. They …

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has confirmed the death of its Chairperson, Roseline Odhiambo Odede, who passed away after a short illness. In a statement from KNCHR Vice Chairperson, Dr. Raymond Nyeris, the commission expressed profound grief, describing Ms. Odede’s death as a significant loss to both …