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08:36 GMT
NEW DELHI, April 25 (KUNA) -- A strong earthquake of 7.9 magnitude hit Nepal and many parts of India and Bangladesh on Saturday.
Extensive damage and losses of life are expected in the epicenter Nepal as many buildings including tourist spots and temples collapsed though there only three unconfirmed death reports. Many people were rushed to hospitals in Kathmandu for treatment.
India's NDTV quoted Nepal's Information Minister Minendra Rijal that there were extensive damage across the country especially the capital.
Many parts of East and North India including the capital New Delhi felt tremors, Head Operations Seismology of IMD J L Gautam said. (end)
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