Colombia

Strong tremors of earthquake in Columbia

Earthquake in Colombia: An earthquake occurred in Bogota, the capital of Colombia. Intensity measured 6.3 on the Richter scale. Crowds of people thronged the streets of the city.

Aug 18, 2023, 06:56 AM IST

Heavy devastation due to landslide in Colombia, 33 people died in the accident

Landslide in Colombia: Once again the news of landslide has come out from Colombia. So far 33 people have lost their lives in the accident caused by rain in Risaralda, while many people are reported to be injured.

Dec 06, 2022, 11:48 AM IST

Small plane crashes near Colombia due to engine failure, 8 onboard dead

A heartbreaking incident took place today where a small aircraft crashed after taking off from the Olaya Herrera Airport near Colombia due to engine failure, rescue ops underway, reports AP. 

Nov 22, 2022, 11:59 AM IST

Joe Biden makes another high-profile gaffe, thanks Colombia instead of Cambodia for hosting ASEAN summit

US President Joe Biden was referring to Prime Minister Hun Sen of Cambodia, who is currently chairing the 10-member regional bloc.

 

Nov 13, 2022, 16:56 PM IST

4 died when stands collapse during game in Colombia

There has been a major accident in Colombia due to the fall of the stadium stand. Four people have died in this accident and 70 people have been seriously injured.

Jun 27, 2022, 10:56 AM IST

Colombia's most-wanted drug lord Otoniel held, to be extradited to US

Dairo Antonio Usuga, known as Otoniel, was caught by Colombia`s armed forces during an operation that involved more than 500 members of Colombia`s special forces and 22 helicopters.

Oct 25, 2021, 13:56 PM IST

Pablo Escobar's 80 hippos emerge as first non-human creatures to be legally classified as persons

Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar previously possessed over 80 hippos who are the first non-human creatures to be legally classified as persons. The hippos are descended from four that Escobar illegally brought.

Oct 23, 2021, 21:00 PM IST

We can be bridge between India, Latin America: Colombian Vice President Marta Lucia Ramirez

"We admire how Indian entrepreneurship, technologies, and Indian values are going to be really important in order to bring success in surpassing COVID-19 consequences and to have better conditions of life for all human beings," said Colombian Vice President Ramirez.

Oct 02, 2021, 17:13 PM IST

Copa America: Lionel Messi shows his aggressive side during penalty shootout against Colombia - WATCH

A video is making the rounds in social media, recording Lionel Messi’s animated and passionate reaction during the nerve-wrecking penalty shoot-out against the Los Cafeteros.

Jul 07, 2021, 22:14 PM IST

Colombia protests enter fourth week, demonstrators pledge to continue

The protest, originally called in late April against a now-canceled tax plan, has expanded to include demands like a basic income, an end to police violence and opportunities for young people.

May 20, 2021, 09:04 AM IST

More than 30 killed within week of Colombian protests against tax reform

Over 30 people have been killed in a week in Colombia during the protests that began over a proposal to raise taxes on poorer people and cut some exemptions.

May 06, 2021, 14:59 PM IST

Thousands of Colombians take it to streets to protest against tax proposals

Thousands of protesters came out on the streets in Colombia to protest against a controversial tax reform proposal. Several civilians got injured along with policemen.

Apr 29, 2021, 10:16 AM IST

Colombia’s Defence Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo dies from viral pneumonia linked to COVID-19

Colombia’s Defence Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo has died from viral pneumonia related to COVID-19, the government said on Tuesday. Trujillo was reported infected with coronavirus earlier this month and was transferred to an intensive care unit. He died in the military hospital in Bogota aged 69.

Jan 27, 2021, 13:04 PM IST

After US, UK, Romania, new mysterious monoliths spotted in these two countries

RTL Nieuws reported that the metallic column was spotted by a group of hikers in a nature reserve in a village in Oudehorne, Friesland. 

Dec 09, 2020, 08:59 AM IST

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Colombia overrun Venezuela with three first-half goals

Venezuela are the only side in South America never to have reached the World Cup finals and they showed why in a disastrous opening 45 minutes at a fan-free stadium on Colombia’s coast.

Oct 10, 2020, 15:40 PM IST

Woman who went missing 2 years ago found floating alive at sea - Watch the dramatic rescue video

In an unbelievable incident, a Colombian woman who went missing around two years ago was found alive at sea few days ago. Angelica Gaitan was spotted by some Colombian fisherman when she was floating off the coast of Colombia, reported The Sun. The footage of the rescue of 46-year-old woman has now gone viral on social media. 

Sep 30, 2020, 12:30 PM IST

Colombia violence: Three attacks in last 24 hours leave at least 17 dead

President Ivan Duque lamented the deaths in a message via his Twitter account.

Aug 23, 2020, 00:04 AM IST

Roger Federer to return to Bogota for March exhibition duel

The fixture will be played on March 24 at Movistar Arena in Colombian capital Bogota.
 

Dec 21, 2019, 13:15 PM IST

Cyclist Egan Bernal scripts history, becomes first Colombian to win Tour de France

Cyclist Egan Bernal has created history by becoming the first-ever Colombian to win the Tour de France as well as the youngest ever to win the sport's most prestigious race in modern times.

Jul 29, 2019, 08:59 AM IST