Elsa threatens eastern Caribbean, becomes first Atlantic hurricane of 2021
Elsa was centered about 505 miles (815 kilometers) southeast of Santo Domingo and was moving west-northwest at 30 mph (48 kph). It had maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 kph), according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Jul 03, 2021, 07:51 AM IST
Hurricane Maria lashes Dominican Republic after direct hit on Puerto Rico
President Donald Trump declared a major disaster in the U.S. Virgin Islands and ordered federal aid to supplement recovery efforts.
Sep 21, 2017, 17:29 PM IST
Hurricane Irma kills 10, may hit Florida Sunday as Category 4
The eye of Irma was moving west-northwest off the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, heading slightly north of Haiti, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
Sep 08, 2017, 00:12 AM IST
Hurricane Matthew kills four in Dominican Republic
Hurricane Matthew killed four people, including three children, when it slammed into the Dominican Republic, officials said Tuesday, bringing the total death toll from the storm to at least seven.
Oct 05, 2016, 03:17 AM IST
Dominican presidential vote marred by difficulties
No fewer than 3,000 such assistants presented their resignations, said the head of the electoral commission, Roberto Rosario, without giving details.
May 16, 2016, 03:19 AM IST
Frenchman extradited to D Republic in `Air Cocaine` case
Frenchman Christophe Naudin arrived early Friday in the Dominican Republic after being extradited by Egypt over his alleged involvement in the escape of two pilots jailed in a drugs case dubbed "Air Cocaine."
Mar 04, 2016, 11:42 AM IST
Russia confirms first case of Zika virus
The woman, whose name has not been revealed, was admitted to hospital after she spiked a fever and displayed a rash.
Feb 16, 2016, 09:15 AM IST
DNA: Today's Historical Relevance - 25th November
On 25th November in 1960 India received autonomous STD calling services. What else happened today? Check out full video to know.
Nov 25, 2015, 23:20 PM IST
Puerto Rico police seize $5.4 million drug shipment
Police said they arrested Teofilo Tineo Gonzalez, a 36-year-old Dominican man, after seizing about 518 pounds (235 kilograms) of cocaine and heroin and a 22-foot (6.7-meter) boat on the coast west of San Juan, but three other suspects got away.
Oct 05, 2015, 02:50 AM IST
Bizarre! Girls turn into boys at the age of 12 in this village
Apparently, because of a rare genetic disorder, children who live in a village in the southwestern Dominican Republic are born female and become male at puberty i.e these boys grow a penis only when they hit puberty.
Sep 21, 2015, 17:36 PM IST
