North Sumatra

Suspected militant shot dead after stabbing Indonesian policemen

The attacker had just finished praying with several policemen and other worshippers on Friday night when he stabbed the two officers and screamed 'infidel', said national police spokesman Rikwanto, who like many Indonesians goes by one name. 

Jul 01, 2017, 09:28 AM IST

Indonesia says seized Islamic State propaganda likely used by children

Indonesia has the world`s largest population of Muslims but is officially a secular country. Most Muslims practice a moderate form of the religion.

Jun 30, 2017, 16:54 PM IST

Indonesia's Mount Sinabung continues eruption

The volcanology agency has declared a 6 km dangerous zone from the crater in the southeast and east of the volcano and 7 km in the south.

May 26, 2016, 15:04 PM IST

Eight quakes jolt Andaman & Nicobar islands

Eight earthquakes, including two major ones, struck the Andaman and Nicobar islands in a span of eight hours on Sunday, with each measuring around five or more on the Richter Scale, but there was no tsunami alert.

Nov 08, 2015, 23:04 PM IST