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6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Bali’s Nusa Dua
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Bali this morning, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries.
The quake’s epicenter was 83 kilometers southwest of the island, hitting at a depth of 68 kilometers at 8:18am, according to a tweet posted by the country’s Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) shortly after the quake.
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Bali gov’t seeks to curb air pollution, plans to issue regulations for electric cars and motorcycles
The provincial government in Bali has been fairly progressive in its policies towards the environment recently, as illustrated by the 2018 Gubernatorial Regulation banning single-use plastics and its plans to issue a regulation on clean energy.
Police say woman in Bangli regency attempted suicide due to jealousy over husband’s first wife
A woman from Kedisan village in Bangli regency reportedly attempted suicide because she was jealous of her husband’s first wife. Thankfully, she survived.
Bangli Police spokesman, Sulhadi, told Tribun-Bali that the incident took place on Friday evening.
Bali government steps up efforts to tackle illegal tour guides, particularly those from Russia
A trip to Bali is never just about the sights and attractions, it’s also about learning the history of the island, its people, and its stories. When a tour guide who takes you around doesn’t seem to know much about the place, one ought to question whether or not they’re actually equipped to do the job.
Tour helicopter has unplanned landing in Lombok, three foreign tourists reportedly injured
A tour helicopter operated by Fly Bali had an unplanned landing near Lombok International Airport in West Nusa Tenggara yesterday. Three foreign passengers were reportedly injured in the landing, which, while details remain sparse, we have to imagine was a rough one.
Officials set to designate Benoa Bay as conservation site, activists highlight other projects in Bali that could threaten environment
Bali’s provincial government is set to designate Benoa Bay as a maritime conservation site soon, but, with several other massive infrastructure projects also planned in the southern part of the island, activists are urging officials to also consider stopping those that might also pose a threat to the environment, just as the Benoa Bay reclamation project did before politicians recently agreed to withdraw it.
