Hindu Kush

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Mild earthquake tremors were felt across Chandigarh and parts of the surrounding tricity region on Saturday evening, triggering temporary anxiety among residents. The seismic activity followed a powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck northeastern Afghanistan, according to data released by the National Centre for Seismology. The tremors, which occurred around 7:04 p.m. local time, vibrated through high-rise buildings and residential neighborhoods, prompting many individuals to quickly evacuate their homes and offices as a standard safety precaution. Despite the sudden panic and instances of brief ground shaking that lasted several seconds, municipal authorities and disaster management teams confirmed that…