House blast in Grand Polonia Medan linked to gas pipe
Police detected gas at the site as evacuation work continued and investigators sought the exact cause of the blast.
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Earlier: Grand Polonia Medan house blast kills 3 peopleSeries: Grand Polonia · House Explosion · 2 chapters since Jul 20
BMKG: Light rain to remain widespread in North Sumatera through Friday
BMKG warns of slick roads, reduced visibility and possible flooding; Batubara could see moderate rain at night.
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Brake failure truck hits 8 vehicles in Sibolangit, 4 dead
Driver Ilham has been taken into custody as police examine the truck's roadworthiness and the suspected brake failure.
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Flooding in Tapanuli Tengah Forces 145 Residents Into Church
In Badiri, traffic was briefly cut off, while a breached levee in Bonalumban left waist-deep water in neighborhoods.
Fuel queues in Medan and Binjai ease after supplies rise
New: Pertamina has raised deliveries to gas stations to 120-125 percent and added backup trucks to keep stocks steady.
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Pertamina adds tankers to speed fuel distribution in North Sumatra
Polda Sumut is escorting fuel tankers as Pertamina runs Medan terminals, SPBU and supplies from Kisaran, Siantar and Lhokseumawe 24 hours.
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Bobby prepares overhaul of Tetegewo Megalithic Site in Nias Selatan
North Sumatera province aims to improve the site’s layout, management and access to boost historical tourism in the Nias Islands.
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North Sumatra targets 20 health centers for inpatient care
Mandrehe Health Center in West Nias will expand from 2 to 10 beds to serve 20 villages and 23,000 residents.
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North Sumatera allocates Rp1.13 trillion in extra TKD post-disaster
Nearly 70 percent, or Rp777.41 billion, goes to roads, bridges, river embankments and special housing.
Fuel Distribution in Sumut Disrupted, Bobby Sets 2-Day Deadline
The provincial government is preparing help from TNI and Polri as the disruption stems from fewer truck drivers after mass layoffs.
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Bobby Nasution to Work in Nias on a Rotating 3-Month Basis
Bobby begins his first week on Wednesday, then shares duties with the deputy governor in rotation to speed priority projects.
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270 students at permanent Medan Sekolah Rakyat start MPLS July 14
Medan is among the first 19 schools in a national rollout, with a 19-day MPLS period before matriculation and full boarding.
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North Sumatra targets 7.3 million in free health checks in 2026
Screenings in North Sumatra also flag anxiety and stress, with teenagers the most commonly identified group.
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North Sumatra allocates Rp31 billion to repair damaged Deli Serdang roads
The provincial government also shut illegal C excavation sites blamed by residents for worsening damage from overloaded trucks.
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12-year-old fish vendor in Medan finds new hope at Sekolah Rakyat
After enrolling at SRMP 2 Medan, Risky no longer sells fish daily and now aims to become a soldier.
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12-year-old Medan student who killed her mother gets 5-month treatment
The judge ordered care at Balai Sentra Bahagia Medan, shorter than the prosecutor's eight-month request.
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Kejagung Secures Kajari and Kasi Pidsus in Serdang Bedagai
Both officials are being questioned over alleged conflicts of interest; if criminal elements are found, the case will move to Jampidsus.
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BNPB speeds Sumatera disaster housing, allocates Rp100,1 trillion
Temporary housing is 99,9 percent complete, while about 900 of a 39,000-unit permanent housing target are now under construction.
Indonesia ships first 28 tons of palm fronds to China
The supply from Riau, North Sumatra and Aceh involves 7 cooperatives and is expected to benefit 2,800 members economically.
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Pertagas begins gas-in at GISMR palm oil refinery in KEK Sei Mangkei
GISMR is targeted to enter full commercial operation in June 2026, with trial supply ranging from 209 to 1.330 MMBTU per day.
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Task force speeds permanent recovery from Sumatera disaster with Rp100.1 trillion
Only 5 ministries and agencies have received budgets so far, while regions are urged to use the Rp10.6 trillion in TKD already disbursed.
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Tito sets next week deadline for Sumatera disaster aid
Officials have allocated Rp10,64 triliun in TKD, while a Rp25 miliar grant from Labuhanbatu to Gayo Lues remains stalled.
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Komnas HAM probes alleged rape of disabled worker in Madina
The victim has yet to receive a safe house or psychological support and is said to have lost her job after reporting the case.
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Indonesia U-19 finish third at AFF Cup after 1-0 win over Kamboja
Nova Arianto's squad now turns to the U-20 Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers in Laos, with Malaysia, Laos and Australia next.
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BMKG warns of heavy rain in Sumut, Kalteng, Sulbar
In Sumatera Utara, light to very heavy rain may continue for a week, raising the risk of floods and landslides.
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North Sumatra draws 936 prizes for compliant vehicle taxpayers
The program replaces tax amnesty with incentives, including an umrah pilgrimage and one car as the grand prize in December 2026.
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Sumut inaugurates 6,110 legal aid posts across villages
The legal aid posts have handled 408 cases so far, with officials urging more disputes to be settled through mediation.
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Bobby urges PLN compensation after rolling blackouts in Sumut
PLN is still speeding repairs on 12 damaged SUTET towers, while any compensation must await central government approval.
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Bulog speeds rice distribution, 5.3 million tons on hand
By June 6, food aid rice had reached nearly 60% of 33.2 million targets, while SPHP sales also expanded nationwide.
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Floods inundate 485 homes in Medan, extreme weather damages 20 in Sumut
BPBD reported 80-150 centimeters of floodwater in three Medan districts, while severe damage was reported in Serdangbedagai.
Kemenimipas grants Waisak clemency to 1,052 Buddhist inmates
Kemenimipas granted 2026 Waisak sentence reductions to 1,052 Buddhist inmates and juvenile detainees nationwide; six were freed immediately.
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