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Nepal army rescues an injured person
Amid heavy rainfall and severe flooding in neighbouring Nepal, the Uttarakhand State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has intensified its vigil in the border district of Champawat, with the Tanakpur post placed on high alert to deal with any possible rise in the water level of the Sharda River.The...
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NDRF teams load relief material onto an IAF C-130J aircraft at Hindon Airbase
Nepal was struck by massive flash floods following a powerful surge along the Bhote Koshi River, resulting in a devastating loss of life, widespread displacement, and extensive damage to homes, roads, bridges, hydropower facilities, and other critical infrastructure.Nepal's security and...
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India is monitoring the situation in Nepal and border districts 24X7
Nearly 300 Indian tourists are among thousands who are reportedly missing after a flash flood swept through parts of the Nepal-Tibet border, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said on Thursday.The flash floods on Wednesday wreaked havoc across three districts in Nepal.Nepal Foreign Minister Khanal on...
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Providing a detailed update on the unfolding disaster response following the massive flash floods, the Central Spokesperson of Nepal Police Headquarters, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Abhi Narayan Kapale outlined the extensive deployment of security personnel across affected regions.Detailing...
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A drone view shows mud covering buildings in Trishuli. Navesh Chitrakar/Reuters
Following the flood tragedy in Nepal, an atmosphere of fear prevailed in the Uttar Pradesh-Bihar border in Kushinagar district. However, as floodwaters did not enter overnight, villagers breathed a sigh of relief in the morning.However, due to heavy rainwater accumulation along the routes...
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Haldiram Snacks (Haldiram's), one of India's largest packaged snack and food companies, has proposed to invest Rs 1,000 crore in setting up a new manufacturing plant in Odisha.The company plans to invest in three phases for its savoury snack and baked product manufacturing unit. The state...
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German semiconductor major Infineon Technologies has leased 632,000 square feet of office space in Bengaluru's Whitefield for a total rent of over Rs 750 crore for 10 years.According to documents accessed by Propstack, real estate data analytics platform, Infineon will pay rent for a chargeable...
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A 26-year-old man, who was recently granted bail in a robbery case, was allegedly hacked to death by a woman at her residence in Sivakasi after she accused him of repeatedly harassing and sexually troubling her, police said.The deceased has been identified as Thanga Muneeswaran, a resident of...
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The flood and landslides have obstructed various road sections, including a national highway in nine districts, according to a statement issued by Nepal Police.In some places, the collection of mud and rocks has blocked the road, while in other places transportation has been halted due to...
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The death toll in the massive flash floods in Nepal rose to 162, leaving many, including security personnel and foreign tourists, missing in one of the country's worst disasters in recent years, police said on Thursday.The flash floods on Wednesday wreaked havoc across three districts in...
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Multiple state governments, along with the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, have activated emergency helplines to assist affected individuals after families after devastating flash floods struck Nepal's Bhotekoshi River on Wednesday, killing atleast 157 individuals while 400 remain missing.The...
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A 32-member group from Kolkata on the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra was among many from West Bengal, who went untraceable after the flash floods in Nepal, an official said.The group, comprising 30 tourists and two tour managers, left the city on August 21 and reached Nepal the following day, he...
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Vigilance has been stepped up in Uttarakhand's border district of Champawat following severe floods in Nepal on Wednesday. The Tanakpur post of the SDRF has been placed on high alert, and people have been urged to stay away from the banks of the Sharda River, officials said.According to...
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A woman is transported to a safer place at Trishuli. Navesh Chitrakar/Reuters
Payyanur MLA V Kunhikrishnan has said that 37 people from his constituency are stranded in Nepal following flooding and are unable to proceed with their journey or return home.In a Facebook post on Wednesday night, Kunhikrishnan said he had brought the matter to the attention of Chief Minister VD...
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China's Xinhua News Agency said on Thursday that mudslides triggered by a glacial collapse in Tibet killed three people and left 558 missing.State broadcaster CCTV said 260 of those missing were foreigners and two villagers had been rescued, the Associated Press reported.In Nepal, police said at...
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The state-run Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV) in Raipur has demanded a police investigation into the alleged leak of another BSc Agriculture question paper, officials said.Earlier, exams of two BSc Agriculture subjects were cancelled after their question papers were allegedly...
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Ahead of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat's upcoming 'Universal Oneness Celebration' at Madison Square Garden in New York City, the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has issued an official community advisory alert.The security advisory was issued by the American non-profit advocacy...
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With several large block deals worth Rs 10,300 crore on Wednesday, block-window sales in August so far surged to Rs 30,957 crore -- the highest since June 2025.Earlier in 2026, June recorded Rs 29,981 crore worth block deals, and May saw Rs 27,090 crore. In July, the same stood at Rs 7,006...
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United States President Donald Trump has stated that he believes Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still alive, though he suffered severe injuries during ongoing military operations, as mystery continues to shroud the appearance of the Iranian leader.Speaking in an interview with US...
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Demonstrating unflagging solidarity during a time of crisis following catastrophic flash floods, the Embassy of India in Nepal has stepped forward with crucial backing, underscoring its deep-rooted partnership with the Himalayan nation.Emphasising its steadfast commitment to the Himalayan nation...
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The World Bank on Wednesday offered Nepalese Rs. 25 billion in emergency financial assistance to flood-hit Nepal for the rescue, relief and reconstruction of affected areas, according to the Ministry of Finance.Soon after news of the flood spread, the World Bank's Country Director for Nepal,...
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Bihar was put on high alert on Wednesday as floodwaters from Nepal entered the Gandak river and reached the Gandak Barrage, prompting authorities to open all 36 gates to control the surge, officials said.The barrage is situated at Valmikinagar in West Champaran, the northernmost district of the...
