News for '-kathmandu'

More than 150 CISF commandos to man Ayodhya airport

More than 150 CISF commandos to man Ayodhya airport

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The 'Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham' has become the 68th civil airport terminal in the country to come under the umbrella of the specialised aviation security group of the central force.

Amritpal said to be hiding in Nepal, India seeks help

Amritpal said to be hiding in Nepal, India seeks help

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The Indian embassy in Kathmandu has requested the government agencies to arrest Singh if he tries to flee from Nepal, the Kathmandu Post newspaper reported.

Strong tremors felt in north India after 6.4-magnitude quake jolts Nepal

Strong tremors felt in north India after 6.4-magnitude quake jolts Nepal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

The latest earthquake was also felt in parts of Noida and Greater Noida, adjoining Delhi, prompting several people living in high-rises to rush out of their buildings.

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Rediff.com29 May 2024

It is time the political leaderships in this country arrived at a common ground over issues of foreign and security policy concerns. There has to be a greater communication between the government and the Opposition leaderships for the nation to present a unified face against the rest of the world, advises N Sathiya Moorthy.

500-year-old temple from which Kathmandu derives its name destroyed

500-year-old temple from which Kathmandu derives its name destroyed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The devastating earthquake that struck the Nepalese capital has turned the 500-year-old Kashtamandap temple to rubble, killing several under the debris of the historic structure from which the city derives its name.

Mountaineers Baljeet Kaur, Arjun Vajpai rescued from Mt Annapurna in Nepal

Mountaineers Baljeet Kaur, Arjun Vajpai rescued from Mt Annapurna in Nepal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Baljeet Kaur, a 27-year-old leading Indian woman climber, was found alive on Tuesday, a day after she went missing near Camp IV of Mt Annapurna while descending from the summit point, an official of the expedition organiser said.

Adipurush: Man thrashed for sitting in seat booked for Lord Hanuman

Adipurush: Man thrashed for sitting in seat booked for Lord Hanuman

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Also in Hyderabad, fans of actor Prabhas, who plays Lord Ram in Adipurush, beat up a moviegoer outside a theatre for criticising the movie.

Arrest warrant issued against former IPL cricketer Lamichhane over alleged rape

Arrest warrant issued against former IPL cricketer Lamichhane over alleged rape

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Police, however, said that it is collecting evidence, including CCTV footage, regarding the incident, It said that nothing can be said without properly investigating the matter.

Doctors revive Indian climber after 3-hr effort, condition critical, says kin

Doctors revive Indian climber after 3-hr effort, condition critical, says kin

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Anurag is undergoing treatment at a Kathmandu hospital and has shown signs of improvement, his brother Ashish Maloo said on Sunday.

India must keep a close eye on Nepal after Prachanda's takeover: Experts

India must keep a close eye on Nepal after Prachanda's takeover: Experts

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Former Nepalese foreign minister Ramesh Nath Pandey observed that the current situation is not encouraging for India-Nepal ties, saying the "present leaders" created irritants in the relationship in the past.

Nepal crash: Bodies to be handed over today; search for missing persons on

Nepal crash: Bodies to be handed over today; search for missing persons on

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Nepalese rescuers resumed their search on Monday for four persons still missing after a passenger plane with 72 people, including five Indians, crashed into a river gorge while landing at the newly-opened airport in the resort city of Pokhara, killing at least 68 people onboard.

It's Dogs Day Afternoon In Japan, Nepal

It's Dogs Day Afternoon In Japan, Nepal

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Glimpses of how dogs are worshipped in two contrasting worlds, Nepal and Japan.

Missing Indian climber Anurag Maloo found alive on Nepal's Mt Annapurna

Missing Indian climber Anurag Maloo found alive on Nepal's Mt Annapurna

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Anurag Maloo went missing on Monday after he fell from around 6,000 metres while descending from Camp III.

Rape-accused former Nepal cricket captain arrested

Rape-accused former Nepal cricket captain arrested

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Sandeep Lamichhane has been taken into police custody following rape accusation

Check Out Harleen Sethi's Style Attitude

Check Out Harleen Sethi's Style Attitude

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Florals and lace are for her.

Rafuchakkar's Aksha At Her Steamiest

Rafuchakkar's Aksha At Her Steamiest

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Her swag will floor you.

'Bikini Killer' Charles Shobhraj to walk out of jail after Nepal SC order

'Bikini Killer' Charles Shobhraj to walk out of jail after Nepal SC order

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

A joint bench of justices Sapana Pradhan Malla and Tilak Prasad Shrestha ordered to free 78-year-old Sobhraj from jail, according to Supreme Court sources.

Asian Games: Talismanic Bala Devi returns

Asian Games: Talismanic Bala Devi returns

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Former captain and star striker Bala Devi returned to the Indian women's football team after a hiatus of four years as the 22-member national squad for the upcoming Asian Games 2023 was announced in New Delhi on Friday.

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

While Narendra Modi spent fewer days abroad than his predecessor -- 275 days versus Dr Singh's 306 - he has travelled more widely than any other Indian PM.

No proof if Seema Haider is a Pakistani spy: UP police

No proof if Seema Haider is a Pakistani spy: UP police

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Uttar Pradesh Special Director General of Police Prashant Kumar on Wednesday said it would not be appropriate to say if Pakistani citizen Seema Haider, who entered India illegally in May and is staying with her partner in Noida, is a spy "unless we have enough proof".

Sherpa sets new world record, scales Everest for 28th time

Sherpa sets new world record, scales Everest for 28th time

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Veteran mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa scaled Mt Everest for a record 28th time on Tuesday, breaking his own record with the highest number of ascends on the world's highest peak, less than a week after setting it.

Nepal crash: Black box recovered, 35 bodies identified

Nepal crash: Black box recovered, 35 bodies identified

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The black box of the Yeti Airlines aircraft has been recovered from the accident site on Monday, as a search is on for the four persons still missing after the plane with 72 people, including five Indians, on board crashed into a river gorge while landing at Nepal's newly-opened airport in the resort city of Pokhara.

'My good wishes with him': Cop who caught Charles Sobhraj

'My good wishes with him': Cop who caught Charles Sobhraj

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'I also wish he would lead a spiritual life, confessing his past involvement in criminal activities'

Bikini Killer Charles Sobhraj deported to France

Bikini Killer Charles Sobhraj deported to France

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

His release from the central prison on Thursday was delayed by a day as the Department of Immigration, where Sobhraj was to be sent for deportation, did not have a separate room ready for him.

Nepal PM calls Modi, invites him to Kathmandu donors' meet

Nepal PM calls Modi, invites him to Kathmandu donors' meet

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Modi assured Koirala that India would respect and be with Nepal in all its decisions taken on rehabilitation when the latter called him up to invite him for the conference being hosted by the Nepal government on June 25 in Kathmandu.

Prachanda to visit India soon in his first foreign trip as PM

Prachanda to visit India soon in his first foreign trip as PM

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Nepali prime ministers traditionally choose New Delhi for their first foreign visit after being sworn-in.

'Devsaab was a master of self discipline'

'Devsaab was a master of self discipline'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

'I worked with a lot of stylish handsome actors like Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna and Feroz Khan. Lekin Devsaab ki toh baat hi kuch alag thi.'

Nepal crash: Toll rises to 71; search on for missing body

Nepal crash: Toll rises to 71; search on for missing body

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

As two more bodies were recovered from the accident site on Tuesday, the total number of confirmed dead has climbed to 71, Nepal Army spokesperson Narayan Siwal said.

UP man was flying to Nepal to thank Lord Pashupatinath for son's birth

UP man was flying to Nepal to thank Lord Pashupatinath for son's birth

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Thirty-five-year-old Sonu Jaiswal, a liquor store owner who was among the five Indians killed in a plane crash in Nepal on Sunday, had gone to pay obeisance at the famed Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu after his wish for a son was fulfilled around six months ago, his relative said.

23 Years Later, India Strikes Back!

23 Years Later, India Strikes Back!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

National Investigation Agency officials seized Mushtaq Ahmad Zargar's home in Srinagar on Thursday, March 2, 2023. On December 31, 1999, Zargar was released along with Jaish e Mohammed founder Masood Azhar and the British terrorist Omar Saeed Shaikh in exchange for the passengers and crew on board IC-814, the Indian Airlines flight hijacked from Kathmandu and flown to Kandahar in Afghanistan.

Nepal cricketer Lamichhane to return home over sexual assault charges

Nepal cricketer Lamichhane to return home over sexual assault charges

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Lamichhane has reiterated he would return to his home country soon

Mohun Bagan book AFC Cup playoff berth

Mohun Bagan book AFC Cup playoff berth

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Anwar Ali rose to the occasion with a double strike as Mohun Bagan Super Giant overcame their derby debacle with a 3-1 win over Machhindra FC to confirm their South Zone playoff berth in the AFC Cup, in Kolkata on Wednesday.

10 Must Watch Hostage Dramas On OTT

10 Must Watch Hostage Dramas On OTT

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists some interesting made-for-OTT hostage dramas that you can watch.

Dalai Lama successor must be from within China, needs govt nod: Beijing

Dalai Lama successor must be from within China, needs govt nod: Beijing

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Though Beijing asserts the Dalai Lama's successor needs its approval, observers say it remains concerned as the present Panchen Lama, the number two spiritual leader who was appointed by it after unseating the boy nominated by the Dalai Lama, has not gained much traction in Tibet.

Failure to deploy full flaps may have caused Nepal plane crash: Report

Failure to deploy full flaps may have caused Nepal plane crash: Report

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The aircraft that took off from Kathmandu at 10:30 am crashed into the Seti river gorge, killing all four crew members and 68 passengers. One person on board the aircraft is still missing.

10 Nepali students killed, 4 hurt in Hamas attacks in Israel

10 Nepali students killed, 4 hurt in Hamas attacks in Israel

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

In a press statement, the foreign ministry here said 10 Nepali nationals lost their lives in the recent attack by Hamas in Israel.

With 74 Foreign Visits, Modi Is Most Travelled PM

With 74 Foreign Visits, Modi Is Most Travelled PM

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

While Modi has spent fewer days abroad than his predecessor (270 days versus Dr Singh's 306), he has travelled more extensively and actively than any other Indian PM.

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'The Weather Channel argues that India faces the gravest challenge: Climate change-induced health vulnerability.' 'This is an issue often neglected, alerts Claude Arpi: "Prolonged summers, unpredictable rains, floods, droughts, and rising sea levels are the harsh realities of climate change in the country. These factors increase the frequency and severity of illnesses, pushing people into poverty, and forcing migration".'

Maha family killed in Nepal crash cremated at Pashupatinath temple

Maha family killed in Nepal crash cremated at Pashupatinath temple

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The bodies of four Indians, who were among 22 people killed in the Tara Air plane crash in Nepal's mountainous Mustang district, were cremated on Thursday at the sacred Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu.