News for 'Himalayan nation'

Army claims to have spotted footprints of 'Yeti'

Army claims to have spotted footprints of 'Yeti'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Taking to Twitter, the army said its mountaineering expedition team spotted the 'mysterious' footprints on April 9 close to Makalu Base Camp.

IAF aircraft rushes aid to quake-hit Nepal

IAF aircraft rushes aid to quake-hit Nepal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Indian Air Force's C-130 J Super Hercules aircraft on Saturday took off from the Hindon airbase in New Delhi carrying National Disaster Relief Force personnel and relief material to Nepal in the wake of the devastating earthquake that has hit the Himalayan country.

Recounting the horror! 'People were stampeding and stepping over each other'

Recounting the horror! 'People were stampeding and stepping over each other'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Survivors of the devastating earthquake in Nepal that killed over 2,000 people had horrific tales of the nature's fury that reduced houses, temples and historical monuments to rubble as they struggled for basic necessities of shelter, food and sanitation.

India launches mammoth relief operation in Nepal

India launches mammoth relief operation in Nepal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Stepping up relief and rescue operations in quake-hit Nepal, India on Sunday deployed over two dozen aircraft and choppers along with nearly 1000 trained personnel and said the situation in the Himalayan nation was "very, very serious".

China quietly resumes activities in Doklam area: US official

China quietly resumes activities in Doklam area: US official

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Troops of India and China were locked in a 73-day-long standoff in Doklam from June 16 last year after the Indian side stopped the building of a road in the disputed tri-junction by the Chinese army.

Kashmiris should be part of the resolution: Pak

Kashmiris should be part of the resolution: Pak

Rediff.com30 Oct 2010

Pakistan wishes to normalise relations with India but the Kashmiri people should be given 'due respect' in any process leading to the resolution of the dispute over the Himalayan region, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Saturday.

Woman pilot, 6 pilgrims killed in helicopter crash in Katra

Woman pilot, 6 pilgrims killed in helicopter crash in Katra

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Six pilgrims and a woman pilot were killed when a chopper crashed in Katra, the base camp of the Vaishnodevi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district.

Formalise the India-China border

Formalise the India-China border

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Until Delhi and Beijing resolve outstanding border issues within an accelerated time frame, standoffs like Doklam will be repeated across various peaks along the Himalayas, says Mathew Maavak.

PIX: 3,000 people rescued in Sikkim

PIX: 3,000 people rescued in Sikkim

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

The worst-affected Mangan and Singhtam areas in quake-hit Sikkim are still out of bounds for rescue workers with massive landslides blocking key roads on Tuesday.

No ULFA militants hiding here, says Bhutan PM

No ULFA militants hiding here, says Bhutan PM

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Bhutanese Prime Minister Jigmey Thinley on Monday said there were no militants from Assam in the Himalayan country and reiterated Bhutan's commitment to prevent any anti-Indian activities on its soil.During a brief stop-over at the Guwahati International Airport on his way to Thimphu, Thinley told reporters that as on date, there was no presence of any militant from the banned United Liberation Front of Assam or National Democratic Front of Bodoland in Bhutan.

U-19 World Cup: Record-breaking Pant helps India maintain winning run

U-19 World Cup: Record-breaking Pant helps India maintain winning run

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant smashed his way into the record books with a 24-ball 78 as India colts gave Nepal a rude reality check by handing them a seven-wicket hammering to finish their league engagements unbeaten in the ICC U-19 World Cup in Mirpur on Monday.

Bhutanese make an exception for Modi, clap after address

Bhutanese make an exception for Modi, clap after address

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Bhutanese members of Parliament on Monday deviated from the custom of not clapping when they broke into applause after Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended his extempore address in Hindi to a joint sitting of the Parliament here.

SC clears Chardham highway project; forms fresh green panel

SC clears Chardham highway project; forms fresh green panel

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The NGT had constituted a committee headed by a former Uttarakhand high court Judge to monitor the project.

How is your state's water resource management?

How is your state's water resource management?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

There's a looming water crisis facing the country, and it comes down to how the states are faring in water resource management.

India evacuates 170 foreigners from Nepal

India evacuates 170 foreigners from Nepal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

India has evacuated 170 people of 15 countries including the US, the UK, Russia and Germany, External Affairs Ministry said on Tuesday.

Chinese Chequers on LAC is Not for the Faint-hearted

Chinese Chequers on LAC is Not for the Faint-hearted

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Indian Army has shown it can face down the PLA, but is too often held back by a political leadership that lacks boldness, asserts Ajai Shukla.

When Mother Nature turns on humans

When Mother Nature turns on humans

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Rediff.com takes a look at some nations which have faced the unexpected fury of Mother Nature recently.

Time for India to draw red lines for China

Time for India to draw red lines for China

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Once the tanks roll back, a zero-based assessment of future equations with China is necessary. Given the conflict situations that China is imposing on India time and again, the red, amber and green lines of interactions with China need to be laid down and communicated in no uncertain terms, asserts Srikanth Kondapalli, the leading China expert.

Modi's $1 bn loan to Nepal aims to counter Chinese influence

Modi's $1 bn loan to Nepal aims to counter Chinese influence

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The loan will be utilised in several developmental projects that Nepal wants to undertake. Nayanima Basu reports.

Nepal sees 'historic opportunity' in Sushma's trip

Nepal sees 'historic opportunity' in Sushma's trip

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

As India makes efforts to deepen its diplomatic and economic engagement with its neighbours, Nepal on Saturday said there is a "historic opportunity" in taking bilateral ties with India to the "next level" and that it must be seized by both the countries.

Welcome to the jungle! 5 safaris to beat the summer heat

Welcome to the jungle! 5 safaris to beat the summer heat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

A forest safari is the best way to observe animals in their natural habitat.

Nepal takes charge of post-quake ops as toll mounts to 7,557

Nepal takes charge of post-quake ops as toll mounts to 7,557

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The two districts which are the part of Nepal's Bagmati Zone have suffered extensively in the April 25 earthquake which left a trail of death and destruction.

Nature's fury turns Nepal into a ghost town

Nature's fury turns Nepal into a ghost town

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The scenic mountainous valley, which earlier bustled with presence of foreign tourists, now wear a deserted look. Kunal Dutt reports

UN studying Gyanendra's statement

UN studying Gyanendra's statement

Rediff.com22 Apr 2006

The United Nations is closely studying the statement of Nepalese King Gyanendra in which he has reportedly vowed to return power to the people in face of mounting international pressure.

Meet the 27-yr-old who visited every nation in the world in 567 days

Meet the 27-yr-old who visited every nation in the world in 567 days

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Meet Cassie de Pecol, a 27-year-old traveller from Connecticut, United States, who visited 196 countries in 18-and-a-half months, making her the fastest person to visit every country in the world.

Why Xi Jinping's fantasy will be crushed by reality

Why Xi Jinping's fantasy will be crushed by reality

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

'Ladakh is a tiny salami-slice issue.' 'The big one for China is Arunachal Pradesh, more than 83,000 sq km.' 'Do they imagine they can grab any of this by force?' 'In the 21st century, nursing those thoughts only means you need to get your heads examined.' 'It isn't going to happen,' declares Shekhar Gupta.

Shershaah : Worthy Biopic for an Iconic Warrior

Shershaah : Worthy Biopic for an Iconic Warrior

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

'Captain Vikram Batra, PVC and his unit 13 Jak Rif did stand out because of the sheer magnitude of the task allotted to them but also the exceptional professionalism with which it was executed and completed,' recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

China rushes to prevent split in Nepal Communist Party

China rushes to prevent split in Nepal Communist Party

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Nepal plunged into a political crisis last Sunday after Oli, known for his pro-Beijing leanings, in a surprise move, recommended dissolving the 275-member House, amidst a tussle for power with former prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'.

Bhutan: A piece of heaven on earth

Bhutan: A piece of heaven on earth

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Dr Pinakin Shah visited the Land of the Thunder Dragon and returned mesmerized.

Harish Kapadia: India's Greatest Mountaineer

Harish Kapadia: India's Greatest Mountaineer

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Harish Kapadia is the only Indian to win mountaineering's most prestigious award.

UPA didn't allow me to rebuild Kedarnath as Gujarat CM: Modi

UPA didn't allow me to rebuild Kedarnath as Gujarat CM: Modi

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

As chief minister of Gujarat, he said he had offered to take the responsibility of reconstructing areas surrounding the temple when the tragedy had struck in 2013, killing thousands of people.

'Married, but involved with another girl'

'Married, but involved with another girl'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

China orders Tibetan Buddhist monasteries to display Chinese flag

China orders Tibetan Buddhist monasteries to display Chinese flag

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

China has ordered all Buddhist monasteries in Tibet to display China's national flag as part of its efforts to maintain social stability in the restive Himalayan province, which experienced self-immolation protests against the Communist party rule.

Dalai Lama blames China for cultural genocide

Dalai Lama blames China for cultural genocide

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Renewing his call for a "meaningful" autonomy for Tibet, the Dalai Lama has charged Beijing with carrying out "cultural genocide" in his Himalayan homeland. The Tibetan spiritual leader, in an interview with US' National Public Radio, also said he hoped to return to Tibet one day.

More aftershocks expected in India after Nepal quake, says IMD director

More aftershocks expected in India after Nepal quake, says IMD director

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

According to Indian meteorological department, tremors were felt in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, lasting for a minute, triggering panic and forcing people to rush out of their homes and offices. There was no official word about casualties from any of the states but reports from West Bengal said cracks appeared in several multi-storeyed buildings in Siliguri in north Bengal. An incident of wall collapse was reported from Telipara in Jalpaiguri district.

China gets tough with Bangladesh

China gets tough with Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 May 2021

We can expect to see more Chinese wolf warrior diplomats on the prowl, in India's neighbourhood, though its mailed fist is not so visible while dealing with India, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

Factbox: Olympic torch's trip to Tibet

Factbox: Olympic torch's trip to Tibet

Rediff.com21 Jun 2008

The Olympic torch passed through Tibet's capital Lhasa on Saturday for a one-day stop China hopes will showcase a calm city firmly back in the national fold three months after anti-Chinese protests in the remote region.

Can serve as a bridge between India and China, says Nepal PM

Can serve as a bridge between India and China, says Nepal PM

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Nepal PM said it maintain close ties with India, China while pursuing independent foreign policy.

PM receives warm welcome in Bhutan

PM receives warm welcome in Bhutan

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday left for a two-day visit to Bhutan during which he will seek to further boost India's "unique" ties with the Himalayan nation and address a joint session of its newly elected Parliament. Singh's visit to Bhutan comes at a time when the country is taking steps towards democracy and celebrating 100 years of the Wangchuck dynasty and 50 years of first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's month-long tour.