News for 'Kathmandu'

Hindus celebrate Mahashivratri with religious fervour

Hindus celebrate Mahashivratri with religious fervour

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

People across India and Nepal on Monday celebrated Mahashivratri with devotion and religious fervor.

Nepal's ruling party meet fails to resolve Oli-Prachanda feud

Nepal's ruling party meet fails to resolve Oli-Prachanda feud

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Prime Minister Oli did not attend the meeting of the 45-member Standing Committee, he said, adding that the next meeting of the top body of the NCP will be held a week later. The meeting took place after it was postponed seven times to allow Oli and Prachanda more time to sort out their differences.

Nepal's devastating quake spares Pashupatinath Temple

Nepal's devastating quake spares Pashupatinath Temple

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The famous 5th century Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu has survived the massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake that flattened several World Heritages like iconic Dharhara tower and Darbar Square in Nepal.

Hundreds of foreigners still stranded in quake-hit Nepal

Hundreds of foreigners still stranded in quake-hit Nepal

Rediff.com2 May 2015

A large number of foreign nationals including Dutch, Israelis and at least around 1,000 Canadians are still stranded in parts of Nepal, a week after the earthquake battered the Himalayan nation.

Nepal Army not to participate in BIMSTEC military drill in India: Report

Nepal Army not to participate in BIMSTEC military drill in India: Report

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

The decision was taken just a day before the Army squad was set to travel to Pune, where the drill will commence on Monday, the Kathmandu Post reported.

Death toll in Nepal hits 4,000 amid hunt for survivors

Death toll in Nepal hits 4,000 amid hunt for survivors

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The death toll from Nepal's earthquake has risen to over 3,700, two days after the devastating earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter Scale struck the Himalayan nation.

Indian Army brings glimmer of hope to quake survivors

Indian Army brings glimmer of hope to quake survivors

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Widening 'Operation Maitri', the Indian Army on Monday moved its rescue mission outside Nepal's capital into the epicentre of the devastating earthquake.

Kabul airport images like Kandahar horror: IC814 pilot

Kabul airport images like Kandahar horror: IC814 pilot

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

It was like I have gone 22 years back. Over 20 years have passed, but the images (of today) are the same," Devi Sharan, the captain of hijacked IC814 said.

Bus with Indian pilgrims crashes in Nepal, 39 dead

Bus with Indian pilgrims crashes in Nepal, 39 dead

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

At least 39 pilgrims, mostly Indians, were killed on Sunday when an overcrowded bus skidded off a slippery road and plunged into a flooded canal in southern Nepal.

'You can smell Punjab in Tabbar'

'You can smell Punjab in Tabbar'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

"It's a pity that because there are no big names attached to it, Sony Liv did not go all out to promote this dark and gripping series, the way they did with a Scam 1992. They should have made it track more to ensure it reached more people."

IAF plane brings back 55 stranded Indians from Nepal

IAF plane brings back 55 stranded Indians from Nepal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

The aircraft C-130J landed in new Delhi with 55 Indian evacuees at around 10.45 pm.

Rescuers yet to reach worst-hit Nepal villages; survivors turn angry

Rescuers yet to reach worst-hit Nepal villages; survivors turn angry

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Rescuers raced against time to search for survivors still feared trapped under mountains of debris in quake-hit Nepal where over 5,000 people have been killed, even as heavy rains hampered global humanitarian efforts in remote areas of the battered country.

Nepal quake was a nightmare, say Indian tourists

Nepal quake was a nightmare, say Indian tourists

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

A 15-member group of tourists from Indore returned home safely after experiencing a "nightmare" in the quake-hit Nepal.

Indian among 31 killed as bus plunges into river in Nepal

Indian among 31 killed as bus plunges into river in Nepal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

An Indian woman, Mamata Devi Thakur, died in the accident, police said.

SAFF C'ship: India U18 beat Sri Lanka 3-0, secure semifinal berth

SAFF C'ship: India U18 beat Sri Lanka 3-0, secure semifinal berth

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Gurkirat's brace alongside Aman Chetri's strike proved to be the difference between the two sides in India's last league match.

In Nepal, rescue teams race against time to help people

In Nepal, rescue teams race against time to help people

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Ten teams of the NDRF have begun full-fledged relief and rescue operations on the third day of the disaster in quake-hit Nepal.

Oli govt recommends calling winter session of upper house on Jan 1

Oli govt recommends calling winter session of upper house on Jan 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Nepal plunged into a political crisis after President Bidya Devi Bhandari dissolved the House of Representatives and announced dates for mid-term elections at the recommendation of Prime Minister Oli on Sunday, sparking protests from a section of the ruling party and various opposition parties.

Rescuers race against time, fear reigns in quake-hit Nepal

Rescuers race against time, fear reigns in quake-hit Nepal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Racing against time, rescuers on Sunday waded through tonnes of rubble of flattened homes and buildings in Nepal to look for survivors of the earthquake.

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".

SAFF final: Chhetri's India favourites against Nepal

SAFF final: Chhetri's India favourites against Nepal

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Having endured a topsy-turvy start to their campaign before a fine turnaround, seven-time champions India start as title favourites when they take on first-time finalists Nepal in the summit clash of the SAFF Championships, in Male, on Saturday.

Nepal begins rebuilding heritage sites damaged by quake

Nepal begins rebuilding heritage sites damaged by quake

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Amid chants of Buddhist scriptures, Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli on Monday offered prayers at an ancient temple in Kathmandu to mark the reconstruction of five heritage sites demolished by last year's deadly earthquake.

Death toll in Nepal crash rises to 51, Bangladeshi experts join probe

Death toll in Nepal crash rises to 51, Bangladeshi experts join probe

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The Dhaka to Kathmandu US-Bangla Airlines flight, with 67 passengers and four crew members on board, caught fire after it careened off the runway and ploughed into a football ground near the Tribhuvan International Airport on Monday.

Nepalese PM says will reclaim territories from India

Nepalese PM says will reclaim territories from India

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Oli said the territories belong to Nepal 'but India has made it a disputed area by keeping its Army there'. "Nepalis were blocked from going there after India stationed its Army," he said.

After quake, frustrated Nepalese protest over slow relief efforts

After quake, frustrated Nepalese protest over slow relief efforts

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

People in the interior parts of the country are yet to receive any aid.

5 more aftershocks jolt Nepal, toll in fresh Nepal quake climbs to 110

5 more aftershocks jolt Nepal, toll in fresh Nepal quake climbs to 110

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The death toll in Nepal from this week's earthquake has risen to 110, authorities said on Thursday even as a fresh tremor, measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale, was felt in Nepal on Thursday.

14 feared killed in plane crash in Nepal

14 feared killed in plane crash in Nepal

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

The aircraft belonging to the private Agni Airlines, was carrying 11 passengers and three crew members. It crashed near Shikharpur village in Makawarnur district, about 80 kilometers south of Kathmandu. The German-built Dornier plane was en route to Lukla, a popular trekking spot in the Everest region of eastern Nepal, from Kathmandu when the accident occurred, the Himalayan Times reported

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.

History comes crashing down in Nepal

History comes crashing down in Nepal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

A comparative feature that reveals the true extent of the damage caused by Saturday's earthquake to Nepal's history.

Buildings were falling down like a pack of cards: Ramdev has a narrow escape

Buildings were falling down like a pack of cards: Ramdev has a narrow escape

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Ramdev is in the Nepalese capital with his associate Acharya Balkrishan for his Yoga Shivir from April 24 to 29.

Nepal earthquake is an eerie reminder of 1934 tragedy

Nepal earthquake is an eerie reminder of 1934 tragedy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The devastating quake of 8.3-magnitude on Richter scale that fateful day of January 15 had its epicentre at some 10 kms south of Mt Everest.

Pics: The happiest faces of Holi

Pics: The happiest faces of Holi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Kicking off Holi 2018...

Nepal PM puts toll at 10,000, says rescue ops not effective

Nepal PM puts toll at 10,000, says rescue ops not effective

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Nepal Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on Tuesday said that the death toll in Saturday's devastating 7.9 earthquake could reach 10,000 even as he said that his government was carrying out rescue operations on a war-footing.

PM ignores Sharif, chooses to meet other SAARC leaders

PM ignores Sharif, chooses to meet other SAARC leaders

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held bilateral talks with all Heads of Government and State attending the 18th SAARC Summit in Kathmandu with Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif the only conspicuous exemption.

Former Nepal PM Sushil Koirala passes away

Former Nepal PM Sushil Koirala passes away

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Koirala, who was elected prime minister of Nepal on February 10, 2014, died at his residence in Maharajgunj in the outskirts of capital Kathmandu at 12.50 am (local time), Nepali Congress general secretary Prakash Man Singh said.

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

PM Modi visited 58 countries since 2015

PM Modi visited 58 countries since 2015

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

According to the details provided by Muraleedharan, the prime minister made five visits each to the United States, Russia and China, and multiple trips to some other countries like Singapore, Germany, France, Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates.

After the quake: Helping children smile in Nepal

After the quake: Helping children smile in Nepal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Naomi Mihara reports from Bungamati, which used to be one of the prettiest parts of the Kathmandu valley before the quake.

13 aftershocks keep Nepal on edge, toll in fresh quake rises to 76

13 aftershocks keep Nepal on edge, toll in fresh quake rises to 76

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Over a dozen aftershocks jolted Nepal on Wednesday, keeping people on edge a day after a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake killed 76 people in the Himalayan nation that had just begun to rebuild itself following the devastation from the temblor less than three weeks ago.

Quake aftermath: 'For us, it is like Delhi losing Qutub Minar'

Quake aftermath: 'For us, it is like Delhi losing Qutub Minar'

Rediff.com4 May 2015

For people living in Kathmandu, the destruction of the iconic Dharhara Tower, was not just a physical loss, but also loss of the nation's tangible cultural history, robbing it of its architectural jewels.

Why the NDRF finds rescue ops in Nepal difficult

Why the NDRF finds rescue ops in Nepal difficult

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Salvage operations in the earthquake-hit Himalayan country is becoming a 'time consuming' affair