News for 'Kathmandu'

Nepal: Maoist chief Prachanda SLAPPED at public event

Nepal: Maoist chief Prachanda SLAPPED at public event

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Nepal's most powerful politician and Maoist supremo Prachanda was on Friday left shaken after a young activist, believed to be a supporter of his own party, slapped him in full public view. The incident took place during a tea reception hosted by Prachanda's Unified Communist Party of Nepal - Maoist to mark the festivals of Deepawali, Chhath and Nepalese New Year in Kathmandu.

19 killed as Pak army plane crashes in Rawalpindi

19 killed as Pak army plane crashes in Rawalpindi

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The plane crashed in the suburbs of Mora Kalu village, killing 12 civilians and five crew members and destroying five to six houses, the Pakistan army said.

K P Sharma Oli elected Nepal's new prime minister

K P Sharma Oli elected Nepal's new prime minister

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

K P Sharma Oli was elected as the next prime minister of Nepal on Sunday defeating incumbent Sushil Koirala in a contest which became necessary after parties failed to forge a consensus amid violent protests over the country's new Constitution.

SAFF Cup: India beat Maldives, to face Pakistan in semis

SAFF Cup: India beat Maldives, to face Pakistan in semis

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

India produced a dominant display to beat Maldives 2-0 and book a semifinal spot in the South Asian Football Federation Cup, in Dhaka, on Sunday.

Nepal plane crashes minutes after take-off, 19 dead

Nepal plane crashes minutes after take-off, 19 dead

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

All 19 people, including seven Britons and five Chinese, aboard a private airlines-owned Dornier aircraft were killed on Friday as the plane crashed minutes after taking off from the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.

19 killed as private aircraft crashes in Nepal

19 killed as private aircraft crashes in Nepal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

All 19 people, mostly foreigners, aboard a Dornier aircraft of a private airline were killed on Friday morning as the plane crashed minutes after taking off from the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.

AFC Cup: Win evades Minerva again, draw with Nepal club

AFC Cup: Win evades Minerva again, draw with Nepal club

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Minerva will next be seen in action against Chennaiyin FC on June 19 in Guwahati while Manang will play Dhaka Abahani.

Panic spreads after fresh tremors are felt in Nepal

Panic spreads after fresh tremors are felt in Nepal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

A majority of people, who were already sleeping in open areas, also panicked.

Two Indians killed in Nepal earthquake

Two Indians killed in Nepal earthquake

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Two Indians, including the daughter of an Indian embassy employee, were killed in the powerful earthquake that struck Nepal.

Kinghfisher cuts more flights, DGCA contemplates action

Kinghfisher cuts more flights, DGCA contemplates action

Rediff.com19 Feb 2012

Air services of cash-strapped Kingfisher airlines were badly hit on Sunday with almost half of its flights from major metros cancelled or delayed, causing hardship to passengers and prompting aviation regulator DGCA to contemplate action against the beleaguered carrier.

Nepal's Parliament passes bill to redraw political map

Nepal's Parliament passes bill to redraw political map

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

India last month reacted angrily to Nepal showing the three areas as Nepalese territory in the new map and cautioned the country that saying such "artificial enlargement" of territorial claims will not be acceptable to it. India has been maintaining that these three areas belong to it.

Turning trash to treasure: Mt Everest litter becomes art

Turning trash to treasure: Mt Everest litter becomes art

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

A visitor casts a shadow on the ground as she looks at art made from trash picked from Mount Everest at a visual art symposium in Kathmandu.

13 killed, 60 missing in glacial lake burst in Nepal

13 killed, 60 missing in glacial lake burst in Nepal

Rediff.com5 May 2012

A glacial lake burst on Saturday in the high Himalayan region in northwestern Nepal sweeping away houses, farms, cattles near the tourist resort of Pokhara, killing at least 13 people and leaving 60 missing, including three foreign trekkers.

Eliminating terror a precondition, says Jaishankar after Saarc meet

Eliminating terror a precondition, says Jaishankar after Saarc meet

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Jaishankar was among the first ministers to arrive for the SAARC ministerial meeting. He was in the meeting for over 45 minutes and then left.

Pix: Demi Moore in Nepal

Pix: Demi Moore in Nepal

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

The actress was in the country to shoot a documentary on human trafficking.

The master builders of broken Nepal

The master builders of broken Nepal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Helping Hands, a group of young volunteers, hopes to rebuild a "stronger, prettier and a prouder Nepal" after the Himalayan nation was rattled by the April 25 earthquake. Anusha Subramanian reports from Kathmandu.

Wreckage of US chopper found in Nepal; toll reaches 117

Wreckage of US chopper found in Nepal; toll reaches 117

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Rescuers in quake-hit Nepal on Friday located three charred bodies and the wreckage of a US Marine helicopter that went missing while delivering aid in the devastated Himalayan nation as death toll from the fresh quake reached 117 amid three fresh tremors.

Prez performs special puja at Pashupatinath temple

Prez performs special puja at Pashupatinath temple

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

He also performed puja at Basuki Naag temple in the premises by pouring milk.

Dhoni in Nepal to promote cricket

Dhoni in Nepal to promote cricket

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

After paying a visit to soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni arrived in Kathmandu on a two-day visit to interact with Nepalese cricketers and meet fans on Saturday.

Wanted Hizbul terrorist apprehended from Indo-Nepal border

Wanted Hizbul terrorist apprehended from Indo-Nepal border

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Ahmed was residing in Pakistan since September, 2003. He was involved in many violent attacks against civilians and security forces including an attack on a STF (special task force) camp.

Hundreds of Indian pilgrims stranded on Nepal-Tibet border

Hundreds of Indian pilgrims stranded on Nepal-Tibet border

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Hundreds of Indian pilgrims have been stranded in Nepal on their way to Kailash-Mansarovar in Tibet as Chinese authorities stopped them at the border entry point saying that their vehicles did not have route permit.

Jet to launch additional flight on Mumbai-Kuwait route

Jet to launch additional flight on Mumbai-Kuwait route

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

These additional flights will complement the daily flight being operated between the two destinations by the airline, according to a press release.

''Glacier burst' is unknown to scientists'

''Glacier burst' is unknown to scientists'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

'Events like the one we saw on Sunday are complex geological processes which can be impacted by weather and climatic conditions.' 'It is difficult to attribute something like this to just one factor or to a particular time period, especially when we have still not understood the exact cause.'

Death toll exceeds 7,000 as Nepal says no chance of more survivors

Death toll exceeds 7,000 as Nepal says no chance of more survivors

Rediff.com3 May 2015

The death toll in Nepal's devastating earthquake on Sunday jumped to 7,040 with another 14,123 people injured.

Gurjinder, Adil Khan in squad for AFC Challenge Cup

Gurjinder, Adil Khan in squad for AFC Challenge Cup

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Gurjinder Singh and Adil Khan are the two new faces in India's 23-member football squad, announced by national coach Savio Medeira, for the upcoming AFC Challenge Cup, which begins in Kathmandu, Nepal on March 9.

50 killed in Nepal quake, 17 dead as tremors jolt India

50 killed in Nepal quake, 17 dead as tremors jolt India

Rediff.com12 May 2015

A new 7.3-magnitude earthquake and seven powerful aftershocks struck Nepal on Tuesday killing at least 50 people and triggering panic in the Himalayan nation already devastated by a monster temblor less than three weeks ago that had claimed over 8,000 lives.

'The Nepalese are a courageous people'

'The Nepalese are a courageous people'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Despite the devastation that has struck this tiny mountain nation, Dr Vani Kori - who volunteered her service in Nepal for 10 days - believes it will soon rebuild itself.

SAG 2019: Rampaging India closes in on 300-medal mark

SAG 2019: Rampaging India closes in on 300-medal mark

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

India clinched 42 medals, including 27 gold, on the penultimate day of competitions to inch closer to 300-mark as they look set to finish on top spot for the 13th time on the trot in the South Asian Games, in Kathmandu, on Monday. India has topped every edition of the South Asian Games since its inception in 1984.

India tally 100 gold medals at South Asian Games

India tally 100 gold medals at South Asian Games

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The swimmers led India's charge on Saturday by winning 7 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze as they completely dominated the pool yet again.

India plunge 10 places to 155 in FIFA rankings

India plunge 10 places to 155 in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

In a major embarrassment, India have dropped a whopping 10 places to sit in 155th spot in the latest FIFA rankings, issued on Thursday.

SAARC members must cooperate to face common challenges: Rajnath

SAARC members must cooperate to face common challenges: Rajnath

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

SAARC countries are facing common challenges and they should cooperate with each other to address them, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, underlining that India is committed to reviving the grouping as a major forum to promote active regional collaboration.

India bow out of AFC Challenge

India bow out of AFC Challenge

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

India's hopes of winning the AFC Challenge Cup football tournament went up in smoke after they suffered a 0-2 defeat to Philippines Kathmandu.

AFC Challenge Cup: India lose to Tajikistan

AFC Challenge Cup: India lose to Tajikistan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Defending champions India made a disastrous start to their AFC Challenge Cup campaign, going down 0-2 to Tajikistan in Kathmandu, on Friday.

Chhetri to lead India in AFC Challenge Cup

Chhetri to lead India in AFC Challenge Cup

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

AIFF Player of the Year, Sunil Chhetri will lead India in the AFC Challenge Cup to be held in Kathmandu from March 8.

Three dead in bomb blast near Nepal govt offices

Three dead in bomb blast near Nepal govt offices

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

At least three people were killed and seven others injured today in a bomb attack in the Nepalese capital where a number of government offices, including that of the prime minister, are located.

Paa child artist Taruni Sachdev cremated in Mumbai

Paa child artist Taruni Sachdev cremated in Mumbai

Rediff.com17 May 2012

'We are still in state of shock,' Taruni's grief-stricken father says.

Bodies of Nepal crash victims to be handed over to kin

Bodies of Nepal crash victims to be handed over to kin

Rediff.com15 May 2012

The bodies of 13 Indian pilgrims who died in a plane crash in northern Nepal will be handed over to their relatives on Tuesday after the process of postmortem is completed. The bodies were airlifted to Kathmandu on Monday, according to Agni Air staff.

Stage set for Modi-Sharif meet in Russia on July 10

Stage set for Modi-Sharif meet in Russia on July 10

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

However, the details of the meeting were not officially confirmed.

Young mountaineer responding to treatment

Young mountaineer responding to treatment

Rediff.com10 May 2012

"Arjun is much better now but has been advised medication and rest. He is responding very positively to the medication. Arjun will be coming back to New Delhi on May 10. Thank you so much for all your prayers and well wishes," Priya Vajpai, mother of the 16-year-old who became the youngest Indian to conquer Mount Everest in May 2010, told rediff.com over telephone from Kathmandu.