New Delhi: Three more Indian nationals, including a five-year-old child, have been rescued from the flood-affected Trishuli Bazaar area of Nepal, taking the total number of Indians evacuated so far to 169, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. The latest rescue comes as efforts continue to locate 275 Indian nationals still reported Read More…
Srinagar: Three short documentaries from filmmaker Bharatbala’s Virtual Bharat series have been selected for screening at the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026, officials said. The festival, themed “Rang-e-Cinema”, will be held from September 7 to 10 across Srinagar, Jammu and Gulmarg. It is being organised by the Jammu and Kashmir government’s Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his greetings to people on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. In a series of posts on X, Modi expressed his reverence for Bhagwan Shri Krishna and shared a Subhashitam highlighting the significance of the occasion. The Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to everyone celebrating the Read More…
Katmandu: The death toll from the massive flash floods that struck Nepal and Tibet has climbed to 1,243, with rescue teams continuing to search for people feared trapped in tunnels and underground power facilities along the Bhotekoshi River. Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged the international community to take seriously the possible role of Read More…
The Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) is set to mark its 20th edition from January 14 to 18, 2027, celebrating two decades of literary conversations, cultural exchange and multilingual storytelling, organisers announced on Tuesday. Supported by the Rajasthan government, the landmark edition will be hosted at Hotel Clarks Amer in Jaipur under the theme “20 Years Read More…
Pathanamthitta: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday inaugurated the traditional Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali held on the Pamba River, describing the annual boat race as a glorious symbol of Kerala’s rich cultural heritage, devotion and timeless traditions. The Vice President said the historic festival reflects the state’s deep-rooted traditions and cultural legacy, while bringing together Read More…
Shimla: Ten trains on the historic Shimla-Kalka narrow-gauge railway line were cancelled after heavy rain triggered soil slippage and washed away the foundation supporting a section of the track in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district, officials said on Sunday. The damage occurred between Koti and Gumman railway stations, where continuous rainfall caused the soil beneath the Read More…
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) witnessed a sharp increase in revenue and passenger footfall during the Onam holiday rush, with additional services and improved scheduling helping meet the surge in demand. The corporation recorded a record daily collection of Rs 8.07 crore on Chathayam day (Friday). According to KSRTC, as many as 3,787 Read More…
Kathmandu: The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal has climbed to 162, with several people, including security personnel and foreign tourists, still missing, according to a media report. The disaster, described as one of Nepal’s worst in recent years, caused extensive destruction across three districts on Wednesday, sweeping away homes, infrastructure and other Read More…
Kathmandu: Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his message of solidarity and offer of humanitarian assistance as the country grapples with devastating flash floods. Shah thanked Modi for reaching out and extending condolences over the loss of lives caused by the disaster. In a social media Read More…