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…
The death toll from the massive flash floods that swept through parts of Nepal has risen to 939, with authorities continuing recovery and search operations in the worst-hit areas. Nearly 4,000 people are still reported missing, officials said on Monday. Rescue agencies have so far brought more than 10,000 people to safety. However, reaching several Read More…
Kathmandu: The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal has climbed to 788, with rescue teams continuing to recover bodies from affected areas, officials said. Authorities have also issued fresh warnings over rising water levels in the Bhotekoshi River, urging residents and rescue personnel in flood-hit districts to remain vigilant. According to the National Read More…
Mumbai: Four tourists from Maharashtra are stranded in Nepal amid flash floods but are safe, officials said on Wednesday. According to an official, the state disaster management authorities have established communication with all four tourists, with two each from Mumbai and Pune. Authorities are also compiling details of people from Maharashtra who may have been Read More…
Nepal has sparked a fresh diplomatic row with India after releasing a redesigned ₹100 currency note that features a national map including Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura — territories that India firmly maintains are part of its sovereign land. The new banknote, issued by Nepal Rastra Bank and dated 2081 BS (2024), depicts Mount Everest along Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram/Kathmandu: Close to 100 tourists from Kerala, including families and senior citizens, are stranded in Nepal after heavy rains and adverse weather disrupted travel services. Sudden flight cancellations and roadblocks have left the group unable to return home as planned. Local authorities, in coordination with Indian officials, are working to arrange safe passage. The Indian Read More…
Kathmandu: Nepal has been rocked by a massive Gen-Z-led uprising, leaving 22 dead and thousands injured in violent clashes across the country. The unrest spiraled after protesters stormed prisons, enabling nearly 900 inmates to escape. With both the Prime Minister and President stepping down, the Army has taken over national security. Army Chief General Ashok Read More…
The Nepal government has blocked 26 popular social media platforms—including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X—after they failed to register under new national regulations. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology directed the Nepal Telecommunications Authority to suspend all unregistered platforms immediately. The move follows a seven-day deadline that expired on Wednesday night, after which Read More…
A devastating bus accident in Nepal has claimed the lives of 14 Indian passengers, with 16 others injured, after the vehicle plunged into a river. The bus, carrying 40 passengers, was en route from Pokhara to Kathmandu when it veered off the road and fell into the river in Aaina Pahara, Tanahun district. The bus, Read More…