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29 Aug

Nepal Flash Flood Death Toll Rises to 669 as Thousands Remain Missing Amid Fresh Flood Threat

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Kathmandu (Gurpreet Singh)— The death toll from devastating flash floods in central Nepal reached 669 on Saturday as emergency crews continued recovering bodies amid renewed rainfall, swelling river levels, and the persistent threat of secondary flooding across the Bhotekoshi River basin. Nearly 2,400 people remain unaccounted for, including at least 320 foreign nationals, while more than 4,400 individuals have been rescued or evacuated as rescue teams struggle against time and rugged terrain to access cut-off mountain settlements. The catastrophe, triggered on Wednesday by a massive glacial rock-and-ice avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border, sent a devastating wall of water, mud, and…

29 Aug

Ankle Ligament Tear Cuts Neeraj Chopra’s Season Short, Rules Ace Out of Asian Games

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAnkle injury, Asian Games, Diamond League, Javelin, Ligament tear, Neeraj Chopra

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— India’s two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra announced on Saturday that he has ended his 2026 competitive season prematurely after suffering an ankle ligament tear during training. The unexpected setback rules the premier javelin thrower out of the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, as well as the season-ending Diamond League Final in Brussels, for which he had already qualified. The injury struck at a particularly frustrating juncture for Chopra, coming shortly after he delivered an encouraging season-best performance in Switzerland. In a statement shared across his social media platforms, the 28-year-old athlete explained that after extensive…

29 Aug

Himachal Pradesh Weather: Rain Alert in Several Areas, Heavy Showers Expected From August 31

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Several parts of Himachal Pradesh may receive rain on Saturday as the state prepares for another spell of active monsoon conditions. According to the latest forecast from the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, light to moderate showers are likely at a number of places, while heavier rainfall is expected during the first few days of September. Mandi is also likely to experience light to moderate rain today. The weather department has forecast an increase in rainfall activity across the state over the coming days, with a warning of heavy showers in some areas from August 31 to September…

29 Aug

Mandi: Cauliflower-Laden Jeep Falls Into Beas River, Driver Feared Missing

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Mandi (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night accident near Pandoh in Mandi district has triggered a search operation after a jeep carrying cauliflower from Lahaul-Spiti to Punjab plunged into the Beas River. The driver, Ramesh Chand, could not be traced after the accident. The incident reportedly occurred around 11 pm near the 6 Mile stretch. The jeep, registered as HP 66 A 6528, was headed towards Punjab with a consignment of cauliflower when it is believed to have veered off the road and fallen into the river. Ramesh Chand, a resident of Kandhi village and son of Jagat Ram, had spoken to…

29 Aug

India Deploys 11-Member Expert Team to Support Nepal’s Flood Rescue Efforts

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): An 11-member team from India reached Nepal on Saturday to assist with emergency operations in areas devastated by flash floods that have killed more than 500 people and left close to 2,000 others unaccounted for. The deployment was made following a request from the Nepalese government, according to sources at the Indian Embassy. The Indian team comprises medical specialists and personnel with expertise in tunnel rescue operations, bringing specialised capabilities to an already extensive search and relief effort. The team has been sent as Nepal continues to deal with the destruction caused by severe flash floods that…

29 Aug

Uttarakhand Road Accident: Car Falls Into 35-Metre Gorge, Five Rescued Near Sahia

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): A road accident near Lalpul in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun district left five people injured after their car plunged into a gorge early in the morning. The incident occurred on the road ahead of Sahia, following which information about the accident was conveyed to the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). A rescue team from Chakrata was promptly mobilised to reach the spot. Vehicle Found Deep Inside Gorge When the SDRF personnel arrived, they found the car approximately 35 metres below the road surface. Five occupants were trapped in the vehicle, including three men and two women. Initial assessment showed…

28 Aug

Raksha Bandhan 2026: Sisters Can Tie Rakhi Without Bhadra Hindrance, Morning Muhurat Favoured

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Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated across Punjab on Friday, with religious experts saying there is no Bhadra obstruction during this year’s Rakhi ceremony. The morning hours have been described as especially favourable, while the ritual can also be performed later in the day according to the cited interpretations. Acharya Sohan Vedpathi of Shri Siddhpeeth Dandi Swami said the Purnima Tithi remains in effect from sunrise until 9:48 am on August 28. Since the sun rises at around 6 am in most parts of Punjab, devotees have a morning window of nearly four hours for the traditional ceremony.…

27 Aug

PM Modi To Visit Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan From August 29; Putin Bilateral, SCO Summit On Agenda

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan on Saturday, August 29, with bilateral engagements in Tashkent followed by his participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek. The visit is expected to focus on strengthening India's engagement with Central Asia as well as discussions on regional security, connectivity, trade and economic cooperation. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), PM Modi will visit Uzbekistan from August 29 to 30 before travelling to Kyrgyzstan, where he will attend the SCO Summit from August 31 to September 1.…

27 Aug

77 Isha Foundation Pilgrims Missing After Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods, Sadhguru Says Rescue Efforts Underway

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A group of 77 pilgrims travelling with the Isha Foundation remains unaccounted for after devastating flash floods struck areas near the Nepal-China border, leaving hundreds dead and triggering large-scale search and rescue operations. The group was part of a Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage organised by the Isha Foundation, founded by spiritual leader Jaggi Vasudev, popularly known as Sadhguru. According to information shared by Sadhguru, the pilgrims lost contact after floods hit Gyirong Township in Tibet while they were returning towards Nepal. The disaster struck on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction on both sides of the border. At least…

27 Aug

Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods Death Toll Rises To 362; 290 Indians Among Hundreds Still Uncontactable

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Kathmandu (Gurpreet Singh): The death toll from the devastating Nepal-Tibet flash floods rose to 362 on Thursday, with 359 deaths reported in Nepal and three in Tibet, as rescue teams continued searching for hundreds of missing people. Among those yet to be contacted are 290 Indian nationals. The disaster struck on Wednesday after an ice-rock avalanche triggered by a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border unleashed a massive flow of water, mud and debris. The torrent swept through settlements, destroying houses, roads, bridges and vehicles and damaging hydropower infrastructure. The crisis is not over yet, with authorities warning of the…