Nepal Archives - Page 2 of 3

29 Aug

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingNepal

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

Nepal Flood Crisis Deepens as Death Toll Reaches 626, Nearly 2,000 Still Missing

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsNepal

Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal’s flood crisis continued to worsen as the number of fatalities rose to 626, police said, while rescue teams entered the fourth day of operations to locate survivors and people reported missing following widespread flooding and landslides. The latest death toll is significantly higher than the earlier figure of 579. Authorities are still trying to establish the whereabouts of nearly 2,000 people, with fears that the casualty count could rise as teams gain access to areas cut off by the disaster. Thousands of families have been left without basic necessities, prompting an urgent humanitarian response. The United…

29 Aug

Nepal Flood Crisis: Rescue Flights Grounded as Heavy Rain Pushes Trishuli River Higher

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsNepal

Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Rescue operations in Nepal’s flood-affected Trishuli region have suffered a temporary setback as persistent heavy rain made conditions unsafe for helicopter operations. The worsening weather prevented the rescue helicopter from taking off, forcing authorities to pause aerial operations until conditions improve. The disruption comes as emergency teams continue efforts to assist people affected by the flooding. Rising River Raises Fresh Concerns The situation remains particularly worrying along the Trishuli River, where water levels have continued to climb amid the rainfall. Authorities have responded by moving residents from vulnerable areas to safer locations as a precaution. The evacuations…

27 Aug

Nepal Mobilises Army, Helicopters as Flood Rescue Efforts Intensify in Rasuwa

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsNepal

Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal has expanded its emergency response in Rasuwa district following major flooding in the Bhotekoshi River, with security personnel and rescue teams working to reach communities affected by the rising waters. The government has increased search and rescue activities in areas considered vulnerable, while relief supplies are being moved to people in need. The Nepali Army has already transported food, tents and medicines to affected locations as part of the emergency assistance. Both Nepali Army and privately operated helicopters have been deployed to support the operation. Ground teams are also moving on foot in Timure, Syabrubesi and…

27 Aug

India Sends Second Relief Flight to Nepal as Humanitarian Support Continues

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsNepal

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has sent a second relief flight to Nepal carrying 37.5 tonnes of humanitarian assistance as part of its continuing support for relief operations in the neighbouring country. The latest consignment comprises Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) supplies, including essential medicines and food packets. The material is intended to help meet immediate requirements and support relief agencies working on the ground. India is also maintaining close coordination with the Nepalese authorities to monitor the situation and determine what additional assistance may be required. Officials said communication between the two sides remains continuous as relief efforts…

27 Aug

India Sends 10 Tonnes of Relief Material to Flood-Affected Nepal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsIndia, Nepal

Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): India has extended fresh humanitarian assistance to Nepal as the country continues to respond to the destruction caused by severe flooding. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava handed over 10 tonnes of humanitarian relief supplies to Nepal’s Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Khadka Raj Poudel, the Embassy of India said. The assistance is intended to support relief operations and help communities affected by the floods, which have caused widespread disruption and damage in parts of Nepal. The Indian Embassy highlighted the close ties between the two neighbouring countries while announcing the aid. In a post…

27 Aug

CCTV Captures China-Nepal Border Flood Horror as Massive Deluge Leaves 160 Dead, Hundreds Missing

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsNepal

Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Terrifying CCTV footage from the China-Nepal border has brought the scale of a catastrophic flash flood into sharp focus, showing floodwaters surging through the Gyirong Port area of Tibet, directly across from Nepal’s Rasuwa district. The footage emerged after a massive flash flood struck the border region on Wednesday, leaving at least 160 people dead and hundreds of others missing, according to preliminary reports. Tourists, workers and local residents are among those feared to have been caught in the disaster. The flooding first hit the Tibetan side before causing extensive destruction after water surged into Nepal. The…

26 Aug

Nepal Flash Flood: 72 Dead, 133 Indians Missing as Rescue Teams Race to Reach Cut-Off Areas

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsNepal

Kathmandu/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A sudden flash flood near Nepal’s border with Tibet has triggered a major rescue operation, with at least 72 people reported dead and 133 Indian nationals among those missing after the disaster swept through parts of the Himalayan country. The flooding struck Rasuwa district on Wednesday after the Bhote Koshi river suddenly swelled, sending a powerful surge through settlements near the Rasuwagadhi border point. The water destroyed houses, roads, bridges and other infrastructure before moving downstream into the Trishuli river system. The situation remains fluid, with communications disrupted in several areas and rescue personnel struggling to…

13 Jul

Nepal’s Eviction Drive Sparks Nationwide Youth Outrage, Government Faces Growing Public Backlash

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsNepal

Nepal (Rajeev Sharma): A fresh wave of public anger is sweeping across Nepal as protests against the government's anti-encroachment campaign continue to expand, with young activists leading demonstrations demanding justice for families displaced during recent eviction drives. The unrest has emerged as one of the strongest public challenges to Prime Minister Balen Shah's administration since it assumed office. Large crowds gathered in Kathmandu on Monday, accusing authorities of forcing hundreds of landless families out of informal settlements without providing permanent rehabilitation or dignified living arrangements. Protesters described the government's approach as "inhumane" and urged officials to suspend further demolitions until…

31 May

‘Encroaching Indian Land’: Nepal PM Balendra Shah’s Remarks Trigger Controversy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBalendra Shah, Border Dispute, India-Nepal Relations, Lipulekh, Nepal, Parliament Controversy

Kathmnandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal’s newly elected Prime Minister, Balendra "Balen" Shah, has sparked a major political controversy following his first address to the country's Parliament regarding long-standing boundary disputes with India. Speaking on Sunday during a parliamentary session in Kathmandu, the 36-year-old leader claimed that both India and Nepal have encroached upon each other’s territories, drawing sharp criticism from opposition benches at home and raising diplomatic eyebrows in New Delhi. Addressing the House of Representatives for the first time since his party's landslide victory in March, Shah stated that the issue of territorial lines should not be used as a…