Kolkata stampede probe: Police tracking down those responsible for panic-causing announcement

IANS | October 19, 2026 10:51 AM

Kolkata, Oct 19 (IANS) The investigation team probing the stampede at the community Durga Puja pandal of Chorbagan Sarbojanin on the night of October 17 that claimed 19 lives, were trying to track the persons responsible for the misleading announcement through a public address system that triggered panic among the pilgrims present within the pandal, prompting them to rush out of the pandal.

Eyewitnesses recount horror, say crowd mismanagement, sudden rain led to Kolkata stampede

IANS | October 18, 2026 1:03 PM

Kolkata, Oct 18 (IANS) Although the state government has not officially cited any reasons for the stampede in the Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal, which killed 19 people, eyewitnesses said that utter crowd mismanagement, coupled with sudden rain, were the reasons for the mishap.

Nepal, World Bank explore 'catastrophe bond' to protect against disaster risks

IANS | October 15, 2026 4:04 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 15 (IANS) Nepal and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), part of the World Bank Group, have signed a mandate agreement to explore the development of a catastrophe bond that could help the Himalayan nation secure rapid access to funds in the event of a major natural disaster.

Landslide triggering Budhi Gandaki River floods in Nepal unleashed energy equivalent to 3.5-magnitude quake: Report

IANS | October 14, 2026 11:43 AM

Kathamandu, Oct 14 (IANS) A massive landslide in the high Himalayas of Nepal's Gorkha district on October 11, which triggered devastating floods in the Budhi Gandaki River, generated energy equivalent to that of a 3.5-magnitude earthquake, according to a preliminary assessment by the Department of Mines and Geology.

More massive floods in Nepal affect 4 hydropower projects

IANS | October 11, 2026 12:33 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 11 (IANS) At least four hydropower projects in the Budhi Gandaki River basin in western Gorkha district have been affected by massive floods that struck early Sunday morning, the Independent Power Producers' Association, Nepal (IPPAN) said.

Flash flood in Nepal's Bhudi Gandaki River washes away dozens of houses

IANS | October 11, 2026 9:18 AM

Kathmandu, Oct 11 (IANS) Massive flooding in the Budhi Gandaki River in Nepal's western Gorkha district swept away dozens of houses and other infrastructure, in an incident reminiscent of the devastating floods in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers on August 26, a senior district official said on Sunday.

India stands with govt and people of Panama following earthquake: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 10, 2026 11:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday said that India stands with the Government and people of Panama following the earthquake in the Central American country, and extended his thoughts and prayers to all those injured and affected.

World Bank cuts Nepal growth forecast as floods disrupt economy

IANS | October 6, 2026 3:44 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 6 (IANS) The devastating August floods in Nepal are expected to have a material negative impact on the country’s economic prospects in the short term, the World Bank said on Tuesday as it lowered its economic growth projection for the Himalayan nation.

Nepal floods: 1455 confirmed dead, 5285 still missing as search and rescue operations wrap up

IANS | October 5, 2026 3:36 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 5 (IANS) The Nepali government has decided to call off the search and rescue operations launched following the deadly floods that struck the country on August 26, as hopes of finding survivors have faded, the Prime Minister’s Secretariat said on Monday.

'Inspiring to read about raw acts of courage': US, Jewish group hail Indian pilot’s courage

IANS | October 4, 2026 9:47 AM

Washington, Oct 4 (IANS) US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and the Seattle chapter of the American Jewish Committee have hailed Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his role in preventing what they described as an attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

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Kolkata stampede probe: Police tracking down those responsible for panic-causing announcement

Eyewitnesses recount horror, say crowd mismanagement, sudden rain led to Kolkata stampede

Nepal, World Bank explore 'catastrophe bond' to protect against disaster risks

Landslide triggering Budhi Gandaki River floods in Nepal unleashed energy equivalent to 3.5-magnitude quake: Report

More massive floods in Nepal affect 4 hydropower projects

Flash flood in Nepal's Bhudi Gandaki River washes away dozens of houses

India stands with govt and people of Panama following earthquake: EAM Jaishankar

World Bank cuts Nepal growth forecast as floods disrupt economy

Nepal floods: 1455 confirmed dead, 5285 still missing as search and rescue operations wrap up

'Inspiring to read about raw acts of courage': US, Jewish group hail Indian pilot’s courage

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