Kathmandu, Aug 26 (IANS) More than one and a half dozen people have been confirmed dead after a massive flood originating in the Tibetan region of China swept through the transboundary Bhotekoshi River, leaving a trail of destruction in Nepal, local police confirmed on Wednesday evening.
New Delhi/Kathmandu, Aug 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke with his Nepali counterpart Balendra Shah and offered condolences on the loss of lives due to the flash floods in the Himalayan nation. PM Modi also expressed India's readiness to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to Nepal.
Kathmandu, Aug 26 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Nepal has issued emergency numbers for assistance and information related to Indian nationals that have been affected by the massive flash floods in the country on Wednesday.
Kathmandu, Aug 26 (IANS) More than 100 Indians are among 384 tourists reported missing in Nepal after flash floods in the Bhote Koshi River hit the Rasuwa region on Wednesday morning, according to a preliminary situation update issued by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).
Patna, Aug 26 (IANS) As flash floods wreaked havoc in Nepal, authorities in India stepped up preparations to deal with the situation that could arise due to the heavy flow of water downstream.
Kathmandu, Aug 26 (IANS) At least seven people have been confirmed dead after sudden flooding of the Bhote Koshi River hit Nepal's Rasuwa on Wednesday, according to local media reports.
Islamabad, Aug 24 (IANS) The World Bank has expressed dissatisfaction with Pakistani authorities' handling of funds related to housing reconstruction for flood victims in Balochistan province. The World Bank's reaction came after Pakistani authorities stopped housing support and redirected resources for infrastructure projects, a report has detailed.
Amravati, Aug 24 (IANS) A devastating fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the District Women’s Hospital in Maharashtra's Amravati during the early hours of Monday. Three infants suffocated to death due to heavy smoke, while six others are currently undergoing treatment at a local Super Speciality Hospital.
Bogota, Aug 20 (IANS) The Humanitarian assistance sent by India to Colombia arrived in Bogota on Thursday and was handed over to the local authorities in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that shook the South American nation on August 10.
Yangon (Myanmar), Aug 19 (IANS) The launch of a new Small Development Project (SDP) for construction of a warehouse in Yangon for disaster relief and assistance materials along with the groundbreaking ceremony of a pre-school building was held in Naypyitaw on Wednesday, the Embassy of India in Yangon stated.
