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Kathmandu: The danger of a possible flash flood in Nepal and India was averted today as a landslide- dammed river started flowing normally after sweeping away debris that had blocked it, allowing thousands of people to return to their…
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Kathmandu: Over 300 people, including 89 foreigners, are still missing after two powerful, devastating earthquakes struck Nepal, claiming nearly 9,000 lives.About 240 Nepalese nationals and 89 foreigners are still missing since the…
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Kathmandu: Five aftershocks jolted Nepal today, triggering panic among the people as the death toll in the powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck the Himalayan nation two days ago climbed to over 100.Nepal was jolted by the quake…
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Kathmandu: A debate has started within Nepal's defence establishment to revamp its air assets after almost 40 per cent of its helicopters remained non- operational due to poor maintenance during the rescue and relief operations following…
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 Kathmandu: The devastating earthquake that has rocked Nepal not only killed thousands but may have also shrunk the height of the world's tallest peak - Mount Everest - by about 2.5 cm, according to analysis of satellite data.The first…
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United Nations: Having launched the massive relief operation 'Maitri' in quake-hit Nepal, India has told the UN that it remains committed to partnering with the neighbouring country's rehabilitation and reconstruction.Deputy Permanent…
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Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today announced a relief of Rs 5 crore for the victims of the Nepal earthquake.The chief minister announced to give financial assistance for relief and rehabilitation of earthquake…
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Beijing: Gyirong Pass in Tibet, which was blocked by a major landslide following the April 25 earthquake in Nepal, has been reopened.Chinese armed police removed 80 tonnes of rock blocking the road, making a narrow space for vehicles…
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Sydney: A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea today, sending frightened residents fleeing from their homes, but a threatened tsunami passed without incident, seismologists said.The quake struck 133 kilometres (83 miles)…
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Kathmandu: A fresh tremor of magnitude 4.0 today jolted the quake-hit Nepal, where the death toll from the April 25 deadly temblor has risen to over 7,500.The feeble tremor at "6:39 am, was epicentred on the border of Dhading and Nuwakot…
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