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Nepal's flood death toll has risen to 1,355, with 4,996 people still missing, including 589 foreign nationals. Rescue teams continue operations, while authorities struggle to identify bodies. India and China are assisting, as Nepal also seeks to protect tourism
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Nepal observed a national day of mourning for more than 1,340 victims of devastating Rasuwa flash floods. Nearly 5,000 people remain missing as search operations continue. The disaster displaced thousands of families and destroyed homes and critical infrastructure
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Nepal's devastating floods have killed 1,344 people and left nearly 5,000 missing, with authorities struggling to identify recovered bodies. Nepal Police is collecting DNA samples from relatives, while rescuers continue searches and relief operations across badly affected districts
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Nepal’s flash flood death toll rose to 1,344 on Saturday, with around 5,000 people still missing. More than 13,000 have been rescued, while authorities continue operations across eight affected districts and struggle to identify bodies recovered from debris and waterways
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India dispatched its sixth tranche of 21.5 tonnes of relief supplies to flood-hit Nepal, taking total assistance to 74 tonnes. The latest aid includes forensic kits and medical supplies, supporting ongoing rescue efforts after devastating flash floods killed at least 1,259 people
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Survivors of devastating floods in Nepal’s hydropower corridor have recounted desperate escapes as rescue teams search for hundreds of missing workers. Many are believed trapped inside tunnels, while teams from Nepal, India and China continue efforts to locate and rescue them.
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At least 537 workers remain unaccounted for at nine hydropower projects in Nepal's flood-hit Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts. Rescue operations are being intensified, with India, China and other countries deploying specialised teams to help reach workers believed trapped inside tunnels
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Nepal has praised India’s assistance following devastating floods that have killed more than 600 people. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “exceptionally generous” and said New Delhi had indicated it would provide generous assistance for reconstruction
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Nepal is struggling to recover from devastating flash floods that have killed more than 600 people and left over 2,400 missing. Rescuers continue searching through mud and debris, while families scour hospitals and relief camps for their missing loved ones
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Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Saturday thanked India and President Droupadi Murmu for their support following devastating flash floods that killed hundreds. He also expressed condolences over Indian deaths, as rescue efforts continued and the death toll reached 616.
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Twenty-one Tamil Nadu pilgrims who survived devastating flash floods and landslides in Nepal have returned to Chennai. The survivors recounted their harrowing escape from the Rasuwagadhi region, including a difficult trek to safety before being flown back to India.
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Maharashtra residents stranded in flood-hit Nepal have safely returned to India following coordinated evacuation efforts. The citizens thanked the Maharashtra government for its assistance, while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said two of 39 people from the state reported missing after Nepal flash floods have been traced safely, while efforts continue to locate 37 others. The state has sought Centre’s approval to send a team to Nepal
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India dispatched a second flight carrying 37.5 tonnes of humanitarian aid, medicines and food packets to Nepal following devastating flash floods that killed at least 162 people. New Delhi pledged continued support for Nepal’s ongoing rescue, relief and recovery operations
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India’s invitations to Nepal and Bangladesh for the BRICS outreach session could strengthen South Asian engagement with the Global South and provide an opportunity to reset bilateral ties, amid changing political circumstances and renewed efforts towards regional cooperation, a report said
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Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force officials arrested a 47-year-old Nepalese national for allegedly murdering an unidentified man at Huppuguda Railway Station. Police said the accused attacked the victim with stones after suspecting him of stealing his bag.
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Nepal has allowed Indian and Nepali citizens to carry Indian Rs 200 and Rs 500 notes up to INR 25,000, if issued after November 9, 2016. The move aims to ease currency movement, boost tourism and facilitate cross-border trade
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A cargo train carrying 40 containers of imported mustard arrived in Nepal's Biratnagar directly from Kolkata Port for the first time. The rail service is expected to reduce transportation time and logistics costs for industrialists and importers in eastern Nepal.
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Nepal has clarified that it has not banned imports of Indian mangoes and continues to allow entry based on demand and regulatory compliance. Authorities said enhanced quarantine and biosecurity measures are being implemented to prevent pest-infested produce from entering markets
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Nepalese Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal affirmed that Nepal seeks resolution of its border dispute with India through existing bilateral mechanisms, emphasizing diplomacy, mutual respect, and historical ties, while ruling out third-party mediation amid recent tensions over Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani