Nepal

Bihar Flood Situation Worsens, 66 Lakh Affected; Chief Minister Makes Aerial Survey

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

The flood situation in Bihar deteriorated on Wednesday as waters from overflowing rivers originating in Nepal inundated fresh areas and the number of affected people rose to 66.60 lakh across 16 districts, a government bulletin said.

Bihar Floods Affect More Than 55 Lakh People, Over 1,000 Villages

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 3, 2020

Flood situation remained grim in Bihar as waters from overflowing rivers, mostly those originating in Nepal, inundated more areas leaving 55 lakh plus residents of over a thousand villages affected.

Ten People Killed In Nepal Monsoon Landslides

World News | Reuters | Monday August 3, 2020

Heavy rain in Nepal triggered landslides on Monday that killed eight labourers at a construction site and two members of a family, taking the toll in floods and landslides to 177 since late May.

Nepal To Send Updated Map To UN, International Community, Says Minister

India News | ANI | Sunday August 2, 2020

Nepal government intends to send its recently revised map to India, Google and international community by the middle of August, a minister has said. The revised map includes Indian territories of Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani.

More Than 45 Lakh People Affected In Bihar Floods

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 1, 2020

Flood situation remained grim in Bihar where swollen rivers originating in Nepal and flowing through the states northern districts have affected more than 45 lakh people so far, the disaster management department said on Friday.

China Discusses 4-Point Plan With Pak, Nepal, Afghanistan Amid Pandemic

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 28, 2020

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday held the first joint virtual conference with his counterparts from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal during which he mooted a four-point plan to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, boost economic recovery and resumption of the BRI (Belt and Road Initiative) infrastructure projects.

Indian Businessman In Nepal Dies Of Coronavirus: Report

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 26, 2020

A 65-year-old Indian national has died of coronavirus in Nepal, a day after he tested positive for the disease, a media report said today.

Bihar Chief Minister Alerts Officials For Possible Flood Situation Due To Heavy Rainf

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 21, 2020

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday asked the disaster management department officials and district magistrates to remain alert for a possible flood situation in view of heavy rainfall in catchment areas of Nepal and Gandak river.

On Camera, Man's Head Shaved In UP, Forced To Say "Jai Shri Ram"

India News | Reported by Alok Pandey, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Saturday July 18, 2020

A Nepalese citizen's head was forcibly shaved and he was made to chant Jai Shri Ram and raise slogans against Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on camera by a right-wing group in Varanasi, in what may further strain India's relationship with the neighbouring country.

"Our Heritage Known All Over World": Foreign Ministry On Nepal PM Remark

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 17, 2020

India's culturally rich heritage is known all over the world, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday, days after Nepalese Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's controversial remarks on Ayodhya and Lord Ram.

Nepal Plans Excavation In Thori After PM Oli Claims It As Real Ayodhya

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 17, 2020

Nepal's archaeological department plans to start studies and excavation in Thori in the country's south after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's claim that it is the "real birthplace" of Lord Ram, according to a media report on Thursday.

No Intention To Hurt Sentiments: Nepal Clarifies PM Oli's Ayodhya Remark

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 15, 2020

Under fire for his controversial remarks on Ayodhya and Lord Ram, the Nepal government on Tuesday launched a damage control act to clarify that the statements of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli were "not linked to any political subject" and have no intention at all to "hurt" the feeling and sentiment of anyone.

Nepal Partially Lifts Ban On Indian Private News Channels

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 14, 2020

Nepal's cable television operators on Monday partially lifted the ban imposed on Indian private news channels.

"Lord Ram Was Nepali, Not Indian": Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli

India News | Reported by Umashankar Singh, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Tuesday July 14, 2020

Ayodhya, the ancient city believed by millions of Hindus to be the birthplace of Lord Ram, is actually a small village near Kathmandu, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said Monday, in a statement certain to provoke a reaction from followers of Ram

Nepal Rain, Landslides Kill 60 People, 41 Are Missing

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Monday July 13, 2020

Monsoon News: Four days of continuous heavy rain and landslides have killed 60 people in Nepal. 41 people are missing, say authorities. Myagdi district in western Nepal is the worst affected with 27 deaths. Rescue operations are under way.