Nepal Earthquake

Three Earthquakes Hit Nepal, 4.8 Magnitude Recorded In Kathmandu

World News | ANI | Wednesday April 24, 2019

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 on the Richter Scale hit Kathmandu in Nepal early in the morning today.

India To Reconstruct 72 Schools In Nepal Damaged During 2015 Earthquake

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 6, 2019

India will reconstruct 72 education facilities in Nepal that were damaged during the devastating April 2015 earthquake that saw the death of over 9,000 people and colossal damage to many of its infrastructures.

Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Hits Nepal

World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 23, 2018

An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter Scale jolted Sindhupalchowk district in Nepal early Sunday morning, creating panic among the residents.

Nepal's Krishna Temple Reopens 3 Years After Deadly 2015 Earthquake

World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 2, 2018

Nepal's famous Krishna temple built in Indian Sikhara style was reopened for the public on Sunday for the first time after 3 years after a deadly 2015 earthquake left much of the country's cultural heritage in ruins.

How 2015 Nepal Earthquake Helped Clear The Blackened Air Over Brick Kilns

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 30, 2018

Below skies darkened by thick black smoke, hundreds of thousands of brick kiln workers endure back-breaking labour and suffocating heat working in almost medieval conditions across South Asia.

5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Nepal

World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 2, 2017

An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale jolted parts of eastern Nepal today, officials said.

Two 4.6-Magnitude Earthquakes Strike Nepal, No Casualties Reported

World News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 27, 2017

Two moderate intensity earthquakes hit Nepal, including the Kathmandu Valley, this morning. No loss of life or property has been reported.

Earthquake-Triggered Avalanche Kills Nepalese Guide Scaling Everest

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday November 28, 2016

A 43-year-old Nepalese guide died and a British climber was injured on Monday when an earthquake triggered an avalanche on the Himalayan peak they were climbing, an expedition operator said.

UNESCO Heritage Site Boudhanath Stupa Reopens After Nepal Earthquake

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday November 22, 2016

The Boudhanath Stupa, one of the UNESCO-enlisted heritage sites in Nepal which was severely damaged in an earthquake last year, was reopened for public on Tuesday after the completion of its reconstruction.

India Gives $750 Million Credit Line To Nepal For Post-Quake Reconstruction

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 16, 2016

India today extended a fresh $750-million credit line to Nepal for post-earthquake reconstruction.

'I Should Have Died Too' - Nepal's Earthquake Widows Struggle To Survive

World News | Reuters | Wednesday June 22, 2016

Rani Maya Shrestha was working on a neighbour's potato farm when the first of Nepal's two massive earthquakes struck last year. She rushed home to find her husband buried in the ruins of their house northeast of the capital Kathmandu.

Himalayan Region At Risk Of Worse Earthquakes Than Nepal 2015 Event: Study

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 15, 2016

The entire Himalayan region may be under the risk of earthquakes more devastating than last year's Nepal earthquake that killed over 8,000 people, due to the immense build-up of strain in the fault underlying the area, a new study has found.

Nepal Unveils $9 Billion Budget Focused On Earthquake Reconstruction

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 29, 2016

Nepal's government Saturday unveiled the first budget drawn up since the country introduced a new constitution last September, with a focus on funding reconstruction and reviving the battered economy.

Nepal Mobilises 1,300 Engineers To Rebuild Earthquake-Hit Buildings

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 27, 2016

Nepal will mobilise over 1,300 engineers this week as part of its post-earthquake reconstruction efforts, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced today.

How a Bunch of Tech Geeks Helped Save Nepal's Earthquake Victims

Brian Fung, The Washington Post | Tuesday April 26, 2016

Without reliable telecommunications, disaster zones quickly become overrun by confusion and costly mistakes.