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Bad Weather, Rugged Terrain Caused US Chopper Crash in Nepal: Army
The crash of a US military helicopter distributing aid to victims of an earthquake in Nepal in May was caused by bad weather and the rugged terrain of the Himalayan region, Nepal's army said.
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Nepal Earthquake: Indian Air Force, Army Made 2223 Sorties, Rescued 11200 People
In the just-concluded 'Operation Maitri' in the quake-hit Nepal, Indian Air Force and Army flew 2,223 sorties, shifted about 11,200 people to safer places and transported and dropped about 1,700 tonnes of relief material.
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2 Fresh Tremors Felt in Nepal, Toll Nears 8,000
Two fresh tremors were felt in Nepal today, triggering panic among the people still reeling from the impact of the devastating earthquake that has claimed nearly 8,000 lives.
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Nepal Earthquake: As Number of Dead Crosses 6,200, 'Miracle Survivors' Bring Hope
The joyous rescue of two survivors of last weekend's Nepal earthquake added new urgency today to the search for signs of life in the ruins of Kathmandu as the Red Cross warned of "total devastation" in remote areas.
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Relief Efforts After Nepal Earthquake Must be Scaled Up; $415 Million Needed: UN
Relief efforts to help millions of Nepalis reeling from the aftermath of a massive earthquake must be scaled up, the United Nations said, launching a $415 million appeal on Wednesday as survivors grew frustrated at the slow delivery of aid.
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Nepal Earthquake: United Nations Releases $15 Million Emergency Aid
The UN today released $15 million as emergency aid for quake-hit Nepal to "scale up" the rescue operations in the country which is facing an acute shortage of food, water, electricity and medicines.
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Want to Work Positively with India in Nepal Relief Efforts, Says China
China has played down reports of a competition with India in earthquake relief efforts in Nepal, with its foreign ministry saying it would like to work with India "positively" to help Nepal, which shares borders with both countries.
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Fresh Tremors Felt in Nepal
Panic gripped people as fresh tremors were felt in the earthquake-ravaged Nepal today although its intensity was not known immediately.
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Nepal Earthquake: No Politics Behind Rejection of Our Rescue Team Offer, Says Taiwan Minister
Taiwan's foreign minister has said that the government of earthquake-devastated Nepal had rejected its offer of a 20-man rescue team, but denied diplomatic pressures were behind the decision.
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Nepal Earthquake: Choppers Rescue Climbers Stranded at High Altitude on Mount Everest
Climbers stranded for two days were plucked Monday from high altitudes on Mount Everest following a deadly quake-triggered avalanche, as exhausted and emotional mountaineers said they were thankful to be alive.
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Nepal Earthquake: Did Kathmandu Shift?
The tremor which struck Nepal on Saturday, killing more than 3,700 people, may have caused a land area around the capital Kathmandu to budge by several metres, experts say.
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United Nations Prepares for 'Massive' Aid Operation in Response to Nepal Earthquake
The UN food agency said Monday it was preparing a large-scale aid operation to earthquake-ravaged Nepal, with a first plane set to arrive Tuesday.
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Nepal Earthquake: Spain Seeks India's Help in Rescuing Its Nationals
Spain today sought India's help in evacuating its nationals from earthquake-hit Nepal when Spanish Foreign Minister called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during which the visiting minister also offered his country's expertise in building highways and smart cities.
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Nepal Earthquake: Experts from AIIMS, Safdarjung Hospital to Assess Health Situation
The Health Ministry will send a team of experts from AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital to Nepal to assess the situation arising due to morbidity and mortality in the wake of the devastating quake in the neighbouring country.
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Nepal Earthquake: Kathmandu's Open Grounds Turn Into Camps for Frightened Residents
The maidan of Tudi Khel in the heart of Kathmandu looked like a picnic spot on Sunday, crowded with tents fashioned out of bright blue tarpaulin. Hundreds of families, children included, cooked food and slept on rugs.
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Bad Weather, Rugged Terrain Caused US Chopper Crash in Nepal: Army
The crash of a US military helicopter distributing aid to victims of an earthquake in Nepal in May was caused by bad weather and the rugged terrain of the Himalayan region, Nepal's army said.
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Nepal Earthquake: Indian Air Force, Army Made 2223 Sorties, Rescued 11200 People
In the just-concluded 'Operation Maitri' in the quake-hit Nepal, Indian Air Force and Army flew 2,223 sorties, shifted about 11,200 people to safer places and transported and dropped about 1,700 tonnes of relief material.
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2 Fresh Tremors Felt in Nepal, Toll Nears 8,000
Two fresh tremors were felt in Nepal today, triggering panic among the people still reeling from the impact of the devastating earthquake that has claimed nearly 8,000 lives.
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Nepal Earthquake: As Number of Dead Crosses 6,200, 'Miracle Survivors' Bring Hope
The joyous rescue of two survivors of last weekend's Nepal earthquake added new urgency today to the search for signs of life in the ruins of Kathmandu as the Red Cross warned of "total devastation" in remote areas.
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Relief Efforts After Nepal Earthquake Must be Scaled Up; $415 Million Needed: UN
Relief efforts to help millions of Nepalis reeling from the aftermath of a massive earthquake must be scaled up, the United Nations said, launching a $415 million appeal on Wednesday as survivors grew frustrated at the slow delivery of aid.
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Nepal Earthquake: United Nations Releases $15 Million Emergency Aid
The UN today released $15 million as emergency aid for quake-hit Nepal to "scale up" the rescue operations in the country which is facing an acute shortage of food, water, electricity and medicines.
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Want to Work Positively with India in Nepal Relief Efforts, Says China
China has played down reports of a competition with India in earthquake relief efforts in Nepal, with its foreign ministry saying it would like to work with India "positively" to help Nepal, which shares borders with both countries.
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Fresh Tremors Felt in Nepal
Panic gripped people as fresh tremors were felt in the earthquake-ravaged Nepal today although its intensity was not known immediately.
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Nepal Earthquake: No Politics Behind Rejection of Our Rescue Team Offer, Says Taiwan Minister
Taiwan's foreign minister has said that the government of earthquake-devastated Nepal had rejected its offer of a 20-man rescue team, but denied diplomatic pressures were behind the decision.
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Nepal Earthquake: Choppers Rescue Climbers Stranded at High Altitude on Mount Everest
Climbers stranded for two days were plucked Monday from high altitudes on Mount Everest following a deadly quake-triggered avalanche, as exhausted and emotional mountaineers said they were thankful to be alive.
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Nepal Earthquake: Did Kathmandu Shift?
The tremor which struck Nepal on Saturday, killing more than 3,700 people, may have caused a land area around the capital Kathmandu to budge by several metres, experts say.
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United Nations Prepares for 'Massive' Aid Operation in Response to Nepal Earthquake
The UN food agency said Monday it was preparing a large-scale aid operation to earthquake-ravaged Nepal, with a first plane set to arrive Tuesday.
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Nepal Earthquake: Spain Seeks India's Help in Rescuing Its Nationals
Spain today sought India's help in evacuating its nationals from earthquake-hit Nepal when Spanish Foreign Minister called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during which the visiting minister also offered his country's expertise in building highways and smart cities.
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Nepal Earthquake: Experts from AIIMS, Safdarjung Hospital to Assess Health Situation
The Health Ministry will send a team of experts from AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital to Nepal to assess the situation arising due to morbidity and mortality in the wake of the devastating quake in the neighbouring country.
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Nepal Earthquake: Kathmandu's Open Grounds Turn Into Camps for Frightened Residents
The maidan of Tudi Khel in the heart of Kathmandu looked like a picnic spot on Sunday, crowded with tents fashioned out of bright blue tarpaulin. Hundreds of families, children included, cooked food and slept on rugs.
