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Odisha: B Tech student from Nepal found dead in hostel, college sends Nepalese students home
India | Feb 17, 2025, 03:59 PM ISTKIIT Bhubaneshwar news: Deceased student's cousin suspected that another male student of the college was blackmailing his sister because of which she committed suicide.
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No solo Mt Everest expeditions anymore as Nepal government issues revised mountaineering regulations
World | Feb 05, 2025, 06:46 PM ISTAfter hiking the royalty to climb Mt. Everest, the Nepal government has issued revised mountaineering regulations, which formally end solo expeditions on Mount Everest as well as other peaks above 8,000 meters.
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Indian national among four arrested in Nepal for forcing women into prostitution
World | Feb 03, 2025, 12:05 AM ISTThe Indian National who was arrested was identified as Raya aged 35, who was also the manager of the hotel, a native of Bihar, the Nepal police said.
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Jalgaon train accident: Nepal’s Foreign Ministry confirms death of 7 Nepali nationals
World | Jan 24, 2025, 03:48 PM ISTThe tragedy occurred as passengers onboard the 12533 Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express hastily jumped onto the adjacent tracks and were run over by the oncoming Karnataka Express heading from Bengaluru to Delhi.
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Mount Everest climbing gets costlier, Nepal hikes permit fees to this amount: Check details
World | Jan 23, 2025, 04:27 PM ISTNepal has decided to increase the permit fees for climbing Mount Everest, the world's tallest peak. The last revision in the free was undertaken in 2015, when Nepal ditched the a group-based system to adopt a uniform fee.
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How much does it cost to climb Mount Everest? Check season-wise revised permit fees
World | Jan 23, 2025, 11:25 AM ISTThe revised regulations, approved by the Cabinet will become effective once it is published in the Nepal Gazette. The move aims not only to generate additional revenue but also to address the growing environmental concerns linked to mountaineering activities on the iconic peak, as per officials.
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Massive earthquake in Tibet kills over hundred, causes widespread devastation | In Pics
World | Jan 07, 2025, 10:32 PM ISTWhile at least 126 were killed, nearly 188 were injured in the strong earthquake that shook the high-altitude region of Tibet autonomous region and Nepal. The tremors were also felt in India and Bhutan.
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126 dead after multiple earthquakes strike Tibet region in China; tremors felt in parts of India
World | Jan 07, 2025, 08:10 PM ISTTibet earthquake: A strong earthquake shook a mountainous region in western China near Nepal on Tuesday morning, killing around 90 people. Tremors were also felt in several parts of India.
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Buddha Air plane, with 76 people on board, makes VOR landing at Tribhuvan International Airport
World | Jan 06, 2025, 01:47 PM ISTBuddha Air flight, with 76 people on board including the crew, makes VOR landing at Tribhuvan International Airport. Recently, Buddha Air announced to increase its flights from Kathmandu to Varanasi to three per week.
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Nepal hit by 4.8 magnitude earthquake, no casualties reported
World | Dec 21, 2024, 07:30 AM ISTA 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook Nepal early Saturday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor, recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers, caused no casualties or damage. Nepal, situated along the Himalayan fault line, remains a high-risk zone for seismic activity.
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Three Indians arrested in Nepal over alleged 'hundi' transactions and narcotics possession charges
World | Dec 19, 2024, 08:21 PM ISTThe police raided a private office from where the arrests were made. The police recovered Rs 2. 65 million in cash as well as five mobile phone sets from them.
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Shikhar Dhawan lands in Nepal to feature in Nepal Premier League
Sports | Nov 30, 2024, 01:50 PM ISTShikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket on August 24. The southpaw represented Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the previous edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dhawan will play for Karnali Yaks in the Nepal Premier League.
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Nepal: Indian Airlines flight bound for New Delhi from Kathmandu receives bomb threat
World | Nov 02, 2024, 07:15 PM IST"We have received a bomb threat on an Indian Airlines flight that was bound for New Delhi from Kathmandu. A search operation is underway with the help of Nepal Police and Army," the Nepali officials stated.
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Nepalese PM Oli plans to visit China between mid-November and December: Reports
World | Oct 28, 2024, 06:14 PM ISTAlthough the Nepalese media reported about Oli's potential visit to China, the Foreign Ministry said that neither India nor Beijing so far handed over an invitation to the Prime Minister for the official visit.
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Nepal PM Oli's pro-China rant, says no anti-Beijing activities will be allowed in Himalyan territory
World | Oct 20, 2024, 05:13 PM ISTNepal PM Oli underlined the need to continue the exchange of high-level visits between the two countries to enhance government-to-government, people-to-people and historical ties, as well as to promote trade.
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India hands over first consignment of emergency relief materials to flood-hit Nepal
World | Oct 08, 2024, 11:24 AM ISTThe 4.2 tonnes of aid supplies handed over on Monday were for families affected by the recent inundation in Nepal. The Indian government was also "arranging other essential hygiene items and medicines as well as other relief materials, which will be delivered soon.
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Nepal to observe three days national mourning as monsoon-induced disasters claim over 200 lives
World | Sep 30, 2024, 09:45 PM ISTNepal will observe three days of national mourning following monsoon-induced floods and landslides claimed over 200 lives. The government has also announced financial aid for victims.
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Nepal floods: India issues travel advisory for stranded citizens, check helpline numbers
World | Sep 30, 2024, 04:53 PM ISTThe Indian Embassy said it is "in touch with some of these groups and arranging for their safe return. The Embassy is also coordinating closely with Nepali authorities to facilitate the evacuation of Indian citizens who are stranded.”
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Nepal: Nearly 200 killed, 100 missing as disastrous floods, landslides create havoc across country
World | Sep 30, 2024, 12:11 PM ISTNepal has shut schools for three days after landslides and floods triggered by two days of heavy rain across the Himalayan nation killed 193 people, with 100 missing, officials said on Monday.
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Nepal: Incessant rainfall and landslides cause havoc in Kathmandu; 170 dead, 68 go missing
News | Sep 30, 2024, 08:48 AM ISTNepal: Several residential areas in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu City were submerged after heavy rains triggered widespread flooding . The devastating series of floods, landslides and inundations has pushed the death toll to 170 in Nepal so far in the last 24 hours.