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Nepal seeks better BRI terms as ruling party MPs visit China
Nepal is dispatching a group of MPs to China to negotiate potential advantages from the Belt and Road Initiative. Prime Minister Balen Shah emphasized negotiating with assurance and encouraged the MPs to meticulously examine how Nepal can benefit from Chinese projects. The talks are anticipated to cover concerns regarding financing and implementation, as the government remains vigilant about risks associated with BRI involvement.
Nepal PM seeks $2B package ahead of visit
Nepal is preparing to request a $2 billion economic package from India during Prime Minister Balen Shah's upcoming visit. The package includes $1 billion in credit for infrastructure projects and $1 billion in grants for highway upgrades and post-flood reconstruction. Additionally, Nepal will advocate for new air routes between the two countries during the visit.
Govt eases passport, visa rules for foreign nationals residing in India
The Union home ministry has announced relaxed passport and visa requirements for certain foreign nationals. These amendments apply to individuals including Pakistani citizens and minority refugees. Exemptions also cover members of religious communities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan on humanitarian grounds. Registered Sri Lankan Tamils and Tibetans who entered India under specific permits are included in the amendments.
Centre relaxes passport, visa rules for select foreign nationals; revises Nepal, Bhutan travel norms
The Centre has announced amendments to immigration rules for several categories of foreign nationals residing in India. Pakistani citizens who entered India before December 31, 2009, may be exempt from renewing their passports. Additionally, certain refugees from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan fleeing persecution are included in these exemptions. Registered Sri Lankan Tamil nationals and Tibetans with specific entry permits also benefit from relaxed requirements.
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri to prepare ground for Nepal PM's India trip
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri is scheduled to visit Kathmandu to prepare for Balendra Shah's visit to India. Shah's visit will mark his first trip abroad as Prime Minister of Nepal, occurring in late November. Several India-funded projects are expected to be inaugurated, and new projects will be launched during this visit. Nepal is likely to request additional Indian investments in various sectors, including hydropower and hospitality.
Amit Shah meets Nepal Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, discusses border security, crime
Amit Shah and Nepal's Home Minister Sudhan Gurung met to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation. The meeting focused on issues such as border management, security cooperation, and disaster preparedness. Both leaders emphasized the importance of mutual respect and cooperation for regional peace. They reaffirmed commitments made during the First BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting which stressed combating regional security threats.
Flash flood sweeps away houses, bridges in Nepal months after deadly disaster
Nepal's Gorkha district experienced a flash flood that swept away several houses and bridges. Nearly 50 people were rescued by authorities, while around 10 individuals remain missing. Residents were urged to evacuate to safer locations as the floodwaters rose unexpectedly. The sudden surge in the Budhi Gandaki River caused damage to hydropower projects and infrastructure. Efforts continue to locate the missing individuals and ensure the safety of stranded tourists.
10 missing, 6 rescued as flash flood hits Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River
A flash flood in Gorkha district, Nepal, caused significant damage by sweeping away over 35 houses and several bridges. Authorities urged residents along the Budhi Gandaki River to evacuate to higher ground for safety. The flood was attributed to a possible blockage in the Syar stream, a tributary of the river. Rescue efforts were initiated with helicopters deployed for evacuations and relief distribution.
Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide
Authorities in Nepal are urging villagers to evacuate due to flooding caused by a dry landslide. The Budhi Gandaki River overflowed, damaging several homes and infrastructure in Gorkha district. Rescue operations are underway, with the army saving individuals at risk of landslides. Flood alerts have been issued for surrounding districts including Tanahun and Chitwan.
PM Modi completes 25 years in public office; world leaders extend greetings
Leaders from across Asia have expressed their admiration for PM Narendra Modi as he marks 25 years of public service. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi commended Modi’s role in advancing India's interests globally, while Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay referred to him as an avatar of our times, underlining his transformative impact.
Search continues for 6,000 people nearly four weeks after Nepal flash floods
Nepal continued search operations on Sunday for around 6,000 people still missing nearly four weeks after flash floods killed more than 1,400. The August 26 disaster damaged infrastructure, including roads, bridges and hydropower projects. Authorities are also repairing damaged crossings and using DNA testing to identify victims, with nearly 1,300 bodies temporarily buried.
India sends fresh tranche of relief material to Nepal
India sent eleven tonnes of relief supplies to Nepal on Saturday. This aid includes medicines, tents, and sleeping bags for flood victims. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared photos of the consignment on X. India has now sent over 130 tonnes of relief material to Nepal. The devastating flash floods have claimed 1,410 lives and left thousands missing.
India continues relief efforts in flood-hit Nepal, dispatches 11 tonnes of aid
India sent eleven tons of relief supplies to Nepal on Saturday. This latest aid includes medicines, tents, and hygiene kits for flood victims. Nepal continues large-scale search and rescue operations across affected districts. The death toll has reached one thousand four hundred and ten people. Many organizations are providing assistance to the affected communities.
Indian envoy meets Nepal's foreign minister, discusses bilateral ties
India's outgoing Ambassador Naveen Srivastava met Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal. He conveyed appreciation for strengthening multifaceted bilateral ties between the two nations. The diplomat recalled significant progress in energy and infrastructure cooperation. Nepal's minister thanked India for disaster relief assistance after flash floods. Both expressed confidence in continued flourishing of Nepal-India relations.
‘Miracles do happen’: Families await news of pilgrims missing after Nepal-China flood
Families anxiously await news of loved ones missing after a Himalayan flood. A mudslide destroyed a Nepal-China border crossing, causing widespread devastation. Many foreigners and locals remain unaccounted for after the disaster struck. Rescue efforts continue, but information flow has significantly slowed. Loved ones hold onto hope for miraculous survival amidst the uncertainty.
India sends first consignment of Bailey bridge components to flood-hit Nepal
India has sent the first consignment of components for a 70-metre Bailey bridge to flood-hit Betrawati in Nepal, aimed at restoring connectivity in the area. More components are expected to arrive in the coming days.
India ramps up Nepal flood relief with 8th aid flight, specialised tunnel team and forensic experts
India has intensified its humanitarian assistance to Nepal in the wake of devastating flash floods, delivering over 130 tons of relief material and deploying 54 expert personnel to support search, rescue, and forensic operations.
Flood-hit Nepal races to rebuild bridges, restore vital road links with India, China support
Nepal has sought temporary bridges from both India and China, which have responded positively. The floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border, sent the Bhotekoshi River raging downstream, washing away homes, vehicles, roads and bridges and damaging hydropower projects across northern and central Nepal.
Nepal floods: DNA testing offers last hope to families searching for missing loved ones
Nepal faces a significant challenge identifying flood victims after devastating floods. Authorities are relying on DNA testing to identify hundreds of recovered bodies. Families await results to confirm the fate of their missing loved ones. The process is time-consuming, with many samples awaiting analysis. DNA identification offers a crucial path to closure and performing final rites.
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