Nepal might experience rain, thundershowers: IMD

Apr 26, 2015, at 11:34 pm

Kathmandu/New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS) Nepal might experience rain and thundershowers in the next 24 hours, Indian meteorological officials said on Sunday.

336 from West Bengal stranded in earthquake-hit Nepal

Apr 26, 2015, at 10:35 pm

Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said 336 people from the state are currently stranded in earthquake-hit Nepal.

Nepal rocked by fresh 6.7 magnitude quake, death toll crosses 2100

Apr 26, 2015, at 10:16 pm

Kathmandu/ New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS) The death toll following Saturday's devastating earthquake in Nepal crossed 2100 with the Himalayan country experiencing fresh quake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale on Sunday, triggering more panic across the nation.

IAF evacuates 546 Indian nationals from quake hit Nepal

Apr 26, 2015, at 08:40 pm

New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): The Indian Air Force (IAF) has evacuated a total of 546 Indian nationals so far in the day and night long operations from the earthquake hit Nepal, a statement said on Sunday.

Google executive killed in Mt Everest avalanche after Nepal earthquake

Apr 26, 2015, at 08:25 pm

Kathmandu, Apr 26 (IBNS): Google Inc executive based in California Dan Fredinburg was on Saturday killed in an avalanche on Mount Everest caused by a massive earthquake in Nepal.

Indian President speaks to his Nepal counterpart

Apr 26, 2015, at 08:10 pm

New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee spoke on telephone on Saturday evening to Ram Baran Yadav, the President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.

Fresh 6.7 magnitude quake rocks Nepal, tremors felt across North India

Apr 26, 2015, at 08:04 pm

Kathmandu/ New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): Fresh earthquake rocked Nepal on Sunday with tremors felt across India a day after a massive quake devastated the Himalayan country and claimed almost 1900 lives besides destroying several buildings, temples and towers.

Major fire breaks in Kolkata's New Market area

Apr 26, 2015, at 07:19 pm

Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS): A massive fire broke out at New Market area in Kolkata on Sunday.

After Nepal quake, fresh tremors felt in North India

Apr 26, 2015, at 06:58 pm

New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): Fresh tremors were felt on Sunday across north and east India, a day after a massive quake devastated Nepal where the death toll now reached 1900 and affected parts of India.

India will wipe tears of every Nepali: Modi in his 'Mann Ki Baat'

Apr 26, 2015, at 06:23 pm

New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he did not feel like sharing his 'Mann Ki Baat', as he 'was devastated' by the Nepal earthquake and said India will wipe the tears of every Nepali.

Nepal earthquake: Death toll reaches 1900

Apr 26, 2015, at 04:59 pm

Kathmandu/New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): The death toll in Nepal has reached 1900 after the country was hit by a massive earthquake on Saturday, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale, with several buildings, temples and towers being crashed in the Himalayan nation, reports said on Sunday.

PM Modi to address citizens in 'Mann Ki Baat' today

Apr 26, 2015, at 03:34 pm

New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to share his thoughts with the citizens of India on All India Radio as a part of his next series of 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday.

Quake aftershocks continue to rock Nepal, over 1800 dead

Apr 26, 2015, at 02:28 pm

Kathmandu/New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): Over 1800 people have been killed so far after the massive earthquake, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale hit Nepal on Saturday, leaving the country devastated with several buildings, temples and towers being crashed in the Himalayan nation, reports said on Sunday.

More than 150 rescued Indian nationals returns home from Nepal

Apr 26, 2015, at 08:34 am

New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): More than 150 Indian nationals, who have rescued from earthquake-hit Nepal, arrived here on Saturday, officials said.

Clampdown on dissent, an international embarrassment for India: Greenpeace India

Apr 26, 2015, at 05:19 am

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Greenpeace India on Saturday said the Indian government's steps to 'clampdown on dissenting voices' will undermine India's standing in the global community of democratic nations.

One killed, several injured in violence-marred civic polls in Bengal

Apr 26, 2015, at 04:55 am

Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS) Kolkata, Apr 25 (UNI) One person was shot dead and several other were injured in the violence-marred polling for 91 civic bodies in West Bengal on Saturday.

Nepal quake toll crosses 1000

Apr 26, 2015, at 04:17 am

Kathmandu/New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) A massive earthquake, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale hit Nepal, leaving more than 1,000 people dead and devastating the Himalayan nation with several buildings, temples and towers being pulled down on Saturday. India, where the tremor was also felt from the north to east, was affected too.

J&K CM condoles loss of lives in Nepal earthquake

Apr 26, 2015, at 04:15 am

Srinagar, Apr 25 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Saturday expressed deep shock and grief over the loss of lives in a massive earthquake that hit Nepal and parts of India, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, causing widespread destruction.

Assam Rifles jawan killed in militant attack

Apr 26, 2015, at 03:05 am

Guwahati, Apr 25 (IBNS) : An Assam Rifles jawan was killed in a militant attack in Nagaland on Saturday, officials said.

PM presents 50th Jnanpeeth Award to Bhalchandra Nemade

Apr 26, 2015, at 02:22 am

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasized the combination of wisdom (Saraswati) and prosperity (Lakshmi) as the key to India's progress.

President conveys his sympathies to those affected by earthquake in India, Nepal

Apr 26, 2015, at 02:16 am

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to those affected and sincere wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured on account of earthquake in India and Nepal on Saturday.

Several buildings crack in Assam, tremors felt across NE region

Apr 26, 2015, at 02:04 am

Guwahati, Apr 25 (IBNS) : The 7.9 magnitude earthquake rocked Himalayan region on Saturday morning which was also felt in Assam and other parts of the north eastern region.

Nepal quake toll mounts to 700

Apr 25, 2015, at 11:28 pm

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Death toll in Nepal shot up to 700 as a massive earthquake measuring 7.9 magnitude struck on Saturday causing devastating damage that spread also to India.

3 die in earthquake in West Bengal

Apr 25, 2015, at 11:19 pm

Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS) At least three people in West Bengal died from earthquake that hit Nepal and India on Saturday morning.

Earthquake toll soars to 466

Apr 25, 2015, at 10:43 pm

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) About 466 people were reported killed after a massive earthquake hit Nepal and rocked many parts of India on Saturday causing widespread devastation.

PM Modi speaks to Sushil Koirala, assures assistance

Apr 25, 2015, at 09:41 pm

New Delhi/Kathmandu, Apr 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Nepal counterpart Sushil Koirala over the massive earthquake that hit the Himalayan nation on Saturday.

PM speaks to CMs over earthquake

Apr 25, 2015, at 09:30 pm

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi called chief ministers of several states to know about the situation following a major earthquake that jolted the country on Saturday.

More than 120 dead in Nepal earthquake

Apr 25, 2015, at 09:28 pm

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) A massive earthquake with epicenter located about 80 km northwest of Kathmandu hit Nepal claiming more than 120 lives and causing devastating damage as it also rocked a major part of India killing at least 5 people.

Strike disrupts life in Kashmir

Apr 25, 2015, at 08:56 pm

Srinagar, Apr 25 (IBNS) The Kashmir valley is observing shut down over the detention of senior Hurriyat leader Masarat Alam on strike call of Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Saturday.

PM to share his thoughts on 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday

Apr 25, 2015, at 08:55 pm

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the nation on All India Radio in the next series of 'Mann Ki Baat'.