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SRINAGAR: The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has issued emergency helpline numbers for Indian nationals affected by the flash floods in Nepal, as rescue and relief operations continue in coordination with Nepalese authorities. Indian nationals requiring assistance or information can contact the Embassy at 977 985 131 680 or 977 970 910 7500, the mission said. []
SRINAGAR: At least 160 people were killed and hundreds remained missing after a massive flash flood and mudslide struck the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river corridors along the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday, sweeping away settlements, hydropower facilities and parts of the route used by Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims. Nepal Police put the death toll at 157, []
SRINAGAR: The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepals mountainous Rasuwa district rose to 95 on Wednesday after an ice-and-rock avalanche triggered torrents that swept through villages near the Tibet border, Reuters reported. The floods have left hundreds of people missing and caused extensive damage to roads, bridges and power infrastructure, with authorities warning []
SRINAGAR: Gold prices fell by Rs 120 to Rs 1,63,109 per 10 grams in futures trade on Tuesday, mainly due to weaker demand in the spot market, analysts said. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for October delivery declined by Rs 120, or 0.07 per cent, to Rs 1,63,109 per 10 grams. The []
SRINAGAR: Twenty-one former international cricket captains, including Indian cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Dilip Vengsarkar, have renewed their appeal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for proper medical treatment and welfare of jailed former Pakistan prime minister and 1992 World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan. The appeal, made in a letter dated August 23, []