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Nepal flood death toll rises to 469; 1545 people rescued
Kathmandu , August 28 : The death toll due to the devastating flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district rose to 469 on Friday, while 1,545 people were injured and rescued, Nepal Police said. According to Nepal Police, the Chitwan district recorded the highest death toll with 178 bodies recovered, followed by 110 in NP East, 44 in Gorkha, 37 in Nuwakot, 33 in Dhading, 28 in Tanahun, 27 in NP West and 12 in Rasuwa. Authorities have rescued 644 people from Rasuwa, 898 from Nuwakot and three from Dhading. Twenty-eight police personnel also remain missing amid the floods. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), 977 people were missing as of Thursday. Nepal Police has deployed 4,348 personnel for rescue operations. The catastrophic flash flood that struck the Tibet-Nepal border on August 26. The Government of Nepal has dispatched NPR 25 million in cash for relief, including NPR 10 million each for Rasuwa and Nuwakot and NPR 5 million for Dhading. The United States and the World Health Organization (WHO) have extended support and expressed solidarity with Nepal following devastating flash floods and mudslides, with Washington announcing USD 5,00,000 in assistance and the WHO dispatching emergency medical supplies. Meanwhile, Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Thursday established an Emergency Control Room (ECR) to coordinate assistance for foreign nationals affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi flash floods in Rasuwa district, which have caused massive loss of life, extensive infrastructure damage and reports of missing persons. In a notice, the ministry said the ECR will serve as the central coordinating body for search and rescue, information verification and consular assistance for foreign nationals affected by, missing in, or otherwise connected to the flood incident. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released the names of 63 Indian nationals working at the Trishuli-I project in Nepal who have been rescued amid the devastating flash floods that have wreaked havoc across the Himalayan nation. The ministry said that 288 Indian nationals remain uncontactable. President Droupadi Murmu has expressed solidarity towards Nepal, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepal PM Balendra Shah and said India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance. Nepal grapples with the aftermath of a major flash flood that struck the Rasuwa district on Wednesday morning, sending a powerful surge of water, sediment and boulders through the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems. (ANI)
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Nepal floods: 290 Indians out of contact, 63 workers affected
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Rumesh wins Zurich Diamond League javelin with 92.07m throw
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Thousands of women tie rakhi to Lord Jagannath at Raipur event
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Zohran Mamdani posts Tibetan message for Indians hit by Nepal border floods
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ENG vs PAK 2nd Test: Jamie Smith And Jordan Cox Revive England After Abbas Strikes For Pakistan
Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox both scored fifties as England recovered from a top-order collapse against Pakistan to reach 248-9 when bad light ended Thursday's opening day of the second Test at Lord's. Veteran paceman Mohammad Abbas took three wickets for four runs in 16 balls, including the prize scalp of England captain Joe Root for four, as the hosts slumped to 36-3, after Pakistan won the toss in helpful conditions for seam bowling. But Smith's 61 and 55 from number three Cox -- his second fifty in successive Test innings -- got England back into the game. Abbas had fine figures of 4-56 in 15 overs and fellow seamer Mohammad Ali 3-67 in 17 when the umpires ruled it was unsafe to continue despite the floodlights illuminating the ground. I think it is a decent enough day for us, Smith told Sky Sports after the close. The ball was doing enough, nipping around -- overhead conditions obviously assisted. Pakistan were woeful in all departments during an innings and 103-run defeat in the first of a three-Test series at Headingley last week. They did, however, have the worst of the conditions after losing the toss before being dismissed for meagre totals of 171 and 135. It was a different story in London, with Pakistan captain Babar Azam opting to field on a green-tinged pitch under grey skies following a rain delay. Azam was the only change to either side, as he returned from a finger injury in place of stand-in skipper Salman Ali Agha. England had dropped fast bowler Brydon Carse, who did not play in the first Test, from their squad after another late-night drinking incident. - Abbas 'asking questions' - Abbas, who has had stints with several English counties, was soon into his stride on a ground where he was named player of the match after taking eight wickets in Pakistan's victory in their last Test at this venue in 2018. My first man-of-the match was at Lord's, that's why it's my favourite ground -- hopefully I will put my name on the honours board this time, said Abbas, as he eyed a five-wicket haul. The 36-year-old was fortunate, however, when Emilio Gay glanced a legside ball only for diving wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan to hold an excellent one-handed catch. Ben Duckett fell for 17 when lbw to an Abbas nip-backer. Medium-pace bowling with the 'keeper standing up to the stumps has plagued England in recent times and Rizwan was up to the wicket when Abbas pinned Root on the back leg. Joe is a big batter, so I was pleased to get him with Rizwan coming up, said Abbas. When the 'keeper is up, I am asking (questions), so we are making a plan. Harry Brook was then bowled for 15 by a superb Ali delivery that jagged back, with England 80-4 at lunch. Dan Lawrence had made 10 when he flicked to midwicket only for Shan Masood to drop a seemingly routine catch. Pakistan's fielding was poor as they tumbled to the bottom of the World Test Championship table with defeat in Leeds. But when Lawrence turned spinner Ali Usman legside and set off for a non-existent single, only to be sent back by Cox, he was run out by Masood's accurate throw from mid-wicket to Rizwan. Cox struck consecutive legside boundaries off Usman to complete an 88-ball fifty, including seven fours. His partnership of 67 with Smith ended when substitute fielder Agha held a superb catch at second slip off Khurram Shahzad. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Smith, whose fifty came from a mere 63 balls, was clean bowled by Ali and two balls later the paceman dismissed tailender Ollie Robinson with another nip-backer.
PM Narendra Modi: Indias Olympic medal tally can rise with wider participation
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First Rakhi Offered to Mahakal at Ujjain Temple with Over 125,000 Laddus
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US judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting in AI safety dispute
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Raksha Bandhan 2026: BEST To Run 136 Extra Buses In Mumbai, Adjoining Areas To Cater Rush
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469 Dead In Nepal Floods, 290 Indians Missing; China Warns Barrier Lake Could Trigger Another Flood
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Have India found their best Test XI? Possible changes for New Zealand
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Coach Fulton aims to settle unfinished business as India face Belgium for 7th place in FIH men
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Kharaj Mukherjee safe in Nepal, return delayed by heavy rain
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India face uphill battle to reach 2027 WTC Final
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Naveen Patnaik mourns Nepal floods, urges swift rescue for missing Indians
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TMC MLA Siddique criticises police over Abhishek Banerjee sign removal
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DC Srinagar, SSP review anti-drug measures in District NCORD meeting
Srinagar, Aug 27: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Thursday chaired a comprehensive meeting of the District-Level NCORD Committee at DC Office to review and strengthen districts strategy the measures being undertaken to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse in the district. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, also attended the meeting. The meeting held detailed discussions on enforcement, prevention and rehabilitation, with emphasis on dismantling narcotics networks, strengthening action under the NDPS and PITNDPS Acts, effective implementation of the Common SOP for action against accused persons, implementation of the nationwide 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, maintaining zero tolerance towards Government employees involved in NDPS cases, and strengthening rehabilitation measures for drug victims. While reviewing the implementation of nationwide 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, the Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned Departments to submit their detailed activity plans for the campaign. He stressed the need for sustained awareness and preventive interventions, particularly among youth and vulnerable sections, to strengthen the collective fight against drug abuse. The DC also reviewed rehabilitation measures and emphasized effective implementation of the proposed rehabilitation policy, being implemented on pilot basis in selected Districts of Jammu and Kashmir, including Srinagar. He called for strengthening rehabilitation, counselling, follow-up and aftercare mechanisms for drug victims to facilitate their recovery and reintegration into society. The DC also stressed the enrolment of rehabilitation cases, aimed at ensuring better tracking of beneficiaries, timely interventions and improved coordination among departments and rehabilitation institutions. Emphasizing the coordinated approach, the DC called upon all stakeholder Departments to intensify joint efforts, strengthen information sharing and surveillance and ensure effective implementation of anti-drug measures. The DC further directed all concerned departments to work in close coordination and with a shared sense of responsibility to protect the youth from the harmful effects of drugs and contribute towards realizing the vision of a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir. On the occasion, the SSP Srinagar underlined the coordinated approach against narcotics-related activities with sustained commitment. During the meeting, the NCORD Committee was apprised of the sustained crackdown against narcotics, which has led to the registration of about 170 FIRs and the arrest of about 240 alleged drug peddlers, besides attachment and dismantling of illegal movable and immovable properties linked to drug traffickers as a part of the intensified action, while bank accounts have also been frozen pursuant to financial investigations. The Committee was further informed that 103 driving licences, including 51 permanently, and 59 vehicle Registration Certificates (RCs) have been suspended for violations linked to narcotics-related activities. The meeting was attended by Regional Transport Officer Kashmir, Qazi Irfan, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aadil Fareed, Joint Commissioner SMC, Nuzhat Khurshid, SP Headquarter, Umar Shah, IAS Probationer, Aakash Garg, SDM West, Irfan Bahadur, SDM East Zubair Ahmad, DSWO, Mohammad Yousuf, Deputy Drug Controller, I/c Drug De-Addiction Centre, SMHS Hospital, Dr Yasir Hassan Rather, Incharge ATF SKIMS Bemina, Dy SP ANTF and Officers from Excise, Drug Control Organisation, DYS&SO, representative of General Post Office, Regional Passport Officer, Private Coaching Centers Association.
Vivo Y31t 5G goes on sale in India with 7,200mAh battery: Price, features and offers
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Budgam initiates program for eye check-ups of all school children
Budgam, Aug 27: Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan on Thursday launched a comprehensive Children's Eye Health Programme for school-going children across the district. The programme has been launched by District Administration Budgam in collaboration with Nayonika Eye Care Charitable Trust and Help Foundation J&K, with the objective of ensuring early detection and timely treatment of vision-related problems among students enrolled in Government schools. Under the initiative, approximately 1.67 lakh students studying in 917 schools across the district will be covered through a comprehensive eye screening programme. As part of the programme, preliminary eye screening of students will be conducted at the school level through the Snellen Eye Chart test. After initial screening, all those identified with vision related difficulties will be rescreened and assessed at District and Sub-District hospitals. All those kids requiring spectacles will be provided free of cost and those requiring surgical or other specialised treatment will be facilitated for same at GMC and other tertiary care eye hospitals. Following the examination, the required lens power and other specifications will be determined and recorded by the concerned medical professionals. The Nayonika Eye Care Charitable Trust and Help Foundation J&K will facilitate the provision of the required spectacles free of cost to needy students identified under the programme. Speaking at the outset, the Deputy Commissioner said that the initiative has been launched with the objective of ensuring that no child is left behind in education due to undetected or unaddressed vision-related difficulties. He said that timely identification and correction of visual impairments are essential to enable children to participate effectively in classroom learning and other educational activities. He further stressed that every possible effort would be made to ensure that vision-related difficulties do not adversely affect the education, overall development and future prospects of any student. The Deputy Commissioner appreciated the collaborative efforts of the Nayonika Eye Care Charitable Trust, Help Foundation J&K, Education Department, Health Department and school teachers in implementing the initiative at the grassroots level. Among others, those present on the occasion included ADC Budgam, Mehraj-ud-Din Shah, Chief Education Officer Budgam, Chief Medical Officer Budgam, all Zonal Education Officers, Block Medical Officers, Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Budgam, and Principals of Higher Secondary Schools of the district.
Nepal flood tragedy: 359 dead, over 900 missing; 300 Indians feared missing
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IUST holds Industry-Academia Interaction
Awantipora, Aug 27: The Centre for Good Governance & Policy Analysis (CGG&PA), IUST, organised an industry-academia interaction session for students of B.Voc Tourism & Hospitality Management, with Mr. Khalid Nazir, Senior Consultant, Corporate Guest Relations, The Lalit New Delhi and The Lalit Suri Hospitality School, Delhi NCR, as the guest speaker. The session provided students with valuable industry perspectives on the evolving hospitality and tourism landscape, emerging career pathways, professional competencies, guest relations, and diverse opportunities across the sector. Drawing on his rich professional experience and practical insights, Nazir highlighted industry expectations and encouraged students to pursue their careers with professionalism, adaptability and a commitment to service excellence. The interaction served as a meaningful bridge between academic learning and real-world industry practices, strengthening the Universitys commitment to experiential learning, industry engagement and the holistic professional development of its students.
Dollar flat near one-week high as investors await Warsh's Jackson Hole debut
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The language around skin lightening has changed, but the desire for it has remained strong in India. A lot of the advertisement and marketing has now moved online. The country needs strong legislation, campaigns to educate patients, pharmacists and healthcare professionals, and a conversation that shifts the focus to skin health, not colour
41 Tippers, Dumpers referred for fitness suspension in Budgam, Pulwama, Srinagar
Srinagar, Aug 27: The Transport Department has intensified its crackdown on commercial vehicles flouting mandatory fitness and permit requirements, referring 41 tippers and dumpers for suspension of their fitness certificates during inspections carried out in Budgam, Pulwama and the Zewan area of Srinagar. The action comes amid stepped-up checking of heavy commercial vehicles and passenger carriers to ensure that vehicles operating on roads meet prescribed safety and regulatory norms. Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Mubashir Jan said the department has been conducting regular inspections and taking action against vehicles found violating the rules. He said the enforcement drive is aimed at keeping unfit and non-compliant vehicles off the roads and ensuring that commercial operators adhere to the conditions prescribed under transport regulations. During the inspections, officials also came across a significant number of commercial cabs displaying yellow High Security Registration Plates (HSRPs) but operating without valid permits. Officials said several such vehicle owners had not deposited the prescribed permit fees, despite using the vehicles for commercial purposes. Many commercial cabs were found with yellow HSRPs but without permits, as the owners had not deposited the requisite fees, ARTO Mubashir Jan said. The department has warned commercial vehicle operators that registration plates alone do not authorise a vehicle to operate as a commercial passenger carrier. A valid permit, fitness certificate and other mandatory documents are essential for lawful operation. The issue assumes significance as commercial vehicles, particularly tippers and dumpers, operate extensively on roads carrying heavy loads and are required to maintain higher safety standards. Any compromise in mechanical fitness can pose risks not only to the occupants but also to other road users. Officials said inspections would continue across different areas, with particular focus on vehicles suspected of operating without valid documents or violating prescribed safety norms. The Transport Department has urged vehicle owners and operators to keep their permits, fitness certificates, insurance and other statutory documents updated to avoid enforcement action. The latest drive signals that authorities are increasingly shifting focus from routine challaning to ensuring that potentially unsafe and unauthorised commercial vehicles are removed from the roads.
US judge blocks Trump mail voting order before midterm ballots go out
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