Nepal flood death toll rises to 579; missing count surges to 1,924 as rescue ops continue

Kathmandu, Aug. 28 -- The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal rose sharply on Friday, increasing by 41 within a few hours to reach 579. The number of people missing has also climbed ... Read More

'Can handle alone': Why Nepal turned down foreign rescue teams despite hundreds missing after devastating floods

India, Aug. 28 -- Nepal has declined offers from India, China and several other countries to send helicopters and specialised search-and-rescue teams following the devastating Bhote Koshi floods, choo... Read More

Tripura records 3.15 pc rise in tourist arrivals in 2025-26: Assembly

Reported by, Aug. 28 -- Mrinal Banik Agartala: Tripura recorded a 3.15 per cent increase in tourist arrivals in 2025-26 compared with the previous financial year, Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury ... Read More

Liberia: Maryland County Senator Engages Liberian Embassy, Diaspora Leaders in France

PARIS, France, Aug. 28 -- A Maryland County Senator, who chairs the Liberian Senate Committee on Executive and serves as ranking member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, has held separate engagemen... Read More

Abia at 35: Otti celebrates state anniversary, says Abia is 'only just beginning'

Nigeria, Aug. 28 -- Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Thursday celebrated the state's 35th anniversary, describing its journey as one of resilience while urging residents to work towards building a b... Read More

Indonesia targets priority lake restoration for water security

Jakarta, Aug. 28 -- Environment Minister Moh Jumhur Hidayat expressed the government's commitment to accelerating the restoration and protection of lake ecosystems in Indonesia to guarantee water, foo... Read More

Top leader attends ceremony announcing establishment of Quang Ninh city

Quang Ninh, Aug. 28 -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam attended a ceremony on August 28 to announce the National Assembly's resolution on the... Read More

INTERVIEW: COP17: Cross River lawmaker calls for stronger laws to protect Nigeria's land, wildlife

Nigeria, Aug. 28 -- In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES on the sidelines of the ongoing 17th session of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17) in Mongolia, Martins Arch... Read More

Assam: Guwahati-Bangkok direct flights to begin from October 27, says CM

Guwahati, Aug. 28 -- Guwahati will have a direct air connection with Bangkok from October 27, with IndiGo scheduled to start flights between the two cities. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ma... Read More

Authenticity: The New Frontline of Kashmir's Heritage

Srinagar, Aug. 28 -- There are things whose value cannot be measured by price alone. A Kashmiri Pashmina, a Kani shawl, a piece of Sozni embroidery, a walnut-wood carving, a papier-mache masterpiece, ... Read More

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