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Nepal disaster: Death toll rises to 919; 4,700 still missing

KATHMANDU, Aug. 31 -- Rescue operations intensified Monday as catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet killed at least 919 people and left more than 4,700 missing, with rescuers searching for workers ... Read More


Nepal mudslide death toll rises to 903, while 4,247 remain missing

KATHMANDU, Aug. 31 -- The death toll from the devastating mudslide in Nepal has climbed to 903, with 4,247 people still missing as of 9 a.m. local time Monday, according to the National Disaster Risk ... Read More


Nepal disaster: Death toll rises to 903; 4,247 still missing

KATHMANDU, Aug. 31 -- The death toll from the devastating mudslide in Nepal has climbed to 903, with 4,247 people still missing as of 9 a.m. local time Monday, according to the National Disaster Risk ... Read More


Life philosophy of Lord Shri Krishna inspiration of truth, religion, karma and public welfare: Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow, Aug. 31 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while wishing the people of the state on the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, described the life philosophy of Lord Shri Krishna ... Read More


BJP turns Valmiki row into broader SC/ST campaign in Kalyana Karnataka

Bengaluru, Aug. 31 -- The BJP's decision to proceed with its 10-day padayatra from Raichur's Lingasugur to Ballari despite B Nagendra's resignation signals a larger political strategy than merely purs... Read More


Bangladeshi team wins CERN's Beamline for Schools competition

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- The Permanent Mission of Bangladesh in Geneva welcomed Team Polaris, a group of young Bangladeshi students who won the 13th edition of CERN's Beamline for Schools (BL4S) competition.... Read More


Govt, Opposition lock horns over Parliamentary committee chairmanships

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- The government and the opposition on Sunday locked horns over the chairmanship of parliamentary standing committees, with the opposition refusing to nominate members to the special c... Read More


Da Nang promotes distinctive cuisine as key tourism attraction

Da Nang, Aug. 31 -- As travellers increasingly seek authentic local experiences, the central coastal city of Da Nang is stepping up efforts to integrate cuisine into tourism itineraries, linking culin... Read More


Palau President Whipps pushes for fixed annual Forum date

Fiji, Aug. 31 -- Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr says he will push Forum Leaders to set a fixed annual date for the Pacific Islands Forum, arguing that inconsistent scheduling is making it harder t... Read More


Kiribati President Maamau hands Small Island States Chair to Palau

Fiji, Aug. 31 -- Kiribati President Taneti Maamau has called for stronger advocacy and support for Small Island States as he handed over the chairmanship of the group to Palau. Addressing the Small I... Read More