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August 3, 2014 7:53 AM

Massive evacuation launched in eight districts over Kosi flood fears in Bihar

Bihar government has launched a massive evacuation drive in 8 districts that face threat of floods. The state government yesterday issued high alert in these districts of north Bihar to meet any eventuality. Water level in Kosi river is rising after landslides blocked the main course of the river in...

August 3, 2014 7:52 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Nepal Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves on a two-day visit to Nepal today. He will be accompanied by a high level delegation. The Prime Minister will hold talks with his Nepalese counterpart Sushil Koirala and address the Constituent Assembly. This will be the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Mi...

August 2, 2014 8:51 PM

Bihar govt issues high alert on Kosi River blockade after Nepal landslide

Bihar government today issued a high alert cautioning several northern districts on imminent floods due to a drastic rise in water level of Kosi. It has ordered immediate evacuation in four districts due to the imminent floods.Landslides in the upper reaches of Bhote Kosi, around 100 kilometres beyo...

August 2, 2014 8:30 PM

Bihar govt issues high alert on Kosi River blockade after Nepal landslide

Bihar government today issued a high alert cautioning several northern districts on imminent floods due to a drastic rise in water level of Kosi. It has ordered immediate evacuation in four districts due to the imminent floods.Landslides in the upper reaches of Bhote Kosi, around 100 kilometres beyo...

August 2, 2014 8:29 PM

FM says India did not sign WTO pact to protect interests of small farmers

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has defended India's stand not to sign a global trade deal in World Trade Organization (WTO) saying it can not compromise with the interest of small farmers in the country. Addressing a function in New Delhi on Saturday, he said, though there was a big pressure on ...

August 2, 2014 6:59 PM

Bihar govt issues high alert on Kosi River

Bihar government today issued a high alert cautioning several northern districts on imminent floods due to a drastic rise in water level of Kosi. It has ordered immediate evacuation in four districts due to the imminent floods. Landslides in the upper reaches of Bhote Kosi, around 100 kilometres bey...

August 2, 2014 6:58 PM

PM Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Nepal begins tomorrow

Nepal says Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit will not only strengthen the close and cordial relationship between Nepal and India, but also will contribute towards expanding bilateral cooperation. Foreign Affairs Minister Mahendra Bahadur Pandey has said that the two-day official visit of Pri...

August 2, 2014 1:57 PM

Death toll in Malin landslide in Pune district rises to 75

In Maharashtra, the death toll in Malin landslide in Pune district has risen to 75. Despite best efforts by the rescuers, the removal of all bodies is likely to take at least two more days. National Disaster Response Force, NDRF, engaged in rescue work, says heavy rain is affecting their operations....

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