LETTERS Damage control :Apropos of the news “25,000 flood victims stranded, starving” (THT, August 30), the people of the flood-hit areas aren’t out of the woods yet. Flood-prone regions like Banke and Bardiya should be equipped with resources enough to... 31 Aug, 2006
Quake remedy: Be prepared Nepal witnessed one of the most devastating earthquakes on Magh 2, 1990 BS (January 15, 1934). Even today, the people who witnessed the quake, albeit they were very young then, talk of events as before or after that quake. The devastation was so great... Travel Abroad 16 Jan, 2006
National Earthquake Safety Day observed Bhaktapur, January 15:Various programmes were organised here today to mark the National Earthquake Safety Day-2006.The Earthquake Safety Day National Committee has been organising various events for a week with the theme “Earthquake cannot be... Horoscopes 16 Jan, 2006
Mock disaster drills organised Kathmandu, January 13:The Home Ministry and members for the earthquake disaster management institutions today held an emergency simulation rescue programme at Tilganga in Pashupatinath area.In a 90-minute programme, volunteers, members of the emergency... Horoscopes 14 Jan, 2006
Nepali-Japanese workshop begins Kathmandu, November 18:Crown Prince Paras inaugurated a three-day International Conference on Disaster Management — Achievements and Challenges — in the capital today. Organised by the Nepal Engineering College, Ehime University of Japan and... Horoscopes 18 Nov, 2005
TOPICS: Pak and India: Pioneers in disaster response? The terrorist bombs that rocked New Delhi recently must not be allowed to wreck a painstakingly crafted peace process between India and Pakistan. The leaders of these two nuclear-powered rivals, President Pervez Musharraf and PM Manmohan Singh, will... 09 Nov, 2005
Story retold Once again the monsoon has taken its toll on the lives of the poor in Kanchnapur district and rendered them helpless. At least 700 houses at Chandani VDC-7 in Kanchnapur are reported inundated by the flash flood from Mahakali river in the night of... 27 Sep, 2005
Building code to help reduce quake damage in Kathmandu Kathmandu, September 26: Although a study conducted by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) in support of the UNESCO has indicated an alarming situation if a powerful earthquake takes place in the Valley, the Metropolis officials have expected... Horoscopes 26 Sep, 2005
Flood alert in Gujarat as heavy rains kill 15 Ahmedabad, September 24:India’s western state of Gujarat was on flood alert today after two days of lashing rains that killed at least 15 people, officials said, adding however the rains were beginning to ease.“We have alerted all district... Women 24 Sep, 2005
India’s military centres ready to take on disasters Pune, September 24:Disaster management centres set up by India’s armed forces in all metros and other cities can be operationalised within 30 minutes for large-scale rescue operations, a senior military officer has said. “We are ready to launch... Women 24 Sep, 2005
Japan approves counterpart fund for Nepal Kathmandu, September 15:The government of Japan has recently approved the utilisation of the counterpart fund for Rs 500,431,000 under the non-project grant aid in Japan’s fiscal year 2002 for implementing nine projects. According to a press... 15 Sep, 2005
Indonesia rebuffs nations’ offer to help douse fires Pekanbaru, August 12:Indonesia was battling forest fires with buckets of water today, refusing offers by other Asian nations to help douse the blazes that have blanketed neighbouring Malaysia in choking, yellowish haze, even as Malaysia’s prime... Women 12 Aug, 2005
