“A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck west Nepal. Approximately 200 kilometers southeast of Joshimath. This is at a shallow depth, so strong tremors have been felt throughout northern India, according to NCS office director JL Gautam.

“A vast area is likely to experience tremors when the depth is great but the magnitude is relatively low. However, the converse is also true, as is the case here, where the depth is shallow but the magnitude is so great that vibrations were felt. It lasted between ten and fifteen seconds,” explained Gautam.

“There are numerous faults in the Himalayas. It is a tectonically active region. “We are investigating which errors are involved,” Gautam said.

According to NCS data, the 6.2-magnitude quake was preceded by a 4.6-magnitude quake at 2.25 p.m. and followed by two additional aftershocks at 3.06 p.m. (3.6 magnitude) and 3.19 p.m. (3.1 magnitude).

The Himalayan region, seismically one of the most active continental regions, experienced at least four magnitude 8 earthquakes during an active phase from 1897 to 1952, according to a paper titled “Himalayan Earthquakes and Developing an Earthquake Resilient Society” published in Journal of Geological Society of India in 2020.

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The region is currently in a seismic quiescence phase, and sufficient strains have accumulated, but it is still difficult to predict when and where the next major earthquake will occur.

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“I recall… in 2014, nine years ago, I made my first trip to Nepal. At the time, I proposed a ‘hit’ formula for India-Nepal relations: highways, interstates, and transstates. I stated that we will establish contacts that will prevent our borders from becoming barriers. Today, the Prime Minister of Nepal and I have made a number of crucial decisions to make our partnership a smashing success,” said Modi.

We will continue to endeavor to elevate India-Nepal relations to the Himalayas.

On his first bilateral voyage abroad since assuming office in December of last year, the Nepalese prime minister announced that he had extended a ‘cordial invitation’ to Modi to visit his country.

“I am making my fourth trip to India. Ancient is the relationship between India and Nepal. Today, we discussed ways to strengthen the connections between the two countries. We also launched many innovative initiatives together,” Dahal said.

The two prime ministers signed a number of important agreements, including new rail links to enhance physical connectivity and a long-term agreement that is expected to strengthen the electricity-generating sectors of each nation.

This is consistent with the expectations for the Nepalese prime minister’s visit.

The power sector

Sources privy to the discussions identified cooperation in the power sector as a “key focus area” and noted that Nepal exports over 450 MW of electricity to India.

Indian firms have expressed interest in constructing hydropower projects in Nepal, and several participated in a summit held in Nepal in April.

India has constructed a number of hydroelectric facilities, such as Pokhara (1 MW), Trisuli (21 MW), Western Gandak (15 MW), and Devighat (14.1 MW), among others.

In addition, Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd and the Nepal Electricity Authority have signed agreements for the development and implementation of the 490.2 MW Arun-4 hydropower project.

It is anticipated that the initiative will generate electricity for Nepal, India, and Bangladesh. SJVN owns 51% of the market, while the NEA holds 49%.

Invited to invest in the West Seti Hydropower Project are Indian companies.

Talks on trains and transit

Modi and Dahal virtually inaugurated integrated checkpoints in Rupaidiha, India, and Nepalgunj, Nepal, and a cargo train from Bihar to Nepal. The Nepalese premier was also anticipated to discuss the opening of additional air routes.

The Ramayana Circuit

Ancient and robust religious and cultural connections exist between India and Nepal. “We have decided to expedite projects related to the Ramayana Circuit, one of 15 tourism circuits identified for development, to further strengthen this,” Modi said.

Nepal’s importance

Nepal is vital to India’s overall strategic interests in the region, and the leaders of the two nations have frequently remarked on the age-old ‘roti beti’ relationship, which refers to cross-border marriages between citizens of the two nations.

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Over 1,850 kilometers of its frontier is shared with five Indian states: Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Nepal, which is landlocked, relies significantly on India for the transportation of goods and services, and India provides Nepal with access to the sea.

The India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1950 is the foundation of the countries’ special relations.

With input from agencies

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Overnight, the Seismological Center in Surkhet District in the Western region of Nepal recorded two earthquakes of magnitudes 4.8 and 5.9 with an epicenter in Dahakot, Bajura.

“An earthquake measuring 4.9 magnitude occurred at 11:58 PM (local time), and another measuring 5.9 magnitude was recorded at 1:30 AM ,” Rajesh Sharma, an official at the Seismological Center in Surkhet District of Nepal, told media over the phone.

According to the District Police Office Bajura, residents had to flee their homes when the earthquake shook the ground. In addition to the neighboring districts of Bajura in Western Nepal, the trembling of the earth was also felt in the neighboring districts.

District Police Office Bajura verified, “We are assessing the earthquake’s impact.”

In recent months, earthquakes have been recorded in the Western region of Nepal, which had been stable for a long time. Earlier, the earthquake in the region had killed six individuals.

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Bajura, a treacherous and mountainous geographical district of Nepal, is approximately 850 kilometers from the capital Kathmandu.

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The FlyDubai aircraft that was en route to Dubai returned to Dharke after a problem was reported with one of its engines, according to sources.

Upon determining that all indicators are normal, the pilots later informed the control tower that they will continue.

“The aircraft turned off its engine for a period of time after encountering the problem, and is now en route to its destination without landing at Kathmandu airport,” the Deputy Director of Nepal’s Civil Aviation Authority was quoted as saying by a private television news outlet.

“A bird struck the FlyDubai flight FZ 576 during departure from Kathmandu. After following standard procedure, the flight will proceed to Dubai and is scheduled to land at 00:14 local time, according to an airline spokesperson.

At 9:20 a.m., the aircraft lifted off from Tribhuvan International Airport.

Sudan Kirati, Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, posted on his Facebook account that the FlyDubai flight was en route to its destination without incident and urged everyone not to fret.

Earlier reports indicated that preparations are being made for an emergency landing of a Boeing 737-800 at this airport.

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There are more than 150 passengers on board, including fifty Nepalese.

According to eyewitness accounts, aircraft caught flames in the Kathmandu sky.

According to sources, airport fire engines were placed on high alert.

According to Pratap Babu Tiwari, general manager of Tribhuvan International Airport, airport operations have resumed.

“Boeing 737-800 flight number 576 from Dubai” The flight from Kathmandu to Dubai has resumed normal operations and is proceeding to Dubai as planned, according to a tweet from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal.

“As of 16:14 UTC (09:59 p.m. local time), Kathmandu airport operations are normal,” CAAN reported.

A Fly Dubai plane caught fire while taking off from Kathmandu Airport.

The media write that the plane is trying to land. pic.twitter.com/nPbf8bEd6v

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) April 24, 2023

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Anurag Malu, a resident of Kishangadh, Rajasthan, went missing while descending from Camp III of Mt. Annapurna on Monday morning, according to Mingma Sherpa, chairman of Seven Summit Treks, the company that organized the trekking expedition.

According to the media, Anurag Malu is on a mission to ascend all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters and seven summits to raise awareness about the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

“Shortly after indian climber anurag Malu went missing, we initiated an exhaustive search for him. “However, as of this evening, we were unable to locate him,” Sherpa said.

“We will continue the search on Tuesday,” he continued.

Malu received the REX KaramVeer Chakra and became the Indian Antarctic Youth Ambassador for 2041, according to local media reports.

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At 8,091 meters above sea level, Annapurna is the tenth-highest mountain in the globe.

It is well-known for the peril and difficulty of its ascent.

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On the second day of the nepali lunar new year, devotees carry 32 palanquins filled with idols of various deities while chanting and dancing to traditional beats. The dawn of red begins when devotees make three circuits around the Balkumari Temple in palanquins.

All participants, including children, adolescents, elders, and the elderly, smear vermilion on each other’s faces and hurl it in the air in jest. The Newar community in Madhyapur celebrates on the second day of the Nepali month Baisakh. The festival also signifies the beginning of spring, Thimi.

“This is Thimi’s historic festival in which 32 palanquins are paraded throughout the city. It coincides with the Nepali Lunar New Year, which is celebrated by thousands of devotees and revelers, said Pushpa Ratna Ranjit, one of the Sindoor Jatra revelers, to media.

A day prior to the observance of Sindoor Jatra, the residents of Thimi engage in Gunsin Chhoyekegu, also known as the burning of forest wood. The following day, palanquins known locally as “Khat” are transported to Vishnuvir during the day. Deities are transported overnight from Layakhu to Kwachhen (Dakshin Barahi) on Khats.

On Nepali Lunar New Year’s Day, devotees present offerings to Goddess Balkumari and pray to her. They swarm to her temple in ancient Thimi. Since time immemorial, she has been Bhairab’s spouse. They are both guardian gods of the Kathmandu Valley.

Evenings are spent performing good deeds, such as lighting oil lanterns. Some even rest them for hours on their legs, abdomen, forehead, and arms. The following day, musicians play Dhimay Baja (traditional drums and cymbals) to enliven the ambiance and encourage the revelers.

“The celebration literally begins on  New Year’s Day. The Siddhikali Jatra is observed on the first day, and on the second day, the Balkumari is the primary location of the fair. When the fair falls on a Saturday, the palanquins are transported to Dakshin Barahi, where a similar fair is held and toured,” Sanu Batra, an additional participant, told media.

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The vermilion powder that is smeared on each other and flung into the air at the beginning of the year represents prosperity. The music and vermillion powder fill the area with vibrancy and merriment as devotees spin their community chariots in celebration.

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“All preparations- technical, human resources, and other managerial-related – have been completed in anticipation of the voting for the election of the President to be held in Lhotse Hall of the Parliament Building in New Baneshwor,” said Mahesh Sharma Paudel, the Election Officer.

The Election Commission has set up two separate polling stations for federal parliamentarians, while the polling station for provincial assembly members is located in the hall.

Voting will begin at 10 AM (local time) today and end at 3 PM (Local Time). There are two candidates in the running: senior leader of the Nepali Congress Ram Chandra Poudel and vice-chair of the CPN (UML) Subash Chandra Nembang.

The Office of the Election Officer has announced that vote counting will begin at 3 p.m. (NST) on Thursday after voting concludes and that the results will be announced by 7 p.m. (NST). Meanwhile, legislators from all provinces have arrived in Kathmandu for the election.

The Electoral College consists of 884 members, including 275 members of the House of Representatives, 59 members of the National Assembly, and 550 members of the seven provincial assemblies.

If no seat in the federal parliament or provincial assembly is vacant, there will be a total weightage of 52,786 votes in the Electoral College. To be elected, a candidate must receive a majority of the votes cast.

The weight of a federal parliament member’s vote is 79, while that of a provincial assembly member is 48.

The pro-monarchy party will not vote. Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), known for its pro-monarchy stance, has decided to boycott Thursday’s Nepal Presidential Election.

A meeting of the party’s central working committee on Wednesday decided to abstain from voting today.

Mohan Shrestha, spokesman for the RPP, confirmed that the central working committee has chosen to remain neutral in the upcoming presidential election.

“It has been unanimously decided not to participate in the presidential election and to remain neutral,” Shrestha said.

Ram Chandra Paudel, the senior leader of the Nepali Congress, is supported by eight parties in today’s election, whereas Subash Chandra Nembang, the sole candidate of the CPN-UML, is expected to receive support from independent lawmakers.

RPP had neither endorsed nor proposed a presidential candidate. Paudel and Nembang had subsequently met with RPP Chairman Rajendra Lingden and other office-bearers at the RPP office to solicit their votes in the election.

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But on the eve of the Nepal presidential election, RPP has decided to abstain from voting. During Wednesday’s five-hour meeting, the majority of the central working committee members opined that the party should not participate in the presidential election because the party’s agenda is the monarchy.

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In a Thursday notification, the Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Centre of the Ministry of Agriculture instructed subordinate border offices not to provide import permits for rose blossoms due to the risk of plant diseases.

The he centre banned the import of rose blossoms citing exceptional grounds in a written directive to 15 customs offices on the borders of Nepal, India, and China. Valentine’s Day is annually observed on February 14.

The notification prohibits the importation of roses from Kakadbhitta in the east to Gadda Chowki in the west and any northern customs stations.

The notification stated, “All offices under the centre are requested not to provide rose flower import licences unless there is an alternative arrangement for specific circumstances.”

The Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Centre stated that the import has been temporarily halted owing to the risk of plant diseases.

The center’s information officer, Mahesh Chandra Acharya, stated that the import was immediately halted due to the likelihood of diseases and insects in the produce.

Issuing a notice, the Ministry of Agriculture has decided to stop the import of fresh rose flowers in the country until further notice.

Nepal Floriculture Association stated that there could be shortage of rose flowers in this Valentine’s Day.

Thoughts? @NoNext_Question pic.twitter.com/GXOjKemvcn

— No Next Question (@NoNext_Question) February 9, 2023

“It is evident that roses and other plants are prone to illness. “For the time being, imports have been halted because there has been no adequate research on these diseases,” Acharya explained.

Since the meeting of the technical committee has not yet occurred, further decisions will not be made until after the meeting, according to Acharya.

In the first six months of the current fiscal year, Nepal imported 10,612 kg of rose blossoms valued 1.3 million, as reported by the Customs Department.

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JB Tamang, the programme coordinator of the Nepal Floriculture Association (NFA), stated that the government’s action will now result in a rose shortage on the market.

According to the Nepal Flower Association, over 300,000 rose sticks are sold in Nepal around Valentine’s Day. He stated that approximately 20,000 rose blooms are created in Nepal.

According to traders, about 80 percent of the demand for red roses is met by imports, as reported by the Kathmandu Post.

On Valentine’s Day, the NFA reports that demand for long-stem red roses explodes to 150,000 stems.The majority of local flower producers can produce between 30,000 and 40,000 stems, while the remainder must be imported from India. Delhi, Bangalore, and Kolkata are Nepal’s leading suppliers of red roses.

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While in India, the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs will lead the annual US-India ‘Foreign Office Consultations’ on a variety of bilateral, regional, and international problems. During her visit to India, Victoria Nuland will conduct the annual US-India Foreign Office Consultations, which cover the whole spectrum of bilateral, regional, and global issues, and will also meet with young IT leaders, according to an official release from the US Department of State.

In Nepal, the top U.S. diplomat will discuss the expansive agenda of the U.S. collaboration with the new government.

On arrival in Sri Lanka, the Under Secretary will commemorate the 75th anniversary of US-Sri Lanka relations and provide sustained US support for Sri Lanka’s efforts to strengthen the economy, defend human rights, and advance reconciliation, according to an official announcement.

The engagement occurs immediately prior to NSA Ajit Doval’s trip to the United States, purportedly to discuss new technology that both sides can collaborate on. Vikram Misri, India’s Deputy NSA, has already visited the United States.

Lastly, as part of the US-Qatar Strategic Dialogue, the Under Secretary will discuss global concerns in Qatar.

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“She will also meet with colleagues to address Qatar’s vital support for the relocation of Afghans with ties to the United States, as well as our bilateral commitment to defend U.S. interests in Afghanistan,” according to a news release from the United States Department of State.

Victoria Nuland, who had a hardline role in the Iraq War and the 2014 coup in Ukraine, last visited India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh in March of last year, just after all three abstained from a vote on Ukraine at the United Nations.

Victoria Nuland will visit the subcontinent less than two weeks after her junior State Department colleague Donald Lu.

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The widow of a pilot who flew for the same airline and died in a plane crash 16 years ago was the co-pilot of the Yeti Airlines flight that crashed in Nepal on Sunday.

In 2010, Anju Khatiwada went to work for Yeti Airlines, just like her husband had done before her. Dipak Pokhrel also worked for the Nepali airline, but he died when the small passenger plane he was flying crashed just before landing.

Khatiwada was the co-pilot of the flight from Kathmandu that crashed as it approached the city of Pokhara on Sunday. At least 68 people died in the Himalayan country’s worst plane crash in 30 years.

Anju khatiwada, the 44-year-old co-pilot of the Yeti Airlines plane that crashed in pokhara on Sunday, had lost her pilot husband in a plane crash 16 years ago. "Her husband. Dipak Pokhrel, died. #dipakpokhrel#copilot #nepa
#anjukhatiwada pic.twitter.com/ent7fuwdZ1

— Updated News (@daily_news88) January 16, 2023

So far, none of the 72 people on board have been found alive.

“Her husband, Dipak Pokhrel, died in 2006 when a Yeti Airlines Twin Otter plane crashed in Jumla,” a spokesman for the airline told Reuters, referring to Khatiwada. “After her husband died, she used the money from the insurance to train to be a pilot.”

Khatiwada was a pilot with more than 6,400 hours of flight time. Bartaula said that Khatiwada had flown the popular tourist route from Kathmandu, the country’s capital, to Pokhara, its second-largest city.

The body of Kamal KC, who was the captain of the plane and had flown for more than 21,900 hours, has been found and identified.

Bartaula said that Kathiwada has not been found, but it is thought that she is dead.

“On Sunday, she was flying the plane with an instructor pilot, which is how the airline usually works,” a Yeti Airlines employee who knew Khatiwada said.

“She was always ready to do any job, and she had already flown to Pokhara,” said the official, who didn’t want to give his name because he wasn’t allowed to talk to the media.

Reuters couldn’t get in touch with any of her family members right away.

According to eyewitness accounts and a video of the crash that was posted on social media, Khatiwada’s ATR-72 plane rolled from side to side before it crashed in a gorge near Pokhara Airport and caught fire.

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The plane’s cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder were found on Monday. They may help investigators figure out why the plane crashed in clear weather.

Since 2000, nearly 350 people have died in Nepal in plane or helicopter crashes. The country has eight of the 14 highest mountains in the world, including Everest, and sudden changes in the weather can make things dangerous.

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