Israel: Death toll from Hamas rocket fire rises to 4

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 7: (ANI): The toll in the Hamas rocket fire from the Gaza Strip into Israel climbed to 4, The Times of Israel reported. The daily reported earlier that after a barrage of rocket fire from the Gaza Strip, Hamas fighters infiltrated Israel. The mayor of Kuseife, Abd al-Aziz Nassara, confirmed the toll, adding that several more have been wounded as the rockets from Gaza

Rocket barrages from Gaza hit Israel, killing at least one

(AFP) - Barrages of rockets were fired from the blockaded Gaza Strip on Saturday, killing at least one person in Israel, an AFP journalist and medics said. Rockets streamed across the sky repeatedly after the first launches from multiple locations across Gaza at 06:30 am (0330 GMT), the AFP journalist reported. The Israeli army warned of sirens across the country's south and central areas, urgi

Weather improves after rains for five days

Kathmandu, Oct 5: Weather across the country has improved from today after continuous rains for the past five days. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, the atmospheric condition is expected to steadily improve further. Meteorologist Govinda Jha said the eastern part of the country has been under the partial influence of a low-pressure system which is now in the process of sh

NAC aircraft returns to Kathmandu due to technical issues

Kathmandu, Oct 5: An aircraft of the National flag carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), en route to Dammam of Saudi Arabia from Kathmandu, had to return to Kathmandu midway due to technical problems. According to Tribhuvan International Airport's Director General Pratap Babu Tiwari, the aircraft (RA 412) took off from TIA at 12: 14 am today and returned to Kathmandu at 4:51 am. It re

At least 23 Indian soldiers missing in flash flood

The Indian army said Wednesday that 23 soldiers were missing after a powerful flash flood caused by intense rainfall tore through a remote valley in the mountainous northeast Sikkim state. "Due to sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim, a flash flood occurred in the Teesta River... 23 personnel have been reprted missing and some vehicles are reported submerged under the slush," th

Series of quakes, aftershocks felt in Bajhang

Kathmandu, Oct 4: A series of earthquakes and aftershocks have continued in Bajhang district in Sudurpaschim Province since the 5.3 magnitude quake took place in the district on Tuesday, said the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre (NEMRC), Lainchaur, Kathmandu. According to the NEMRC, a 5.3 magnitude earthquake occurred on Tuesday at 2:40 pm with its epicentre in Bajhang. At l

Kaligandaki corridor obstructed

Triveni (Nawalparasi), The Kaligandaki corridor has been obstructed due to landslide triggered by incessant rain. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) at the District Police Office Nawalparasi (Bardaghat-Susta-East) Bed Bahadur Poudel informed the Kaligandaki corridor was completely halted due to landslides in the Nawalpur section of the corridor. Due to landslide in Bulingtar rural municipali

CEO Albright hopeful of accomplishing MCC project on time

Kathmandu, Chief Executive Officer of Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), Alice Albright said she was confident and optimistic for timely completion of the MCC project. At a press conference here on Tuesday, visiting CEO Albright mentioned she found the Nepal government and other stakeholders effortful with dedication for its implementation as the project has to be completed within five yea