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Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh MLA Toko Tatung presented the Keyi Panyor Mission Plan 2040 (KPMP 2040) at the inaugural Global Conscious Food Systems Summit in Paro, Bhutan, outlining a development approach centred on Indigenous knowledge, biodiversity, food systems and human well-being. Tatung, who represents the 16-Yachuli Assembly constituency and Keyi Panyor district, was a panellist at [] The post Arunachal MLA Toko Tatung takes Keyi Panyors indigenous vision to Global Food Systems Summit appe

Guwahati: The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR), an NGO with special consultative status with the United Nations (UN), has accused the Bangladesh government of undermining democracy and failing to ensure peace and security in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) ahead of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), beginning on September [] The post ACHR flags democracy concerns, human rights violations in Bangladeshs Chittagong Hill Tracts appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A preliminary study by Nepalese scientists has attributed the devastating floods that swept through the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli corridor on August 26 to a massive ice-rock avalanche in the high Himalayas, ruling out conventional rainfall as the primary trigger. The report, commissioned by the Nepal Environment Society and released on Sunday, also found no evidence that [] The post Himalayan ice-rock avalanche triggered deadly Nepal floods, scientists rule out GLOF appeared first on NorthEa

Guwahati: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said Nepals flood death toll has climbed to 788, while 2,502 people remain missing. A total of 9,435 people have so far been rescued from the flood-affected areas, the authority said. The disaster has also claimed 16 lives on the Chinese side of the border, [] The post Nepal floods: Death toll reaches 788 as at least 2,502 people remain missing appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: At least 682 people have died in floods near Nepals border with China and in Tibet, while 287 Indians remain missing in Nepal, according to officials on Saturday. India has expanded its rescue and relief efforts as the search continues and the risk of more flooding remains. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said [] The post Nepal floods: Death toll rises to 682; 108 Indians rescued, 275 still missing appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Joydeep Gupta An entire mountainside of ice and rock fell into the Lhende Khola river on the Tibet-Nepal border, on the morning of August 26,triggering an earthquakeand a flood that rose nine metres, killing hundreds, sweeping away at least six dams and hydropower stations, over a dozen crucial bridges, homes, roads and even aherd of [] The post Nepal flash floods renews focus on regional preparedness appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The death toll from the flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border has reached at least 616, Nepal Police said on Saturday. Thousands of people are still missing, while rescue teams remain engaged in efforts to find them. Chinese state media has reported seven additional deaths, putting the overall toll from the disaster at no [] The post Nepal flash floods: Death toll crosses 600, rescue operations continue appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on August 28 that the state government has so far identified 12 people from Assam who remain untraced in Nepal following the flash flood disaster. Sarma said efforts are underway to establish contact with the people on the list and ensure their safe rescue. He said details [] The post Nepal floods: 12 Assam residents untraced, says Himanta Biswa Sarma; two later confirmed safe appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Six people from Assam are feared missing in Nepal, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday, as rescue operations continued following flash floods in the country. Speaking to the media, Sarma said the government had received information about six people from Assam who could not be contacted. He said officials were verifying the [] The post Nepal flash floods: Six people from Assam feared missing, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Nepal faces the risk of a second flash flood after debris from an ice-rock avalanche formed a temporary dam at a river confluence, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) said. The debris is accumulating at the confluence and holding back water, raising the possibility of another flash flood in the valley as [] The post Nepal flash floods: Second threat looms as avalanche debris dams river appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The massive glacial collapse that triggered catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday has killed at least 162 people, with hundreds still missing. Among those unaccounted for are 133 Indians, many of them travelling to Tibet on pilgrimage to Mount Kailash. The flash floods were triggered at 8:37 am Nepal time when [] The post Nepal flash floods: What triggered the disaster, and why was it so destructive? appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The World Bank has offered up to Nepalese Rs 25 billion in emergency financial assistance to Nepal following the devastating floods that have affected several parts of the country, the Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday. The proposed assistance will support rescue, relief and reconstruction efforts in areas impacted by the floods. World Bank [] The post World Bank offers NRs 25 billion emergency aid to flood-hit Nepal appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: At least 160 people have died, and nearly 500 remain missing after a massive flash flood originating in Tibet swept through parts of central Nepal on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction across several districts. Nepal Police reported at least 157 deaths, while Chinas state broadcaster CCTV reported three more deaths and 265 people missing in [] The post Nepal flash floods kill at least 160, nearly 500 missing including 133 Indians appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Severe flash floods triggered by a surge in the Bhotekoshi River have disrupted around 430 megawatts (MW) of electricity generation and supply capacity in Nepal, affecting more than 12 per cent of the countrys installed hydropower capacity. Nepals Energy Ministry said the damage was largely linked to hydropower projects hit by the floods. The [] The post Nepal floods disrupt over 12% of Hydropower capacity, affecting 430 MW amid widespread destruction appeared first on NorthEast Now .