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21 dead as bus carrying Indian tourists plunges into Nepal river

KATHMANDU, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Half of the passengers in a bus carrying 43 Indians died on Friday when the vehicle plunged into a rain-swollen river in neighbouring Nepal, a spokesperson for the Himalayan nation’s armed police said. A total of 21 people died and 22 were injured, Shailendra Thapa, a spokesperson for the armed police said, adding that all 41 passengers and two crew were Indian and headed to capital Kathmandu from the tourist city of Pokhara when the accident occurred. Roads in the mountainous region can challenge drivers as they are often narrow and treacherous, making it tough

14 people killed as Indian-registered bus plunges into river in Nepal

Kathmandu, Aug 23 (PTI) At least 14 people were killed after an Indian-registered passenger bus plunged into the Marsyangdi River in central Nepal on Friday, according to media reports.The bus from Gorakhpur was heading toward the capital Kathmandu from the resort town of Pokhara when it drove off the highway in Aaina Pahara in the Tanahun district. At least 29 passengers have been rescued from the bus with the number plate UP 53 FT 7623. The bus was heading to Gorakhpur from Pokhara via Kathmandu. At least 14 people were confirmed dead in the accident, the report said. Information Officer

Bangladeshis ‘not angry but hurt’: Top BNP leader on Hasina’s stay in India

Dhaka, Aug 23 (PTI) A top BNP leader here said Bangladeshis are “not angry but hurt” over deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s stay in India, even as he urged politicians and security strategists in New Delhi to “rethink” their policy given the ground reality here. In an exclusive interview with PTI at his residence in Dhaka, Abdul Moyeen Khan, a former Cabinet minister of Bangladesh, also said his country shares a border with India on three sides and it is a big neighbour, so there is “no reason why India should not be our best friend”. After unprecedented anti-government protests

UP Police Constable exam begins today with tight security

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 23 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment Exam 2024 commenced on Friday amid tight security arrangements. The examination will be conducted over five days from August 23 to 31 across the state. The examination will be conducted in two shifts each day. Uttar Pradesh Police have made extensive security and support measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the police recruitment examination. DIG Moradabad Range, Muniraj G. said, “There are a total of 69 centres in the 5 districts of Moradabad division. The maximum number of centres is in Moradabad district (26). Around 29000

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