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    Shankhachil News: A devastating natural disaster has struck Nepal, with a massive flash flood causing widespread destruction in Rasuwa district near the China border. Amid the crisis, 32 tourists from Kolkata who were travelling in Nepal have reportedly gone missing. They were scheduled to cross the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday morning. The disappearance has caused severe concern among their family members in Kolkata. Taking the situation seriously, the West Bengal government has opened a helpline for residents of the state affected by the disaster. On the instructions of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, two helpline numbers have been issued for assistance to people from Bengal and their families. The numbers are 033-2479-3311 and 9147890181 . Missing persons or their relatives can contact these numbers for support. The situation in Rasuwa district started deteriorating rapidly from Wednesday morning. The water level of rivers suddenly increased, followed by a powerfu...

    Shankhachil News: Nepal has been devastated by a massive natural disaster. A catastrophic flash flood struck the Bhote Koshi River valley near the China border on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction. In areas including Rasuwa district, powerful currents swept away houses, roads, bridges, hydropower projects, and other vital infrastructure. As of Thursday, the death toll has risen to at least 160, while hundreds of people remain missing. Authorities fear the number of casualties may increase further. The worst affected area is Rasuwa district, located along the Nepal-Tibet border. Flash floods and landslides have left several regions completely cut off. Rescue teams are searching through mud and debris for survivors. Many houses have been buried under layers of mud and silt. The collapse of communication networks and poor weather conditions have made rescue operations extremely challenging. Reports have also emerged about foreign nationals missing in the disaster. A...

    Shankhachil News: Several tourists from West Bengal have been stranded in Nepal following devastating flash floods and a natural disaster in the country. Among them, a tourist bus carrying 65 people from Arambagh has become a major cause of concern for their families back home. The families have urged authorities to take immediate steps to bring them back safely. According to reports, the tourist bus bearing registration number WB 37C 9999 is carrying 65 tourists from Arambagh. The bus is currently stranded in the Chetan Park area of Nepal . As the location is around 120 kilometres away from the disaster-hit zone, the bus was not directly affected by the flash flood. However, communication networks and transport services across Nepal have been severely disrupted, making regular contact with the tourists difficult. The group of 65 tourists left Arambagh for Nepal on August 24 . They had planned to visit several tourist destinations across the country. However, the sudden...

    Shankhachil News: Following the devastating natural disaster in Nepal, several tourists from Durgapur, West Bengal, have gone missing, leaving their families deeply concerned. According to the latest reports, around 400 people are still untraceable in Nepal, including many Indian tourists. Several residents from West Bengal are also among those who have lost contact after the disaster. It has been learnt that Durgapur residents Mousumi Gangopadhyay (53) and her husband Arindam Gangopadhyay , residents of Tapovan City in Bamunara, had travelled to Nepal for a Mansarovar pilgrimage tour . The couple started their journey on the 21st of this month with a travel organisation and was scheduled to return home after completing the trip. However, their family members lost all contact with them after news of the severe disaster in Nepal emerged. Unable to reach them over the phone, their family members became extremely anxious. Concern spread among relatives and neighbours as no...

   Shankhachil News:  Amid growing concerns among vehicle owners over the nationwide rollout of 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20), the Central Government is exploring the possibility of reintroducing lower ethanol-blended fuel for older vehicles. According to reports, authorities are examining whether premium 95-octane petrol variants such as Indian Oil's XP95, Bharat Petroleum's Speed, and Hindustan Petroleum's Power95 can be marketed as E10 (10% ethanol-blended) fuel. No final decision has been taken yet, and discussions are still at a preliminary stage. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is reportedly holding consultations with state-run oil marketing companies—Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). The objective is to provide an E10 fuel option for owners of older vehicles without creating a separate nationwide fuel distribution infrastructure. At present, E20 petrol has be...

    Shankhachil News: Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has revealed alarming news for India, stating that nearly 300 Indian nationals are currently missing following the devastating flash floods in Nepal. Most of those unaccounted for are believed to be pilgrims travelling to Mansarovar . According to Khanal, the route connecting the Nepal-Tibet border , which is widely used by Mansarovar pilgrims, has suffered severe damage due to the disaster. As a result, authorities have been unable to establish contact with hundreds of travellers. The minister also said that approximately 500 foreign nationals from different countries remain unreachable. The Nepalese government is coordinating with the embassies of the affected countries and has assured that the safety and well-being of foreign citizens are being treated as a top priority alongside Nepalese citizens. Describing the floods as one of the worst disasters in Nepal's recent history , Khanal said the government's...

Shankhachil News  Residents of the area have received a proper road for the first time since India's Independence. However, the road construction work triggered a dispute between two BJP factions. One faction attempted to stop the work, alleging corruption in the construction process. The rival faction countered by accusing them of demanding a cut of the project funds. A heated argument soon broke out between the two leaders over who had taken the alleged commission. The confrontation escalated into pushing and shoving. Eventually, local villagers chased away members of both factions, after which the road construction resumed. The incident has drawn comparisons with the alleged political culture during the Trinamool Congress regime. Following the controversy, the CPI(M) criticised the BJP, leaving the saffron camp in an embarrassing position. The incident took place in the Barol area under the Tulsihata Gram Panchayat in Harishchandrapur, Malda district. The nearly two-kilometre st...