Nepal flood recovery faces Dead body-management crisis as 579 bodies are recovered
Nepal’s authorities are struggling to store and manage bodies recovered after Wednesday’s devastating floods, with hospitals running out of space and some remains kept in a government office in Chitwan. Officials warn that decomposition and limited storage capacity are increasing public-health challenges as rescue teams continue searching for missing people.
FSSAI prohibits sale of Everest compounded asafoetida over substandard findings
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued Prohibition Orders against M/s Everest Food Products Private Limited and M/s Laljee Godhoo and Company under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The order concerning Everest covers compounded asafoetida and cites laboratory findings, regulatory breaches and earlier compliance concerns.
Delhi CNG price to rise by ₹3.89 per kg from August 29 as LNG costs surge
Indraprastha Gas Limited will raise Delhi’s CNG price by ₹3.89 per kg from 6 AM on August 29, 2026. The company attributed the revision to sharply higher imported spot LNG costs linked to the West Asia crisis and disruptions affecting cargo movement through the Strait of Hormuz. Delhi’s CNG price will rise by ₹3.89 per kg from 6 AM on August 29, 2026, after a sharp increase in imported spot liquefied natural gas costs.
IMD records very heavy rainfall across 6 regions, with heavy rain in several others
The India Meteorological Department recorded very heavy rainfall over Bihar, Haryana, Jammu-Kashmir & Ladakh, East Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. Heavy rainfall was also recorded across several subdivisions in eastern, northern and northeastern India during the past 24 hours ending at 0830 IST on 29-08-2026. The India Meteorological Department recorded very heavy rainfall over Bihar, Haryana, Jammu-Kashmir & Ladakh, East Madhya Pradesh and Odisha during the past 24 hours ending at 0830 IST on 29-08-2026.
3 bodies recovered from Gandak river in Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar after Nepal floods
3 bodies have been recovered from the Gandak river in Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar district after apparently drifting into Indian territory from Nepal during devastating floods in the neighbouring country. The recovery links the cross-border impact of the flooding to communities along the river in India. 3 bodies were recovered from the Gandak river in Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar district after apparently drifting into Indian territory from Nepal amid devastating floods in the neighbouring country.
Pakistan seeks international intervention to restore Indus Waters Treaty with India
Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has appealed for international intervention after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty in April 2025. He described the Indus river system as vital to more than 25 crore people and linked it to agriculture, food security, electricity generation and the economy, while India maintains that normal implementation depends on action against cross-border terrorism.
Maharashtra FDA cancels Cipla Pune C&F drug-sale licence over Reactin Plus violations
Maharashtra FDA has cancelled Cipla Pharma and Life Sciences’ drug-sale and distribution licence for its Vadki, Pune C&F centre, citing stock, record-keeping, storage and packaging violations linked to Reactin Plus tablets. Cipla has challenged the order in court and says it raises no concern about the medicine’s safety, quality or efficacy.
Nepal flood videos show gold returned to owner while Indian currency is shared
Videos circulating after flooding and landslides in Nepal present contrasting scenes: people seek the owner of gold, silver and cash found inside a drifted drawer, while another group is seen dividing Indian ₹500 notes recovered from a bag. The footage has prompted praise and questions online. Videos circulating after severe flooding and landslides in Nepal show 2 sharply different responses to valuables carried away by the disaster.
47 Himalayan glacial lakes pose flood risk to Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
A report identifies 47 potentially dangerous glacial lakes across the Hindu Kush Himalaya, most of them in Nepal and Tibet. Their natural dams could release water, ice and debris into river systems linked to northern India, while 219 hanging glaciers have been identified in Uttarakhand’s Alaknanda basin. Glacial lakes in Nepal and Tibet’s Himalayan regions could pose a flood risk to northern India if their natural dams fail, sending water, ice and debris into downstream river systems.
CNG price in Delhi, adjoining cities to rise by Rs 3.89 per kg from August 29
CNG users in Delhi and adjoining cities will pay Rs 86.98 per kg from 6 am on August 29, according to Indraprastha Gas Limited. The current price is Rs 83.09 per kg, making the change relevant for motorists and other consumers using compressed natural gas in the affected areas. CNG prices in Delhi and adjoining cities will rise by Rs 3.89 per kg from 6 am on August 29, according to Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL).
Petrol sales halted at 2,573 fuel outlets as government investigates contamination
Petrol sales have been suspended at 2,573 retail fuel outlets during a government-led investigation into suspected contamination and complaints of vehicle problems. Indian Oil Corporation accounts for the largest share of affected outlets, while testing has expanded from underground storage tanks to tankers, depots, terminals and ethanol storage across the distribution network.
Namami Gange guide links soil pH with nutrient availability and crop health
A Namami Gange natural-farming guide explains how soil acidity or alkalinity affects nutrient access, lists pH-based treatments and highlights symptoms of imbalance. It recommends soil testing once every 3 years through a free government facility, consultation with a nearby agricultural science centre and the use of fully decomposed manure rather than raw material.