Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Urges Nepal Solidarity, Environmental Protection
Severe floods and landslides have affected areas near the Nepal-Tibet border.
Some people, including pilgrims and tourists, may be stranded there.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar expressed support for the people of Nepal.
He asked people to pray for those affected and hoped Nepal would recover soon.
He also said people should do more to protect the Himalayan environment.
The Karnataka government is trying to find residents from the state who may be stuck in the affected areas.
Relatives, tour operators and stranded people can share information with officials.
This will help authorities organize assistance, rescue or evacuation if needed.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar expressed solidarity with people affected by floods and landslides in Nepal.
He urged people to pray for victims and families who lost loved ones.
He called for stronger environmental protection efforts, especially in the Himalayan region.
The Karnataka government is collecting information about residents stranded in Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Officials will coordinate possible rescue, evacuation and assistance through Indian authorities and missions.
- Who
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the people of Nepal, and the Karnataka government are involved.
- What
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar offered solidarity and called for environmental protection, while Karnataka began identifying residents stranded near the Nepal-Tibet border.
- When
- The statements and initiative were reported on Thursday.
- Where
- The disaster affected areas along the Nepal-Tibet border, including Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region.
- Why
- Floods, landslides and related disruptions reportedly caused deaths and stranded travelers, prompting support and assistance efforts.
- Disaster
- Floods and landslides affected areas along the Nepal-Tibet border.
- Appeal
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar urged solidarity with affected people and prayers for victims.
- Environmental message
- He called for greater efforts to protect the Himalayan environment.
- Karnataka response
- The Government of Karnataka is collecting information about residents who may be stranded in Nepal or the Tibet Autonomous Region.
- Coordination
- The state will coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian missions in Nepal and Beijing.
- Emergency contacts
- The State Emergency Operation Centre can be reached at 1070 or 080-22253707.
- Information channels
- Details can be submitted through the government’s online form or by email to the listed emergency addresses.