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PM Narendra Modi takes stock of situation following fresh earthquake in Nepal

At least four people have reportedly died and twelve others injured in Tuesday's earthquake in Nepal.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who took stock of the situation following the fresh earthquake felt in Nepal and other parts of India on Tuesday, directed all the concerned authorities to be on alert for carrying out the rescue and relief operations.

At least four people have reportedly died and twelve others injured in Tuesday's earthquake in Nepal.

Media reports said that three landslides had occurred in Sindhupalchok district in Bagmati Zone of central Nepal. According to reports, some buildings have collapsed in Chautara municipality, which is a settlement in Sindhupalchok district.

The epicentre of Tuesday's 7.4 quake was in a remote conservation area between Kathmandu and Mount Everest, a foreign news agency reported.

Its effect was felt in New Delhi, parts of eastern India and even in Bangladesh capital Dhaka.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Home Affairs is in a constant touch with the states, while the Indian Air Force and the National Disaster Response Force have been placed on airlift alert should authorities in Nepal request for rescue and relief assistance.

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