Nepal earthquake victims toll rises to nearly 260

At least 157 people were killed in an earthquake in Nepal and another 168 were injured, local police said.

According to the National Center for Earthquake Monitoring and Research, tremors with an epicenter in the Jajarkot region were recorded at 23.47 on Friday.

 Strong tremors were felt in the country's capital, Kathmandu, and cities in neighboring India, including New Delhi.