Thursday, September 17th, 2026

Bhotekoshi flood: Death toll rises to 1,409

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KATHMANDU: A total of 1,409 bodies have been recovered so far following the devastating Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa on August 26, according to authorities. Of the total, 1,407 bodies were recovered from various districts: 199[ ... ]

Foreign Minister Khanal announces PM-led UNGA delegation

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KATHMANDU: Nepal will be represented at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) by a delegation led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said, with the team scheduled to travel to the United States next week. Speaking at a meeting[ ... ]

Govt spends Rs 200 billion in first two months of current FY

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KATHMANDU: The government has spent around Rs 200 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year 2026/27. According to the Financial Comptroller General Office, total government expenditure reached Rs 199.83 billion as[ ... ]

Bhotekoshi flood: Death toll rises to 1,409

KATHMANDU: A total of 1,409 bodies have been recovered so far following the devastating Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa on August 26, according to authorities. Of the total, 1,407 bodies were recovered from various districts: 199 in Rasuwa, 202 in Nuwakot, 72 in Dhading, 364 in…

Nepali Congress holding Central Working Committee meeting

KATHMANDU: The main opposition Nepali Congress is holding a meeting of its Central Working Committee this…

Supreme Court rules both Houses must separately secure two-thirds majority to amend Constitution

KATHMANDU: The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court has issued an interim order to keep…

All-party parliamentary special committee to be formed for disaster management

KATHMANDU: An all-party meeting called by Chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Rabi Lamichhane, has…

Six key decisions made by the Cabinet

KATHMANDU: The government has approved the Government Decision Process Simplification and Digitalisation Rules, 2026. The Cabinet…

Gas shortage fears trigger long lines in Kathmandu (Pics)

KATHMANDU: A rush of consumers seeking cooking gas led to long lines at the National Trading branch office in Teku, highlighting rising anxiety over the…

Harishayani Ekadashi being observed today

KATHMANDU: Harishayani Ekadashi, one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu calendar, is being observed across Nepal today. The day marks the beginning of…

President Paudel calls for adoption of yoga as a way of life

KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has urged people to adopt yoga as an integral part of their daily lives, emphasizing its role in promoting physical, mental,…

Gold and silver prices decline in Nepali market

KATHMANDU: The prices of gold and silver have declined in the domestic market today, with gold falling by Rs 2,300 per tola and silver by Rs 60 per tola. According to the Federation of Nepal…

We will prioritise suggestions received, says Minister Pokharel

SAPTARI: Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel has said the government will prioritise suggestions received from students, parents, elected representatives

132 students displaced by Bhotekoshi floods enrolled in school

KATHMANDU: A total of 132 students displaced by the recent Bhotekoshi floods have been enrolled at a school in Kathmandu.

Education Minister Pokharel holds talks with provincial education ministers from all seven provinces

KATHMANDU: Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel held discussions with ministers overseeing education from all seven provinces on Thursday.

Dr Hari Prasad Lamsal appointed chair of Teacher Service Commission

KATHMANDU: The government has appointed former secretary Dr Hari Prasad Lamsal as the chairperson of the Teacher Service Commission. A

Dengue spreads in town as scrub typhus rises in villages

BAGLUNG: Baglung, already at high risk of dengue, is now also seeing a rise in…

Additional team of specialist doctors to be deployed to flood-affected areas

KATHMANDU: An additional team of specialist doctors is being deployed to the Bhotekoshi flood-affected areas.…

Health insurance services to be made easier in flood-affected districts

KATHMANDU: The Health Insurance Board has decided to facilitate health insurance services in flood-affected districts.…

Dengue infection confirmed in 255 people in Palpa

PALPA: Dengue infection has been confirmed in 255 people in Palpa district in the first…

WHO to send medicines and health equipment for Bhotekoshi flood victims

KATHMANDU: The World Health Organization (WHO) is preparing to provide essential medicines and medical equipment…

Five arrested for jewelry theft in Myagdi

MYAGDI: Police have arrested five people from Bara and Parsa for allegedly stealing jewelry in…

16 arrested with drugs in separate incidents across Nepal

KATHMANDU: Police have arrested 16 people with various types of drugs in separate incidents across…