Saturday, September 5th, 2026

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho arriving in Nepal today

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is arriving in Nepal today (Saturday) for a three-day visit to discuss cooperation and assistance in the search for South Korean citizens missing following the devastating Bhotekoshi floods and[ ... ]

Monsoon to remain active for three more days

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KATHMANDU: Rainfall is expected to continue across Nepal for the next three days, with moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast in several parts of the country. The Weather Forecasting Division said monsoon winds are currently[ ... ]

Bhotekoshi flood update: Death toll reaches 1,344

4,898 people, including Nepali and foreign nationals, remain unaccounted for so far

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KATHMANDU: The death toll from the Bhotekoshi flood has reached 1,344, while 4,898 people, including Nepali and foreign nationals, remain unaccounted for, Nepal Police said. Of those reported missing, 2,448 are Nepali citizens, including 2,930[ ... ]

PM Shah calls for stronger cooperation to combat human trafficking

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balendra Shah (Balen) has said cooperation and coordination among all concerned bodies, including the federal, provincial and local governments, are essential to building a society free of human trafficking. In a message issued on the occasion of the 20th National Day…

Lawmaker KC calls for transparent and effective relief distribution

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress lawmaker Arjun Nar Singh KC has called for immediate delivery of relief…

Pressure mounts on PM Shah to attend UN General Assembly after Bhotekoshi disaster

KATHMANDU: Uncertainty continues over whether Prime Minister Balendra Shah will attend the 81st session of…

‘PM should raise Nepal’s climate case at UN, developed countries must pay compensation for carbon emissions’

KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Manish Jha has said Nepal should seek compensation from…

Gyanendra Shahi questions government’s response to citizens trapped in hydropower tunnels

KATHMANDU: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) lawmaker Gyanendra Shahi has accused the government of failing to…

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,…

Economic Digest: A Snapshot of Nepal’s Business News

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. Nepal’s latest economic and business developments present a mixed picture of price pressures, disaster-related…

Schools in flood-affected areas closed indefinitely

NUWAKOT: Schools in Nuwakot affected by flooding in the Trishuli River following the Bhotekoshi flood have been closed indefinitely. All

Education Ministry holds talks with University Vice-Chancellors on legal reforms

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Education and Sports held discussions with vice-chancellors of federal universities and other stakeholders on Tuesday as

NSEC calls off protest following Rs 5,000 monthly salary hike

KATHMANDU: The Nepal School Employees Council (NSEC) has suspended its planned protest after the government announced a monthly salary increase

Minister Pokharel calls for joint efforts to reform education sector

KAILALI: Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel has called for coordinated efforts among the federal, provincial and local governments

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…

More than 338,000 people receive eye care services

TULSIPUR: More than 338,000 people received eye care services through eye health programmes operated by…

Low-fat vegan diet may help people lose weight without eating less: Research

WASHINGTON DC: A low-fat vegan diet may support weight loss without the need to count…

Govt urges public to take precautions against Japanese Encephalitis

KATHMANDU: The government has urged the public to take precautions against Japanese encephalitis (JE), a…

Free eye camp conducted at Nakhu Prison

KATHMANDU: Nepal Eye Hospital recently organized a free eye screening camp at Nakhu Prison, providing…

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…