Tuesday, September 1st, 2026

All-party meeting taking place to discuss Bhotekoshi flood

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KATHMANDU: An all-party meeting has been scheduled for today to discuss the Bhotekoshi flood disaster, including the search for missing people, rescue operations, relief distribution and rehabilitation. According to Jagadish Kharel, spokesperson for the Rastriya[ ... ]

Task force formed to rehabilitate flood-affected citizens

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KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Infrastructure Development has formed a task force to help restore normalcy for citizens affected by the Bhotekoshi River floods in Rasuwa. According to the Ministry, the task force has been formed[ ... ]

Bhotekoshi floods: 13 bodies found in India’s Gandak River

Preparations underway to hand them over to Nepal

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KUSHINAGAR (INDIA): Unidentified bodies have been recovered from the Gandak (Narayani) River in Kushinagar district of Uttar Pradesh, India, following the August 26 severe floods in Rasuwa, Nepal, in which a large number of people[ ... ]

Kaski district moves to manage unidentified bodies

POKHARA: A total of 102 bodies recovered from Nawalpur, Dhading, Tanahun and Gorkha districts following the flash floods have been brought to Pokhara for identification and management. Of these, 16 bodies were identified and handed over to their respective families on Monday. The remaining bodies,…

Finance minister urges swift release of relief funds to flood-hit local governments

KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has directed the government to ensure that funds collected…

President Paudel meets RSP chair Lamichhane over flood response

KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel held a meeting with Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi…

PM Shah says all state mechanisms fully mobilised for flood response

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) has said that all state mechanisms have been mobilised…

Supreme Court rejects Deuba and Khadka’s plea to halt Nepali Congress general convention

KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has refused to issue an interim order seeking to halt the…

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. The developments highlight the broad economic and social consequences of the Bhote Koshi disaster…

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

Dr. Baral appointed Vice-Chancellor of Kathmandu University

KATHMANDU: Prof. Dr. Bibek Baral has been appointed vice-chancellor of Kathmandu University. Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who also serves as

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…