Thursday, August 27th, 2026

Portable mobile towers being sent to flood-hit areas

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: The government is preparing to send generators and solar-powered portable mobile towers to flood-affected areas to restore communication services disrupted by Wednesday’s devastating Bhotekoshi floods in Rasuwa. The floods damaged electricity infrastructure in Rasuwa[ ... ]

Rasuwa floods: Nepali Army rescues 114 flood victims so far

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KATHMANDU: The Nepali Army has deployed five helicopters to rescue people affected by floods in Rasuwa. According to the Nepali Army, 114 people have been rescued as of 8 am Thursday. More than 2,000 Nepali[ ... ]

Rasuwa floods: 162 bodies recovered so far

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: As many as 162 bodies have been recovered from various parts of the country following Wednesday’s devastating floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district. Of the total, 64 bodies were recovered in Chitwan, 27 in Dhading,[ ... ]

Bhotekoshi flood: 28 police personnel missing

KATHMANDU: As many as 28 police personnel stationed at various police units in Rasuwa have gone missing following Wednesday’s Bhotekoshi flood. According to the Police Headquarters, 10 personnel from the Area Police Office Timure, eight from the Rasuwagadhi Police Station, three from the Syafrubesi Police…

SC rejects Deuba’s bid to halt Nepali Congress general convention

KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has rejected former Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba’s request to…

PM Shah’s Q&A session in Parliament postponed

KATHMANDU: The live question-and-answer session with Prime Minister Balendra Shah, scheduled for today’s meeting of…

Four CPN-UML ministers resign in Gandaki Province

POKHARA: Four ministers from the CPN-UML serving in the Gandaki provincial government have resigned following…

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…

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 devastating Bhote Koshi and Trishuli floods have caused widespread disruption across Nepal, affecting…

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…