Wednesday, September 16th, 2026

US reaffirms support for Nepal’s flood recovery

Pledges continued cooperation to support Nepal’s flood recovery efforts

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KATHMANDU: The United States (US) has reaffirmed its support for Nepal’s recovery efforts following the devastating floods of August 26, with discussions focusing on humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and strengthening bilateral cooperation. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i.[ ... ]

Govt proposes six-month paid maternity leave

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KATHMANDU: The government has proposed providing mothers with at least six months of paid maternity leave and fathers with 42 days of paid paternity care leave. Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sobita Gautam[ ... ]

Krishnabhir track opening completed, vehicular movement to resume Thursday

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KATHMANDU: The construction of a new track at Krishnabhir along the Nagdhunga-Muglin section of the Prithvi Highway, which was blocked by floods, has been completed. With the opening of the new track, vehicular movement along[ ... ]

US reaffirms support for Nepal’s flood recovery

KATHMANDU: The United States (US) has reaffirmed its support for Nepal’s recovery efforts following the devastating floods of August 26, with discussions focusing on humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and strengthening bilateral cooperation. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Megan Bouldin met Prime Minister Balendra Shah today and conveyed…

Ten local-level representative posts remain vacant: EC

KATHMANDU: The Election Commission (EC) has said that 10 posts of elected representatives at the…

All-party meeting begins in Singha Durbar on disaster management

KATHMANDU: An all-party meeting has begun at Singha Durbar to discuss the formation of a…

Both Houses of Federal Parliament scheduled to meet today

KATHMANDU: Both Houses of the Federal Parliament, the House of Representatives (HoR) and the National…

RSP calls all-party meeting amid disaster mechanism delay

KATHMANDU: An all-party meeting of senior political leaders has been scheduled for today (Wednesday) at 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,…

Gold price up by Rs 1,700 per tola in domestic market

KATHMANDU: The prices of gold and silver increased in the domestic market on Wednesday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold climbed by Rs 1,700 per tola…

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…