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Nepal seeks specialised rescue help from India, China as 2,400 remain unaccounted for

Nepal has sought specialised assistance from India and China to strengthen search-and-rescue operations following the devastating Bhote Koshi floods, as about 2,400 people remain unaccounted for and 626 bodies have been recovered so far.
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File - People wait to receive news of their family and friends outside the army camp following flash floods at Devighat in Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Indian family pleads for news of son missing after Nepal floods

“We only want information about our son.”
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Work in progress to open alternative road to Rasuwa. Photo: Prakash Dahal

More than 40 bridges destroyed, Bagmati races to restore connectivity after flood

With more than 40 bridges destroyed by the Bhotekoshi flood and other disaster impacts, the Bagmati provincial government has shifted its focus towards restoring connectivity alongside rescue, treatment and relief operations in the affected districts.
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Forensic teams race to identify 233 bodies in Chitwan

Forensic teams at Bharatpur Hospital have collected DNA samples from 135 bodies as authorities work to identify a growing number of dead in Chitwan, with bodies continuing to arrive.
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Up to 400 workers feared trapped in mud-filled Rasuwa tunnels

Up to 400 workers are feared trapped inside tunnels at Hakku-216 in Rasuwa, with rescue efforts hampered by heavy mud and water, according to the Nepal Mountaineering Association.
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People wait to receive news of their family and friends outside the army camp following flash floods at Devighat in Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Bhotekoshi flood toll rises to 469; 2,381 still as authorities warn of another major flood

The search for victims of the devastating Bhotekoshi flood has widened as the death toll reached 469 on Friday morning, while authorities warned that another major flood could hit downstream settlements if a natural dam formed upstream breaks.
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Nepal observes Janai Purnima with sacred threads, Kwati and Rakhi

Nepal is observing Janai Purnima today, with traditions ranging from changing sacred threads and tying protective bands to sharing Kwati soup and celebrating Rakhi.
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Heavy rain forecast Friday across Himalayan, hilly and Terai regions

Several parts of Nepal could see heavy rainfall on Friday, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division forecasting downpours at one or two places across the Himalayan, hilly and Terai regions of multiple provinces.

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Nepali Army rescuing flood-stranded victims via helicopter in Trishuli, Thursday. Some 655 rescued so far; search for remaining continues Friday. Photo: RSS

Foreign ministry forms Emergency Response Team for missing foreign nationals

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formed an Emergency Response Team (ERT) to coordinate the search and rescue of foreign nationals affected or reported missing following the devastating Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa.
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US announces $500,000 aid for Nepal flood response

The United States has announced $500,000 in assistance for communities affected by the devastating flash floods in Rasuwa district.
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A combination photo of Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal and US Ambassador Scott Urbom delivering remarks during a programme, in Kathmandu, on Tuesday. Photo: THT

'Nepal-US relations should pivot towards trade, technology and youth-led investment'

The founding American principles of free expression, rule of law and free enterprise continue to guide the United States’ global partnerships, said US Chargé a.i. d’Affaires Scott Urbom, calling for Nepal-US relations to pivot more decisively towards trade, technology and economic integration ahead of the 80th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties next year.
26 Aug, 2026
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Cabinet declares flood-hit areas disaster zones for three months

The government has declared local levels affected by the Bhote Koshi River flood disaster-hit areas for three months, authorising immediate measures for rescue, treatment and rehabilitation.
26 Aug, 2026
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US music envoy to engage with Nepali music community

The US Embassy in Kathmandu is hosting American country singer-songwriter Jessica Lynn for a week-long professional exchange with Nepali musicians and music industry professionals from August 24 to 29.
25 Aug, 2026

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BYD, Cimex contribute Rs 70 million to PM's Disaster Relief Fund

BYD and its authorised Nepali distributor Cimex Inc Pvt Ltd have announced a contribution of Rs 70 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund to support flood relief and rehabilitation in Rasuwa and other affected areas.
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Bhotekoshi water level rises again, alert issued

The water level in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa has risen again, prompting the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) to issue an alert for downstream areas.
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People wait to receive news of their family and friends outside the army camp following flash floods at Devighat in Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Bhotekoshi flood toll rises to 469; 2,381 still as authorities warn of another major flood

The search for victims of the devastating Bhotekoshi flood has widened as the death toll reached 469 on Friday morning, while authorities warned that another major flood could hit downstream settlements if a natural dam formed upstream breaks.
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Nepal observes Janai Purnima with sacred threads, Kwati and Rakhi

Nepal is observing Janai Purnima today, with traditions ranging from changing sacred threads and tying protective bands to sharing Kwati soup and celebrating Rakhi.
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Houses and settlement structures in the Trishuli Bazaar area of Bidur Municipality–1, damaged by the flood in the Trishuli River following Wednesday's flood in the Bhotekoshi River of Rasuwa. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal/RSS

Bhotekoshi flash flood: 258 bodies recovered

A total of 258 bodies have been recovered from various locations following Wednesday’s devastating flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River, with search and rescue operations continuing across several districts.
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Forensic teams race to identify 233 bodies in Chitwan

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Up to 400 workers feared trapped in mud-filled Rasuwa tunnels

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Six-member Chinese expert team joins rescue of workers trapped in Rasuwa tunnel

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Rescue workers search through a heap of refuse after it collapsed at Conakry’s largest landfill, Guinea, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. Photo: AP

Guinea landfill landslide kills 30 in Conakry's Dar Es Salam

A mountainous heap of refuse collapsed at the largest landfill in Guinea 's capital of Conakry early on Sunday, killing 30 people, according to the central government.
24 Aug, 2026
Residents and frontline workers embark on Ebola outbreak awareness campaign in Beni, North Kivu province, eastern Congo, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Photo: AP

Congo receives more than 16,000 doses of Ebola vaccine as it grapples with unprecedented outbreak

Congo has received more than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine as the country grapples with the fastest Ebola outbreak in history, the country's health minister said.
23 Aug, 2026
Funeral pallbearers sit behind caskets during a memorial service for the victims of a ferry that capsized on Lake Kariba in Kariba, Zimbabwe, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. Photo: AP

26 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe's ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 72

Eighteen children were among more than 70 people killed when an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe this week, police said Saturday after rescuers recovered more bodies.
16 Aug, 2026
In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), rescuers inspect a damaged building following an earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Photo: BASARNAS via AP

UPDATE: Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 38 and toppling buildings

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 38 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Authorities said more than a dozen residents were injured.
15 Aug, 2026
Policemen talk to the residents of a slum affected by a landslide in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Photo: AP

Landslide in Mumbai kills 6 as India is drenched by monsoon rains

Heavy monsoon rains triggered a landslide in a densely populated neighborhood in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, early Wednesday, killing at least six people and injuring four others, authorities said.
12 Aug, 2026

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Nepal seeks specialised rescue help from India, China as 2,400 remain unaccounted for

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Up to 400 workers feared trapped in mud-filled Rasuwa tunnels

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Forensic teams race to identify 233 bodies in Chitwan

Work in progress to open alternative road to Rasuwa. Photo: Prakash Dahal

More than 40 bridges destroyed, Bagmati races to restore connectivity after flood

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Auto sector contributed Rs 81bn in revenue last year: FNCCI Prez

The automobile sector contributed Rs 81 billion to government revenue last year, accounting for around 8–9 per cent of the state’s total revenue, Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) President Anjan Shrestha said on Tuesday.
25 Aug, 2026
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Ncell, Nepal Mediciti offer healthcare benefits to customers

Ncell customers can now receive free or discounted outpatient department (OPD) consultations at Nepal Mediciti Hospital under a new partnership between the telecom operator and the hospital.
25 Aug, 2026
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New NAMMI Box to debut at NADA Auto Show 2026

NAMMI is set to launch the new NAMMI Box electric vehicle at the upcoming NADA Auto Show 2026.
25 Aug, 2026
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NADA Auto Show 2026 preparations complete, parking arranged at two sites

Preparations for the 18th NADA Auto Show 2026, scheduled to begin on Wednesday at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Centre, have been completed, the Nepal Automobile Association (NADA) said on Tuesday.
25 Aug, 2026
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Madhesh adds 5,068 industries as nearly 2,000 businesses close

Madhesh Province registered 5,068 new industries last fiscal year, even as 1,938 industries and business enterprises closed or were deregistered, highlighting the mixed picture of business activity amid an economic slowdown.
25 Aug, 2026

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Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble.
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"Why Didn't YOU Solve It During Your Tenure?" Sudan Gurung Fires Back Over Nirmala Panta Case

Home Minister Sudan Gurung asked Parliament members to avoid repeatedly raising the Nirmala Panta case, citing investigation ethics and sensitivity.
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Two legends of Nepali football. One unforgettable episode. And a commentary so iconic that even Hari Khadka couldn't resist joining in.
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APCC Trophy Tour takes off: Nepalgunj hosts spectacular first stop

Ahead of the tournament's opening match, the Asian Paints Champions Cup (APCC) Trophy Tour officially launched today with an early morning reveal event at Holyland English Secondary School in Nepalgunj.
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Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026 ready to kick off across Nepal

Nepal’s grassroots sports landscape is on the brink of a historic milestone as the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026- All Nepal Interschool Football Tournament prepares to unite school communities across all seven provinces.
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Rotary golf fellowship raises $3,500 for global polio eradication drive

The Rotary Club of Himalayan Golfers (RCHG) has raised around US$3,500 through the Nepal legs of the Virtual Rotary World Golf Fellowship 2026, generating a total impact of US$10,500 through the Rotary International-Gates Foundation matching arrangement.
25 Aug, 2026
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14th South Asian Games set for April 3–11 in Pakistan

The 14th South Asian Games will be held in Pakistan from April 3 to 11, 2027, according to the Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC).
23 Aug, 2026
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Nepal basketball team heads to Dubai for FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

The Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC) on Saturday bade farewell to the national basketball team that will compete in the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
23 Aug, 2026
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Over 4,000 runners expected for Right to Protein Run in Pokhara

More than 4,000 runners are expected to participate in the ‘Right to Protein Run 2026’ to be held in Pokhara on September 19, organisers said.
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CM of Sikkim Prem Singh Tamang (4th from right) along with other dignitaries jointly launch Nepathya's ticket n tshirt for Gangtok show. Photo: Courtesy Nepalaya

Sikkim govt supports Nepathya's Gangtok concert

Nepal’s popular folk-rock band Nepathya has received state-level backing for its upcoming concert in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, India after announcing the show on its website.
21 Aug, 2026
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St Xavier's College stages student-led play 'Bichitra Baje'

KATHMANDU, AUGUST 20The Department of Major Arts at St Xavier's College, Maitighar, has begun a three-day run of Bichitra Baje, a Nepali adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez's short story...
20 Aug, 2026
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355...
03 Aug, 2026
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Incessant Rain Studios, NIMB Ace Capital collaborate for Lost In Mandala

KATHMANDUIncessant Rain Studios has collaborated with NIMB Ace Capital to present Lost In Mandala, a historic cinematic project billed as Nepal's first animated feature film designed specifically...
29 Jul, 2026
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Everest Base Camp to host World's first silent festival in October

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17 Jul, 2026
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05 Jul, 2026

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Tasneem's Cookout traces MTR's 100-year culinary legacy

Tasneem’s Cookout with MTR, an event that brought together guests for an immersive introduction to the heritage of Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR) and its celebrated South Indian vegetarian cuisine, took place in Kamalpokhari on August 23.
25 Aug, 2026
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Funny happens: An evening of improv by Everest Toastmasters

On 16th August, Everest Toastmasters Club didn't conduct a regular, formal Toastmasters meeting. Every month, the Club conducts a special meeting, and this time it was an Improv Show led by Nepal's only ventriloquist and a veteran Toastmaster, Seema Golchha.
20 Aug, 2026
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Shreejana Rana elected to Zonta International board

Shreejana Rana has been elected to the Zonta International Board of Directors for the 2026–28 biennium, becoming the first Nepali to serve on the global organisation’s governing board.
16 Aug, 2026
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Building better clubs through better leadership: The Toastmasters Leadership Institute

Leadership is a continuous process of learning, adapting and growing with others.
13 Aug, 2026
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Symphony 5.0: Jhapa Toastmasters' dymphony 5.0 strikes a chord of confidence, connection, and change

Hotel The Kingsbury stood witness to a memorable evening as attendees from Jhapa, Itahari, Dharan, Kathmandu, and Siliguri gathered for Symphony 5.0, the annual celebration of Jhapa Toastmasters Club.
06 Aug, 2026

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Climate change may worsen Himalayan quake impacts, but no direct link established

Climate change may increase the vulnerability of Himalayan regions to secondary hazards following major earthquakes, but there is currently no scientific evidence linking climate change directly to the recent disaster in Tibet and Nepal, according to a City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) expert.
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Nepali scientist Shiba Adhikari wins 2026 R&D 100 Award

Nepali-born scientist Dr Shiba P. Adhikari has won the prestigious 2026 R&D 100 Award for his research contribution to Electro-Lith, a battery-manufacturing technology developed at the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory.
19 Aug, 2026
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Heidelberg anthropologist wins SES award for Nepal Himalaya expedition

Abdullah Rubaet Chowdhury, a cultural anthropologist, policy expert and social scientist at the University of Heidelberg, has been named the 2026 Elodie Sandford Explorer by the UK-based Scientific Exploration Society (SES) for an expedition to document indigenous ecological knowledge in Nepal’s Mustang.
18 Aug, 2026
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As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting vintage computers is growing

Software engineer Josh Dersch loves old computers. He spends countless hours tinkering in his garage, trying to coax decades-old machines back to life. He estimates he owns more than 200 vintage computers and devices in his Seattle home.
11 Aug, 2026
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Anthropic says its AI models hacked 3 organizations during testing

Anthropic said its artificial intelligence models hacked into three other organizations during testing, just days after ChatGPT maker OpenAI raised concerns over AI controls after it disclosed its rogue models hacked another company.
31 Jul, 2026

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