NEPSE drops 21 points as turnover reaches Rs 5.38 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) fell 21.19 points, or 0.80 per cent, to close at 2,612.42 points on Wednesday.
Flood fallout puts Nepal's tourism recovery at risk Nepal’s tourism industry is facing another major setback after the recent Bhotekhoshi floods caused an estimated Rs 52 billion in losses and triggered a sharp drop in tourist bookings just as the country entered its peak autumn season.
Real estate transactions surge to Rs 721 billion Real estate transactions in Nepal surged to Rs 720.86 billion in the last fiscal year, according to the Economic Research Department of Nepal Rastra Bank.
Aloft Kathmandu Thamel team contributes Rs 1.5 million to flood relief fund The team at Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel has contributed Rs 1.5 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund to support communities affected by the recent floods in Nepal.
Hyundai rolls out festive campaign with up to Rs 8 lakh in discounts Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd., the authorised distributor of Hyundai vehicles in Nepal, has launched its festive campaign, “Hyundai Festive Drive 2083”, offering customers cash discounts and other benefits during the Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festive season.
inDrive contributes Rs 75m to Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund Global mobility and delivery platform inDrive has contributed Rs 75 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund to support relief, rehabilitation and recovery efforts for communities affected by the recent floods.
AIWIBI contributes Rs 5 million to Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund AIWIBI Australia, through its Nepal distributor Shubham Health Care Products Pvt. Ltd., has contributed Rs 5 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund for relief efforts following the recent Bhotekoshi floods.
Over 50,000 LPG cylinders sent to Kathmandu to avert shortage More than 50,000 LPG cylinders were dispatched to Kathmandu on Wednesday as alternative supply arrangements were made following disruption in the transportation of gas tankers along the Prithvi Highway.
Ncell deploys satellite connectivity in flood-hit areas Ncell has begun deploying satellite-powered internet connectivity in areas severely affected by the Bhotekoshi floods, where conventional communication networks have been disrupted.
KL Dugar Group provides 17 tonnes of food aid to flood-affected families KL Dugar Group has provided 17 tonnes of essential food items to flood-affected families in Rasuwa and Nuwakot.
NIMB Ace Capital, portfolio firms provide Rs 5.6m for flood relief NIMB Ace Capital Limited and NIBL Equity Partners have provided and committed more than Rs 5.6 million to support victims of the recent Bhotekoshi floods.
Subisu provides free Wi-Fi to flood-hit families in Nuwakot Internet service provider Subisu has started providing free Wi-Fi services at relief camps and affected communities in Nuwakot to help flood-affected families stay connected and access essential information.
Feed industries contribute Rs 31.78m to disaster relief fund Member industries of the Nepal Feed Industries Association (NFIA) have contributed Rs 31.78 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund for relief and rehabilitation of communities affected by the recent floods and landslides in the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli region.
China's Tatopani closure comes at worst time for traders The unilateral closure of the Tatopani border by China comes at a particularly damaging moment for Nepal’s traders.
Nepal Chief of Army Staff Trophy 2083 begins Chief of Army Staff Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel inaugurated the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Trophy 2083 sports competition at the Lagankhel sports ground on Monday.
Nepal Flood-hit cruise vessel lodged at bridge raises safety concerns Preparations are under way to remove a cruise ship swept away by floods in the Narayani River and left stuck near the bridge in Gaindakot after four days of continuous rainfall.
Health Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control The number of confirmed cases of Ebola virus in Congo has surged past 8,000, as the country runs out of health workers to contain the deadly disease.
Health Rabies kills around 100 people annually in Nepal, says EDCD About 100 people die from rabies in Nepal each year, with dogs linked to nearly all human rabies cases, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD).
Nepal UNODC report highlights distinct synthetic drug markets in South Asia Synthetic drug markets across South Asia are evolving differently but share common challenges, including the detection of emerging substances, tracing illicit proceeds and strengthening regional cooperation, according to a new UNODC report.
Opinion The dual-engine pushback: How BRICS and SCO Summits challenged U.S. dominance The global geopolitical landscape is undergoing a profound structural shift, marked by a coordinated pushback against the post-Cold War international order.
Videos Nepali Army Rescues 602 People, Airlifts 78 Trapped In Myagdi Landslide Nepali Army continues rescue and relief operations in flood and landslide-hit districts. 78 trapped locals were airlifted to safety in Myagdi's Paudwar, and 602 more were rescued from Parbat, Myagdi and Baglung.
Nepal Himlung avalanche toll hits four as search continues Rescuers have recovered the bodies of four people from the Himlung Himal Base Camp avalanche site in Manang, the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA) said, as the search for others still missing continues
Nepal Nutrition Fellowship calls for stronger breastfeeding support The Nutrition Fellowship, an initiative of the SidArt Foundation, has called for stronger measures to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding in Nepal, citing gaps in breastfeeding practices, workplace support, and enforcement of regulations on breast-milk substitutes.
Nepal Two guides dead, 14 still missing after Himlung base camp avalanche Two climbing guides have been found dead while 14 kitchen staff members remain missing after an avalanche struck Himlung Himal Base Camp in Manang on Sunday, according to the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA).
Nepal Narayangadh-Muglin road reopens, Prithvi Highway clearance expected by evening The Narayangadh-Muglin road has reopened after workers cleared a mudslide that had blocked the Namshi Khola bridge amid continuous rainfall.
Opinion Early warning to early action: Nepal's next step in disaster preparedness When a potential cyclone brews in the Bay of Bengal, the primary source of over 80 percent annual rainfall in Nepal, the fragile landscape hit by “himalayan tsunami” less than a month ago awaits confirmation for the cyclone that got its name, “Arnab” before existence.