Business

Premier wins Diplomathon overall best delegation for second consecutive year

Premier International IB Continuum School has won the Overall Best Delegation title at the Diplomathon World Symposium 2026 for the second consecutive year, securing eight of the 12 awards presented at the event.

Nepal

No blood bank in Bajura: How long can emergency care survive on security forces' donations?

A new mother survived life-threatening bleeding following a caesarean delivery at Bajura District Hospital after two police officers rushed to donate blood, highlighting the district's continuing dependence on emergency donors due to the absence of a functioning blood bank.

Business

Nepal growth projected to slow to 3.7% after Rasuwa flood: World Bank

Nepal's economic growth is projected to slow to 3.7 percent in fiscal year 2026-27 following the devastating Aug. 26 Rasuwa flood, which damaged critical infrastructure and disrupted economic activity, according to the World Bank's latest Nepal Development Update.

Kathmandu

Dashain advance ticket booking opens Oct 9

Advance ticket booking for passengers travelling home for Dashain will open from October 9, as authorities step up preparations to manage the seasonal surge in travel from Kathmandu to various districts.

Nepal

Youth-led recovery initiative expands from Bethanchok to flood-hit Nuwakot

A youth-led community recovery initiative that began in disaster-affected Bethanchok of Kavrepalanchok in 2024 has expanded to flood-affected communities in Belkotgadhi Municipality of Nuwakot, with a focus on psychosocial wellbeing, education, livelihoods and community participation.

Nepal

Nepali outdoor educator Jagan Timilsina receives 2026 NOLS Alaska Merit Award

Nepali adventure tourism professional and outdoor educator Jagan Timilsina has received the 2026 NOLS Alaska Merit Award, a recognition presented to instructors for their performance and contribution to the NOLS Alaska community.

Health

Symposium calls for coordinated national approach to childhood cancer

A national symposium on childhood cancer care has called for a coordinated national approach to improve early diagnosis, timely referral, access to treatment and long-term support for children with cancer in Nepal.

Business

'Kriti Connect' held ahead of 13th Kriti Awards

Advertising Association of Nepal (AAN) has organised a programme titled ‘Kriti Connect’ as part of the preparations for the 13th Kriti Awards 2083.

Nepal

India-funded municipal hospital project inaugurated in Udayapur

A multi-storey municipal hospital project supported by the Government of India was inaugurated in Triyuga Municipality-5 of Udayapur district on Sunday.

Business

Finance Minister Wagle meets World Bank chief on Nepal flood aid

​​​​​​​Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle met Ajay Banga, president of the World Bank Group, at the institution's headquarters in Washington, DC, on Monday to discuss continued support for Nepal's recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction following recent devastating floods.

Nepal

British Education Group holds 12th graduation ceremony

The British Education Group (BEG) held a joint graduation ceremony for its Class of 2026 at The Soaltee Kathmandu on Friday, bringing together graduates from its four institutions.

Nepal

Drone delivers diesel to restore flood-hit Korala road in Myagdi

Drone flights have been used to transport diesel across a flood-damaged section of the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road in Myagdi, enabling repair crews to continue restoration work on the route leading to Nepal's only currently operational trade crossing with China.