Foundations to support higher education of 100 flood-affected children Foundations to support higher education of 100 flood-affected children The Dr Manilal Bhoumik International Foundation of India and Batas Foundation of Nepal have announced a humanitarian partnership to provide long-term educational support to more than 100 children who lost their parents in the recent floods and natural disasters. The Dr Manilal Bhoumik International Foundation of India and Batas Foundation of Nepal have announced a humanitarian partnership to provide long-term educational support to more than 100 children who lost their parents in the recent floods and natural disasters. Kathmandu 05 Sep, 2026
Nepal to observe national mourning for Bhotekoshi flood victims Sept 7 Nepal to observe national mourning for Bhotekoshi flood victims Sept 7 The government has declared September 7 a national day of mourning in honour of those who lost their lives in the Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa, while September 8 will be observed as a public holiday on Gen-Z Martyrs’ Day. The government has declared September 7 a national day of mourning in honour of those who lost their lives in the Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa, while September 8 will be observed as a public holiday on Gen-Z Martyrs’ Day. Kathmandu 03 Sep, 2026
Landslide disrupts Kathmandu LPG supply as firms bottle outside Valley Landslide disrupts Kathmandu LPG supply as firms bottle outside Valley A highway blockage caused by a landslide has disrupted Kathmandu’s LPG supply chain, prompting gas companies to start bottling cooking gas outside the Valley and transport filled cylinders into the capital through alternative routes. A highway blockage caused by a landslide has disrupted Kathmandu’s LPG supply chain, prompting gas companies to start bottling cooking gas outside the Valley and transport filled cylinders into the capital through alternative routes. Kathmandu 03 Sep, 2026
Japan, JICA send 9.3 tonnes of emergency aid to Nepal floods Japan, JICA send 9.3 tonnes of emergency aid to Nepal floods Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have provided nearly 9.3 tonnes of emergency relief supplies to communities affected by the devastating floods and landslides that struck Rasuwa, Nuwakot and surrounding areas on August 26. Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have provided nearly 9.3 tonnes of emergency relief supplies to communities affected by the devastating floods and landslides that struck Rasuwa, Nuwakot and surrounding areas on August 26. Kathmandu 03 Sep, 2026
PM Shah tells Parliament: No rest while fighting Bhotekoshi disaster PM Shah tells Parliament: No rest while fighting Bhotekoshi disaster Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the government cannot afford to “take rest” while thousands of people are affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi flash flood, telling Parliament that the state must provide people with courage and support during the crisis. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the government cannot afford to “take rest” while thousands of people are affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi flash flood, telling Parliament that the state must provide people with courage and support during the crisis. Kathmandu 02 Sep, 2026
Maya Rana Tufo contributes Rs 10 million to PM's Relief Fund Maya Rana Tufo contributes Rs 10 million to PM's Relief Fund Maya Rana Tufo, daughter of late entrepreneur Prabhakar SJB Rana, has contributed Rs 10 million to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for relief and support of people affected by the devastating floods in Nepal. Maya Rana Tufo, daughter of late entrepreneur Prabhakar SJB Rana, has contributed Rs 10 million to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for relief and support of people affected by the devastating floods in Nepal. Kathmandu 01 Sep, 2026
WHO releases $150,000 for Nepal flood response WHO releases $150,000 for Nepal flood response The World Health Organization (WHO) has released $150,000 from its South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF) to support urgent health needs in communities affected by the devastating flash floods in Nepal. The World Health Organization (WHO) has released $150,000 from its South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF) to support urgent health needs in communities affected by the devastating flash floods in Nepal. Kathmandu 30 Aug, 2026
Nepal seeks specialised rescue help from India, China as 2,400 remain unaccounted for 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. 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. Kathmandu 29 Aug, 2026
Foreign ministry forms Emergency Response Team for missing foreign nationals 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. 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. Kathmandu 27 Aug, 2026
US announces $500,000 aid for Nepal flood response 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. The United States has announced $500,000 in assistance for communities affected by the devastating flash floods in Rasuwa district. Kathmandu 27 Aug, 2026
'Nepal-US relations should pivot towards trade, technology and youth-led investment' '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. 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. Kathmandu 26 Aug, 2026
Cabinet declares flood-hit areas disaster zones for three months 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. 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. Kathmandu 26 Aug, 2026
US music envoy to engage with Nepali music community 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. 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. Kathmandu 25 Aug, 2026
Lawmakers demand death penalty for rapists Lawmakers demand death penalty for rapists Members of Parliament from across the party lines in the House of Representatives today called for reforms in laws, including capital punishment for rapists after the rape and murder of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary in Bara. Members of Parliament from across the party lines in the House of Representatives today called for reforms in laws, including capital punishment for rapists after the rape and murder of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary in Bara. Kathmandu 25 Aug, 2026
Shree Kumari Chhen, New Kumari Niwas restored with Indian aid Shree Kumari Chhen, New Kumari Niwas restored with Indian aid Shree Kumari Chhen and New Kumari Niwas in Patan, Lalitpur, have been restored with a post-earthquake reconstruction grant of around Rs 50 million from the Government of India. Shree Kumari Chhen and New Kumari Niwas in Patan, Lalitpur, have been restored with a post-earthquake reconstruction grant of around Rs 50 million from the Government of India. Kathmandu 24 Aug, 2026
Trial operation begins for private vehicles in Rs 29B tunnel Trial operation begins for private vehicles in Rs 29B tunnel Private motorists can now use Nepal’s first modern road tunnel, with cars, jeeps and vans carrying up to nine passengers allowed through the 2.68-km Nagdhunga tunnel from Monday. Private motorists can now use Nepal’s first modern road tunnel, with cars, jeeps and vans carrying up to nine passengers allowed through the 2.68-km Nagdhunga tunnel from Monday. Kathmandu 24 Aug, 2026
Govt commits to three measures for Garima's family Govt commits to three measures for Garima's family The government has agreed to take three measures in response to the demands of the family of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary of Jitpur Simra sub-metropolitan city-1, Bara, who died in a tragic incident. The government has agreed to take three measures in response to the demands of the family of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary of Jitpur Simra sub-metropolitan city-1, Bara, who died in a tragic incident. Kathmandu 23 Aug, 2026
Lawmakers pledge to turn youth advocacy into legislative action Lawmakers pledge to turn youth advocacy into legislative action Members of the House of Representatives have pledged to transition youth advocacy into formal legislative action and establish structured, evidence-based engagement with young people. Members of the House of Representatives have pledged to transition youth advocacy into formal legislative action and establish structured, evidence-based engagement with young people. Kathmandu 23 Aug, 2026
Kathmandu hostels given one month to meet safety standards Kathmandu hostels given one month to meet safety standards The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, has given private hostel operators one month to comply with mandatory safety, infrastructure and operational standards, citing complaints of student mistreatment, excessive fees, poor infrastructure, inadequate sanitation, drug abuse, clashes and deaths. The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, has given private hostel operators one month to comply with mandatory safety, infrastructure and operational standards, citing complaints of student mistreatment, excessive fees, poor infrastructure, inadequate sanitation, drug abuse, clashes and deaths. Kathmandu 23 Aug, 2026
CIAA chief seeks legal reforms on Cabinet decisions CIAA chief seeks legal reforms on Cabinet decisions Chief Commissioner of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) Prem Kumar Rai has urged Parliament to amend existing laws to clear up ambiguities over the Cabinet’s policy decisions, while defending the anti-graft body against lawmakers’ allegations of executive interference by the Prime Minister’s Secretariat. Chief Commissioner of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) Prem Kumar Rai has urged Parliament to amend existing laws to clear up ambiguities over the Cabinet’s policy decisions, while defending the anti-graft body against lawmakers’ allegations of executive interference by the Prime Minister’s Secretariat. Kathmandu 21 Aug, 2026
Kathmandu Tenzing Norgay and Um Hong Gil foundations support Bhotekoshi flood victims The Tenzing Norgay Foundation and the Um Hong Gil Human Foundation (UHGHF) have provided more than 85 lakh rupees to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund (PMDRF) to support the victims of the devastating Bhotekoshi flood.
Environment Climate justice must be put into practice, says Foreign Minister Khanal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has called on the international community to provide Nepal with accessible, grant-based climate finance, saying climate justice must be translated into concrete action rather than remaining a slogan.
Nepal Rautahat school bus assistant charged with attempted rape of child Police have registered a case against a school bus assistant accused of attempting to rape a five-year-old girl at a school in Rautahat district.
Nepal Sherpa climbers share stories of risk, rescue and resilience in Colorado Sherpa mountaineers have shared stories of mountain rescues, loss, climbing risks and the effects of climate change at an event in Colorado aimed at raising funds for a Sherpa Community Centre.
Opinion The gap nobody is talking about: Why Nepal's stagnant child mortality rate is a warning sign Every year in Nepal, a family celebrates a pregnancy with hope, follows the antenatal visits they are told to attend, and delivers their baby in a health facility — doing everything right, by the book.
Environment Heat-trapping gas once frozen in Arctic ground is slowly leaking and warming the planet As Ted Schuur stepped along the edges of Smith Lake, a bubble surfaced from the muck underfoot. And then another.
Health Over 9,000 infected, 7 dead from scrub typhus in Nepal in the last 10 months Nepal has recorded 9,923 cases of scrub typhus from 74 districts since January 1, with the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division confirming seven verified deaths from the disease, according to the Situation Report issued by EDCD, covering the period till October 1, 2026.
Nepal Humla's Hilsa border: 41 Nepalis stranded as heavy snowfall blocks route As many as 41 Nepalis have been stranded at Hilsa, the northern border point in Humla, after heavy snowfall and incessant rain disrupted the Hilsa-Taklakot route.
Nepal Bajura flood, landslide victims receive Rs 2.26 million in relief A total of 158 families affected by floods and landslides in Bajura have received relief materials worth around Rs 2.26 million, following losses to homes, farmland and daily livelihoods caused by continuous rainfall.