Landslides block Jomsom-Korala highway at multiple points

Landslides block Jomsom-Korala highway at multiple points

Landslides triggered by incessant rainfall have obstructed the Jomsom-Korala section of the national highway at multiple locations, disrupting road connectivity with China.

Landslides triggered by incessant rainfall have obstructed the Jomsom-Korala section of the national highway at multiple locations, disrupting road connectivity with China.

Nepal 8 h ago

Youth missing after jumping into Lal Bakaiya River in Rautahat

Youth missing after jumping into Lal Bakaiya River in Rautahat

A 27-year-old man went missing after jumping into the Lal Bakaiya River from a bridge in Maulapur Municipality-4 of Rautahat on Friday, police said.

A 27-year-old man went missing after jumping into the Lal Bakaiya River from a bridge in Maulapur Municipality-4 of Rautahat on Friday, police said.

Nepal 1d ago

Experts call for transboundary science and transformational climate diplomacy

Experts call for transboundary science and transformational climate diplomacy

Following the catastrophic August 26 disaster that left over 1,400 dead and 6,000 missing, climate experts and officials urged a comprehensive overhaul of Nepal’s risk frameworks, infrastructure planning and climate diplomacy during a dialogue organised by the Youth Innovation Lab (YIL) today.

Following the catastrophic August 26 disaster that left over 1,400 dead and 6,000 missing, climate experts and officials urged a comprehensive overhaul of Nepal’s risk frameworks, infrastructure planning and climate diplomacy during a dialogue organised by the Youth Innovation Lab (YIL) today.

Nepal 18 Sep, 2026

Nepal settles for bronze after semifinal loss to India

Nepal settles for bronze after semifinal loss to India

Nepal secured a bronze medal in women’s kabaddi at the 20th Asian Games after losing 48-24 to India in the semifinal at Tokai Citizen Gymnasium on Friday.

Nepal secured a bronze medal in women’s kabaddi at the 20th Asian Games after losing 48-24 to India in the semifinal at Tokai Citizen Gymnasium on Friday.

Nepal 1d ago

Tikapur schools shut as flood, inundation risks rise after rain

Tikapur schools shut as flood, inundation risks rise after rain

Tikapur Municipality has declared a one-day holiday for all community and institutional schools on Friday, citing increased risks of flooding and inundation following continuous rainfall.

Tikapur Municipality has declared a one-day holiday for all community and institutional schools on Friday, citing increased risks of flooding and inundation following continuous rainfall.

Nepal 1d ago

Dhaulagiri climbing team retreats amid bad weather

Dhaulagiri climbing team retreats amid bad weather

A team of mountaineers attempting to climb Mt Dhaulagiri (8,167m), the world’s seventh-highest mountain, has retreated from base camp after deteriorating weather conditions and forecasts of heavy rainfall forced expeditions to suspend activities.

A team of mountaineers attempting to climb Mt Dhaulagiri (8,167m), the world’s seventh-highest mountain, has retreated from base camp after deteriorating weather conditions and forecasts of heavy rainfall forced expeditions to suspend activities.

Nepal 1d ago

Three die in separate accidents and incidents across Makawanpur

Three die in separate accidents and incidents across Makawanpur

Three people died and three others were injured in separate incidents in Makwanpur on Friday, according to police.

Three people died and three others were injured in separate incidents in Makwanpur on Friday, according to police.

Nepal 1d ago

PM Shah calls for 'Climate Justice' beyond UN documents, proposes Himalayan Resilience Mechanism

PM Shah calls for 'Climate Justice' beyond UN documents, proposes Himalayan...

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called for climate justice to move beyond commitments and declarations, urging the international community to provide greater support to countries such as Nepal that face disproportionate impacts from climate change despite contributing little to global greenhouse gas emissions.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called for climate justice to move beyond commitments and declarations, urging the international community to provide greater support to countries such as Nepal that face disproportionate impacts from climate change despite contributing little to global greenhouse gas emissions.

Nepal 1d ago

Heavy rain disrupts highways, night travel restricted across country

Heavy rain disrupts highways, night travel restricted across country

Continuous heavy rainfall since Thursday has severely disrupted road connectivity across Nepal, with landslides, flooding and rising river levels blocking major highways and prompting authorities to impose widespread night-time travel restrictions.

Continuous heavy rainfall since Thursday has severely disrupted road connectivity across Nepal, with landslides, flooding and rising river levels blocking major highways and prompting authorities to impose widespread night-time travel restrictions.

Nepal 1d ago

PM Shah proposes Nepal-India-China climate resilience mechanism at UN

PM Shah proposes Nepal-India-China climate resilience mechanism at UN

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has proposed the creation of a trilateral Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India and China to strengthen regional cooperation on climate change and disaster risk management.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has proposed the creation of a trilateral Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India and China to strengthen regional cooperation on climate change and disaster risk management.

Nepal 1d ago

PM Shah meets UN Secretary-General Guterres

PM Shah meets UN Secretary-General Guterres

Prime Minister Balendra Shah met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN headquarters on Thursday ahead of his address to the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN headquarters on Thursday ahead of his address to the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

Nepal 1d ago

Night travel halted on Prithvi, Narayangarh-Muglin roads

Night travel halted on Prithvi, Narayangarh-Muglin roads

Vehicle movement along the Prithvi Highway in Chitwan and Dhading districts and the Narayangarh-Muglin road section has been suspended overnight due to continuous rainfall and the increased risk of landslides.

Vehicle movement along the Prithvi Highway in Chitwan and Dhading districts and the Narayangarh-Muglin road section has been suspended overnight due to continuous rainfall and the increased risk of landslides.

Nepal 2d ago

NMA visit opens new avenues for Nepal-China mountain tourism

NMA visit opens new avenues for Nepal-China mountain tourism

A delegation of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), led by President Fur Gelje Sherpa, has concluded a six-day visit to China aimed at strengthening cooperation between Nepal and China in mountaineering and mountain tourism.

A delegation of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), led by President Fur Gelje Sherpa, has concluded a six-day visit to China aimed at strengthening cooperation between Nepal and China in mountaineering and mountain tourism.

Nepal 2d ago

Over $100,000 raised in Sonoma to support Nepal flood victims

Over $100,000 raised in Sonoma to support Nepal flood victims

Himalayan Sherpa Club of Sonoma and the California Sherpa Association, with support from the City of Sonoma organised a fundraising event to support communities devastated by the recent floods in Nepal.

Himalayan Sherpa Club of Sonoma and the California Sherpa Association, with support from the City of Sonoma organised a fundraising event to support communities devastated by the recent floods in Nepal.

Nepal 2d ago

Nepal promotes tourism at Japan Tourism Expo 2026 in Tokyo

Nepal promotes tourism at Japan Tourism Expo 2026 in Tokyo

Nepal is promoting its tourism industry at the four-day Japan Tourism Expo 2026 in Tokyo, with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) leading a delegation of nine private-sector travel, trekking and hospitality companies.

Nepal is promoting its tourism industry at the four-day Japan Tourism Expo 2026 in Tokyo, with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) leading a delegation of nine private-sector travel, trekking and hospitality companies.

Nepal 2d ago

Makawanpur halts night traffic amid heavy rain, landslide risks

Makawanpur halts night traffic amid heavy rain, landslide risks

The Makawanpur District Administration Office has imposed restrictions on night-time vehicular movement along the Kanti Highway and the Bhaise-Bhimfedi-Deurali-Kulekhani road section due to the heightened risk of floods and landslides amid forecasts of heavy rainfall.

The Makawanpur District Administration Office has imposed restrictions on night-time vehicular movement along the Kanti Highway and the Bhaise-Bhimfedi-Deurali-Kulekhani road section due to the heightened risk of floods and landslides amid forecasts of heavy rainfall.

Nepal 2d ago

Japan funds $1m to WFP relief operations for Nepal flood survivors

Japan funds $1m to WFP relief operations for Nepal flood survivors

​​​​​​​The Government of Japan has provided an emergency grant of US$1 million to support food assistance for communities affected by recent flash floods in Nepal through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

​​​​​​​The Government of Japan has provided an emergency grant of US$1 million to support food assistance for communities affected by recent flash floods in Nepal through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

Nepal 2d ago

Seven held after missing man found dead in Kailali forest

Seven held after missing man found dead in Kailali forest

A 52-year-old man who had been reported missing from his home was found dead at the bottom of a cliff in a forested area of Chure Rural Municipality-1, Kailali, police said.

A 52-year-old man who had been reported missing from his home was found dead at the bottom of a cliff in a forested area of Chure Rural Municipality-1, Kailali, police said.

Nepal 2d ago

Sita Air aircraft's wheel comes off during landing at Juphal, all 13 passengers safe

Sita Air aircraft's wheel comes off during landing at Juphal, all 13 passengers safe

A Sita Air aircraft carrying 13 passengers from Nepalgunj was involved in an accident while landing at Juphal Airport in Dolpa on Thursday morning after its rear right wheel came off.

A Sita Air aircraft carrying 13 passengers from Nepalgunj was involved in an accident while landing at Juphal Airport in Dolpa on Thursday morning after its rear right wheel came off.

Nepal 2d ago

Smuggled mobile accessories worth Rs 5m confiscated in Rautahat

Smuggled mobile accessories worth Rs 5m confiscated in Rautahat

The Armed Police Force (APF) has seized mobile phone parts and related goods worth more than Rs 5 million from a house in Gaur Municipality-4, Rautahat.

The Armed Police Force (APF) has seized mobile phone parts and related goods worth more than Rs 5 million from a house in Gaur Municipality-4, Rautahat.

Nepal 23 Sep, 2026