Prime Minister heads to Nuwakot for on-site flood damage assessment

Prime Minister heads to Nuwakot for on-site flood damage assessment

Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Thursday morning headed to flood-hit Vidur in Nuwakot for an on-site assessment of damage caused by recent floods, as the government prepares to speed up relief and infrastructure restoration.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Thursday morning headed to flood-hit Vidur in Nuwakot for an on-site assessment of damage caused by recent floods, as the government prepares to speed up relief and infrastructure restoration.

Nepal 27 Aug, 2026

At least 162 dead, hundreds missing in flash flood

At least 162 dead, hundreds missing in flash flood

A flash flood ripped through the Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts on Wednesday morning, killing at least 162 people as of 6:00 am of Thursday and leaving hundreds missing, according to a Nepal Police spokesperson.

A flash flood ripped through the Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts on Wednesday morning, killing at least 162 people as of 6:00 am of Thursday and leaving hundreds missing, according to a Nepal Police spokesperson.

Nepal 27 Aug, 2026

Govt prioritises rescue, search after Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods

Govt prioritises rescue, search after Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said saving the injured, searching for missing people and ensuring the safety of those affected are the government’s top priorities following the devastating flash floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said saving the injured, searching for missing people and ensuring the safety of those affected are the government’s top priorities following the devastating flash floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers on Wednesday.

Nepal 26 Aug, 2026

India dispatches 10 tonnes of relief supplies to Nepal

India dispatches 10 tonnes of relief supplies to Nepal

India has dispatched 10 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) supplies, including essential medicines, to support Nepal’s response to the devastating floods.

India has dispatched 10 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) supplies, including essential medicines, to support Nepal’s response to the devastating floods.

Nepal 26 Aug, 2026

95 bodies recovered as hundreds remain missing after Bhotekoshi flood

95 bodies recovered as hundreds remain missing after Bhotekoshi flood

At least 95 bodies have been recovered while hundreds of people, including security personnel, tourists and hydropower workers, remain unaccounted for after a major flood swept through parts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot on Wednesday morning.

At least 95 bodies have been recovered while hundreds of people, including security personnel, tourists and hydropower workers, remain unaccounted for after a major flood swept through parts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot on Wednesday morning.

Nepal 26 Aug, 2026

At least 105 Indians among 384 travellers reported missing in Bhote Koshi flood

At least 105 Indians among 384 travellers reported missing in Bhote Koshi flood

At least 105 Indian nationals and 37 non-resident Indians (NRIs) are among 384 tourists and travellers preliminarily reported missing following Wednesday morning’s flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).

At least 105 Indian nationals and 37 non-resident Indians (NRIs) are among 384 tourists and travellers preliminarily reported missing following Wednesday morning’s flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).

Nepal 26 Aug, 2026

Bhotekoshi flood: Three dead, 17 rescued; 14 customs staff missing

Bhotekoshi flood: Three dead, 17 rescued; 14 customs staff missing

Three people have died and at least 17 rescued after a flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River swept through Rasuwa and Nuwakot on Wednesday, leaving 14 customs staff missing and causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.

Three people have died and at least 17 rescued after a flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River swept through Rasuwa and Nuwakot on Wednesday, leaving 14 customs staff missing and causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.

Nepal 26 Aug, 2026

Rasuwa flood: Security forces, helicopters mobilised for rescue

Rasuwa flood: Security forces, helicopters mobilised for rescue

The government has stepped up a large-scale emergency response to the sudden flood in Rasuwa, mobilising the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police, while helicopters are being deployed for rescue and relief operations.

The government has stepped up a large-scale emergency response to the sudden flood in Rasuwa, mobilising the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police, while helicopters are being deployed for rescue and relief operations.

Nepal 26 Aug, 2026

Bagmati CM Kiran Thapa wins confidence vote with 57

Bagmati CM Kiran Thapa wins confidence vote with 57

Bagmati Chief Minister Kiran Thapa Magar secured a vote of confidence on Tuesday, winning 57 votes in the 104-member Provincial Assembly despite the absence of the main opposition parties.

Bagmati Chief Minister Kiran Thapa Magar secured a vote of confidence on Tuesday, winning 57 votes in the 104-member Provincial Assembly despite the absence of the main opposition parties.

Nepal 26 Aug, 2026

Under power lines but in the dark, 38 Bara families get a chance to switch on

Under power lines but in the dark, 38 Bara families get a chance to switch on

For 38 Dalit and extremely poor families in Jitpursimara Sub-Metropolitan City-18, electricity lines nearby have long been a reminder of what they could not afford to have at home.

For 38 Dalit and extremely poor families in Jitpursimara Sub-Metropolitan City-18, electricity lines nearby have long been a reminder of what they could not afford to have at home.

Nepal 25 Aug, 2026

Symbol of decentralisation in Koshi now reduced to signboard

Symbol of decentralisation in Koshi now reduced to signboard

Seven years after the Koshi provincial government established a Chief Minister’s contact office in Dhankuta as a symbol of decentralisation, the office has reportedly become virtually non-functional, with only an office assistant remaining and no regular public services being provided.

Seven years after the Koshi provincial government established a Chief Minister’s contact office in Dhankuta as a symbol of decentralisation, the office has reportedly become virtually non-functional, with only an office assistant remaining and no regular public services being provided.

Nepal 25 Aug, 2026

Police officer arrested in Bara for leaking video in Garima case

Police officer arrested in Bara for leaking video in Garima case

​​​​​​​A police officer involved in the investigation into the murder of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary has been arrested for allegedly making public a sensitive video of an accused person’s statement.

​​​​​​​A police officer involved in the investigation into the murder of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary has been arrested for allegedly making public a sensitive video of an accused person’s statement.

Nepal 24 Aug, 2026

Doctors resign as superintendent pushes discipline in Udayapur

Doctors resign as superintendent pushes discipline in Udayapur

Three contract doctors have resigned from Udayapur District Hospital within a week of a new medical superintendent taking charge and launching a drive to improve discipline and services.

Three contract doctors have resigned from Udayapur District Hospital within a week of a new medical superintendent taking charge and launching a drive to improve discipline and services.

Nepal 24 Aug, 2026

199 kg marijuana seized from tipper in Udayapur, driver arrested

199 kg marijuana seized from tipper in Udayapur, driver arrested

Police have seized 199 kilograms of marijuana from a tipper truck in Udayapur's Katari and arrested its 21-year-old driver.

Police have seized 199 kilograms of marijuana from a tipper truck in Udayapur's Katari and arrested its 21-year-old driver.

Nepal 24 Aug, 2026

Two killed, three injured in Udayapur auto-bus collision

Two killed, three injured in Udayapur auto-bus collision

Two women died and three others were injured after an auto-rickshaw collided with a school bus in Belaka Municipality-5 of Udayapur on Monday morning.

Two women died and three others were injured after an auto-rickshaw collided with a school bus in Belaka Municipality-5 of Udayapur on Monday morning.

Nepal 24 Aug, 2026

Shopkeeper found dead under culvert in Sarlahi, family suspects murder

Shopkeeper found dead under culvert in Sarlahi, family suspects murder

The death of a 46-year-old grocery shopkeeper found beneath a culvert in Sarlahi has raised suspicion after his family alleged that he may have been killed while returning from a feast on Sunday night.

The death of a 46-year-old grocery shopkeeper found beneath a culvert in Sarlahi has raised suspicion after his family alleged that he may have been killed while returning from a feast on Sunday night.

Nepal 24 Aug, 2026

Cyclist dies after being hit by motorcycle in Udayapur

Cyclist dies after being hit by motorcycle in Udayapur

A 58-year-old cyclist died after being hit by a motorcycle at Karamgachhi in Triyuga Municipality-10, Udayapur, on Sunday afternoon.

A 58-year-old cyclist died after being hit by a motorcycle at Karamgachhi in Triyuga Municipality-10, Udayapur, on Sunday afternoon.

Nepal 24 Aug, 2026

Parsa tiger population rises 73% as park pursues global standards

Parsa tiger population rises 73% as park pursues global standards

Parsa National Park’s tiger population has risen by nearly 73 per cent in four years, prompting the park to begin a process to bring its conservation management in line with international standards.

Parsa National Park’s tiger population has risen by nearly 73 per cent in four years, prompting the park to begin a process to bring its conservation management in line with international standards.

Nepal 24 Aug, 2026

Ujyalo Nepal Party launches campaign to remove VAT on electricity

Ujyalo Nepal Party launches campaign to remove VAT on electricity

The Ujyalo Nepal Party has launched a nationwide signature campaign demanding that the government remove VAT on electricity and recover outstanding dues from dedicated and trunk-line users.

The Ujyalo Nepal Party has launched a nationwide signature campaign demanding that the government remove VAT on electricity and recover outstanding dues from dedicated and trunk-line users.

Nepal 23 Aug, 2026

KOICA-funded INSPIRE project marks one year of advancing digital learning in Madhesh

KOICA-funded INSPIRE project marks one year of advancing digital learning in Madhesh

The KOICA-funded INSPIRE project, aimed at promoting digital learning, practical skills and inclusive education in Madhesh Province, has completed its first year of implementation.

The KOICA-funded INSPIRE project, aimed at promoting digital learning, practical skills and inclusive education in Madhesh Province, has completed its first year of implementation.

Nepal 23 Aug, 2026