Four years on, Rs 40 million bridge project yet to begin in Bajura

Four years on, Rs 40 million bridge project yet to begin in Bajura

A Rs 40.12 million bridge project over the Budhiganga River in Bajura has failed to begin despite four years having passed since the contract was awarded, raising fresh concerns over delays in public infrastructure projects.

A Rs 40.12 million bridge project over the Budhiganga River in Bajura has failed to begin despite four years having passed since the contract was awarded, raising fresh concerns over delays in public infrastructure projects.

Nepal 02 Aug, 2026

Police warn travellers as floods, landslides disrupt roads nationwide

Police warn travellers as floods, landslides disrupt roads nationwide

Continuous rainfall has triggered landslides and flooding, disrupting traffic on several major highways and roads across the country, with some routes completely blocked and others subject to nighttime travel restrictions.

Continuous rainfall has triggered landslides and flooding, disrupting traffic on several major highways and roads across the country, with some routes completely blocked and others subject to nighttime travel restrictions.

Nepal 02 Aug, 2026

Cave becomes delivery room as remote Bajura woman gives birth en route to health post

Cave becomes delivery room as remote Bajura woman gives birth en route to health post

A 24-year-old woman in remote Bajura gave birth to a baby boy inside a roadside cave after going into active labour while being carried to a health facility, highlighting the continuing challenges of maternal healthcare access in Nepal's remote mountain districts.

A 24-year-old woman in remote Bajura gave birth to a baby boy inside a roadside cave after going into active labour while being carried to a health facility, highlighting the continuing challenges of maternal healthcare access in Nepal's remote mountain districts.

Nepal 02 Aug, 2026

Over 1.8 tonnes of marijuana seized in Morang, Dhankuta; three arrested

Over 1.8 tonnes of marijuana seized in Morang, Dhankuta; three arrested

Nepal Police have seized more than 1.8 tonnes of marijuana in separate operations in Morang and Dhankuta, arresting three people in connection with the cases.

Nepal Police have seized more than 1.8 tonnes of marijuana in separate operations in Morang and Dhankuta, arresting three people in connection with the cases.

Nepal 02 Aug, 2026

Shot in the leg, now wants Russia, not Nepal

Shot in the leg, now wants Russia, not Nepal

Bibek Khatri, 26, who is being held as a prisoner of war by Ukrainian forces, said economic hardship after COVID-19 drove him from a warehouse job in Russia into the Russian army, a short, brutal stint on the front line and nearly three years in captivity — and why he still prefers to return to Russia rather than Nepal.

Bibek Khatri, 26, who is being held as a prisoner of war by Ukrainian forces, said economic hardship after COVID-19 drove him from a warehouse job in Russia into the Russian army, a short, brutal stint on the front line and nearly three years in captivity — and why he still prefers to return to Russia rather than Nepal.

Nepal 02 Aug, 2026

Social harmony rally held in Hetauda, administration urges restraint

Social harmony rally held in Hetauda, administration urges restraint

A large social harmony rally was held in Hetauda, the capital of Bagmati Province, on Saturday, with participants calling for communal harmony, social unity and religious tolerance amid recent tensions in parts of the country.

A large social harmony rally was held in Hetauda, the capital of Bagmati Province, on Saturday, with participants calling for communal harmony, social unity and religious tolerance amid recent tensions in parts of the country.

Nepal 01 Aug, 2026

Bara holds goodwill rallies to promote communal harmony

Bara holds goodwill rallies to promote communal harmony

Authorities and local stakeholders organised goodwill rallies in Bara district on Saturday, calling for communal harmony and social unity in the wake of recent tensions reported in different parts of the country following the Sunsari incident.

Authorities and local stakeholders organised goodwill rallies in Bara district on Saturday, calling for communal harmony and social unity in the wake of recent tensions reported in different parts of the country following the Sunsari incident.

Nepal 01 Aug, 2026

Broad Peak avalanche claims Nirmal Purja, fellow climbers

Broad Peak avalanche claims Nirmal Purja, fellow climbers

Renowned Nepali-born British mountaineer Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja has been confirmed dead after an avalanche claimed the lives of several climbers on Pakistan's Broad Peak, his company, Elite Exped, announced on Saturday.

Renowned Nepali-born British mountaineer Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja has been confirmed dead after an avalanche claimed the lives of several climbers on Pakistan's Broad Peak, his company, Elite Exped, announced on Saturday.

Nepal 01 Aug, 2026

After 33 months in Ukraine, Nepali PoW clings to hope for freedom

After 33 months in Ukraine, Nepali PoW clings to hope for freedom

A 24-year-old Nepali man from Rolpa district who has been held as a prisoner of war (PoW) since late 2023 has described how limited opportunities at home, the high cost of studying in Russia and misleading promises about rear-area duties drew him into the Russian army — and how, more than two-and-a-half years later, he simply wants to leave captivity, whether for Russia or Nepal.

A 24-year-old Nepali man from Rolpa district who has been held as a prisoner of war (PoW) since late 2023 has described how limited opportunities at home, the high cost of studying in Russia and misleading promises about rear-area duties drew him into the Russian army — and how, more than two-and-a-half years later, he simply wants to leave captivity, whether for Russia or Nepal.

Nepal 01 Aug, 2026

Four bodies recovered as Broad Peak search continues; six climbers still missing

Four bodies recovered as Broad Peak search continues; six climbers still missing

Search-and-rescue efforts intensified on Pakistan's Broad Peak on Friday after an avalanche struck an international expedition during a summit push, with four bodies recovered while six climbers, including renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja "Nims Dai", remained missing.

Search-and-rescue efforts intensified on Pakistan's Broad Peak on Friday after an avalanche struck an international expedition during a summit push, with four bodies recovered while six climbers, including renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja "Nims Dai", remained missing.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

Five or more people barred from gathering in Birgunj after 5pm

Five or more people barred from gathering in Birgunj after 5pm

The Parsa District Administration Office has imposed a prohibitory order in parts of Birgunj Metropolitan City, banning gatherings of five or more people from 5:00 pm on Friday until 6:00 am on Saturday.

The Parsa District Administration Office has imposed a prohibitory order in parts of Birgunj Metropolitan City, banning gatherings of five or more people from 5:00 pm on Friday until 6:00 am on Saturday.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

All-party meet in Rautahat vows to prevent Sunsari violence spillover

All-party meet in Rautahat vows to prevent Sunsari violence spillover

Political parties in Rautahat have jointly pledged to safeguard the district’s religious, social and cultural harmony in the wake of recent incidents in Sunsari and other districts.

Political parties in Rautahat have jointly pledged to safeguard the district’s religious, social and cultural harmony in the wake of recent incidents in Sunsari and other districts.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

Nepal coordinating with Pakistan as Broad Peak rescue efforts continue: Foreign Ministry

Nepal coordinating with Pakistan as Broad Peak rescue efforts continue: Foreign...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Friday said it is closely monitoring the situation following the avalanche on Pakistan's 8,047-metre Broad Peak and is coordinating with Pakistani authorities to support ongoing search and rescue efforts.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Friday said it is closely monitoring the situation following the avalanche on Pakistan's 8,047-metre Broad Peak and is coordinating with Pakistani authorities to support ongoing search and rescue efforts.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

India-funded operation theatre building inaugurated at Rapti Eye Hospital in Dang

India-funded operation theatre building inaugurated at Rapti Eye Hospital in Dang

A new operation theatre building constructed with financial assistance from the Government of India has been inaugurated at Rapti Eye Hospital in Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City-4, Dang, with officials saying the facility will help strengthen eye care services in the region.

A new operation theatre building constructed with financial assistance from the Government of India has been inaugurated at Rapti Eye Hospital in Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City-4, Dang, with officials saying the facility will help strengthen eye care services in the region.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

Bajura Health Post runs in ruins as new centre stands unused

Bajura Health Post runs in ruins as new centre stands unused

As rainwater drips through the roof of a crumbling health post in Budhiganga Municipality-7, Bajura, health workers continue treating patients in a single overcrowded room, despite a newly built health centre inaugurated more than three years ago standing unused nearby.

As rainwater drips through the roof of a crumbling health post in Budhiganga Municipality-7, Bajura, health workers continue treating patients in a single overcrowded room, despite a newly built health centre inaugurated more than three years ago standing unused nearby.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

Sarlahi sees partial shutdown; seven detained as authorities urge calm

Sarlahi sees partial shutdown; seven detained as authorities urge calm

A shutdown called by a group identifying itself as the Hindu Samrat Sena affected parts of Sarlahi district on Friday, while police detained seven people and urged the public not to be influenced by rumours amid heightened security.

A shutdown called by a group identifying itself as the Hindu Samrat Sena affected parts of Sarlahi district on Friday, while police detained seven people and urged the public not to be influenced by rumours amid heightened security.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

Nepali driver killed in Kuwait drone attack, embassy confirms

Nepali driver killed in Kuwait drone attack, embassy confirms

A Nepali national working as a driver in Kuwait was killed in a drone attack in the country's northern region, the Embassy of Nepal in Kuwait confirmed on Friday.

A Nepali national working as a driver in Kuwait was killed in a drone attack in the country's northern region, the Embassy of Nepal in Kuwait confirmed on Friday.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

Govt reaches seven-point agreement with families of Sunsari victims

Govt reaches seven-point agreement with families of Sunsari victims

The government on Thursday reached a seven-point agreement with the families of two men who died in the recent violence in Sunsari's Devanaganj, pledging compensation, an impartial investigation, employment support and the initiation of procedures to declare the deceased martyrs.

The government on Thursday reached a seven-point agreement with the families of two men who died in the recent violence in Sunsari's Devanaganj, pledging compensation, an impartial investigation, employment support and the initiation of procedures to declare the deceased martyrs.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

Update: Tourism minister says four bodies recovered as Broad Peak rescue operation continues

Update: Tourism minister says four bodies recovered as Broad Peak rescue operation...

Search-and-rescue efforts intensified on Friday after four bodies were recovered from Pakistan's Broad Peak, where an avalanche swept through an international climbing team during a summit push.

Search-and-rescue efforts intensified on Friday after four bodies were recovered from Pakistan's Broad Peak, where an avalanche swept through an international climbing team during a summit push.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

EOAN urges government to step up diplomatic efforts for missing climbers in Pakistan

EOAN urges government to step up diplomatic efforts for missing climbers in Pakistan

The Expedition Operators' Association Nepal (EOA-Nepal) has urged the government to initiate immediate diplomatic efforts to support the search and rescue of Nepali climbers who went missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak (8,047m) in Pakistan.

The Expedition Operators' Association Nepal (EOA-Nepal) has urged the government to initiate immediate diplomatic efforts to support the search and rescue of Nepali climbers who went missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak (8,047m) in Pakistan.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026