Nims Purja among 10 missing after Broad Peak avalanche; Search intensifies in Pakistan

Nims Purja among 10 missing after Broad Peak avalanche; Search intensifies in...

Search-and-rescue operations intensified on Friday for renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja "Nimsdai" and nine other climbers who went missing after a massive avalanche struck Pakistan's 8,047-metre Broad Peak during a summit push on Thursday.

Search-and-rescue operations intensified on Friday for renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja "Nimsdai" and nine other climbers who went missing after a massive avalanche struck Pakistan's 8,047-metre Broad Peak during a summit push on Thursday.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

Home Minister Sudan Gurung to visit Sunsari

Home Minister Sudan Gurung to visit Sunsari

Home Minister Sudan Gurung is scheduled to visit Sunsari on Thursday following the recent violence in Dewanganj Rural Municipality that claimed two lives.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung is scheduled to visit Sunsari on Thursday following the recent violence in Dewanganj Rural Municipality that claimed two lives.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Teen killed by gunfire as Siraha curfew remains in force

Teen killed by gunfire as Siraha curfew remains in force

A 15-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a bullet during unrest in Golbazar, Siraha, on Thursday, as authorities continued enforcing an indefinite curfew in parts of the district.

A 15-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a bullet during unrest in Golbazar, Siraha, on Thursday, as authorities continued enforcing an indefinite curfew in parts of the district.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Death toll rises to two as investigation continues into Sunsari violence

Death toll rises to two as investigation continues into Sunsari violence

A second person injured in the recent security incident at Kaptaan Ganj, Dewanganj Rural Municipality, Sunsari, has reportedly died Thursday afternoon while undergoing treatment.

A second person injured in the recent security incident at Kaptaan Ganj, Dewanganj Rural Municipality, Sunsari, has reportedly died Thursday afternoon while undergoing treatment.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Curfews imposed in Dhanusha, Siraha following security concerns

Curfews imposed in Dhanusha, Siraha following security concerns

Local administrations in Dhanusha and Siraha on Thursday imposed curfews in selected areas following security concerns after recent unrest in Sunsari, while authorities stepped up measures to maintain public order in parts of the eastern Tarai.

Local administrations in Dhanusha and Siraha on Thursday imposed curfews in selected areas following security concerns after recent unrest in Sunsari, while authorities stepped up measures to maintain public order in parts of the eastern Tarai.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Power poles installed, but no electricity reaches Bara's farmland

Power poles installed, but no electricity reaches Bara's farmland

Delays by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) have left an agricultural electrification project in Jeetpursimara Sub-Metropolitan City in Bara stalled for the past three years, preventing thousands of bighas of farmland from accessing electricity for irrigation, local officials said.

Delays by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) have left an agricultural electrification project in Jeetpursimara Sub-Metropolitan City in Bara stalled for the past three years, preventing thousands of bighas of farmland from accessing electricity for irrigation, local officials said.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Rautahat police warn against sharing misleading Sunsari violence posts

Rautahat police warn against sharing misleading Sunsari violence posts

Rautahat Police have urged the public not to post or share misleading photos and videos on social media linking the recent violence in Sunsari to incidents in the district, warning that those spreading rumours will face strict legal action.

Rautahat Police have urged the public not to post or share misleading photos and videos on social media linking the recent violence in Sunsari to incidents in the district, warning that those spreading rumours will face strict legal action.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Two arrested in Rautahat for black ink attack on RSP lawmaker Paudel

Two arrested in Rautahat for black ink attack on RSP lawmaker Paudel

Police in Rautahat have arrested two people on charges of splashing black ink on Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Ganesh Paudel in an incident authorities described as degrading and inhumane.

Police in Rautahat have arrested two people on charges of splashing black ink on Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Ganesh Paudel in an incident authorities described as degrading and inhumane.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Family struggles to repatriate Nepali migrant worker's body from Malaysia

Family struggles to repatriate Nepali migrant worker's body from Malaysia

The family of a Nepali migrant worker who died in Malaysia is struggling to bring his body home after authorities found that his labour permit had expired, delaying the repatriation process.

The family of a Nepali migrant worker who died in Malaysia is struggling to bring his body home after authorities found that his labour permit had expired, delaying the repatriation process.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Lumbini Province cuts ministries from 12 to nine

Lumbini Province cuts ministries from 12 to nine

The Lumbini Province government has restructured its administrative setup, reducing the number of ministries from 12 to nine in a bid to improve governance and streamline service delivery.

The Lumbini Province government has restructured its administrative setup, reducing the number of ministries from 12 to nine in a bid to improve governance and streamline service delivery.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Self-styled 'Pathibhara Mata' healer held in abuse case

Self-styled 'Pathibhara Mata' healer held in abuse case

Police in Surkhet have arrested self-styled spiritual healer Sameer Thapa, popularly known as "Pathibhara Mata", on allegations of abusing a woman under the pretext of performing faith healing rituals.

Police in Surkhet have arrested self-styled spiritual healer Sameer Thapa, popularly known as "Pathibhara Mata", on allegations of abusing a woman under the pretext of performing faith healing rituals.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Landslides, floods disrupt traffic on major highways across Nepal

Landslides, floods disrupt traffic on major highways across Nepal

Heavy rainfall, landslides and flooding have disrupted traffic on several major highways across the country, with some roads completely blocked and others closed during night hours due to safety concerns.

Heavy rainfall, landslides and flooding have disrupted traffic on several major highways across the country, with some roads completely blocked and others closed during night hours due to safety concerns.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Strong winds, heavy rain likely in eastern and central Nepal today

Strong winds, heavy rain likely in eastern and central Nepal today

Strong winds are expected to sweep across parts of the southern plains on Thursday, while heavy rainfall is forecast for parts of Koshi, Bagmati and Sudurpashchim provinces as monsoon activity remains active across the country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said.

Strong winds are expected to sweep across parts of the southern plains on Thursday, while heavy rainfall is forecast for parts of Koshi, Bagmati and Sudurpashchim provinces as monsoon activity remains active across the country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Protesting doctors suspended agitation after reaching five-point agreement with government

Protesting doctors suspended agitation after reaching five-point agreement with...

Following a five-point agreement with the government on Wednesday, protesting doctors across the country suspended all agitated programmes and agreed to resume regular medical services.

Following a five-point agreement with the government on Wednesday, protesting doctors across the country suspended all agitated programmes and agreed to resume regular medical services.

Nepal 29 Jul, 2026

Security tightened in Sunsari's Dewanganj as curfew remains in force

Security tightened in Sunsari's Dewanganj as curfew remains in force

Security has been further tightened in Dewanganj of Sunsari following the deadly clash between members of two communities, with the Nepal Army launching aerial patrols and security forces maintaining an increased presence in the area.

Security has been further tightened in Dewanganj of Sunsari following the deadly clash between members of two communities, with the Nepal Army launching aerial patrols and security forces maintaining an increased presence in the area.

Nepal 29 Jul, 2026

Makawanpur health institutions halt services in solidarity With NMA protest

Makawanpur health institutions halt services in solidarity With NMA protest

Health institutions across Makawanpur suspended all non-emergency services on Wednesday in support of the nationwide protest by doctors against the assault on medical personnel at Narayani Hospital in Birgunj.

Health institutions across Makawanpur suspended all non-emergency services on Wednesday in support of the nationwide protest by doctors against the assault on medical personnel at Narayani Hospital in Birgunj.

Nepal 29 Jul, 2026

391 govt buildings in Dhankuta, many underutilised or deteriorating

391 govt buildings in Dhankuta, many underutilised or deteriorating

Three government offices in Dhankuta are continuing to operate from rented buildings despite the availability of several vacant government-owned premises, raising concerns over unnecessary public spending and poor utilisation of state assets.

Three government offices in Dhankuta are continuing to operate from rented buildings despite the availability of several vacant government-owned premises, raising concerns over unnecessary public spending and poor utilisation of state assets.

Nepal 29 Jul, 2026

Nepal's tiger population climbs to 429, nearly quadrupling since 2010

Nepal's tiger population climbs to 429, nearly quadrupling since 2010

Nepal's wild tiger population has climbed to an estimated 429, up from 355 in 2022 and nearly four times the 121 recorded in 2010, the government announced on Wednesday as the country marked the 17th Global Tiger Day.

Nepal's wild tiger population has climbed to an estimated 429, up from 355 in 2022 and nearly four times the 121 recorded in 2010, the government announced on Wednesday as the country marked the 17th Global Tiger Day.

Nepal 29 Jul, 2026

Three dead, 21 injured in 42 disaster incidents across Nepal in 24 hours

Three dead, 21 injured in 42 disaster incidents across Nepal in 24 hours

At least three people were killed and 21 others injured in 42 disaster-related incidents reported across Nepal within a 24-hour period, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said Tuesday.

At least three people were killed and 21 others injured in 42 disaster-related incidents reported across Nepal within a 24-hour period, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said Tuesday.

Nepal 29 Jul, 2026

Night-time traffic ban imposed on Narayanghat–Muglin road after repeated dry landslides

Night-time traffic ban imposed on Narayanghat–Muglin road after repeated dry...

Authorities have suspended the movement of all vehicles along the Narayanghat–Muglin road section from 8 pm on Monday until 5 am on Wednesday morning after repeated dry landslides near Muglin raised concerns over public safety.

Authorities have suspended the movement of all vehicles along the Narayanghat–Muglin road section from 8 pm on Monday until 5 am on Wednesday morning after repeated dry landslides near Muglin raised concerns over public safety.

Nepal 28 Jul, 2026