Nepali Army rescues 4,040 by air, intensifies hydropower searches

Nepali Army rescues 4,040 by air, intensifies hydropower searches

The Nepali Army has rescued 4,040 people by air from flood-affected areas following the recent floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river corridors.

The Nepali Army has rescued 4,040 people by air from flood-affected areas following the recent floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river corridors.

Nepal 09 Sep, 2026

Sana Kisan Cooperative contributes Rs 168,500 to PM Relief Fund

Sana Kisan Cooperative contributes Rs 168,500 to PM Relief Fund

Sana Kisan Agricultural Cooperative Ltd Manharwa of Jitpur Simara Sub-Metropolitan City-18 has decided to provide Rs 168,500 to support people affected by the recent floods and other disasters in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading.

Sana Kisan Agricultural Cooperative Ltd Manharwa of Jitpur Simara Sub-Metropolitan City-18 has decided to provide Rs 168,500 to support people affected by the recent floods and other disasters in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading.

Nepal 09 Sep, 2026

74-year-old woman dies of electric shock from therapy machine

74-year-old woman dies of electric shock from therapy machine

A 74-year-old woman died after receiving an electric shock while using a therapy machine at her home in Triyuga Municipality-12, Udayapur, on Monday morning.

A 74-year-old woman died after receiving an electric shock while using a therapy machine at her home in Triyuga Municipality-12, Udayapur, on Monday morning.

Nepal 09 Sep, 2026

FINDING THE LOTUS IN THE MUD

FINDING THE LOTUS IN THE MUD

When a major flash flood tore through the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli River corridors on 26 August 2026, it reshaped the mountainous landscape across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts in a matter of seconds. Entire settlements were submerged, critical infrastructure was washed away, and more than 788 lives were lost, with thousands more reported missing.

When a major flash flood tore through the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli River corridors on 26 August 2026, it reshaped the mountainous landscape across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts in a matter of seconds. Entire settlements were submerged, critical infrastructure was washed away, and more than 788 lives were lost, with thousands more reported missing.

Nepal 09 Sep, 2026

Nepal Police warns against rumours over relief supplies after floods

Nepal Police warns against rumours over relief supplies after floods

Nepal Police has urged the public not to circulate “false and baseless” claims on social media alleging that security agencies, including the Nepal Army and police, took relief materials meant for flood victims but failed to distribute them.

Nepal Police has urged the public not to circulate “false and baseless” claims on social media alleging that security agencies, including the Nepal Army and police, took relief materials meant for flood victims but failed to distribute them.

Nepal 09 Sep, 2026

13,500 rescued, thousands in centres as Rasuwa flood toll rises

13,500 rescued, thousands in centres as Rasuwa flood toll rises

The human toll from the Rasuwa flood disaster has reached 1,357, with authorities still searching for around 5,326 people, according to the latest government update issued on Tuesday.

The human toll from the Rasuwa flood disaster has reached 1,357, with authorities still searching for around 5,326 people, according to the latest government update issued on Tuesday.

Nepal 08 Sep, 2026

Police seize 162.794 kg marijuana, arrest two in Makawanpur

Police seize 162.794 kg marijuana, arrest two in Makawanpur

A pickup truck allegedly being used to escort a car carrying 162.794 kg of marijuana was intercepted in Makawanpur, leading to the arrest of two people, police said.

A pickup truck allegedly being used to escort a car carrying 162.794 kg of marijuana was intercepted in Makawanpur, leading to the arrest of two people, police said.

Nepal 08 Sep, 2026

Gen Z Martyrs Day: One year on, a test of the movement's demands

Gen Z Martyrs Day: One year on, a test of the movement's demands

A year after thousands of young Nepalis took to the streets demanding good governance and accountability, the country is observing Gen Z Martyrs Day, with the movement’s core demands continuing to shape the political agenda.

A year after thousands of young Nepalis took to the streets demanding good governance and accountability, the country is observing Gen Z Martyrs Day, with the movement’s core demands continuing to shape the political agenda.

Nepal 08 Sep, 2026

Three days without road, power leave Bajura's Martadi cut off

Three days without road, power leave Bajura's Martadi cut off

Patients being referred outside Bajura are having to be carried on stretchers as landslides have left the district headquarters Martadi cut off from the road network and without electricity for three days.

Patients being referred outside Bajura are having to be carried on stretchers as landslides have left the district headquarters Martadi cut off from the road network and without electricity for three days.

Nepal 08 Sep, 2026

Himal Dhungel wins FoNIJ Ramechhap Investigative Journalism Award

Himal Dhungel wins FoNIJ Ramechhap Investigative Journalism Award

The Himalayan Times journalist Himal Dhungel has been honoured with the FoNIJ Ramechhap Investigative Journalism of the Year Award–2083 for his contribution to investigative reporting and raising public-interest issues.

The Himalayan Times journalist Himal Dhungel has been honoured with the FoNIJ Ramechhap Investigative Journalism of the Year Award–2083 for his contribution to investigative reporting and raising public-interest issues.

Nepal 08 Sep, 2026

Rs 1.2m recovered from man accused of duping four people over Mauritius jobs

Rs 1.2m recovered from man accused of duping four people over Mauritius jobs

Four people who were allegedly duped of Rs 1.2 million on the promise of being sent to Mauritius for foreign employment have recovered their money following an initiative by the District Administration Office, Sarlahi.

Four people who were allegedly duped of Rs 1.2 million on the promise of being sent to Mauritius for foreign employment have recovered their money following an initiative by the District Administration Office, Sarlahi.

Nepal 07 Sep, 2026

Japan provides $43,175 grant for ginger, timur processing centre in Myagdi

Japan provides $43,175 grant for ginger, timur processing centre in Myagdi

Japan has provided a grant of $43,175 (about Rs 6.6 million) to support the construction and renovation of a ginger and timur processing centre in Myagdi district.

Japan has provided a grant of $43,175 (about Rs 6.6 million) to support the construction and renovation of a ginger and timur processing centre in Myagdi district.

Nepal 07 Sep, 2026

Nepal observes national mourning for Bhotekoshi flood victims

Nepal observes national mourning for Bhotekoshi flood victims

Nepal is observing a day of national mourning today in memory of those killed in the devastating Bhotekoshi River floods in Rasuwa on August 26.

Nepal is observing a day of national mourning today in memory of those killed in the devastating Bhotekoshi River floods in Rasuwa on August 26.

Nepal 07 Sep, 2026

Traffic restrictions imposed on Narayangarh-Muglin road

Traffic restrictions imposed on Narayangarh-Muglin road

Authorities have announced partial traffic restrictions along the Tuin Khola section of the Narayangarh-Muglin road from Monday, as excavation work for the Tuin Khola project is being carried out while the Krishna Bhir section of the Muglin-Kathmandu road remains closed.

Authorities have announced partial traffic restrictions along the Tuin Khola section of the Narayangarh-Muglin road from Monday, as excavation work for the Tuin Khola project is being carried out while the Krishna Bhir section of the Muglin-Kathmandu road remains closed.

Nepal 06 Sep, 2026

Rural chair, police inspector among 8 arrested in Birgunj casino raid

Rural chair, police inspector among 8 arrested in Birgunj casino raid

A rural municipality chairperson and a serving police inspector were among eight people arrested during a police operation at a casino in Birgunj after Nepali citizens were allegedly found gambling there.

A rural municipality chairperson and a serving police inspector were among eight people arrested during a police operation at a casino in Birgunj after Nepali citizens were allegedly found gambling there.

Nepal 06 Sep, 2026

Over 3,000 at holding centres as search continues in Rasuwa

Over 3,000 at holding centres as search continues in Rasuwa

A total of 4,088 people remain unaccounted for in the Bhotekoshi flood disaster in Rasuwa, while search and rescue teams have recovered 1,341 bodies so far, according to the latest update as of 7:40am on Friday.

A total of 4,088 people remain unaccounted for in the Bhotekoshi flood disaster in Rasuwa, while search and rescue teams have recovered 1,341 bodies so far, according to the latest update as of 7:40am on Friday.

Nepal 06 Sep, 2026

Bhotekoshi flood damages 55 drinking water projects, Rs 640m loss

Bhotekoshi flood damages 55 drinking water projects, Rs 640m loss

The Bhotekoshi flood has damaged 55 drinking water projects across four districts, with preliminary losses estimated at Rs 640 million, adding to the disruption caused by the disaster.

The Bhotekoshi flood has damaged 55 drinking water projects across four districts, with preliminary losses estimated at Rs 640 million, adding to the disruption caused by the disaster.

Nepal 06 Sep, 2026

Flash flood displaces 23 families in Bajura; 18 more at risk

Flash flood displaces 23 families in Bajura; 18 more at risk

For families in Birekhola, the latest flood has revived a crisis that began years ago: after losing much of their farmland to floods in 2020, they are now facing the threat of losing their homes.

For families in Birekhola, the latest flood has revived a crisis that began years ago: after losing much of their farmland to floods in 2020, they are now facing the threat of losing their homes.

Nepal 06 Sep, 2026

Monsoon winds drive widespread rainfall; Tarai cities brace storms

Monsoon winds drive widespread rainfall; Tarai cities brace storms

Several parts of Nepal are likely to see heavy rainfall and thunderstorms today, with the Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces among those facing the highest risk, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Several parts of Nepal are likely to see heavy rainfall and thunderstorms today, with the Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces among those facing the highest risk, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Nepal 06 Sep, 2026

64-year-old woman rescued after 11 days trapped in Nuwakot flood

64-year-old woman rescued after 11 days trapped in Nuwakot flood

A 64-year-old woman who had been trapped in a house in Betrawati of Nuwakot since the Bhotekoshi flood was rescued alive on Friday, 11 days after the disaster.

A 64-year-old woman who had been trapped in a house in Betrawati of Nuwakot since the Bhotekoshi flood was rescued alive on Friday, 11 days after the disaster.

Nepal 05 Sep, 2026