APF pledges Rs 2.5M aid, education support for flood-orphan families

APF pledges Rs 2.5M aid, education support for flood-orphan families

Families of Armed Police Force (APF) personnel killed while on duty in the devastating Bhotekoshi flood will receive Rs 2.5 million each, in addition to education and loan-relief support, the APF announced Saturday.

Families of Armed Police Force (APF) personnel killed while on duty in the devastating Bhotekoshi flood will receive Rs 2.5 million each, in addition to education and loan-relief support, the APF announced Saturday.

Nepal 05 Sep, 2026

WFP scales up relief as remote flood-hit communities remain isolated

WFP scales up relief as remote flood-hit communities remain isolated

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has scaled up its emergency response in Nepal as communities affected by flash floods and landslides remain isolated due to damaged roads, destroyed bridges and difficult terrain.

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has scaled up its emergency response in Nepal as communities affected by flash floods and landslides remain isolated due to damaged roads, destroyed bridges and difficult terrain.

Nepal 05 Sep, 2026

UN launches $49.6m appeal for Nepal flood victims

UN launches $49.6m appeal for Nepal flood victims

The United Nations and humanitarian partners on Friday launched a US$49.6 million emergency appeal to provide life-saving assistance to more than 84,000 people affected by the devastating flash floods and landslides in northern Nepal.

The United Nations and humanitarian partners on Friday launched a US$49.6 million emergency appeal to provide life-saving assistance to more than 84,000 people affected by the devastating flash floods and landslides in northern Nepal.

Nepal 05 Sep, 2026

More than 8,600 rescued as Bhotekoshi search continues

More than 8,600 rescued as Bhotekoshi search continues

More than 8,600 people have been rescued from the devastating Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa, as security agencies continue searching for 4,898 people still unaccounted for.

More than 8,600 people have been rescued from the devastating Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa, as security agencies continue searching for 4,898 people still unaccounted for.

Nepal 05 Sep, 2026

Bhotekoshi Flood: 1,290 dead, 8,197 rescued, 4,800 missing so far

Bhotekoshi Flood: 1,290 dead, 8,197 rescued, 4,800 missing so far

The death toll from the devastating Bhotekoshi flash floods has reached 1,290, with 4,798 people still missing, according to Nepal Police.

The death toll from the devastating Bhotekoshi flash floods has reached 1,290, with 4,798 people still missing, according to Nepal Police.

Nepal 04 Sep, 2026

Thailand provides THB 7M aid, Rs 26M relief for Nepal flood victims

Thailand provides THB 7M aid, Rs 26M relief for Nepal flood victims

The Royal Thai Government has provided THB 7 million, or around Rs 26 million, in cash and emergency relief supplies to support victims of the recent flash floods and mudslides in Nepal.

The Royal Thai Government has provided THB 7 million, or around Rs 26 million, in cash and emergency relief supplies to support victims of the recent flash floods and mudslides in Nepal.

Nepal 04 Sep, 2026

Bagmati Province to provide free education, housing to flood-orphaned children

Bagmati Province to provide free education, housing to flood-orphaned children

The Bagmati Province government has decided to provide free education and accommodation up to Grade 12 to children who lost their parents in the devastating Bhotekoshi floods in Rasuwa.

The Bagmati Province government has decided to provide free education and accommodation up to Grade 12 to children who lost their parents in the devastating Bhotekoshi floods in Rasuwa.

Nepal 04 Sep, 2026

New track opening at Krishnabhir to restore Prithvi Highway link

New track opening at Krishnabhir to restore Prithvi Highway link

Work to open a new track along the hillside above Krishnabhir on the Prithvi Highway began Friday morning, as authorities stepped up efforts to restore road connectivity with Kathmandu.

Work to open a new track along the hillside above Krishnabhir on the Prithvi Highway began Friday morning, as authorities stepped up efforts to restore road connectivity with Kathmandu.

Nepal 04 Sep, 2026

Two Indians killed as car plunges into Phewa Lake

Two Indians killed as car plunges into Phewa Lake

Two Indian nationals died and two others were injured when a car with an Indian registration number plunged into Phewa Lake in Pokhara early Friday morning.

Two Indian nationals died and two others were injured when a car with an Indian registration number plunged into Phewa Lake in Pokhara early Friday morning.

Nepal 04 Sep, 2026

Two workers rescued alive after 10 days in Trishuli-3A tunnel

Two workers rescued alive after 10 days in Trishuli-3A tunnel

Two workers trapped inside a tunnel of the Trishuli-3A Hydropower Project since the devastating Bhotekoshi flood have been rescued alive 10 days after they went missing.

Two workers trapped inside a tunnel of the Trishuli-3A Hydropower Project since the devastating Bhotekoshi flood have been rescued alive 10 days after they went missing.

Nepal 04 Sep, 2026

Nepal celebrates Krishna Janmashtami with prayers, fasting and vigils

Nepal celebrates Krishna Janmashtami with prayers, fasting and vigils

Devotees across Nepal are celebrating Krishna Janmashtami today with prayers, fasting and all-night vigils, marking the birth of Lord Krishna.

Devotees across Nepal are celebrating Krishna Janmashtami today with prayers, fasting and all-night vigils, marking the birth of Lord Krishna.

Nepal 04 Sep, 2026

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang donates $10M to Nepal flood relief fund

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang donates $10M to Nepal flood relief fund

Nvidia founder, President and CEO Jensen Huang has donated $10 million, equivalent to around Rs 1.5 billion, to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund for victims of the Rasuwa-Bhotekoshi floods.

Nvidia founder, President and CEO Jensen Huang has donated $10 million, equivalent to around Rs 1.5 billion, to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund for victims of the Rasuwa-Bhotekoshi floods.

Nepal 04 Sep, 2026

Missing for four days, 10-year-old girl found dead in Sarlahi river

Missing for four days, 10-year-old girl found dead in Sarlahi river

A four-day search for a 10-year-old girl who went missing from Dhankaul Rural Municipality ended in tragedy after her body was found in the Manushmara River.

A four-day search for a 10-year-old girl who went missing from Dhankaul Rural Municipality ended in tragedy after her body was found in the Manushmara River.

Nepal 03 Sep, 2026

TikTok furniture scam: Rs47,198 stolen via screen share, two held Prabhat Kumar Jha

TikTok furniture scam: Rs47,198 stolen via screen share, two held Prabhat Kumar Jha

A TikTok offer to buy furniture allegedly turned into a digital bank theft after two men obtained a customer’s mobile-banking password through screen sharing and withdrew Rs 47,198 from his account, police said.

A TikTok offer to buy furniture allegedly turned into a digital bank theft after two men obtained a customer’s mobile-banking password through screen sharing and withdrew Rs 47,198 from his account, police said.

Nepal 03 Sep, 2026

Nepal's LDC graduation review urged after $1.95B flood losses

Nepal's LDC graduation review urged after $1.95B flood losses

A global research organisation has called for a post-disaster review of Nepal’s scheduled graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category, arguing that the devastating August 26 floods exposed gaps in the current assessment framework.

A global research organisation has called for a post-disaster review of Nepal’s scheduled graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category, arguing that the devastating August 26 floods exposed gaps in the current assessment framework.

Nepal 03 Sep, 2026

EU provides additional Rs 89 million in flood relief

EU provides additional Rs 89 million in flood relief

The European Union (EU) is providing an additional Rs 89 million in humanitarian assistance to communities affected by the devastating flash floods in Nepal.

The European Union (EU) is providing an additional Rs 89 million in humanitarian assistance to communities affected by the devastating flash floods in Nepal.

Nepal 03 Sep, 2026

Bhotekoshi, Trishuli face high flash-flood risk despite falling levels

Bhotekoshi, Trishuli face high flash-flood risk despite falling levels

The Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers may currently be flowing below alert levels, but Rasuwa and Nuwakot remain at high risk of flash floods, according to the latest government forecast issued after last month’s devastating Bhotekoshi flooding.

The Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers may currently be flowing below alert levels, but Rasuwa and Nuwakot remain at high risk of flash floods, according to the latest government forecast issued after last month’s devastating Bhotekoshi flooding.

Nepal 03 Sep, 2026

Nearly 12,000 rescued, 4,216 still missing after Bhotekoshi floods

Nearly 12,000 rescued, 4,216 still missing after Bhotekoshi floods

Nearly 12,000 people have been rescued following the devastating Bhotekoshi floods, but 4,216 remain unaccounted for, keeping search operations at the centre of the disaster response.

Nearly 12,000 people have been rescued following the devastating Bhotekoshi floods, but 4,216 remain unaccounted for, keeping search operations at the centre of the disaster response.

Nepal 03 Sep, 2026

BPKIHS appoints new dean, registrar and hospital director

BPKIHS appoints new dean, registrar and hospital director

Three key posts at the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) have received new leadership, with experienced officials from within the institution appointed to oversee academic, administrative and hospital operations.

Three key posts at the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) have received new leadership, with experienced officials from within the institution appointed to oversee academic, administrative and hospital operations.

Nepal 02 Sep, 2026

162 Madhes residents still missing after Rasuwa floods, aid mobilized

162 Madhes residents still missing after Rasuwa floods, aid mobilized

While Madhes continues to search for 162 of its residents still unaccounted for after last week’s devastating floods and landslides in Rasuwa, communities across the province have also launched relief drives for those affected by the disaster.

While Madhes continues to search for 162 of its residents still unaccounted for after last week’s devastating floods and landslides in Rasuwa, communities across the province have also launched relief drives for those affected by the disaster.

Nepal 02 Sep, 2026