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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.
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Heavy rain forecast in Bagmati, Gandaki as monsoon persists

Heavy rainfall is likely in parts of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces on Thursday as the monsoon continues to affect the entire country, with thunderstorms forecast across the hills and parts of the Terai.
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The meeting of the International Relations and Tourism Committee held at Singha Durbar on Wednesday. Photo: Gopal Dahal/RSS

Bhotekoshi flood causes over Rs 50 billion damage to tourism sector: Minister Paudel

The tourism sector has suffered preliminary losses of more than Rs 50 billion due to the Bhotekoshi flash flood, according to Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadak Raj Paudel.
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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.
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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.
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Why the Nepali Army deserves more

I was in Dhunche, Rasuwa, for four days in the immediate aftermath of the devastating GLOF disaster. Amid the extraordinary devastation and immense human suffering, I saw the Nepali Army working with remarkable discipline, urgency and dedication.
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PM Shah calls Bhotekoshi disaster climate change-induced, urges global response

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the devastating Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa was linked to climate change and called for a stronger international response to growing climate risks in the Himalayas.
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Nepal saw 3.65pc drop in tourist arrivals in August

Nepal received 85,444 international tourists in August, a 3.65 per cent decline compared to the 88,680 arrivals recorded during the same month last year.

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Prime Minister Balendra Shah addresses a meeting of the House of Representatives held at the Federal Parliament Building in Singhadurbar on Wednesday. Photo: Gopal Dahal/RSS

PM Shah tells Parliament: No rest while fighting Bhotekoshi disaster

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the government cannot afford to “take rest” while thousands of people are affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi flash flood, telling Parliament that the state must provide people with courage and support during the crisis.
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Maya Rana Tufo contributes Rs 10 million to PM's Relief Fund

Maya Rana Tufo, daughter of late entrepreneur Prabhakar SJB Rana, has contributed Rs 10 million to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for relief and support of people affected by the devastating floods in Nepal.
1d ago
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WHO releases $150,000 for Nepal flood response

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released $150,000 from its South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF) to support urgent health needs in communities affected by the devastating flash floods in Nepal.
30 Aug, 2026
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Nepal seeks specialised rescue help from India, China as 2,400 remain unaccounted for

Nepal has sought specialised assistance from India and China to strengthen search-and-rescue operations following the devastating Bhote Koshi floods, as about 2,400 people remain unaccounted for and 626 bodies have been recovered so far.
29 Aug, 2026
Nepali Army rescuing flood-stranded victims via helicopter in Trishuli, Thursday. Some 655 rescued so far; search for remaining continues Friday. Photo: RSS

Foreign ministry forms Emergency Response Team for missing foreign nationals

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formed an Emergency Response Team (ERT) to coordinate the search and rescue of foreign nationals affected or reported missing following the devastating Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa.
27 Aug, 2026

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Gadhimai contract staff protest. Photo: Prabhat Kumar Jha

Over 100 Gadhimai contract staff unpaid for months, stage sit-in

More than 100 contract employees of Gadhimai Municipality have gone without salaries and allowances for up to seven months, prompting them to stage a sit-in at the municipal office demanding immediate payment.
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School dispute turns violent as principal allegedly beaten in Sarlahi

A dispute over the alleged verbal abuse of a female student by a school principal escalated into violence at a school in Sarlahi, with students and outsiders allegedly attacking the principal, teachers and his relatives.
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Solukhumbu ward seeks China's help to trace missing Nepalis

Some Nepalis missing after the Bhotekoshi flood may not appear on Nepal’s official missing-person list because they had not entered the country when the disaster struck, prompting a local government office in Solukhumbu to seek help from China.
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One-way routes set for Hetauda–Kathmandu traffic after highway block

District authorities have introduced one-way routes for vehicles travelling between Hetauda and Kathmandu to ease traffic congestion following the disruption of the Prithvi Highway.
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Nearly 100m of Prithvi Highway sinks, alternative routes studied

Authorities have begun searching for an alternative route after nearly 100 metres of the Prithvi Highway at Krishna Bhir started sinking, with continued erosion by the Trishuli River making immediate repairs impossible.
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Heavy rain forecast in Bagmati, Gandaki as monsoon persists

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162 Madhes residents still missing after Rasuwa floods, aid mobilized

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Gold price falls Rs 8,800 per tola, slips below Rs 300,000

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Rescue workers search through a heap of refuse after it collapsed at Conakry’s largest landfill, Guinea, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. Photo: AP

Guinea landfill landslide kills 30 in Conakry's Dar Es Salam

A mountainous heap of refuse collapsed at the largest landfill in Guinea 's capital of Conakry early on Sunday, killing 30 people, according to the central government.
24 Aug, 2026
Residents and frontline workers embark on Ebola outbreak awareness campaign in Beni, North Kivu province, eastern Congo, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Photo: AP

Congo receives more than 16,000 doses of Ebola vaccine as it grapples with unprecedented outbreak

Congo has received more than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine as the country grapples with the fastest Ebola outbreak in history, the country's health minister said.
23 Aug, 2026
Funeral pallbearers sit behind caskets during a memorial service for the victims of a ferry that capsized on Lake Kariba in Kariba, Zimbabwe, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. Photo: AP

26 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe's ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 72

Eighteen children were among more than 70 people killed when an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe this week, police said Saturday after rescuers recovered more bodies.
16 Aug, 2026
In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), rescuers inspect a damaged building following an earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Photo: BASARNAS via AP

UPDATE: Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 38 and toppling buildings

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 38 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Authorities said more than a dozen residents were injured.
15 Aug, 2026
Policemen talk to the residents of a slum affected by a landslide in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Photo: AP

Landslide in Mumbai kills 6 as India is drenched by monsoon rains

Heavy monsoon rains triggered a landslide in a densely populated neighborhood in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, early Wednesday, killing at least six people and injuring four others, authorities said.
12 Aug, 2026

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Gold price falls Rs 8,800 per tola, slips below Rs 300,000

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Nepal floods leave estimated 2.2 million tonnes of debris: UNDP

Prime Minister Balendra Shah addresses a meeting of the House of Representatives held at the Federal Parliament Building in Singhadurbar on Wednesday. Photo: Gopal Dahal/RSS

PM Shah tells Parliament: No rest while fighting Bhotekoshi disaster

File - A woman waits for transport with her belongings from her home in a flood-affected area as rescue and relief efforts continue following devastating flash floods and mudslides at Devighat in Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Bhotekoshi catastrophe: Need to prepare for the worse to come

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Nepal saw 3.65pc drop in tourist arrivals in August

Nepal received 85,444 international tourists in August, a 3.65 per cent decline compared to the 88,680 arrivals recorded during the same month last year.
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Tatopani route hit again as Zhangmu closed over flood concerns

Nepal’s trade route with China has suffered another setback, with China indefinitely closing Zhangmu Port opposite the Tatopani border point amid concerns over possible flooding in the Bhotekoshi River.
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Nepal Liquors donates Rs 10.1 million to flood relief fund

Nepal Liquors Pvt Ltd, producer of brands including Signature Whisky and Smirnoff Vodka, has donated Rs 10.1 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund to support relief and rehabilitation efforts for victims of the Rasuwa floods.
1d ago
High-density (hybrid) apple trees laden with fruit near the Sintamani Resort in Gharapjhong-3, Mustang. Farmers in Mustang have begun harvesting early-ripening apples from Bhadau 15 onwards. Photo: Sundar Kumar Thakali/RSS

Mustang begins early apple harvest, targets Teej festival market

Mustang's apple season has begun with farmers harvesting early-maturing varieties ahead of Haritalika Teej, as traders step up efforts to bring the district's produce to markets outside the region.
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NADA Auto Show 2026 concludes, five stalls win best stall awards

The 18th NADA Auto Show concluded at Bhrikutimandap on Sunday, bringing together more than 200 stalls showcasing vehicles, auto components, financial services and other mobility-related products.
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Residents and rescue workers search through the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake struck Cali, Colombia, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. Photo: AP

Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble.
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"Why Didn't YOU Solve It During Your Tenure?" Sudan Gurung Fires Back Over Nirmala Panta Case

Home Minister Sudan Gurung asked Parliament members to avoid repeatedly raising the Nirmala Panta case, citing investigation ethics and sensitivity.
06 Aug, 2026
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Hari Khadka & Aman Pratap: Football, Memories & a Final Goodbye | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 34

Two legends of Nepali football. One unforgettable episode. And a commentary so iconic that even Hari Khadka couldn't resist joining in.
24 Jul, 2026
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50 Years of Football Memories with Raju Shakya & Sanjeeb Shilpakar | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 33

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Sajan & Mamta: Rigged Debate, Ronaldo & Football Chaos | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 32

They started the episode with a laugh and ended it with a SIUUU. Everything in between? Pure chaos.
24 Jul, 2026

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APCC Trophy Tour takes off: Nepalgunj hosts spectacular first stop

Ahead of the tournament's opening match, the Asian Paints Champions Cup (APCC) Trophy Tour officially launched today with an early morning reveal event at Holyland English Secondary School in Nepalgunj.
28 Aug, 2026
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Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026 ready to kick off across Nepal

Nepal’s grassroots sports landscape is on the brink of a historic milestone as the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026- All Nepal Interschool Football Tournament prepares to unite school communities across all seven provinces.
27 Aug, 2026
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Rotary golf fellowship raises $3,500 for global polio eradication drive

The Rotary Club of Himalayan Golfers (RCHG) has raised around US$3,500 through the Nepal legs of the Virtual Rotary World Golf Fellowship 2026, generating a total impact of US$10,500 through the Rotary International-Gates Foundation matching arrangement.
25 Aug, 2026
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14th South Asian Games set for April 3–11 in Pakistan

The 14th South Asian Games will be held in Pakistan from April 3 to 11, 2027, according to the Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC).
23 Aug, 2026
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Nepal basketball team heads to Dubai for FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

The Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC) on Saturday bade farewell to the national basketball team that will compete in the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
23 Aug, 2026
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Over 4,000 runners expected for Right to Protein Run in Pokhara

More than 4,000 runners are expected to participate in the ‘Right to Protein Run 2026’ to be held in Pokhara on September 19, organisers said.
20 Aug, 2026
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Kathmandu galleries launch art sales for flood relief

A painting sold in Kathmandu this week could mean food, shelter or clean water for a flood-hit family elsewhere in Nepal. That is the idea behind two new gallery initiatives raising funds for flood victims through art sales.
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CM of Sikkim Prem Singh Tamang (4th from right) along with other dignitaries jointly launch Nepathya's ticket n tshirt for Gangtok show. Photo: Courtesy Nepalaya

Sikkim govt supports Nepathya's Gangtok concert

KATHMANDU:Nepal's popular folk-rock band Nepathya has received state-level backing for its upcoming concert in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, India after announcing the show on its...
21 Aug, 2026
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St Xavier's College stages student-led play 'Bichitra Baje'

KATHMANDU, AUGUST 20The Department of Major Arts at St Xavier's College, Maitighar, has begun a three-day run of Bichitra Baje, a Nepali adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez's short story...
20 Aug, 2026
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355...
03 Aug, 2026
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Incessant Rain Studios, NIMB Ace Capital collaborate for Lost In Mandala

KATHMANDUIncessant Rain Studios has collaborated with NIMB Ace Capital to present Lost In Mandala, a historic cinematic project billed as Nepal's first animated feature film designed specifically...
29 Jul, 2026
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Everest Base Camp to host World's first silent festival in October

Key Takeaways: Festival named The Base Camp Sessions will use LED wireless headphones Attendance limited to trekkers completing a 12-day guided Khumbu trek Proceeds to support glacier monitoring...
17 Jul, 2026

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Tasneem's Cookout traces MTR's 100-year culinary legacy

Tasneem’s Cookout with MTR, an event that brought together guests for an immersive introduction to the heritage of Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR) and its celebrated South Indian vegetarian cuisine, took place in Kamalpokhari on August 23.
25 Aug, 2026
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Funny happens: An evening of improv by Everest Toastmasters

On 16th August, Everest Toastmasters Club didn't conduct a regular, formal Toastmasters meeting. Every month, the Club conducts a special meeting, and this time it was an Improv Show led by Nepal's only ventriloquist and a veteran Toastmaster, Seema Golchha.
20 Aug, 2026
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Shreejana Rana elected to Zonta International board

Shreejana Rana has been elected to the Zonta International Board of Directors for the 2026–28 biennium, becoming the first Nepali to serve on the global organisation’s governing board.
16 Aug, 2026
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Building better clubs through better leadership: The Toastmasters Leadership Institute

Leadership is a continuous process of learning, adapting and growing with others.
13 Aug, 2026
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Symphony 5.0: Jhapa Toastmasters' dymphony 5.0 strikes a chord of confidence, connection, and change

Hotel The Kingsbury stood witness to a memorable evening as attendees from Jhapa, Itahari, Dharan, Kathmandu, and Siliguri gathered for Symphony 5.0, the annual celebration of Jhapa Toastmasters Club.
06 Aug, 2026

Science and Tech

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Climate change may worsen Himalayan quake impacts, but no direct link established

Climate change may increase the vulnerability of Himalayan regions to secondary hazards following major earthquakes, but there is currently no scientific evidence linking climate change directly to the recent disaster in Tibet and Nepal, according to a City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) expert.
28 Aug, 2026
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Nepali scientist Shiba Adhikari wins 2026 R&D 100 Award

Nepali-born scientist Dr Shiba P. Adhikari has won the prestigious 2026 R&D 100 Award for his research contribution to Electro-Lith, a battery-manufacturing technology developed at the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory.
19 Aug, 2026
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Heidelberg anthropologist wins SES award for Nepal Himalaya expedition

Abdullah Rubaet Chowdhury, a cultural anthropologist, policy expert and social scientist at the University of Heidelberg, has been named the 2026 Elodie Sandford Explorer by the UK-based Scientific Exploration Society (SES) for an expedition to document indigenous ecological knowledge in Nepal’s Mustang.
18 Aug, 2026
A 1981 Commodore SP9000 “Super PET” computer and floppy disk drives are displayed at the Vintage Computer Festival in Mountain View, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. Photo: AP

As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting vintage computers is growing

Software engineer Josh Dersch loves old computers. He spends countless hours tinkering in his garage, trying to coax decades-old machines back to life. He estimates he owns more than 200 vintage computers and devices in his Seattle home.
11 Aug, 2026
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Anthropic says its AI models hacked 3 organizations during testing

Anthropic said its artificial intelligence models hacked into three other organizations during testing, just days after ChatGPT maker OpenAI raised concerns over AI controls after it disclosed its rogue models hacked another company.
31 Jul, 2026

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