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Tuesday, 08 September 2026

Students and staff of Gyansindhu Secondary School and Rapti Education Campus in Ghorahi–15 observed the National Day of Mourning on Monday morning, paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the Rasuwa floods and landslides. Photo: Kuldeep Neupane / Rastriya Samachar Samiti

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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Feed industries contribute Rs 31.78m to disaster relief fund

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

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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.

Photo: Prakash Dahal

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Devotees throng Krishna Temple at Patan Durbar Square to offer prayers on Krishna Janmashtami. Photo: Ghanashyam Shrestha/RSS

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.

FILE - Jensen Huang, president and CEO of Nvidia, poses for a portrait before a groundbreaking ceremony for an expansion of Coherent's manufacturing facility on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Sherman, Texas. Photo: AP

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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People light candles during a candlelight vigil at Basantapur Durbar Square in memory of those who lost their lives in the devastating flash floods and landslides, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 7, 2026. Nepal is observing a national day of mourning as the death toll from the disaster has reached at least 1,355, with 4,996 people still missing and 13,396 rescued, according to authorities. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: Nepal observes National Mourning Day

People light candles at Basantapur Durbar Square during a vigil for victims of the devastating flash floods and landslides.

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Ncell extends free services in flood-hit areas for seven days

Ncell has extended free voice, data and SMS services in areas affected by the Bhotekoshi River floods in Rasuwa for another seven days, from September 5 to 11.

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Subisu provides free Wi-Fi to flood-hit families in Nuwakot

Internet service provider Subisu has started providing free Wi-Fi services at relief camps and affected communities in Nuwakot to help flood-affected families stay connected and access essential information.

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Early warnings for all: Nepal must turn commitment into action

Early warning systems are among the most proven, effective, and cost-efficient ways to save lives, protect livelihoods, and reduce disaster losses.

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Low-pressure system in India adds to Nepal's monsoon rainfall

A low-pressure area formed around Uttar Pradesh in India is influencing Nepal’s weather as the monsoon remains active across the country, with heavy rainfall forecast in parts of four provinces on Tuesday.

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Kathmandu's LPG crisis worsens as supplies fall short of demand

Kathmandu Valley is running short of cooking gas, with consumers having to queue for hours — and in some cases for days — as a key lifeline road connecting the capital with the Tarai remains blocked by a landslide.

“Bring Them Home” Families Seek Answers Over Bhotekoshi Floods

Desperate Families Demand Action Following Bhotekoshi Floods

In Kathmandu's Maitighar Mandala, heartbroken families hold photos of their missing loved ones, their eyes heavy with tears as they plead with the government to expedite search and rescue operations.

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The Nepali Congress cannot turn back the clock

The latest confrontation inside the Nepali Congress may be dressed up as a dispute over the timing of its National Convention. It is, however, about something considerably larger: whether the party is prepared to accept that its political generation has changed.

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Rebuild the blackboard before the boardroom

Two images from the past fortnight refuse to leave me. The first is a head teacher's voice, cracking slightly on the phone, describing the ten minutes he had to get 900 children out of Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School before the Trishuli river took it.

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DAV Blue win Sushil Kedia Memorial Cup

DAV Blue defeated DAV Yellow by 30 runs to win the 8th Sushil Kedia Memorial Cup 2026, bringing the three-week Late Sushil Kedia Memorial Sports Gala to a close on Monday.

File --RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane speaks at the inaugural session of the party's first national convention in Chitwan on Sunday. Photo: Pradeep Raj Onta/RSS

RSP President Lamichhane, US Secretary of State Rubio hold phone talks

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation on Monday, according to the party.

Family members of people missing in the flash floods hold photographs of their loved ones as they demand that the government expedite search and rescue efforts at hydropower stations, at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 7, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: Families await news of missing loved ones

A woman with teary eyes holds a photograph of her loved one, missing in the flash floods, as she demands that the government expedite search and rescue efforts at hydropower stations at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 7, 2026.

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