Melamchi suffers damage worth Rs 1bn Melamchi suffers damage worth Rs 1bn The landslide triggered by incessant rainfall last week has caused damage worth more than one billion rupees to the Melamchi Water Supply Project structures. The landslide triggered by incessant rainfall last week has caused damage worth more than one billion rupees to the Melamchi Water Supply Project structures. Environment 24 Jun, 2021
28 local level wards at high risk of landslide in Baglung 28 local level wards at high risk of landslide in Baglung Thirty thousand people are estimated to be affected by landslides in Baglung district this year. Thirty thousand people are estimated to be affected by landslides in Baglung district this year. Environment 23 Jun, 2021
More than 40 people feared dead in monsoon related disasters in one week More than 40 people feared dead in monsoon related disasters in one week Floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall across the country in the last seven days have claimed at least 20 lives, while 21 people have gone missing. Floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall across the country in the last seven days have claimed at least 20 lives, while 21 people have gone missing. Environment 22 Jun, 2021
Haphazard construction of roads increases risk Haphazard construction of roads increases risk Human settlements in Martadi, Bajura, are at high risk of landslides mainly due to haphazard road construction without conducting environmental impact assessment. Human settlements in Martadi, Bajura, are at high risk of landslides mainly due to haphazard road construction without conducting environmental impact assessment. Environment 21 Jun, 2021
Water-level increases in Mahakali river, locals urged to stay alert Water-level increases in Mahakali river, locals urged to stay alert The water-level in Mahakali River has increased significantly due to incessant rainfall. The water-level in Mahakali River has increased significantly due to incessant rainfall. Environment 18 Jun, 2021
Construction work on river banks continues Construction work on river banks continues Construction of housing structures along the Ranajor River in Ramechhap has intensified in recent years. Construction of housing structures along the Ranajor River in Ramechhap has intensified in recent years. Environment 18 Jun, 2021
At least 15 feared missing in Melamchi flood At least 15 feared missing in Melamchi flood At least 15 people, including Indian and Chinese nationals, have gone missing and are thus feared dead after the flood in the Melamchi River wreaked havoc at Melamchi Bazaar and other low lying areas along the Indrawati river basin in Sindhupalchowk district. At least 15 people, including Indian and Chinese nationals, have gone missing and are thus feared dead after the flood in the Melamchi River wreaked havoc at Melamchi Bazaar and other low lying areas along the Indrawati river basin in Sindhupalchowk district. Environment 18 Jun, 2021
14 houses swept away, 50 at risk in Lamjung 14 houses swept away, 50 at risk in Lamjung Flood in Dordi rivulet has swept away 14 houses while putting 50 other houses at risk in Hilebazaar of Dordi rural municipality-8 in Lamjung district. Flood in Dordi rivulet has swept away 14 houses while putting 50 other houses at risk in Hilebazaar of Dordi rural municipality-8 in Lamjung district. Environment 16 Jun, 2021
CPN-MC Chair, NC Prez direct party cadres to engage in relief-rescue ops in disaster struck areas CPN-MC Chair, NC Prez direct party cadres to engage in relief-rescue ops in disaster... CPN Maoist Centre Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba have directed their party leaders and cadres to engage in search, rescue and relief of the people affected by floods and landslides in various parts of the country, on Wednesday. CPN Maoist Centre Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba have directed their party leaders and cadres to engage in search, rescue and relief of the people affected by floods and landslides in various parts of the country, on Wednesday. Environment 16 Jun, 2021
Bibeksheel Sajha Party launches campaign to win hearts and minds Bibeksheel Sajha Party launches campaign to win hearts and minds Bibeksheel Sajha Party, known for coming up with innovative ideas to win the hearts and minds of people has launched its Tato Bhat Abhiyan (Warm Food Campaign) for underprivileged patients and their caregivers who have come from far away without sufficient resources to support themselves for medical treatment amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Bibeksheel Sajha Party, known for coming up with innovative ideas to win the hearts and minds of people has launched its Tato Bhat Abhiyan (Warm Food Campaign) for underprivileged patients and their caregivers who have come from far away without sufficient resources to support themselves for medical treatment amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Environment 16 Jun, 2021
Flood wreaks havoc in Manang Flood wreaks havoc in Manang Flood in Ghattekhola and Chyattu khola triggered by incessant rainfall from last night has left six houses fully damaged at Manang headquarters Chame. Flood in Ghattekhola and Chyattu khola triggered by incessant rainfall from last night has left six houses fully damaged at Manang headquarters Chame. Environment 16 Jun, 2021
SC rescinds order issued on tax collection SC rescinds order issued on tax collection The Supreme Court rescinded its stay order issued on May 18 prohibiting the government from collecting value added tax or imposing fine on taxpayers for not paying taxes during the period of the ongoing prohibitory order or lockdown. The Supreme Court rescinded its stay order issued on May 18 prohibiting the government from collecting value added tax or imposing fine on taxpayers for not paying taxes during the period of the ongoing prohibitory order or lockdown. Environment 16 Jun, 2021
Landslides obstruct Bajura roads Landslides obstruct Bajura roads Sanphe-Martadi road section in Bajura has been obstructed since this morning due to landslides in different places following continuous rainfall. Sanphe-Martadi road section in Bajura has been obstructed since this morning due to landslides in different places following continuous rainfall. Environment 15 Jun, 2021
Supreme Court rescinds stay on Gandaki Provincial Assembly member's expulsion Supreme Court rescinds stay on Gandaki Provincial Assembly member's expulsion The Supreme Court has rescinded the stay order it had issued against the expulsion of Gandaki Provincial Assembly member Krishna Thapa. The Supreme Court has rescinded the stay order it had issued against the expulsion of Gandaki Provincial Assembly member Krishna Thapa. Environment 15 Jun, 2021
Reopening Tikapur airport still a far cry Reopening Tikapur airport still a far cry ​​​​​​​There was a time when Tikapur in Kailali used to see the operation of flights to several destinations, including Nepalgunj, Kathmandu, and other hilly districts in the far west. ​​​​​​​There was a time when Tikapur in Kailali used to see the operation of flights to several destinations, including Nepalgunj, Kathmandu, and other hilly districts in the far west. Environment 14 Jun, 2021
England up and running with 1-0 win over toothless Croatia England up and running with 1-0 win over toothless Croatia Raheem Sterling finally found his tournament touch when his 61st-minute goal gave England a deserved 1-0 win over Croatia at Wembley on Sunday Raheem Sterling finally found his tournament touch when his 61st-minute goal gave England a deserved 1-0 win over Croatia at Wembley on Sunday Environment 14 Jun, 2021
One killed, three injured in Udayapur jeep accident One killed, three injured in Udayapur jeep accident A person died while three others sustained injuries after the jeep they were travelling on fell below the road in Tapli of Udayapur district on Saturday night. A person died while three others sustained injuries after the jeep they were travelling on fell below the road in Tapli of Udayapur district on Saturday night. Environment 13 Jun, 2021
Ice shelf protecting Antarctic glacier is breaking up faster Ice shelf protecting Antarctic glacier is breaking up faster A critical Antarctic glacier is looking more vulnerable as satellite images show the ice shelf that blocks it from collapsing into the sea is breaking up much faster than before and spawning huge icebergs, a new study says. A critical Antarctic glacier is looking more vulnerable as satellite images show the ice shelf that blocks it from collapsing into the sea is breaking up much faster than before and spawning huge icebergs, a new study says. Environment 12 Jun, 2021
Don't forget to save species while fixing global warming: UN Don't forget to save species while fixing global warming: UN To save the planet, the world needs to tackle the crises of climate change and species loss together, taking measures that fix both and not just one, United Nations scientists said. To save the planet, the world needs to tackle the crises of climate change and species loss together, taking measures that fix both and not just one, United Nations scientists said. Environment 11 Jun, 2021
Flood-inducing rainfall in Baskhet rivulet damages dozen houses Flood-inducing rainfall in Baskhet rivulet damages dozen houses Flood in Baskhet rivulet at Rodidewal of Pancheshwor Rural Municipality has damaged around one dozen houses in the area. Flood in Baskhet rivulet at Rodidewal of Pancheshwor Rural Municipality has damaged around one dozen houses in the area. Environment 11 Jun, 2021
Kathmandu Bagmati Action Plan to be implemented in nature-friendly manner: DPM Singh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, has said the Bagmati Action Plan would be implemented in a nature-friendly manner.
Kathmandu Israeli Embassy returns belongings of Hamas attack victims The Embassy of Israel facilitated the return of personal belongings of Nepali victims of the October 7 Hamas terror attack and other students who participated in the 2023 ‘Learn and Earn Program’ in Israel.
World North Korea says it tested hypersonic intermediate range missile aimed at remote Pacific targets North Korea said Tuesday its latest weapons test was a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile designed to strike remote targets in the Pacific as leader Kim Jong Un vowed to further expand his collection of nuclear-capable weapons to counter rival nations.
Nepal Sahid Dasrath Health Science Academy to be upgraded as university: Health Minister Paudel Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has said the government has a plan of upgrading the Sahid Dashrath Health Science Academy as the centre of medical education.
Nepal PM Oli hands prize to medal winning players of int'l sports championship Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has presented prizes to medal winning players, coaches and managers of the SAFF Women Football Championship, Asian Karate Championship and CAVA Beach Volleyball Championship.
Kathmandu CIB raids call centre in Lalitpur, nabs 53 people The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has raided a call centre at Satdobato in Lalitpur and arrested 53 persons including two Indian nationals on the charge of operating online gambling.
World Update: Death toll reaches at least 53 in western China earthquake A strong earthquake killed at least 53 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western China and across the border in Nepal.
Photo Gallery In Picture: Weaving fabric on a loom A senior citizen from Shuklaphanta Municipality-8, Juda, weaves fabric using traditional skills on a loom.
World Strong earthquake kills at least 32 people in western China A strong earthquake killed at least 32 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western China and across the border in Nepal.
