WHO releases $150,000 for Nepal flood response

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.

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.

Kathmandu 5 h ago

Nepal seeks specialised rescue help from India, China as 2,400 remain unaccounted for

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.

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.

Kathmandu 1d ago

Foreign ministry forms Emergency Response Team for missing foreign nationals

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.

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.

Kathmandu 27 Aug, 2026

US announces $500,000 aid for Nepal flood response

US announces $500,000 aid for Nepal flood response

The United States has announced $500,000 in assistance for communities affected by the devastating flash floods in Rasuwa district.

The United States has announced $500,000 in assistance for communities affected by the devastating flash floods in Rasuwa district.

Kathmandu 27 Aug, 2026

'Nepal-US relations should pivot towards trade, technology and youth-led investment'

'Nepal-US relations should pivot towards trade, technology and youth-led investment'

The founding American principles of free expression, rule of law and free enterprise continue to guide the United States’ global partnerships, said US Chargé a.i. d’Affaires Scott Urbom, calling for Nepal-US relations to pivot more decisively towards trade, technology and economic integration ahead of the 80th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties next year.

The founding American principles of free expression, rule of law and free enterprise continue to guide the United States’ global partnerships, said US Chargé a.i. d’Affaires Scott Urbom, calling for Nepal-US relations to pivot more decisively towards trade, technology and economic integration ahead of the 80th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties next year.

Kathmandu 26 Aug, 2026

Cabinet declares flood-hit areas disaster zones for three months

Cabinet declares flood-hit areas disaster zones for three months

The government has declared local levels affected by the Bhote Koshi River flood disaster-hit areas for three months, authorising immediate measures for rescue, treatment and rehabilitation.

The government has declared local levels affected by the Bhote Koshi River flood disaster-hit areas for three months, authorising immediate measures for rescue, treatment and rehabilitation.

Kathmandu 26 Aug, 2026

US music envoy to engage with Nepali music community

US music envoy to engage with Nepali music community

The US Embassy in Kathmandu is hosting American country singer-songwriter Jessica Lynn for a week-long professional exchange with Nepali musicians and music industry professionals from August 24 to 29.

The US Embassy in Kathmandu is hosting American country singer-songwriter Jessica Lynn for a week-long professional exchange with Nepali musicians and music industry professionals from August 24 to 29.

Kathmandu 25 Aug, 2026

Lawmakers demand death penalty for rapists

Lawmakers demand death penalty for rapists

Members of Parliament from across the party lines in the House of Representatives today called for reforms in laws, including capital punishment for rapists after the rape and murder of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary in Bara.

Members of Parliament from across the party lines in the House of Representatives today called for reforms in laws, including capital punishment for rapists after the rape and murder of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary in Bara.

Kathmandu 25 Aug, 2026

Shree Kumari Chhen, New Kumari Niwas restored with Indian aid

Shree Kumari Chhen, New Kumari Niwas restored with Indian aid

Shree Kumari Chhen and New Kumari Niwas in Patan, Lalitpur, have been restored with a post-earthquake reconstruction grant of around Rs 50 million from the Government of India.

Shree Kumari Chhen and New Kumari Niwas in Patan, Lalitpur, have been restored with a post-earthquake reconstruction grant of around Rs 50 million from the Government of India.

Kathmandu 24 Aug, 2026

Trial operation begins for private vehicles in Rs 29B tunnel

Trial operation begins for private vehicles in Rs 29B tunnel

Private motorists can now use Nepal’s first modern road tunnel, with cars, jeeps and vans carrying up to nine passengers allowed through the 2.68-km Nagdhunga tunnel from Monday.

Private motorists can now use Nepal’s first modern road tunnel, with cars, jeeps and vans carrying up to nine passengers allowed through the 2.68-km Nagdhunga tunnel from Monday.

Kathmandu 24 Aug, 2026

Govt commits to three measures for Garima's family

Govt commits to three measures for Garima's family

The government has agreed to take three measures in response to the demands of the family of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary of Jitpur Simra sub-metropolitan city-1, Bara, who died in a tragic incident.

The government has agreed to take three measures in response to the demands of the family of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary of Jitpur Simra sub-metropolitan city-1, Bara, who died in a tragic incident.

Kathmandu 23 Aug, 2026

Lawmakers pledge to turn youth advocacy into legislative action

Lawmakers pledge to turn youth advocacy into legislative action

Members of the House of Representatives have pledged to transition youth advocacy into formal legislative action and establish structured, evidence-based engagement with young people.

Members of the House of Representatives have pledged to transition youth advocacy into formal legislative action and establish structured, evidence-based engagement with young people.

Kathmandu 23 Aug, 2026

Kathmandu hostels given one month to meet safety standards

Kathmandu hostels given one month to meet safety standards

The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, has given private hostel operators one month to comply with mandatory safety, infrastructure and operational standards, citing complaints of student mistreatment, excessive fees, poor infrastructure, inadequate sanitation, drug abuse, clashes and deaths.

The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, has given private hostel operators one month to comply with mandatory safety, infrastructure and operational standards, citing complaints of student mistreatment, excessive fees, poor infrastructure, inadequate sanitation, drug abuse, clashes and deaths.

Kathmandu 23 Aug, 2026

CIAA chief seeks legal reforms on Cabinet decisions

CIAA chief seeks legal reforms on Cabinet decisions

Chief Commissioner of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) Prem Kumar Rai has urged Parliament to amend existing laws to clear up ambiguities over the Cabinet’s policy decisions, while defending the anti-graft body against lawmakers’ allegations of executive interference by the Prime Minister’s Secretariat.

Chief Commissioner of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) Prem Kumar Rai has urged Parliament to amend existing laws to clear up ambiguities over the Cabinet’s policy decisions, while defending the anti-graft body against lawmakers’ allegations of executive interference by the Prime Minister’s Secretariat.

Kathmandu 21 Aug, 2026

Japan honours NMA for Manaslu anniversary

Japan honours NMA for Manaslu anniversary

The Embassy of Japan in Nepal has honoured the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) with the Ambassador’s Award for its role in organising the 70th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mount Manaslu.

The Embassy of Japan in Nepal has honoured the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) with the Ambassador’s Award for its role in organising the 70th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mount Manaslu.

Kathmandu 21 Aug, 2026

Stakeholders review indicators to track mental health policy implementation

Stakeholders review indicators to track mental health policy implementation

Stakeholders have reviewed and prioritised indicators to assess how effectively Nepal’s mental health policies and programmes are being implemented.

Stakeholders have reviewed and prioritised indicators to assess how effectively Nepal’s mental health policies and programmes are being implemented.

Kathmandu 20 Aug, 2026

Bangladesh envoy proposes annual cultural, creative exchange with Nepal

Bangladesh envoy proposes annual cultural, creative exchange with Nepal

Bangladesh Ambassador to Nepal Md Shafiqur Rahman has proposed establishing an annual Bangladesh-Nepal Cultural and Creative Exchange Programme to deepen people-to-people ties and cultural cooperation between the two countries.

Bangladesh Ambassador to Nepal Md Shafiqur Rahman has proposed establishing an annual Bangladesh-Nepal Cultural and Creative Exchange Programme to deepen people-to-people ties and cultural cooperation between the two countries.

Kathmandu 20 Aug, 2026

Nepal faces mounting fiscal exposure from climate disasters: CDRI official

Nepal faces mounting fiscal exposure from climate disasters: CDRI official

Disasters have become one of the biggest recurring drains on Nepal’s public finances, with both steady annual losses and occasional catastrophic shocks threatening to wipe out years of development progress, said Ramesh Subramaniam

Disasters have become one of the biggest recurring drains on Nepal’s public finances, with both steady annual losses and occasional catastrophic shocks threatening to wipe out years of development progress, said Ramesh Subramaniam

Kathmandu 20 Aug, 2026

UNFPA, WHO launch $6M programme to strengthen SRHR, GBV services in Nepal

UNFPA, WHO launch $6M programme to strengthen SRHR, GBV services in Nepal

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a two-year, $6 million programme to strengthen sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender-based violence (GBV) services in Nepal.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a two-year, $6 million programme to strengthen sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender-based violence (GBV) services in Nepal.

Kathmandu 19 Aug, 2026

India Army Chief calls on PM Shah during Nepal visit

India Army Chief calls on PM Shah during Nepal visit

India’s Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth called on Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Tuesday as part of his four-day visit to Nepal.

India’s Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth called on Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Tuesday as part of his four-day visit to Nepal.

Kathmandu 18 Aug, 2026