Govt to introduce revised school curriculum next session

Govt to introduce revised school curriculum next session

The government is preparing to introduce a revised school curriculum from the next academic session, Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel said on Friday.

The government is preparing to introduce a revised school curriculum from the next academic session, Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel said on Friday.

Nepal 5 h ago

Um Hong-gil foundation steps up flood relief in Nepal

Um Hong-gil foundation steps up flood relief in Nepal

The Um Hong-gil Human Foundation (UHF), a South Korean NGO working in education and healthcare in Nepal, has announced a wider relief programme for people affected by the August 26 floods.

The Um Hong-gil Human Foundation (UHF), a South Korean NGO working in education and healthcare in Nepal, has announced a wider relief programme for people affected by the August 26 floods.

Nepal 5 h ago

Bara court frees 10 accused in toddler murder case, 2 held

Bara court frees 10 accused in toddler murder case, 2 held

The Bara District Court has released 10 people arrested in connection with the rape and murder of three‑year‑old toddler of Jitpur Simara Sub‑Metropolitan City‑1, while ordering two juveniles accused in the case to remain at a correctional home until the final verdict.

The Bara District Court has released 10 people arrested in connection with the rape and murder of three‑year‑old toddler of Jitpur Simara Sub‑Metropolitan City‑1, while ordering two juveniles accused in the case to remain at a correctional home until the final verdict.

Nepal 5 h ago

78-year-old donates senior citizens' aid to PM Disaster Relief Fund

78-year-old donates senior citizens' aid to PM Disaster Relief Fund

A 78-year-old man from Doti has donated Rs 101,025 from his social security allowance to support relief and rescue efforts for victims of the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa.

A 78-year-old man from Doti has donated Rs 101,025 from his social security allowance to support relief and rescue efforts for victims of the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa.

Nepal 6 h ago

Bhotekoshi flood leaves Rs 95.42 billion cleanup and recovery bill

Bhotekoshi flood leaves Rs 95.42 billion cleanup and recovery bill

Clearing the massive piles of rocks, soil, sand and wreckage left behind by the Bhotekoshi flood will require an estimated Rs 95.42 billion, according to a Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) report.

Clearing the massive piles of rocks, soil, sand and wreckage left behind by the Bhotekoshi flood will require an estimated Rs 95.42 billion, according to a Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) report.

Nepal 8 h ago

Father's Day being observed across Nepal today

Father's Day being observed across Nepal today

Kushe Aunshi, also known as Father’s Day or Gokarne Aunshi, is being observed across Nepal today, with people honouring their fathers and remembering deceased parents.

Kushe Aunshi, also known as Father’s Day or Gokarne Aunshi, is being observed across Nepal today, with people honouring their fathers and remembering deceased parents.

Nepal 8 h ago

Relief for Rasuwa flood victims stuck at Nepal-India border

Relief for Rasuwa flood victims stuck at Nepal-India border

Relief supplies collected for victims of the devastating floods and landslides in Rasuwa have been stuck on the Nepal-India border at Bairgania since Wednesday as the consignments await customs clearance.

Relief supplies collected for victims of the devastating floods and landslides in Rasuwa have been stuck on the Nepal-India border at Bairgania since Wednesday as the consignments await customs clearance.

Nepal 10 h ago

New Industry Minister vows to ease cooking gas supply issues

New Industry Minister vows to ease cooking gas supply issues

Newly appointed Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Deepak Kumar Sah has pledged to address problems in the sale and distribution of cooking gas through consultations with stakeholders.

Newly appointed Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Deepak Kumar Sah has pledged to address problems in the sale and distribution of cooking gas through consultations with stakeholders.

Nepal 12 h ago

Landslide blocks Hunga Khola; Solukhumbu residents on alert

Landslide blocks Hunga Khola; Solukhumbu residents on alert

Residents living along the Hunga Khola and Dudhkoshi River in Solukhumbu have been urged to remain highly alert after a landslide temporarily blocked the Hunga Khola in Mahakulung Rural Municipality.

Residents living along the Hunga Khola and Dudhkoshi River in Solukhumbu have been urged to remain highly alert after a landslide temporarily blocked the Hunga Khola in Mahakulung Rural Municipality.

Nepal 12 h ago

Emergency medical teams reach flood-hit communities beyond regular services

Emergency medical teams reach flood-hit communities beyond regular services

Emergency medical teams have reached flood-affected communities in Nuwakot and Rasuwa that remain difficult to access due to damaged roads, landslides and disrupted health services.

Emergency medical teams have reached flood-affected communities in Nuwakot and Rasuwa that remain difficult to access due to damaged roads, landslides and disrupted health services.

Nepal 12 h ago

Korea-Nepal team distributes relief to flood-hit locals in Rasuwa

Korea-Nepal team distributes relief to flood-hit locals in Rasuwa

Community-based organisations from South Korea and Nepal have joined hands together to support the victims of devastating floods in Rasuwa district.

Community-based organisations from South Korea and Nepal have joined hands together to support the victims of devastating floods in Rasuwa district.

Nepal 12 h ago

'What happens in the Himalayas does not stay in the Himalayas'

'What happens in the Himalayas does not stay in the Himalayas'

Arup Rajouria has more than twenty-five years of experience in senior management, having served as CEO of the largest semi-governmental natural and cultural heritage conservation organisation in Nepal.

Arup Rajouria has more than twenty-five years of experience in senior management, having served as CEO of the largest semi-governmental natural and cultural heritage conservation organisation in Nepal.

Nepal 12 h ago

Govt estimates Rs 723.31b needed for Bhotekoshi reconstruction

Govt estimates Rs 723.31b needed for Bhotekoshi reconstruction

The government has estimated that Rs 723.31 billion will be needed to rebuild infrastructure and other sectors devastated by the Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa on August 26.

The government has estimated that Rs 723.31 billion will be needed to rebuild infrastructure and other sectors devastated by the Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa on August 26.

Nepal 1d ago

Deepak Kumar Sah recommended as new industry minister

Deepak Kumar Sah recommended as new industry minister

The government has recommended Deepak Kumar Sah for appointment as the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, with his swearing-in scheduled for Thursday.

The government has recommended Deepak Kumar Sah for appointment as the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, with his swearing-in scheduled for Thursday.

Nepal 1d ago

Budget crisis deepens amid dispute in Sudurpaschim Assembly

Budget crisis deepens amid dispute in Sudurpaschim Assembly

The Sudurpaschim provincial government is facing a leadership challenge less than three weeks after its formation, with ruling-party lawmakers working to remove Chief Minister Khagaraj Bhatta as parliamentary party leader.

The Sudurpaschim provincial government is facing a leadership challenge less than three weeks after its formation, with ruling-party lawmakers working to remove Chief Minister Khagaraj Bhatta as parliamentary party leader.

Nepal 1d ago

Convicted robber nabbed in Hetauda after prison escape

Convicted robber nabbed in Hetauda after prison escape

Police have arrested a convicted prisoner who escaped from Bhimphedi Prison in Makwanpur during the Gen-Z movement.

Police have arrested a convicted prisoner who escaped from Bhimphedi Prison in Makwanpur during the Gen-Z movement.

Nepal 1d ago

670 Nepalis stranded in China return via Tatopani border

670 Nepalis stranded in China return via Tatopani border

Hundreds of Nepalis stranded in China after the Bhotekoshi flood cut off the usual route from Kerung have been brought home through the Tatopani border in Sindhupalchok.

Hundreds of Nepalis stranded in China after the Bhotekoshi flood cut off the usual route from Kerung have been brought home through the Tatopani border in Sindhupalchok.

Nepal 1d ago

RPP seeks removal of five Bagmati lawmakers over whip violation

RPP seeks removal of five Bagmati lawmakers over whip violation

The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has recommended removing five of its Bagmati Province Assembly members for allegedly defying the party whip during a vote of confidence in the provincial government.

The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has recommended removing five of its Bagmati Province Assembly members for allegedly defying the party whip during a vote of confidence in the provincial government.

Nepal 1d ago

Saptakoshi seepage waterlogs Sunsari farmland, farmers fear future risk

Saptakoshi seepage waterlogs Sunsari farmland, farmers fear future risk

Farmers in Rajabas are facing an unusual threat from the Saptakoshi River: their fields are being inundated even though the river has not reached the levels seen during past major floods.

Farmers in Rajabas are facing an unusual threat from the Saptakoshi River: their fields are being inundated even though the river has not reached the levels seen during past major floods.

Nepal 2d ago

Zonta Club provides relief to 250 flood-hit families in Nuwakot

Zonta Club provides relief to 250 flood-hit families in Nuwakot

Zonta Club Kathmandu has provided emergency relief packages to 250 families affected by the recent floods in Bidur Municipality-7, Tupche, Nuwakot, and displaced families staying in Kathmandu to perform final rites for relatives killed in the disaster.

Zonta Club Kathmandu has provided emergency relief packages to 250 families affected by the recent floods in Bidur Municipality-7, Tupche, Nuwakot, and displaced families staying in Kathmandu to perform final rites for relatives killed in the disaster.

Nepal 2d ago