Six bodies recovered from Upper Trishuli-1 tunnel in Rasuwa Six bodies recovered from Upper Trishuli-1 tunnel in Rasuwa A joint search and rescue team has recovered six bodies from Audit-3 tunnel of the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project in Rasuwa following the Bhotekoshi flash flood. A joint search and rescue team has recovered six bodies from Audit-3 tunnel of the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project in Rasuwa following the Bhotekoshi flash flood. Nepal 18 Sep, 2026
Manaslu summit route open as Autumn 2026 climbing season begins Manaslu summit route open as Autumn 2026 climbing season begins The summit route on Mt Manaslu (8,163m) has been opened for the Autumn 2026 climbing season after a nine-member rope-fixing team reached the world's eighth-highest mountain's summit late Thursday evening. The summit route on Mt Manaslu (8,163m) has been opened for the Autumn 2026 climbing season after a nine-member rope-fixing team reached the world's eighth-highest mountain's summit late Thursday evening. Nepal 18 Sep, 2026
All-party consensus reached on post-disaster panel, UN climate advocacy All-party consensus reached on post-disaster panel, UN climate advocacy An all-party meeting convened today at the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Parliamentary Party Office in Singha Durbar, led by RSP President Rabi Lamichhane, yielded three major decisions regarding reconstruction and rehabilitation following the catastrophic Bhotekoshi floods. An all-party meeting convened today at the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Parliamentary Party Office in Singha Durbar, led by RSP President Rabi Lamichhane, yielded three major decisions regarding reconstruction and rehabilitation following the catastrophic Bhotekoshi floods. Nepal 17 Sep, 2026
Lumbini conference to chart sustainable future for Greater Lumbini Area Lumbini conference to chart sustainable future for Greater Lumbini Area The Government of Nepal, UNESCO, Lumbini Development Trust, Lumbini Buddhist University and the World Bank are set to bring together more than 150 national and international participants in Lumbini this week to develop a common framework for the sustainable management and development of the Greater Lumbini Area. The Government of Nepal, UNESCO, Lumbini Development Trust, Lumbini Buddhist University and the World Bank are set to bring together more than 150 national and international participants in Lumbini this week to develop a common framework for the sustainable management and development of the Greater Lumbini Area. Nepal 17 Sep, 2026
Nepali Army chief meets Chinese defence minister in Beijing Nepali Army chief meets Chinese defence minister in Beijing Chief of the Nepali Army General Ashok Raj Sigdel held a courtesy meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun in Beijing on Wednesday during his formal visit to China, with the two sides discussing matters of mutual interest and bilateral military relations. Chief of the Nepali Army General Ashok Raj Sigdel held a courtesy meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun in Beijing on Wednesday during his formal visit to China, with the two sides discussing matters of mutual interest and bilateral military relations. Nepal 17 Sep, 2026
Second climber dies on Manaslu as 466 foreign climbers prepare for summit push Second climber dies on Manaslu as 466 foreign climbers prepare for summit push A Singaporean climber died on Mount Manaslu on Thursday as an avalanche disrupted rope-fixing work above Camp III, prompting the mobilisation of additional Sherpa support for the summit route. A Singaporean climber died on Mount Manaslu on Thursday as an avalanche disrupted rope-fixing work above Camp III, prompting the mobilisation of additional Sherpa support for the summit route. Nepal 17 Sep, 2026
Armed Police seize 130kg marijuana in Udayapur forest Armed Police seize 130kg marijuana in Udayapur forest The Armed Police Force (APF) seized 130kg of marijuana from a forest in Katari Municipality-6 of Udayapur district early Wednesday morning. The Armed Police Force (APF) seized 130kg of marijuana from a forest in Katari Municipality-6 of Udayapur district early Wednesday morning. Nepal 16 Sep, 2026
New Bara CDO vows peace, security and good governance New Bara CDO vows peace, security and good governance Newly transferred Chief District Officer (CDO) Khadananda Adhikari has said maintaining peace and security will be his top priority in Bara. Newly transferred Chief District Officer (CDO) Khadananda Adhikari has said maintaining peace and security will be his top priority in Bara. Nepal 16 Sep, 2026
Two killed as LPG truck hits motorcycle in Bara Two killed as LPG truck hits motorcycle in Bara Two men were killed after an LPG truck hit a motorcycle in Jitpur Simara Sub-Metropolitan City-23 of Bara district last night. Two men were killed after an LPG truck hit a motorcycle in Jitpur Simara Sub-Metropolitan City-23 of Bara district last night. Nepal 16 Sep, 2026
Three bodies found in Chilime Hydropower tunnel, search ongoing Three bodies found in Chilime Hydropower tunnel, search ongoing ​​​​​​​A joint search and rescue team has found three bodies inside a tunnel of the Chilime Hydropower Project in Rasuwa, where people had been trapped following the Bhotekoshi flash flood on August 26. ​​​​​​​A joint search and rescue team has found three bodies inside a tunnel of the Chilime Hydropower Project in Rasuwa, where people had been trapped following the Bhotekoshi flash flood on August 26. Nepal 16 Sep, 2026
17 injured as truck, Hiace collide in Udayapur 17 injured as truck, Hiace collide in Udayapur Seventeen people were injured when a truck and a Hiace van collided in Udayapurgadhi Rural Municipality-7 of Udayapur district on Wednesday morning. Seventeen people were injured when a truck and a Hiace van collided in Udayapurgadhi Rural Municipality-7 of Udayapur district on Wednesday morning. Nepal 16 Sep, 2026
Two killed, two injured in motorcycle collision in Sarlahi Two killed, two injured in motorcycle collision in Sarlahi ​​​​​​​Two men were killed and two others seriously injured after two motorcycles collided in Kabilasi Municipality-7 of Sarlahi district on Tuesday evening. ​​​​​​​Two men were killed and two others seriously injured after two motorcycles collided in Kabilasi Municipality-7 of Sarlahi district on Tuesday evening. Nepal 16 Sep, 2026
Panel given seven days to probe alleged medical negligence at Mahakali Hospital Panel given seven days to probe alleged medical negligence at Mahakali Hospital The Sudurpaschim provincial government has formed a three-member committee to investigate the death of a woman during snakebite treatment at Mahakali Provincial Hospital in Kanchanpur. The Sudurpaschim provincial government has formed a three-member committee to investigate the death of a woman during snakebite treatment at Mahakali Provincial Hospital in Kanchanpur. Nepal 16 Sep, 2026
Four killed as passenger EV plunges 1,000 metres in Makawanpur Four killed as passenger EV plunges 1,000 metres in Makawanpur Four people were killed and four others injured when a passenger electric vehicle plunged about 1,000 metres from the road in Makwanpur district on Tuesday, police said. Four people were killed and four others injured when a passenger electric vehicle plunged about 1,000 metres from the road in Makwanpur district on Tuesday, police said. Nepal 16 Sep, 2026
Bhotekoshi Disaster: 310 rescued as search continues for 607 missing tourists from 34 countries Bhotekoshi Disaster: 310 rescued as search continues for 607 missing tourists from 34... As many as 607 foreign tourists from 34 countries have gone missing after the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa, according to the Department of Tourism. As many as 607 foreign tourists from 34 countries have gone missing after the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa, according to the Department of Tourism. Nepal 15 Sep, 2026
New Krishnabhir track set to reopen for traffic on Sept 17 New Krishnabhir track set to reopen for traffic on Sept 17 Regular traffic through the newly constructed track at landslide-hit Krishnabhir along the Prithvi Highway is expected to resume from September 17, provided no further landslides occur. Regular traffic through the newly constructed track at landslide-hit Krishnabhir along the Prithvi Highway is expected to resume from September 17, provided no further landslides occur. Nepal 15 Sep, 2026
Colorado Nepali community donates $30,406 to PM Disaster Fund Colorado Nepali community donates $30,406 to PM Disaster Fund The United Sherpa Association of Colorado (USAC) has deposited $30,406 in the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund for victims of the August 26 floods along the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli corridors. The United Sherpa Association of Colorado (USAC) has deposited $30,406 in the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund for victims of the August 26 floods along the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli corridors. Nepal 15 Sep, 2026
Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods cause Rs 1.09 billion crop damage, Rs 1.11 billion livestock losses Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods cause Rs 1.09 billion crop damage, Rs 1.11 billion... The August 26 flash floods in the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system damaged 1,669 hectares of paddy fields and wiped out an estimated 5,843 tonnes of rice production, according to a government damage assessment. The August 26 flash floods in the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system damaged 1,669 hectares of paddy fields and wiped out an estimated 5,843 tonnes of rice production, according to a government damage assessment. Nepal 14 Sep, 2026
National Child Rights Day being observed today National Child Rights Day being observed today National Child Rights Day is being observed across the country today under the theme ‘Protection of childhood: security of the future’. National Child Rights Day is being observed across the country today under the theme ‘Protection of childhood: security of the future’. Nepal 14 Sep, 2026
Haritalika Teej observed nationwide with fasting, prayers Haritalika Teej observed nationwide with fasting, prayers Haritalika Teej, the Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is being observed across Nepal today with women observing fasts and offering prayers at Shiva temples. Haritalika Teej, the Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is being observed across Nepal today with women observing fasts and offering prayers at Shiva temples. Nepal 14 Sep, 2026
Nepal Sherpa Foundation provides Rs 4 million to PMDRF The Sherpa Foundation has provided a financial donation to the government's relief fund to support communities affected by the recent floods.
Kathmandu Foreign minister Khanal leaves for COP31 in Türkiye Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal left for Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled for November 9-20.
Kathmandu Indian Ambassador Dalela among three envoys accredited to Nepal Three newly appointed ambassadors, including India's new envoy Sudhakar Dalela, formally assumed their diplomatic responsibilities in Nepal after presenting their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony in Kathmandu on Friday.
Nepal Nepal approves first National Standard for High-Altitude Sickness Management The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has approved a national standard aimed at improving the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of high-altitude sickness, a condition that affects trekkers, mountaineers and residents in Nepal's mountainous regions.
Nepal As towns modernise, Dhankuta's weekly markets remain vital to rural trade Despite the growth of permanent shops, supermarkets and road connectivity across Dhankuta, traditional weekly markets that began more than a century ago continue to play a central role in local commerce, linking farmers directly with consumers and preserving a long-standing rural trading culture.
Kathmandu Passengers can now track luggage movement at Tribhuvan Airport International passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport will now be able to monitor the movement of their checked baggage in real time after authorities introduced a live-feed system aimed at improving transparency and passenger service.
Nepal Police seize 2.82 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur Police have seized 2,820.5 kilograms of marijuana hidden in a field in Udayapur, one of the largest recent drug recoveries in the district, and launched an investigation to identify those behind the consignment.
Environment UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures Three stories about climate change are playing out like popular movie genres as United Nations climate negotiations begin in Antalya, Turkey.
Opinion Nepal should not only negotiate the consequences; it should confront the cause at COP31 The government of Nepal has outlined four core national priorities to highlight at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), to be held from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye.