Krishnabhir section of Prithvi Highway to reopen Sept 16 Krishnabhir section of Prithvi Highway to reopen Sept 16 The Krishnabhir section of the Prithvi Highway, which was completely blocked after the Trishuli River flood washed away part of the road, is expected to reopen fully to two-way traffic from September 16. The Krishnabhir section of the Prithvi Highway, which was completely blocked after the Trishuli River flood washed away part of the road, is expected to reopen fully to two-way traffic from September 16. Nepal 14 Sep, 2026
Nepal plans 50-hectare tiger sanctuary in Chitwan Nepal plans 50-hectare tiger sanctuary in Chitwan A 50-hectare tiger sanctuary is being planned in Chitwan to manage problem tigers in a more natural setting and develop a new ecotourism attraction. A 50-hectare tiger sanctuary is being planned in Chitwan to manage problem tigers in a more natural setting and develop a new ecotourism attraction. Nepal 13 Sep, 2026
Two killed, nine injured in jeep crash in Rukum West Two killed, nine injured in jeep crash in Rukum West Two people died and nine others were injured when a jeep crashed at Deuta Khola in Sanibheri Rural Municipality-6, Rukum West, on Sunday morning. Two people died and nine others were injured when a jeep crashed at Deuta Khola in Sanibheri Rural Municipality-6, Rukum West, on Sunday morning. Nepal 13 Sep, 2026
Families of missing Kailash Yatris seek answers from Sadhguru's Isha Foundation Families of missing Kailash Yatris seek answers from Sadhguru's Isha Foundation Families of tour guides who were buried in massive floods in the Bhotekoshi River on August 26 said they felt ignored by the Isha Foundation, for which they had worked for over a decade to make the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra a success. Families of tour guides who were buried in massive floods in the Bhotekoshi River on August 26 said they felt ignored by the Isha Foundation, for which they had worked for over a decade to make the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra a success. Nepal 13 Sep, 2026
18 schools damaged by Bhotekoshi floods; Rs 4.23b rebuild cost 18 schools damaged by Bhotekoshi floods; Rs 4.23b rebuild cost Eighteen schools in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading were affected by the Bhotekoshi floods, with 11 of them completely damaged, according to a rapid damage and needs assessment report. Eighteen schools in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading were affected by the Bhotekoshi floods, with 11 of them completely damaged, according to a rapid damage and needs assessment report. Nepal 13 Sep, 2026
Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund balance reaches Rs 13.54 billion Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund balance reaches Rs 13.54 billion The balance in the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund has reached Rs 13.54 billion as financial contributions continue to come in, according to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. The balance in the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund has reached Rs 13.54 billion as financial contributions continue to come in, according to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. Nepal 12 Sep, 2026
One killed in Manthali road accident One killed in Manthali road accident A man died after a vehicle plunged about 250 metres off an inner road near Machedandi in Manthali Municipality-1, Ramechhap, on Thursday. A man died after a vehicle plunged about 250 metres off an inner road near Machedandi in Manthali Municipality-1, Ramechhap, on Thursday. Nepal 12 Sep, 2026
Ten machines, 30 personnel deployed to reopen Krishnabhir road as festive season deadline approaches Ten machines, 30 personnel deployed to reopen Krishnabhir road as festive season... The government has deployed 10 machines and 30 personnel to reopen the road section at Krishnabhir along the Prithvi Highway in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality-5, Dhading. The government has deployed 10 machines and 30 personnel to reopen the road section at Krishnabhir along the Prithvi Highway in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality-5, Dhading. Nepal 12 Sep, 2026
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 11 Sep, 2026
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 11 Sep, 2026
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 11 Sep, 2026
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 11 Sep, 2026
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 11 Sep, 2026
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 11 Sep, 2026
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 11 Sep, 2026
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 11 Sep, 2026
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 11 Sep, 2026
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 11 Sep, 2026
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 11 Sep, 2026
'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 11 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.