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 10 Sep, 2026
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 10 Sep, 2026
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 10 Sep, 2026
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 10 Sep, 2026
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 10 Sep, 2026
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 10 Sep, 2026
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 09 Sep, 2026
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 09 Sep, 2026
Over 1.24 tonnes of marijuana seized from truck in Dhankuta Over 1.24 tonnes of marijuana seized from truck in Dhankuta Police have seized more than 1.24 tonnes of marijuana from a truck in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-7 of Dhankuta district. Police have seized more than 1.24 tonnes of marijuana from a truck in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-7 of Dhankuta district. Nepal 09 Sep, 2026
UN urges accurate, ethical reporting on Rasuwa flood disaster UN urges accurate, ethical reporting on Rasuwa flood disaster The United Nations in Nepal has urged media organisations, authorities and the public to ensure that information related to the recent flash floods in Rasuwa is accurate, verified and shared with due regard for the privacy and dignity of affected people. The United Nations in Nepal has urged media organisations, authorities and the public to ensure that information related to the recent flash floods in Rasuwa is accurate, verified and shared with due regard for the privacy and dignity of affected people. Nepal 09 Sep, 2026
Roadside delivery highlights barriers, beliefs in Bajura healthcare Roadside delivery highlights barriers, beliefs in Bajura healthcare When labour pains began, 26-year-old Kamala Bogati did not head to a health facility. Instead, she began the long journey from her maternal home towards her own house. When labour pains began, 26-year-old Kamala Bogati did not head to a health facility. Instead, she began the long journey from her maternal home towards her own house. Nepal 09 Sep, 2026
Nepali Army rescues 4,040 by air, intensifies hydropower searches Nepali Army rescues 4,040 by air, intensifies hydropower searches The Nepali Army has rescued 4,040 people by air from flood-affected areas following the recent floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river corridors. The Nepali Army has rescued 4,040 people by air from flood-affected areas following the recent floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river corridors. Nepal 09 Sep, 2026
Sana Kisan Cooperative contributes Rs 168,500 to PM Relief Fund Sana Kisan Cooperative contributes Rs 168,500 to PM Relief Fund Sana Kisan Agricultural Cooperative Ltd Manharwa of Jitpur Simara Sub-Metropolitan City-18 has decided to provide Rs 168,500 to support people affected by the recent floods and other disasters in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading. Sana Kisan Agricultural Cooperative Ltd Manharwa of Jitpur Simara Sub-Metropolitan City-18 has decided to provide Rs 168,500 to support people affected by the recent floods and other disasters in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading. Nepal 09 Sep, 2026
74-year-old woman dies of electric shock from therapy machine 74-year-old woman dies of electric shock from therapy machine A 74-year-old woman died after receiving an electric shock while using a therapy machine at her home in Triyuga Municipality-12, Udayapur, on Monday morning. A 74-year-old woman died after receiving an electric shock while using a therapy machine at her home in Triyuga Municipality-12, Udayapur, on Monday morning. Nepal 09 Sep, 2026
FINDING THE LOTUS IN THE MUD FINDING THE LOTUS IN THE MUD When a major flash flood tore through the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli River corridors on 26 August 2026, it reshaped the mountainous landscape across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts in a matter of seconds. Entire settlements were submerged, critical infrastructure was washed away, and more than 788 lives were lost, with thousands more reported missing. When a major flash flood tore through the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli River corridors on 26 August 2026, it reshaped the mountainous landscape across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts in a matter of seconds. Entire settlements were submerged, critical infrastructure was washed away, and more than 788 lives were lost, with thousands more reported missing. Nepal 09 Sep, 2026
Nepal Police warns against rumours over relief supplies after floods Nepal Police warns against rumours over relief supplies after floods Nepal Police has urged the public not to circulate “false and baseless” claims on social media alleging that security agencies, including the Nepal Army and police, took relief materials meant for flood victims but failed to distribute them. Nepal Police has urged the public not to circulate “false and baseless” claims on social media alleging that security agencies, including the Nepal Army and police, took relief materials meant for flood victims but failed to distribute them. Nepal 09 Sep, 2026
13,500 rescued, thousands in centres as Rasuwa flood toll rises 13,500 rescued, thousands in centres as Rasuwa flood toll rises The human toll from the Rasuwa flood disaster has reached 1,357, with authorities still searching for around 5,326 people, according to the latest government update issued on Tuesday. The human toll from the Rasuwa flood disaster has reached 1,357, with authorities still searching for around 5,326 people, according to the latest government update issued on Tuesday. Nepal 08 Sep, 2026
Police seize 162.794 kg marijuana, arrest two in Makawanpur Police seize 162.794 kg marijuana, arrest two in Makawanpur A pickup truck allegedly being used to escort a car carrying 162.794 kg of marijuana was intercepted in Makawanpur, leading to the arrest of two people, police said. A pickup truck allegedly being used to escort a car carrying 162.794 kg of marijuana was intercepted in Makawanpur, leading to the arrest of two people, police said. Nepal 08 Sep, 2026
Gen Z Martyrs Day: One year on, a test of the movement's demands Gen Z Martyrs Day: One year on, a test of the movement's demands A year after thousands of young Nepalis took to the streets demanding good governance and accountability, the country is observing Gen Z Martyrs Day, with the movement’s core demands continuing to shape the political agenda. A year after thousands of young Nepalis took to the streets demanding good governance and accountability, the country is observing Gen Z Martyrs Day, with the movement’s core demands continuing to shape the political agenda. Nepal 08 Sep, 2026
Three days without road, power leave Bajura's Martadi cut off Three days without road, power leave Bajura's Martadi cut off Patients being referred outside Bajura are having to be carried on stretchers as landslides have left the district headquarters Martadi cut off from the road network and without electricity for three days. Patients being referred outside Bajura are having to be carried on stretchers as landslides have left the district headquarters Martadi cut off from the road network and without electricity for three days. Nepal 08 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.