Himal Dhungel wins FoNIJ Ramechhap Investigative Journalism Award Himal Dhungel wins FoNIJ Ramechhap Investigative Journalism Award The Himalayan Times journalist Himal Dhungel has been honoured with the FoNIJ Ramechhap Investigative Journalism of the Year Award–2083 for his contribution to investigative reporting and raising public-interest issues. The Himalayan Times journalist Himal Dhungel has been honoured with the FoNIJ Ramechhap Investigative Journalism of the Year Award–2083 for his contribution to investigative reporting and raising public-interest issues. Nepal 08 Sep, 2026
Rs 1.2m recovered from man accused of duping four people over Mauritius jobs Rs 1.2m recovered from man accused of duping four people over Mauritius jobs Four people who were allegedly duped of Rs 1.2 million on the promise of being sent to Mauritius for foreign employment have recovered their money following an initiative by the District Administration Office, Sarlahi. Four people who were allegedly duped of Rs 1.2 million on the promise of being sent to Mauritius for foreign employment have recovered their money following an initiative by the District Administration Office, Sarlahi. Nepal 07 Sep, 2026
Japan provides $43,175 grant for ginger, timur processing centre in Myagdi Japan provides $43,175 grant for ginger, timur processing centre in Myagdi Japan has provided a grant of $43,175 (about Rs 6.6 million) to support the construction and renovation of a ginger and timur processing centre in Myagdi district. Japan has provided a grant of $43,175 (about Rs 6.6 million) to support the construction and renovation of a ginger and timur processing centre in Myagdi district. Nepal 07 Sep, 2026
Nepal observes national mourning for Bhotekoshi flood victims Nepal observes national mourning for Bhotekoshi flood victims Nepal is observing a day of national mourning today in memory of those killed in the devastating Bhotekoshi River floods in Rasuwa on August 26. Nepal is observing a day of national mourning today in memory of those killed in the devastating Bhotekoshi River floods in Rasuwa on August 26. Nepal 07 Sep, 2026
Traffic restrictions imposed on Narayangarh-Muglin road Traffic restrictions imposed on Narayangarh-Muglin road Authorities have announced partial traffic restrictions along the Tuin Khola section of the Narayangarh-Muglin road from Monday, as excavation work for the Tuin Khola project is being carried out while the Krishna Bhir section of the Muglin-Kathmandu road remains closed. Authorities have announced partial traffic restrictions along the Tuin Khola section of the Narayangarh-Muglin road from Monday, as excavation work for the Tuin Khola project is being carried out while the Krishna Bhir section of the Muglin-Kathmandu road remains closed. Nepal 06 Sep, 2026
Rural chair, police inspector among 8 arrested in Birgunj casino raid Rural chair, police inspector among 8 arrested in Birgunj casino raid A rural municipality chairperson and a serving police inspector were among eight people arrested during a police operation at a casino in Birgunj after Nepali citizens were allegedly found gambling there. A rural municipality chairperson and a serving police inspector were among eight people arrested during a police operation at a casino in Birgunj after Nepali citizens were allegedly found gambling there. Nepal 06 Sep, 2026
Over 3,000 at holding centres as search continues in Rasuwa Over 3,000 at holding centres as search continues in Rasuwa A total of 4,088 people remain unaccounted for in the Bhotekoshi flood disaster in Rasuwa, while search and rescue teams have recovered 1,341 bodies so far, according to the latest update as of 7:40am on Friday. A total of 4,088 people remain unaccounted for in the Bhotekoshi flood disaster in Rasuwa, while search and rescue teams have recovered 1,341 bodies so far, according to the latest update as of 7:40am on Friday. Nepal 06 Sep, 2026
Bhotekoshi flood damages 55 drinking water projects, Rs 640m loss Bhotekoshi flood damages 55 drinking water projects, Rs 640m loss The Bhotekoshi flood has damaged 55 drinking water projects across four districts, with preliminary losses estimated at Rs 640 million, adding to the disruption caused by the disaster. The Bhotekoshi flood has damaged 55 drinking water projects across four districts, with preliminary losses estimated at Rs 640 million, adding to the disruption caused by the disaster. Nepal 06 Sep, 2026
Flash flood displaces 23 families in Bajura; 18 more at risk Flash flood displaces 23 families in Bajura; 18 more at risk For families in Birekhola, the latest flood has revived a crisis that began years ago: after losing much of their farmland to floods in 2020, they are now facing the threat of losing their homes. For families in Birekhola, the latest flood has revived a crisis that began years ago: after losing much of their farmland to floods in 2020, they are now facing the threat of losing their homes. Nepal 06 Sep, 2026
Monsoon winds drive widespread rainfall; Tarai cities brace storms Monsoon winds drive widespread rainfall; Tarai cities brace storms Several parts of Nepal are likely to see heavy rainfall and thunderstorms today, with the Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces among those facing the highest risk, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Several parts of Nepal are likely to see heavy rainfall and thunderstorms today, with the Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces among those facing the highest risk, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Nepal 06 Sep, 2026
64-year-old woman rescued after 11 days trapped in Nuwakot flood 64-year-old woman rescued after 11 days trapped in Nuwakot flood A 64-year-old woman who had been trapped in a house in Betrawati of Nuwakot since the Bhotekoshi flood was rescued alive on Friday, 11 days after the disaster. A 64-year-old woman who had been trapped in a house in Betrawati of Nuwakot since the Bhotekoshi flood was rescued alive on Friday, 11 days after the disaster. Nepal 05 Sep, 2026
APF pledges Rs 2.5M aid, education support for flood-orphan families APF pledges Rs 2.5M aid, education support for flood-orphan families Families of Armed Police Force (APF) personnel killed while on duty in the devastating Bhotekoshi flood will receive Rs 2.5 million each, in addition to education and loan-relief support, the APF announced Saturday. Families of Armed Police Force (APF) personnel killed while on duty in the devastating Bhotekoshi flood will receive Rs 2.5 million each, in addition to education and loan-relief support, the APF announced Saturday. Nepal 05 Sep, 2026
WFP scales up relief as remote flood-hit communities remain isolated WFP scales up relief as remote flood-hit communities remain isolated The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has scaled up its emergency response in Nepal as communities affected by flash floods and landslides remain isolated due to damaged roads, destroyed bridges and difficult terrain. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has scaled up its emergency response in Nepal as communities affected by flash floods and landslides remain isolated due to damaged roads, destroyed bridges and difficult terrain. Nepal 05 Sep, 2026
UN launches $49.6m appeal for Nepal flood victims UN launches $49.6m appeal for Nepal flood victims The United Nations and humanitarian partners on Friday launched a US$49.6 million emergency appeal to provide life-saving assistance to more than 84,000 people affected by the devastating flash floods and landslides in northern Nepal. The United Nations and humanitarian partners on Friday launched a US$49.6 million emergency appeal to provide life-saving assistance to more than 84,000 people affected by the devastating flash floods and landslides in northern Nepal. Nepal 05 Sep, 2026
More than 8,600 rescued as Bhotekoshi search continues More than 8,600 rescued as Bhotekoshi search continues More than 8,600 people have been rescued from the devastating Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa, as security agencies continue searching for 4,898 people still unaccounted for. More than 8,600 people have been rescued from the devastating Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa, as security agencies continue searching for 4,898 people still unaccounted for. Nepal 05 Sep, 2026
Bhotekoshi Flood: 1,290 dead, 8,197 rescued, 4,800 missing so far Bhotekoshi Flood: 1,290 dead, 8,197 rescued, 4,800 missing so far The death toll from the devastating Bhotekoshi flash floods has reached 1,290, with 4,798 people still missing, according to Nepal Police. The death toll from the devastating Bhotekoshi flash floods has reached 1,290, with 4,798 people still missing, according to Nepal Police. Nepal 04 Sep, 2026
Thailand provides THB 7M aid, Rs 26M relief for Nepal flood victims Thailand provides THB 7M aid, Rs 26M relief for Nepal flood victims The Royal Thai Government has provided THB 7 million, or around Rs 26 million, in cash and emergency relief supplies to support victims of the recent flash floods and mudslides in Nepal. The Royal Thai Government has provided THB 7 million, or around Rs 26 million, in cash and emergency relief supplies to support victims of the recent flash floods and mudslides in Nepal. Nepal 04 Sep, 2026
Bagmati Province to provide free education, housing to flood-orphaned children Bagmati Province to provide free education, housing to flood-orphaned children The Bagmati Province government has decided to provide free education and accommodation up to Grade 12 to children who lost their parents in the devastating Bhotekoshi floods in Rasuwa. The Bagmati Province government has decided to provide free education and accommodation up to Grade 12 to children who lost their parents in the devastating Bhotekoshi floods in Rasuwa. Nepal 04 Sep, 2026
New track opening at Krishnabhir to restore Prithvi Highway link New track opening at Krishnabhir to restore Prithvi Highway link Work to open a new track along the hillside above Krishnabhir on the Prithvi Highway began Friday morning, as authorities stepped up efforts to restore road connectivity with Kathmandu. Work to open a new track along the hillside above Krishnabhir on the Prithvi Highway began Friday morning, as authorities stepped up efforts to restore road connectivity with Kathmandu. Nepal 04 Sep, 2026
Two Indians killed as car plunges into Phewa Lake Two Indians killed as car plunges into Phewa Lake Two Indian nationals died and two others were injured when a car with an Indian registration number plunged into Phewa Lake in Pokhara early Friday morning. Two Indian nationals died and two others were injured when a car with an Indian registration number plunged into Phewa Lake in Pokhara early Friday morning. Nepal 04 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.