Chitwan rice zone eyes 5,000-tonne jump in paddy production

Chitwan rice zone eyes 5,000-tonne jump in paddy production

Paddy production in Chitwan's designated rice zone is expected to rise by 5,000 metric tonnes this year, with preliminary assessments projecting total output of 50,000 metric tonnes, highlighting a strong harvest outlook in one of the district's key agricultural areas.

Paddy production in Chitwan's designated rice zone is expected to rise by 5,000 metric tonnes this year, with preliminary assessments projecting total output of 50,000 metric tonnes, highlighting a strong harvest outlook in one of the district's key agricultural areas.

Nepal 28 Oct, 2026

Homes, farms and businesses suffer Rs 79 billion blow from Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster

Homes, farms and businesses suffer Rs 79 billion blow from Bhotekoshi-Trishuli...

The devastating floods that struck the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system on August 26 caused an estimated Rs 79.17 billion in losses to households and businesses, exposing the enormous private-sector cost of one of Nepal's most destructive flood disasters in recent years.

The devastating floods that struck the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system on August 26 caused an estimated Rs 79.17 billion in losses to households and businesses, exposing the enormous private-sector cost of one of Nepal's most destructive flood disasters in recent years.

Nepal 28 Oct, 2026

Surkhet educator Pratikshya Bhandari wins international Herizon Award

Surkhet educator Pratikshya Bhandari wins international Herizon Award

​​​​​​​Pratikshya Bhandari, who leads career guidance initiatives for students at Kopila Valley School in Surkhet, has won the 2026 Herizon Award in the Emerging Leader category.

​​​​​​​Pratikshya Bhandari, who leads career guidance initiatives for students at Kopila Valley School in Surkhet, has won the 2026 Herizon Award in the Emerging Leader category.

Nepal 28 Oct, 2026

Nepal suspends restricted-area trekking permits amid snowstorm, avalanche risk

Nepal suspends restricted-area trekking permits amid snowstorm, avalanche risk

Nepal has suspended the issuance of trekking permits for restricted areas in the high hills and Himalayan regions amid forecasts of heavy snowfall, snowstorms and avalanches from October 29 to 31.

Nepal has suspended the issuance of trekking permits for restricted areas in the high hills and Himalayan regions amid forecasts of heavy snowfall, snowstorms and avalanches from October 29 to 31.

Nepal 28 Oct, 2026

Mustang warns trekkers against high-altitude travel from Oct. 29–31

Mustang warns trekkers against high-altitude travel from Oct. 29–31

Mustang authorities have urged tourists and trekkers to avoid high-altitude travel from October 29 to 31 as forecasts of adverse weather raise the risk of heavy snowfall, avalanches, landslides and transport disruptions.

Mustang authorities have urged tourists and trekkers to avoid high-altitude travel from October 29 to 31 as forecasts of adverse weather raise the risk of heavy snowfall, avalanches, landslides and transport disruptions.

Nepal 28 Oct, 2026

Harvest paddy early or wait until November, farmers told as rain looms

Harvest paddy early or wait until November, farmers told as rain looms

Farmers in Dhading have been urged to either harvest ripened paddy immediately or wait until after November 1, as forecasts indicate rain ranging from light to heavy intensity across many parts of the country over the coming days.

Farmers in Dhading have been urged to either harvest ripened paddy immediately or wait until after November 1, as forecasts indicate rain ranging from light to heavy intensity across many parts of the country over the coming days.

Nepal 27 Oct, 2026

German climber found dead after Ama Dablam summit success

German climber found dead after Ama Dablam summit success

A German climber who had successfully summited Ama Dablam a day earlier died after falling about 1,700 metres during his descent, becoming the first reported fatality on the mountain this season.

A German climber who had successfully summited Ama Dablam a day earlier died after falling about 1,700 metres during his descent, becoming the first reported fatality on the mountain this season.

Nepal 26 Oct, 2026

Trekkers, travellers advised caution as rain and snowfall return

Trekkers, travellers advised caution as rain and snowfall return

Trekkers, mountaineers and travellers may face challenging conditions later this week as a westerly weather system is expected to bring rain and snowfall to parts of Nepal's hills and mountains.

Trekkers, mountaineers and travellers may face challenging conditions later this week as a westerly weather system is expected to bring rain and snowfall to parts of Nepal's hills and mountains.

Nepal 26 Oct, 2026

Two minors arrested over theft at Hanuman temple in Sarlahi

Two minors arrested over theft at Hanuman temple in Sarlahi

Police have arrested two minors, aged 16 and 13, on suspicion of stealing silver ornaments from a Hanuman temple in Malangwa Municipality-4, Sarlahi.

Police have arrested two minors, aged 16 and 13, on suspicion of stealing silver ornaments from a Hanuman temple in Malangwa Municipality-4, Sarlahi.

Nepal 26 Oct, 2026

Bajura: While health post operates from dilapidated building, new Rs 23.6m structures sit empty

Bajura: While health post operates from dilapidated building, new Rs 23.6m structures...

Two buildings constructed at a cost of Rs 23.66 million in Bajura have remained unused for more than five years, even as the local health post operates from a dilapidated structure and the ward office lacks a building of its own.

Two buildings constructed at a cost of Rs 23.66 million in Bajura have remained unused for more than five years, even as the local health post operates from a dilapidated structure and the ward office lacks a building of its own.

Nepal 26 Oct, 2026

Nation first, bridges always: Musk, Ambani, Rubio and the battle for America's 2026 midterms

Nation first, bridges always: Musk, Ambani, Rubio and the battle for America's 2026...

In the space of a fortnight, three images captured the strange new geometry of global power. Elon Musk, the world's richest man, publicly mocked India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, as the "Prime Minister" of India.

In the space of a fortnight, three images captured the strange new geometry of global power. Elon Musk, the world's richest man, publicly mocked India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, as the "Prime Minister" of India.

Nepal 26 Oct, 2026

Over 12,000 visit Muktinath in three days after Dashain

Over 12,000 visit Muktinath in three days after Dashain

Thousands of pilgrims and tourists have returned to Muktinath following Dashain, reviving travel and business activity in Mustang after floods and landslides kept visitors away during one of the region's busiest pilgrimage periods.

Thousands of pilgrims and tourists have returned to Muktinath following Dashain, reviving travel and business activity in Mustang after floods and landslides kept visitors away during one of the region's busiest pilgrimage periods.

Nepal 26 Oct, 2026

Three dead, three missing after Saptakoshi Boat capsizes

Three dead, three missing after Saptakoshi Boat capsizes

Three people, including a child, have died and three others remain missing after a passenger motorboat carrying 15 people capsized in the Saptakoshi River near Triveni on Sunday afternoon.

Three people, including a child, have died and three others remain missing after a passenger motorboat carrying 15 people capsized in the Saptakoshi River near Triveni on Sunday afternoon.

Nepal 26 Oct, 2026

Kojagrat Purnima being observed today

Kojagrat Purnima being observed today

Kojagrat Purnima, marking the conclusion of the 15-day Bada Dashain festival, is being observed across the country today with prayers to Goddess Mahalaxmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity.

Kojagrat Purnima, marking the conclusion of the 15-day Bada Dashain festival, is being observed across the country today with prayers to Goddess Mahalaxmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity.

Nepal 25 Oct, 2026

Bodies of two missing Japanese climbers found on Gangapurna

Bodies of two missing Japanese climbers found on Gangapurna

The bodies of two Japanese climbers who went missing while attempting Gangapurna in Manang have been found at around 6,300 metres on the mountain's southern side, ending a five-day aerial search.

The bodies of two Japanese climbers who went missing while attempting Gangapurna in Manang have been found at around 6,300 metres on the mountain's southern side, ending a five-day aerial search.

Nepal 23 Oct, 2026

Mega polio bicycle rally to pass through seven heritage sites on October 25

Mega polio bicycle rally to pass through seven heritage sites on October 25

Rotary International Nepal Bhutan District 3292 is organising a mega bicycle rally in Kathmandu Valley on October 25 to raise public awareness about polio eradication on the occasion of World Polio Day.

Rotary International Nepal Bhutan District 3292 is organising a mega bicycle rally in Kathmandu Valley on October 25 to raise public awareness about polio eradication on the occasion of World Polio Day.

Nepal 23 Oct, 2026

Bijaya Dashami being celebrated today with tika and jamara

Bijaya Dashami being celebrated today with tika and jamara

Bijaya Dashami, the 10th day of Bada Dashain, is being celebrated across Nepal today as people receive tika, jamara and blessings from elders.

Bijaya Dashami, the 10th day of Bada Dashain, is being celebrated across Nepal today as people receive tika, jamara and blessings from elders.

Nepal 21 Oct, 2026

Annapurna Conservation Area earns record Rs 678 million from foreign tourists

Annapurna Conservation Area earns record Rs 678 million from foreign tourists

Annapurna Conservation Area collected a record Rs 677.59 million in entry fees from foreign tourists in the last fiscal year, as visitor numbers reached 508,476, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP)

Annapurna Conservation Area collected a record Rs 677.59 million in entry fees from foreign tourists in the last fiscal year, as visitor numbers reached 508,476, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP)

Nepal 20 Oct, 2026

Rs 3-4 billion needed to rebuild flood-damaged Beni-Jomsom-Korala road

Rs 3-4 billion needed to rebuild flood-damaged Beni-Jomsom-Korala road

An estimated Rs 3 billion to Rs 4 billion will be required to restore the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road after floods, landslides and river erosion damaged sections of the highway in late September.

An estimated Rs 3 billion to Rs 4 billion will be required to restore the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road after floods, landslides and river erosion damaged sections of the highway in late September.

Nepal 20 Oct, 2026

Mahanawami observed with prayers, sacrifices and weapon worship

Mahanawami observed with prayers, sacrifices and weapon worship

Mahanawami, the ninth day of Bada Dashain, is being observed across Nepal today with special worship of Goddess Durga, offerings at temples and traditional animal sacrifices.

Mahanawami, the ninth day of Bada Dashain, is being observed across Nepal today with special worship of Goddess Durga, offerings at temples and traditional animal sacrifices.

Nepal 20 Oct, 2026