APF seizes Rs 278.5 million in smuggled goods across Madhesh in three months

APF seizes Rs 278.5 million in smuggled goods across Madhesh in three months

The Armed Police Force (APF) seized illegal goods worth Rs 278.5 million in Madhesh Province during a three-month period from mid-June to mid-September, according to the APF Madhesh Province Headquarters.

The Armed Police Force (APF) seized illegal goods worth Rs 278.5 million in Madhesh Province during a three-month period from mid-June to mid-September, according to the APF Madhesh Province Headquarters.

Nepal 01 Oct, 2026

Seven dead in Himlung base camp avalanche; three more bodies recovered Wednesday

Seven dead in Himlung base camp avalanche; three more bodies recovered Wednesday

Rescue teams have recovered three more bodies from the avalanche-hit Himlung Himal Base Camp in Manang on Wednesday, bringing the total number of bodies recovered to seven, according to the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA).

Rescue teams have recovered three more bodies from the avalanche-hit Himlung Himal Base Camp in Manang on Wednesday, bringing the total number of bodies recovered to seven, according to the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA).

Nepal 01 Oct, 2026

Govt plans alternative power supply after Bhotekoshi flood

Govt plans alternative power supply after Bhotekoshi flood

The government has begun preparing alternative electricity supply arrangements after damage caused by the Bhotekoshi flood disrupted power transmission infrastructure and disconnected around 430 megawatts of electricity from the national transmission system.

The government has begun preparing alternative electricity supply arrangements after damage caused by the Bhotekoshi flood disrupted power transmission infrastructure and disconnected around 430 megawatts of electricity from the national transmission system.

Nepal 30 Sep, 2026

Technical probe begins after Mahakali suspension bridge failure

Technical probe begins after Mahakali suspension bridge failure

Authorities have begun a technical assessment of the suspension bridge over the Mahakali River linking Dodhara-Chandani Municipality and Bhimdatta Municipality after a section of the structure collapsed on Wednesday morning, halting all traffic.

Authorities have begun a technical assessment of the suspension bridge over the Mahakali River linking Dodhara-Chandani Municipality and Bhimdatta Municipality after a section of the structure collapsed on Wednesday morning, halting all traffic.

Nepal 30 Sep, 2026

Bitumen heating vehicle catches fire on Bhedetar-Ravi road in Dhankuta

Bitumen heating vehicle catches fire on Bhedetar-Ravi road in Dhankuta

A bitumen distributor operated by Apco Infratech Pvt. Ltd. caught fire while heating bitumen for road construction work along the Dharachok section of the Bhedetar-Ravi-Birke road in Chaubise Rural Municipality-6, Dhankuta, on Wednesday.

A bitumen distributor operated by Apco Infratech Pvt. Ltd. caught fire while heating bitumen for road construction work along the Dharachok section of the Bhedetar-Ravi-Birke road in Chaubise Rural Municipality-6, Dhankuta, on Wednesday.

Nepal 30 Sep, 2026

Floods, landslides strand hundreds of tourists in Manang

Floods, landslides strand hundreds of tourists in Manang

Continuous rainfall since Sunday has brought heavy snowfall to upper Manang and flooding to lower areas, leaving hundreds of tourists stranded along the Annapurna Circuit trekking route and disrupting travel across the district.

Continuous rainfall since Sunday has brought heavy snowfall to upper Manang and flooding to lower areas, leaving hundreds of tourists stranded along the Annapurna Circuit trekking route and disrupting travel across the district.

Nepal 30 Sep, 2026

Mahakali bridge pillar breaks, disrupting Dodhara-Chandani link

Mahakali bridge pillar breaks, disrupting Dodhara-Chandani link

Traffic has been disrupted after a pillar of the suspension bridge over the Mahakali River connecting Bhimdatta Municipality and Dodhara-Chandani Municipality broke on Wednesday morning.

Traffic has been disrupted after a pillar of the suspension bridge over the Mahakali River connecting Bhimdatta Municipality and Dodhara-Chandani Municipality broke on Wednesday morning.

Nepal 30 Sep, 2026

Five deteriorating canal bridges spark accident fears in Sunsari

Five deteriorating canal bridges spark accident fears in Sunsari

Five bridges along the Chatara-Jhumka road section under the Chatara main canal have deteriorated significantly, raising concerns about public safety and the potential risk of accidents.

Five bridges along the Chatara-Jhumka road section under the Chatara main canal have deteriorated significantly, raising concerns about public safety and the potential risk of accidents.

Nepal 29 Sep, 2026

Free dental clinic to open at Everest Base Camp in 2027

Free dental clinic to open at Everest Base Camp in 2027

A humanitarian dental clinic offering free treatment to Sherpa guides, Icefall Doctors, porters and other high-altitude workers will operate at Everest Base Camp during the spring 2027 climbing season.

A humanitarian dental clinic offering free treatment to Sherpa guides, Icefall Doctors, porters and other high-altitude workers will operate at Everest Base Camp during the spring 2027 climbing season.

Nepal 29 Sep, 2026

BP Highway reopens after four-day closure caused by floods, slides

BP Highway reopens after four-day closure caused by floods, slides

The BP Highway resumed operation on Tuesday after remaining blocked for four days due to floods and landslides triggered by continuous rainfall.

The BP Highway resumed operation on Tuesday after remaining blocked for four days due to floods and landslides triggered by continuous rainfall.

Nepal 29 Sep, 2026

Floods and landslides claim 27 lives across Nepal in four days

Floods and landslides claim 27 lives across Nepal in four days

At least 27 people have died and four others remain missing in 542 disaster incidents triggered by heavy rainfall across Nepal between September 24 and 27, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).

At least 27 people have died and four others remain missing in 542 disaster incidents triggered by heavy rainfall across Nepal between September 24 and 27, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).

Nepal 29 Sep, 2026

Police inspector rescues woman after jump into Lal Bakaiya River

Police inspector rescues woman after jump into Lal Bakaiya River

A police inspector rescued a 35-year-old woman after she jumped into the Lal Bakaiya River in Maulapur Municipality-4 on Tuesday morning.

A police inspector rescued a 35-year-old woman after she jumped into the Lal Bakaiya River in Maulapur Municipality-4 on Tuesday morning.

Nepal 29 Sep, 2026

FM Khanal urges action on racism, AI bias at UN meeting

FM Khanal urges action on racism, AI bias at UN meeting

​​​​​​​Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has warned that prejudice, exclusion and emerging forms of algorithmic bias continue to undermine human potential, calling for stronger global efforts to combat racism and discrimination.

​​​​​​​Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has warned that prejudice, exclusion and emerging forms of algorithmic bias continue to undermine human potential, calling for stronger global efforts to combat racism and discrimination.

Nepal 29 Sep, 2026

Himlung avalanche: Rescuers descend after grim search, 12 remain missing

Himlung avalanche: Rescuers descend after grim search, 12 remain missing

The search for twelve kitchen staff still missing after Sunday's avalanche at Himlung Himal Base Camp in Manang has been paused, rescuers said on Monday, after the volunteer team recovered four bodies and concluded no one else had survived.

The search for twelve kitchen staff still missing after Sunday's avalanche at Himlung Himal Base Camp in Manang has been paused, rescuers said on Monday, after the volunteer team recovered four bodies and concluded no one else had survived.

Nepal 29 Sep, 2026

Baglung landslides kill 12, floods disrupt water supply to 4,500

Baglung landslides kill 12, floods disrupt water supply to 4,500

At least 12 people have died and one remains missing after rain-induced landslides struck different parts of Baglung district over the past three days, according to police.

At least 12 people have died and one remains missing after rain-induced landslides struck different parts of Baglung district over the past three days, according to police.

Nepal 29 Sep, 2026

Chief of Army Staff Trophy 2083 begins

Chief of Army Staff Trophy 2083 begins

Chief of Army Staff Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel inaugurated the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Trophy 2083 sports competition at the Lagankhel sports ground on Monday.

Chief of Army Staff Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel inaugurated the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Trophy 2083 sports competition at the Lagankhel sports ground on Monday.

Nepal 28 Sep, 2026

Flood-hit cruise vessel lodged at bridge raises safety concerns

Flood-hit cruise vessel lodged at bridge raises safety concerns

Preparations are under way to remove a cruise ship swept away by floods in the Narayani River and left stuck near the bridge in Gaindakot after four days of continuous rainfall.

Preparations are under way to remove a cruise ship swept away by floods in the Narayani River and left stuck near the bridge in Gaindakot after four days of continuous rainfall.

Nepal 28 Sep, 2026

UNODC report highlights distinct synthetic drug markets in South Asia

UNODC report highlights distinct synthetic drug markets in South Asia

Synthetic drug markets across South Asia are evolving differently but share common challenges, including the detection of emerging substances, tracing illicit proceeds and strengthening regional cooperation, according to a new UNODC report.

Synthetic drug markets across South Asia are evolving differently but share common challenges, including the detection of emerging substances, tracing illicit proceeds and strengthening regional cooperation, according to a new UNODC report.

Nepal 28 Sep, 2026

Himlung avalanche toll hits four as search continues

Himlung avalanche toll hits four as search continues

Rescuers have recovered the bodies of four people from the Himlung Himal Base Camp avalanche site in Manang, the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA) said, as the search for others still missing continues

Rescuers have recovered the bodies of four people from the Himlung Himal Base Camp avalanche site in Manang, the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA) said, as the search for others still missing continues

Nepal 28 Sep, 2026

Nutrition Fellowship calls for stronger breastfeeding support

Nutrition Fellowship calls for stronger breastfeeding support

The Nutrition Fellowship, an initiative of the SidArt Foundation, has called for stronger measures to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding in Nepal, citing gaps in breastfeeding practices, workplace support, and enforcement of regulations on breast-milk substitutes.

The Nutrition Fellowship, an initiative of the SidArt Foundation, has called for stronger measures to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding in Nepal, citing gaps in breastfeeding practices, workplace support, and enforcement of regulations on breast-milk substitutes.

Nepal 28 Sep, 2026