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The meeting of the International Relations and Tourism Committee held at Singha Durbar on Wednesday. Photo: Gopal Dahal/RSS

Bhotekoshi flood causes over Rs 50 billion damage to tourism sector: Minister Paudel

The tourism sector has suffered preliminary losses of more than Rs 50 billion due to the Bhotekoshi flash flood, according to Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadak Raj Paudel.

Climate Change Increasing Risk In Himalayan Region

Climate Change Increasing Risk In Himalayan Region, PM Balendra Shah

PM Balendra Shah told Parliament that climate change is increasing risk in the Himalayan region, after experts said the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa was the area's biggest disaster, caused by a snow rock avalanche.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah addresses a meeting of the House of Representatives held at the Federal Parliament Building in Singhadurbar on Wednesday. Photo: Gopal Dahal/RSS

PM Shah tells Parliament: No rest while fighting Bhotekoshi disaster

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the government cannot afford to “take rest” while thousands of people are affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi flash flood, telling Parliament that the state must provide people with courage and support during the crisis.

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BPKIHS appoints new dean, registrar and hospital director

Three key posts at the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) have received new leadership, with experienced officials from within the institution appointed to oversee academic, administrative and hospital operations.

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Rasuwa was 'not an ordinary flood'. The danger is making it normal

In November 2025, while crossing Langtang on the Great Himalaya Trail for a climate documentary, I walked beneath Langtang Lirung and up to its base camp before continuing west through Syabrubesi towards the Ruby Valley.

Photo: Nepal Photo Library

162 Madhes residents still missing after Rasuwa floods, aid mobilized

While Madhes continues to search for 162 of its residents still unaccounted for after last week’s devastating floods and landslides in Rasuwa, communities across the province have also launched relief drives for those affected by the disaster.

File - A woman waits for transport with her belongings from her home in a flood-affected area as rescue and relief efforts continue following devastating flash floods and mudslides at Devighat in Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Bhotekoshi catastrophe: Need to prepare for the worse to come

The Bhotekoshi debris flow and flood of August 26 have left the whole country in a state of shock. Not only Nepal but also our northern neighbour, China, was caught unawares despite its economic and technological might.

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Bhotekoshi flood death toll reaches 1,114

The death toll from the devastating Bhotekoshi flash flood has reached 1,114, with 3,916 people still missing, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).

File Photo: Sandeep Sen

Gold price falls Rs 8,800 per tola, slips below Rs 300,000

The price of fine gold declined by Rs 8,800 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday, falling below the Rs 300,000 mark.

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