Gorkha earthquake: Trauma lingers on seven years after In depth On 25 April 2015, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal. The epicentre was Barpak in the historic district of Gorkha. The disaster affected 37 out of 77 districts. Fourteen severely damaged districts were declared as “crisis-hit”, which meant they were prioritised for relief and rescue activities. Opinion 26 Aug, 2022
'Pandemic also an opportunity to rethink how we approach development, sustainable growth' The devastating earthquakes of 2015 resulted in massive loss of lives and property. The three-day International Conference on Nepal’s Reconstruction 2021, aimed at sharing experiences and learning from the 2015 Gorkha Earthquake, wraps up on Thursday. Nepal 09 Dec, 2021
Capacity enhancement of security agencies, government's priority: PM Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said professional efficiency and capacity enhancement of security bodies are special priorities of the government. Nepal 26 Nov, 2021
MoUs signed for reconstruction of 14 cultural heritages, 103 health sector projects The Embassy of India in Nepal and the Central Level Project Implementation Unit (Building) of National Reconstruction Authority on Friday signed Memorandum of Understandings for reconstruction of 14 cultural heritage projects. Nepal 04 Sep, 2021
Indian Embassy hands over cheque worth Rs 306 million KATHMANDU, JANUARY 6 Namgya Khampa, deputy chief of mission at the Embassy of India in Nepal, met Shushil Gyawali, chief executive officer of National Reconstruction Authority, today and discussed various reconstruction projects assisted by the... Horoscopes 07 Jan, 2021
Iraqis slowly rebuild Mosul, with little aid from government MOSUL: Anan Yasoun rebuilt her home with yellow cement slabs amid the rubble of Mosul, a brightly colored manifestation of resilience in a city that for many remains synonymous with the Islamic State group’s reign of terror. In the three years... Women 09 Dec, 2020
Nepal marks quake anniversary under lockdown Kathmandu, April 25 Nepal today marked the fifth anniversary of the devastating earthquake under a nationwide lockdown with the prime minister blaming coronavirus pandemic for delay in reconstruction. The 7.8-magnitude earthquake had killed... Travel 26 Apr, 2020
Syrian war, rumbling into 10th year, still has global impact BEIRUT: In a world gripped by a pandemic, global unrest and a fast-moving news cycle, it can be difficult to remember that the war in Syria is still happening. Even before the coronavirus outbreak took over daily lives around the globe, the... Women 15 Mar, 2020
WB approves Rs 22.82bn loan for reconstruction Kathmandu, February 6 The World Bank has approved an additional credit of $200 million (equivalent to Rs 22.82 billion) for the implementation of the Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP) in Nepal. An agreement to this effect was... 07 Feb, 2020
Gorkha�s elected representatives on exposure visit Kathmandu, November 15 As part of the Government of India’s post-earthquake reconstruction efforts in Nepal, United Nations Development Programme has organised an exposure visit to India for 16 people’s representatives of local levels from... Travel 16 Nov, 2019
Laxmi, ADB sign pact to support trade Kathmandu, July 31 The Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Trade Finance Programme (TFP) and Laxmi Bank Ltd, a leading bank in Nepal, have signed an agreement to provide loans and support trade in the country. ADB’s TFP has been operating in Nepal...
