6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Sindhupalchowk, tremors felt in Kathmandu A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Bhairabkunda in Sindhupalchowk district early this morning, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center. Nepal 28 Feb, 2025
Recent natural disasters cause significant damage to road infrastructures; repair may cost Rs 25 billion Recent natural disasters triggered by incessant rains have caused damages worth Rs 25 billion to road infrastructure. It is estimated that around Rs 3 billion will be required for the temporary restoration of damaged roads and bridges, while full reconstruction could cost between Rs 20-25 billion. Nepal 04 Oct, 2024
Landslides, floods disrupt road network Five road sections have remained completely obstructed while 13 have been partially disrupted due to monsoon-triggered floods and landslides. Nepal 05 Aug, 2022
Fishing in Nepal Traditionally, Bengalis from Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and Assam’s Barak Valley have shown intense passion and love for fish. No matter where a Bengali lives, the fish will pull them closer. Blogs 01 Nov, 2021
Four repatriation, 16 domestic flights conducted KATHMANDU, JULY 22 Four repatriation and 16 domestic flights were conducted today. Via four flights, a total of 570 Nepalis returned home today. As per Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) conducted one... 23 Jul, 2020
EDITORIAL: Melting ice There is no alternative but for the inhabitants of the region to adapt to climate change and its aftermath It is almost a foregone conclusion that glacier melt will accelerate in the Himalayas as a result of climate change, with severe consequences... 13 Jun, 2019
Pangolin: The most trafficked mammal Pangolins play an important role in the ecosystem. They are regarded as a natural pest controller as a single pangolin will eat up to 70 million insects annually. Local awareness is a must so that the communities are fully aware of its... 20 Feb, 2019
Tibetan refugees, Chinese man held Kathmandu July 19 Two Tibetan refugees and a Chinese national, who had overstayed in Nepal without renewing visa, were arrested on Tuesday night, as they were trying to enter China illegally through Tatopani border point. The arrests come at a... Travel 20 Jul, 2018
EDITORIAL: Reopen Tatopani Built in the 1960s the 115-km long highway catered as a lifeline for Nepal to connect China’s Tibet and, the Tatopani customs point used to handle trade worth billions of rupees It has been more than two years since the devastating earthquake in... 27 Dec, 2017
China ready to resume Kodari Highway: Hong Kathmandu, January 10 Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yu Hong today reiterated that China was ready to restore and reopen the quake-damaged Kodari Highway as early as possible and expedite bilateral trade through the old Sino-Nepal route. During her... Travel 11 Jan, 2017
Nepal-China need to work on understanding: Liu Kathmandu, December 19 Visiting Chinese leader and a politburo member of the Communist Party of China, Liu Qibao today said China wishes to see a successful and smooth implementation of Nepal’s new constitution. In a meeting with Prime... Travel 20 Dec, 2016
Bhotekoshi River brings down two more houses in Tatopani CHAUTARA: The Bhotekoshi River on Monday brought down and swept away two more houses in Tatopani VDC in Sindhupalchok district. Two houses vanished after soil erosion caused by the flooded Bhotekoshi induced landslide on the river bank in... Travel 01 Aug, 2016
