Kathmandu

Nepal advances climate diplomacy, expands ties at UNGA: Khanal

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has returned to Kathmandu after participating in the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York from September 22 to 28.

Nepal

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.

Nepal

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.

Opinion

When there is no body: Rethinking death registration after Nepal's disasters

For some families affected by the Bhotekoshi floods, the waiting has already changed into mourning.

Opinion

Light before liberty

On a clear winter night in 2014, astronauts aboard the International Space Station photographed the Korean peninsula from above.

Business

Nepal secures AIIB vice-chair role, eyes infrastructure investment

Nepal has been elected Vice-Chair of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for the 2026-27 term, with Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle, who serves as Nepal's governor to the bank, elected to the position.

Nepal

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.

Business

Himalaya Airlines resumes direct Kathmandu-Shanghai flights

Himalaya Airlines has resumed direct scheduled flights between Kathmandu and Shanghai, reconnecting Tribhuvan International Airport with Shanghai Pudong International Airport from September 28.

Opinion

Premier Balen's address to the UNGA: Successful in persuading the global world

The address by Premier Balen Shah to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has been under the scrutiny of people both inside and outside Nepal. Several people in Nepal heaved a huge sigh of relief after hearing his speech, which was non-controversial compared with a few speeches delivered in the past. Several foreign newspapers commented on his speech, including The New York Times, which referred to the sunglasses he wore while delivering the address.

Nepal

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.

Opinion

Growing with nature

Every summer, we hear the same complaint: "kasto garmi badheko”. We often blame climate change, and global warming. But have we ever stopped to ask whether our own cities are making the heat even worse?

Nepal

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.