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KATHMANDU: Nepal will take on the United Arab Emirates in the final of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup on Saturday at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval in Kuala Lumpur. Both sides arrived at the summit clash through contrasting knockout wins, Nepal defending a modest 147 to beat Oman by 87 runs, and UAE chasing down a […]
KATHMANDU: Reports like this one tend to get treated as bureaucratic paperwork, filed away after a day or two of headlines. That would be a mistake with Nepal’s 2026 National Risk Assessment. Read closely, it is less a technical document than an unusually candid admission from within government that the country’s laws have moved faster […]
KATHMANDU: Following the flood in the Bhote Koshi River on August 26, the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund—which was called upon for relief and rescue operations—currently holds a total balance of Rs 13.23 billion. According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, out of the total amount collected in the fund, Rs 9.68 billion is maintained across accounts […]
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has revoked the basic telecommunications service license of United Telecom Limited (UTL) due to long-term inactivity and is initiating process to recover approximately Rs 8.05 billion as dues. As per the notice published by NTA, the regulator decided to write to relevant authorities to freeze the operator’s bank accounts […]
JANAKPURDHAM: At a time when the cooking gas shortage was intensifying in the Kathmandu Valley, Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Supplies Gauri Kumari Yadav resigned from her post on September 10, 2026. She had accused private gas industrialists of non-cooperation and alleged that the bureaucracy was operating under the influence of those industrialists. On the […]
KATHMANDU: Every year on September 10, the world marks World Suicide Prevention Day- a global effort to raise awareness about protective factors, strengthen protective factors, reduce stigma, and encourage governments and communities to take meaningful action to prevent suicide where vulnerable individuals feel valued and supported. The day is also an opportunity to create safer […]
KATHMANDU: Asian conservationists gathered in Kathmandu have pointed out the urgent need to expand cross-border cooperation, digital surveillance, and technology investment to control wildlife crime. Expressing concern over the rapid proliferation of wildlife crime through digital platforms and social media—which has added serious risks to biodiversity conservation—they stressed that monitoring must be intensified. Conservationists participating […]
KATHMANDU: Artist and director Deepa Shree Niraula has returned to work. She resumed her professional duties two months after undergoing surgery for a brain tumor. Niraula began the dubbing process for the film ‘Pancha Pandav’ on Friday. The film, directed by Basanta Niraula, is scheduled for release during the upcoming Tihar festival. While at the […]
KATHMANDU: The Lumbini provincial government has announced a public holiday on Monday, September 14. The Ministry of Internal Affairs, Law, Industry and Transport issued a notice on Friday confirming the decision. According to the ministry’s deputy secretary, Prem Prasad Acharya, the provincial holiday has been granted to mark the occasion of Haritalika Teej.
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. Bhote Koshi Flood: Death Toll Reaches 1,385; Rescue Operations Intensify At least […]
HONG KONG: A construction worker died on Friday after falling from scaffolding at a building site in Hong Kong. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Yau Chau Street in Sham Shui Po. According to police, the worker was rushed to Caritas Medical Centre after the fall but was pronounced dead at the facility. […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Rises by 27.94 Points with Turnover of Rs 4.35 Billion The Nepali stock market saw a notable improvement on […]
CHITWAN: The area dedicated to marigold flower farming has seen a significant increase in Chitwan this year. According to the Agriculture Development Office, the cultivation area has expanded to 44 hectares, up from 21.92 hectares in the previous fiscal year. Swastika Chauhan, a horticulture development officer at the office, stated that farmers are increasingly turning […]
MORANG: Facing the mandatory requirement of a National ID Card for foreign employment, 40-year-old Upendra Khadka of Sundarharaicha Municipality-7, Morang, traveled 30 kilometers on public transit to Biratnagar early Friday, September 11. Khadka spent 2 hours commuting to the District Administration Office, Morang, to gather the essential documentation needed to process his overseas job application. […]
KATHMANDU: The House of Representatives (HoR) on Friday passed the Nepal Law Commission (First Amendment) Bill, 2026, without opposition. Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sobita Gautam presented the bill before the House and responded to questions raised by lawmakers regarding its provisions. The legislation was subsequently endorsed without any lawmaker opposing its passage. […]
KATHMANDU: The Department of Immigration has introduced a new system allowing Nepali citizens to obtain their international arrival and departure details directly through the Nagarik App. The department announced the arrangement in a press release issued on Friday, September 11, saying the new system aims to make its services more secure, systematic and technology-friendly. With […]
LARKHILL: The British Army’s King’s Gurkha Artillery held its inaugural Intake Football Cup 2026 at Larkhill Garrison, bringing together eight teams, including veterans, in a tournament celebrating team spirit and regimental pride. The tournament was organized by Intake 20, led by Gunner Prajwal Rai and supported by Lance Bombardier Akash Rai. Intake 22 emerged as […]
KATHMANDU: Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai received Fahd Mohammad A. Mnikhr, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Nepal, for a courtesy call at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, with discussions focused on strengthening Nepal-Saudi Arabia bilateral relations. The two sides discussed matters of mutual interest, including expanding economic and investment cooperation and promoting labor […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah will lead a high-level Nepali delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where he will press the international community for climate justice and financial compensation in the wake of Nepal’s devastating Bhote Koshi River floods. The announcement was made during the […]
KATHMANDU: Two conflicting reports were submitted during the CPN-UML Election Review and Party Reorganization Task Force meeting held at the party headquarters in Chyasal on Friday. The documents were presented by Task Force Coordinator and Party Vice-Chairman Ram Bahadur Thapa “Badal” alongside Member Secretary and General Secretary Shankar Pokharel. Addressing the submission of multiple documents, […]
KATHMANDU: Leaders of the Nepali Congress (NC) have issued a joint press release appealing for complete unity within the party, highlighting the critical national situation and internal political challenges. In a statement signed by leaders including Mahalaxmi Upadhyay (Dina), Surendra Pandey, Shyam Ghimire, and Jeevan Bahadur Shahi among others, the leaders expressed deep concern over […]
KATHMANDU: The Nepali men’s national cricket team is planning to make history once again. Nepal has an opportunity to create history in the ongoing third edition of the ACC Premier Cup in Malaysia. If Nepal defeats the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the final match on Saturday, it will become the first team to win […]
KATHMANDU: The government has estimated that more than Rs 2.343 billion will be required to recover the education sector affected by the devastating Bhote Koshi River flood in Rasuwa on August 26. According to the Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment report prepared by a joint technical team including the National Planning Commission (NPC) and the […]
KATHMANDU: The Health Insurance Board has paid Rs 2.014 billion to 383 health institutions for approved claims under the Health Insurance Program. The payment was made to government, private and community hospitals providing services under the programme across various districts. According to the board, the amount covers approved claims that remained unpaid up to April […]
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs and General Administration has decided to maintain all government and public land identified in the fiscal year 1995/96 report of the High-Level Commission on Investigation and Protection of Government and Public Land, popularly known as the Rawal Commission, in the name of the Government of Nepal. […]
KATHMANDU: The Russian House in Kathmandu held an orientation program on Friday for students selected for the Russian Higher Education Scholarship Quota for the 2026/27 academic year, providing practical guidance on travel, university admission, academic requirements and life in Russia. The program covered document preparation, flight and airport procedures, university admission and registration, academic requirements, […]
KATHMANDU: The Nepali stock market saw a notable improvement on the final trading day of the week, Thursday. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 27.94 points to close at 2559.49 points. Throughout the day, a total of 12,086,932 shares from 345 companies were traded. The total turnover reached Rs 4.35 billion. Market data […]
SEOUL: The Um Hong-gil Human Foundation (UHF), a leading South Korean international NGO active in education and health development in Nepal, announced on September 11 that it is intensifying relief operations for survivors of the catastrophic flooding that struck Nepal on August 26. The sudden flooding caused mass casualties and left many people missing across […]
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has appointed Bishow Parajuli as his honorary adviser on Humanitarian Affairs to support the government’s post-disaster response following the Bhote Koshi flood. According to a ministerial-level decision dated September 9, 2026, Parajuli has been appointed to the position until mid-December 2026. The Ministry of Finance said Parajuli’s extensive experience with […]
KATHMANDU: The newly appointed Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy to Nepal, Megan Bouldin, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal on Friday. During the meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singha Durbar, Chargé d’Affaires Bouldin expressed condolences to those affected and victimized by the recent Bhote Koshi flood, stating […]
KATHMANDU: Israeli Ambassador to Nepal Shmulik Arie Bass and British Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn have separately highlighted that Nepal remains open to tourists following the recent Bhote Koshi flash floods, while emphasizing the need for a more inclusive and accessible tourism sector. A day earlier, Ambassador Bass said in a social media video that […]
KATHMANDU: United Nepali Diaspora has donated Rs 5.1 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund to support disaster response and relief efforts. A delegation led by United Nepali Diaspora Chairman Sonam Lama handed over a cheque for the amount to Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal at Singha Durbar on Friday. Receiving the donation, Foreign Minister […]
KATHMANDU: Can a government whose budget relies on central grants for 99 percent of its funds really be called an autonomous government? Hard as it may be to believe, the internal revenue of 460 rural municipalities in Nepal is restricted to just 1 to 5 percent of their total budgets. Nearly a decade after the […]
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Toshima Karki has urged the government to expand the Aama Suraksha Program (Mother’s Safety Program) so that women receive free healthcare throughout pregnancy and childbirth, rather than only free delivery services. Speaking during the emergency hour of the House of Representatives meeting on Friday, Karki said the government must […]
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Toshima Karki has urged the government to expand the Aama Suraksha Program (Mother’s Safety Program) so that women receive free healthcare throughout pregnancy and childbirth, rather than only free delivery services. Speaking during the emergency hour of the House of Representatives meeting on Thursday, Karki said the government must […]
KATHMANDU: At least 1,385 people have been confirmed dead and 5,130 remain missing after severe flooding devastated Rasuwa and neighboring districts, according to an official disaster update issued by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Friday morning. The update indicates that the highest number of bodies were recovered in Chitwan, where […]
KATHMANDU: A man died on Thursday after suffering an electric shock while fishing in a canal in Jhapa. The victim has been identified as 25-year-old Sanjay Chaudhary, a resident of Karaiya Mai Rural Municipality-8 in Bara district. Chaudhary, who was employed at the B&C Medical College, was attempting to catch fish in the Jhilimile canal. […]
KATHMANDU: Lawmakers in the House of Representatives mounted a fierce critique of the government during Friday’s session, pointing to severe medical negligence, sluggish flood relief distribution and the indefinite shutdown of the national electronic procurement system. Lawmakers voiced strong indignation over an incident at Gajendra Narayan Singh Hospital in Rajbiraj, Saptari, where a pregnant woman, […]
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Tourism Board has invited applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on Friday, September 11. According to a notice issued by the board, eligible candidates interested in the position must submit their applications along with the required documents and a Strategic Action Plan within 10 days of the first publication […]
GORKHA: The trekking route in Chumnubri Rural Municipality-4, Namrung, along the Manaslu trekking route, has been reopened after damaged structures were restored, according to the District Administration Office, Gorkha. The restoration has brought the affected section back to a condition suitable for trekking, prompting authorities to lift the earlier restriction on travel along the route. […]
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KATHMANDU: The co-chairs of the UN Loss and Damage Fund have expressed concern over the catastrophic Bhote Koshi flood and confirmed they are coordinating with the board to address Nepal’s formal request for emergency assistance. Following an urgent appeal sent on August 31 by Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle and Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Environment […]
KATHMANDU: The co-chairs of the UN Loss and Damage Fund have expressed concern over the catastrophic Bhote Koshi flood and confirmed they are coordinating with the board to address Nepal’s formal request for emergency assistance. Following an urgent appeal sent on August 31 by Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle and Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Environment […]
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa has criticized Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah’s approach toward the private sector, stating that the head of government lacks a positive perspective on business and the broader economy. Speaking at a event organized by the Girija Prasad Koirala Foundation on Friday, Thapa argued that while the Prime Minister shows […]
KATHMANDU: Educational activities have commenced for children displaced by the Rasuwa Bhote Koshi floods. A total of 132 displaced children currently staying in Kathmandu have started attending classes at Geetamata School in Dallu. Sunita Dangol, Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), urged educators to treat the children with warmth and compassion, cautioning that careless […]
KATHMANDU: Additional specialist medical teams have been deployed to the Bhote Koshi flood-affected areas. The Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene is dispatching a team of medical specialists from Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital and Kanti Children’s Hospital to Nuwakot. An additional team of specialist doctors is heading to Nuwakot today to make maternal and […]
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has stated that the government is preparing to roll out five special packages to stimulate and revitalize the economy. Speaking at the 28th Annual General Meeting of the Society of Economic Journalists – Nepal (SEJON), he informed that work is progressing through five distinct packages covering various sectors to reform […]
GANDAKI: DNA samples from 25 relatives have been collected in Pokhara so far to identify the bodies of victims who died in the Bhote Koshi flood on August 26. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) Nabin Karki, Chief of the District Police Office, Kaski, DNA collection from relatives is ongoing to assist in searching for […]
GULMI : A total of 38 coffee varieties have been tested in Gulmi, a leading district for coffee cultivation in Nepal. The varietal evaluations and quality assessments were conducted to support the expansion of commercial coffee farming. Janardan Gautam, Chief and Senior Scientist of the Coffee Research Program, informed that the varietal evaluation of 38 […]
SUDURPASHCHIM: The human rights situation in Sudurpashchim Province is passing through multidimensional challenges. According to the annual activity report for FY 2025/26 released by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Sudurpashchim Provincial Office, issues such as poverty, food security, healthcare, and education—alongside violence against women and children, caste discrimination, access to justice, disasters, labor, and […]
