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Princess Astrid of Norway, the sister of the late King Harald V, has died at the age of 94, two days after attending his funeral, the country's royal palace has announced, BBC reported. The new king, Haakon VIII, said that "throughout her long life, Princess Astrid represented the Royal House in a warm and dutiful manner".Harald died last month, aged 89, after more than 35 years as king. His funeral was Astrid's last public engagement.The princess will be buried at st
Against the backdrop of escalating conflict in West Asia and the ongoing war in Ukraine, New Delhi has turned into the world’s geopolitical epicenter as world leaders gather for the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12–13. New Delhi is hosting the summit during a challenging period as India attempts to navigate its complex relationship with China, Russia, and the United States. The summit brings together prominent anti-Western voices—including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chi
Two weeks after the devastating flood, the Nepal Army (NA) continues its search and rescue operations. The NA reported that it rescued 30 people on Friday using helicopters, bringing the total number of rescued individuals in affected areas to over 4,000, including 283 foreign nationals. Overall 36,776 people have been rescued so far, including more than 320 foreign nationals. However, approximately 5,130 people remain missing—including 560 foreign nationals from 35 countries—an
The Embassy of Israel in Kathmandu has continued its emergency humanitarian assistance to communities affected by the devastating floods in Trishuli-2 of Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot.Janan Bebar, Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of Israel in Nepal, visited the flood-affected area and handed over emergency Go-Bags and boxes containing essential supplies to individuals and families impacted by the disaster.Bebar said “We may not be able to remove all the pain, but we can stand together,
The Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund recorded a total deposit of Rs 13.23 billion on Friday. The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers shared information that as of 5 pm today, the total balance in various nine bank accounts the government shared for collection of relief amount was Rs 9.68 billion.Similarly, the dollar accounts in two banks designated for relief amount had the deposit of USD 23.28. Rs one billion was released from the fund through the National Disas
One hundred thirty two students displaced by the recent Bhotekoshi flood have been enrolled at a school in Kathmandu. Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Sunita Dangol, shared that 132 students who are sheltering in Kathmandu after being displaced by Bhotekoshi flood have started going to the Gitamata School, Dallu. Dangol urged teachers to teach the children with compassion as words and actions could hurt them even more. The students are taking shelter at Nagarjun-based
The annual report of the Madhesi Commission for the fiscal year 2082/83 has been presented to President Ram Chandra Paudel.Acting chairman of the commission, Jeevachha Sah, presented the report to President Paudel at a program held today at the President House, Shital Niwas.Article 294 of Nepal's Constitution requires that the annual reports of constitutional commissions must be presented to the President.
An additional team of specialist doctors has been deployed in Bhotekoshi flood-hit areas in order to augment the maternity and child health services there. The Ministry of Health and Food Safety is sending the additional team comprising specialist doctors of Paropakar Maternity and Women's Hospital as well as Kanti Children's Hospital at flood-affected areas. The team is leaving for Nuwakot today. Though health teams have been providing services in such areas, there is a n
It is estimated that Rs 95.42 billion will be required for removing the debris including rocks, earth, sand and the building wreckage left behind by the massive flooding in the Bhotekoshi river.The Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) Report prepared by the National Planning Commission and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority mentions that this is the estimated cost for immediate and long-term restoration.The report estimates that this amount will be needed for remov
Nepal has always been in a zone of climate vulnerability, but that vulnerability was once again exposed on Aug 26. This was probably one of the most dangerous forms of nature’s fury.The world knows that climate change is not a fake issue, as US President Donald Trump has claimed. It has always been a real and serious issue, and Nepal has been the latest, and probably one of the biggest, victims of its consequences. In just seven minutes, a flood of mud, rocks and debris swept through 21 ki
Post Bhotekoshi-Trishuli flood, discourse about climate justice and financing has significantly hogged the city discussions, social media feeds and any other sort of communication portals. Debates have been revitalized and have gained scores of momentum as nerve-chilling damages are witnessed in terms of lives, livelihoods, properties, infrastructures, socio-ecosystems and other associated networks. Lives are mercilessly washed and swept to brute death, recorded missing graph is high, even those
The local administration has urged the people residing downstream areas of Dudhkoshi river to adopt precaution after a landslide blocked Hunga rivulet flowing through the border of Mahakulung Rural Municipality-4 and 5 in Solukhumbu.Chief District Officer, Kaman Singh Thapa Magar, shared that the structure like dam of around 100-meter wide and 16-meter high was built after the landslide occurred at 7 am today blocked the rivulet.He mentioned, "We have requested the residents of downstream a
The price of gold has dropped by 4, 800 per tola in the domestic market on Friday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 301, 000 per tola today. Similarly, the price of silver has dropped by Rs 255 per tola and is being traded at Rs 4, 600 per tola.
The Bhotekoshi flash flood has caused an estimated loss amounting to Rs 67.87 billion in the social sector alone. Approximately it requires Rs 103.54 billion for the recovery. According to the 'Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) report' jointly prepared by the National Planning Commission and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, the flood destroyed 7,570 private houses. While assessing the houses and the property inside them, the damage amounts t
Prime Minister Balendra Shah and his New Zealand counterpart, Christopher Luxon, held a telephone conversation today.On the occasion, Prime Minister Shah shared that search, rescue, relief and rehabilitation tasks have been intensified after Bhotekoshi flood, adding search for missing foreigners including citizens of New Zealand has been given high-priority. PM Shah also extended gratitude towards his counterpart Luxon for humanitarian assistance of around NZD 2 million, according to PM Sha
UEFA urged a U.S. court on Thursday to reject an attempt by FIFA's American subsidiaries to intervene in its bid to obtain evidence for a potential Swiss criminal case against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his abandoned World Cup commercial-rights plan, Reuters reported. In a filing in Manhattan federal court, European soccer's governing body said FIFA (Americas) Inc and FWC2026 US Inc were improperly trying to act as stand-ins for FIFA and Infantino, neither of whom has soug
The 2030 World Cup final will be held in Casablanca, the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (RMFF) was reported as saying by Spanish news agency EFE on Thursday, Reuters reported. FIFA has yet to announce the venue for the final, with Spain and Morocco in a heated battle to host soccer's biggest match.
Elena Rybakina overpowered Coco Gauff 3-6 6-4 6-4 in a fierce U.S. Open semi-final on Thursday to secure a title showdown with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and stay on course for a third Grand Slam crown, Reuters reported. Sabalenka eliminated top-ranked American Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-2 to move one victory away from a third straight title at the year's final Grand Slam, a feat last achieved by Serena Williams in New York from 2012 to 2014.
Ukrainian officials say five people were killed and 67 others were wounded when a Russian drone hit a shopping mall in Pavlohrad, a city in Dnipropetrovsk region, BBC reported. Shops and vehicles were hit in the daylight attack which took place "when the streets were full of people", Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi said.Two other shopping malls - in the cities of Zaporizhzhia and Sumy - were targeted by Russian air strikes earlier this week, according to Ukrainian media, acc
A driver was found dead inside an electric vehicle after it caught fire in Bharatpur Metropolitan City–9 along the East-West Highway on Friday.According to Rameshwar Paudel, Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, the fire completely destroyed the vehicle Ba Pra 01-030 Cha 5579 before firefighters extinguished the fire. . The identity of the deceased has not been established yet. Further investigation into the incident is underway, said police.
