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Anjali Nakarmi

Anjali Nakarmi writes for 24 Ghanta Nepal.

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Bhotekoshi Flood Reconstruction Cost Reaches Rs. 7 Kharba 23 Arba

Bhotekoshi Flood Leaves Nepal Facing Rs. 7 Kharba 23 Arba Reconstruction Challenge As Energy, Roads, Bridges, Homes And Businesses Suffer Massive Damage

Nepal estimates Rs. 7 Kharba 23 Arba 31 Crore 52 Lakh will be needed for recovery and reconstruction after the Bhotekoshi flood. The disaster damaged hydropower and solar projects, roads, bridges, thousands of homes, schools, health institutions, businesses, and farmland across five districts, making long-term rebuilding a major national challenge.

3 days ago5 MIN READ

Health

Nepal’s Suicide Crisis: Why Prevention Must Start Before a Crisis

On World Suicide Prevention Day, Nepal’s numbers highlight a serious public health challenge and the need to make mental health support easier to reach before a crisis becomes fatal.

4 days ago5 MIN READ

US Iran War: Hormuz Oil And Marine Crisis

World

US-Iran War Moves Into The Strait Of Hormuz, Raising New Fears For Global Oil, Shipping And Marine Life

The US Iran war has expanded into the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy routes, as attacks on oil tankers increase risks to global shipping and oil supplies. The growing conflict also threatens the Persian Gulf’s marine ecosystems, fishing communities and desalination systems, raising fears that a major oil spill could turn the military crisis into a long term environmental disaster.

5 days ago7 MIN READ

Nepal And Japan: How Geography Shaped Rasuwa And Japan’s Historic Tragedies

World

Nepal And Japan: Two Nations Shaped By Difficult Geography, Two Tragedies That Entered History

Nepal and Japan face very different but serious geographical risks. Japan is exposed to earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes, while Nepal faces landslides, glacial floods and extreme weather. After the August 26 Rasuwa disaster, TU expert Dr. Basanta Raj Adhikari estimated its gravitational energy exceeded that of the Hiroshima atomic bomb. The disaster has so far killed 1,357 people, with 5,326 still missing.

6 days ago8 MIN READ

Tara Tamang: From Rs. 3 to Crores, Then Back to Zero

Society

From Rs. 3 And One Pair Of Clothes To A Bakery Worth Crores, Then The Flood Took Everything: The Story Of Tara Tamang

Tara Tamang says she rebuilt her life from just Rs. 3, raised her twin daughters, and grew a bakery business worth crores. The Devighat flood has now destroyed her home and livelihood, forcing her to start again. More than the financial loss, she says the lack of compassion from the family that once rejected her hurts the most.

Sep 65 MIN READ

Trishuli 3A Rescue: Two Alive, One Body Recovered

Nepal

Trishuli 3A Tunnel Rescue: Two Workers Found Alive After 10 Days As Teams Push Deeper Into Powerhouse

Two workers, Sanjay Sah and Kabir Maharjan, were rescued alive from the Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel after surviving for 10 days following the Rasuwa flood. Rescue teams have also recovered one unidentified body, while the Nepal Army and other agencies continue searching deeper into the underground powerhouse for other missing workers.

Sep 47 MIN READ

Your Disaster Relief Donation In Nepal Could Help Communities In Need While Also Reducing Your Taxable Income Under Section 12B Of The Income Tax Act

Business

Nepal’s Section 12B Explained: How Disaster Relief Donations Can Reduce Your Taxable Income

Nepal’s Section 12B allows eligible donations to specified government disaster and reconstruction funds to be deducted from taxable income. The full qualifying donation amount may reduce taxable income, but the actual tax savings depend on the taxpayer’s income and applicable tax rate.

Sep 37 MIN READ

Nepal

Mother, I Have Returned, I Have Risen From The Ashes: Bus Helper Survives Bhotekoshi Flood As 30 Pilgrims Remain Missing

Niraj Bhandari, a bus helper from Gorkha, survived the Bhotekoshi flood after jumping from a bus carrying 36 Gosainkunda pilgrims. Six people survived, while 30 remain missing. His family feared he had died until he called home hours later, turning his return into an emotional moment of relief as Palungtar continues to wait for news of the missing.

Sep 34 MIN READ

Nepal

Government Temporarily Suspends ‘Lakhpati’ Lottery As Nepal Directs Resources Toward Rasuwa Flood Relief

Nepal has temporarily suspended the Lakhpati taxpayer lottery as the government focuses on rescue, relief and recovery following the devastating Rasuwa flood. The scheme was designed to encourage consumers to demand genuine PAN or VAT bills and improve tax compliance, while disaster response has now become the immediate national priority.

Sep 35 MIN READ

DNA Samples Sought for Rasuwa Flood Victims

Nepal

Nepal Police Requests DNA Samples To Identify Victims Of Rasuwa Bhote Koshi Flood

Nepal Police has requested DNA samples from first-degree relatives of people missing after the Rasuwa Bhote Koshi flood to help identify recovered bodies and body parts. Relatives in Nepal can provide fresh blood samples, while those abroad can send DNA profiles for comparison.

Sep 23 MIN READ

Pragya Timilsina Sought €20,000 Belgium Aid for Nepal Disaster Victims

World

Bruges Council Member Pragya Timilsina Secures €20,000 Emergency Support For Nepal Disaster Victims

Pragya Timilsina, a young Nepali-origin municipal council member in Bruges, Belgium, raised the need for emergency support for people affected by the recent disaster near the Nepal-Tibet border. Her request received broad council support, with €20,000 in emergency assistance committed, and the required formal application has already been submitted.

Sep 22 MIN READ

Nepal

Students In Doti And Salyan Turn Savings And Snack Money Into Relief For Rasuwa Flood Victims

Students from Doti and Salyan have donated a combined Rs 70,900 to support victims of the Rasuwa Bhotekoshi flood, with some students even contributing money saved from their daily snacks. Their small but meaningful effort highlights how young people across Nepal are joining the wider relief campaign for flood-affected families.

Sep 14 MIN READ

Society

Man Arrested For Allegedly Assaulting Female Traffic Police Officer In Kathmandu’s New Baneshwor

A man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a female police officer on duty in Kathmandu’s New Baneshwor. The incident began after the officer asked him to use an overhead pedestrian bridge, while the full sequence of events remains under investigation.

Aug 253 MIN READ

Nepal

Dor Bahadur Bista: The Anthropologist Who Challenged Nepal’s Social Order — Then Disappeared

Dor Bahadur Bista, a pioneer of Nepali anthropology and outspoken critic of caste hierarchy, helped reshape the study of Nepal’s diverse society. His mysterious disappearance in January 1995 remains unresolved, leaving behind an influential intellectual legacy and unanswered questions about his fate.

Aug 248 MIN READ

TU Medical Support Scheme 2026: What Students Need To Know

Health

TU Students Have Medical Support Of Up To 90% , But Many Still Don't Know

Ever noticed Rs. 500 health fee in your bill receipt? Here's where it's used. Tribhuvan University provides medical treatment support to eligible students through its Medical Treatment Fund. Here is what students need to know about the 90% support arrangement, application process and hospitals currently identified under TU’s healthcare network.

Aug 185 MIN READ

A Nepali-Made Baby Warmer That Won International Recognition Later Became Part Of MrBeast’s Rural Hospital Project In Nepal

Technology

From Mahabir Pun’s Innovation Center To MrBeast’s Global Audience: How Nepal’s Nyano Nani Is Helping Save Newborn Lives

Before appearing in MrBeast’s Nepal healthcare project, Nyano Nani had already earned international recognition. Developed through Mahabir Pun’s National Innovation Center, the Nepali baby warmer represents the power of local innovation.

Aug 174 MIN READ

New Fair Work Commission Rules Give Food And Grocery Delivery Workers Stronger Pay And Safety Guarantees While Maintaining Gig Work Flexibility

World

Good News For Students: Australia Introduces $31.30 (NRs. 3393.09) Minimum Pay For Gig Delivery Workers, Adds Injury Insurance Protection

New Fair Work Commission Rules Give Food And Grocery Delivery Workers Stronger Pay And Safety Guarantees While Maintaining Gig Work Flexibility

Aug 174 MIN READ

Nepali Fighter Begins Professional MMA Career With Victory On International Stage In Bengaluru

Sports

Nepal’s Shusmita Thapa Magar Wins Professional MMA Debut Against India’s Shalu Sharma At Ronin FC 3

Nepali MMA fighter Shusmita Thapa Magar has started her professional career with a victory, defeating India’s Shalu Sharma at Ronin FC 3 in Bengaluru. The win marks a major milestone in her journey as Nepal’s combat sports presence continues to grow.

Aug 162 MIN READ

General Dhiraj Seth To Begin First Foreign Visit With Nepal Trip, Set For High-Level Meetings

Politics

Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth Set To Visit Nepal On First Foreign Trip, Expected To Meet Top Leadership

Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth will arrive in Kathmandu today at 4 pm for his first foreign visit since taking charge. The visit is expected to focus on Nepal-India defence cooperation and long-standing military ties.

Aug 163 MIN READ

Business

From A Rs. 5 Lakh COVID Era Savings Initiative To A Homegrown Footwear Brand: How Yatra Shoes Is Transforming Women’s Footwear In Nepal

Two Young Entrepreneurs, A Five-Lakh Investment, And A Vision To Create Comfortable Footwear Made For Nepali Women

Aug 155 MIN READ