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Rasul Ghatane writes for 24 Ghanta Nepal.
Heavy rainfall along the Dhading section of the Prithvi Highway has caused traffic jams, while muddy water and small floods are flowing onto the road. Police have urged travelers to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel due to possible floods and landslides.
Teen pornography exposure is rising in Nepal despite the country’s 2018 ban. Studies suggest more than half of Nepali adolescents and young people have viewed porn, while a smaller group show signs of problematic use. Experts and research point to early exposure, weak sexuality education, limited parent-child conversations, and growing online risks such as sextortion and image abuse.
A torch rally was held in Malangwa, Sarlahi, on Tuesday evening against the arrest of CPN leader Ashok Yadav. Police stopped the rally at Balmandir Chowk and detained six protesters.
Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Ganesh Karki has raised concerns about the growing use of artificial intelligence in Nepal’s Parliament, saying lawmakers must not allow technology to replace their own judgment and responsibility.
Youth from Samagaun in Gorkha have announced an indefinite hunger strike at Manaslu Base Camp from September 18, demanding stronger monitoring of glacial lakes, early-warning systems, disaster preparedness and greater action on climate justice.
AI researcher Jacob Coxon has resigned from Anthropic, warning that the race toward self-improving superintelligence is moving too fast and could create serious risks for humanity.
Nepal will host the PUBG Mobile Global Open 2026 Season 2 South Asia Finals in Kathmandu from September 16–19, featuring 16 teams and three Nepali representatives.
Nepal registers a new Payment and Settlement Bill to modernize digital payments, strengthen customer protection and allow qualified foreign payment providers to operate under Nepal Rastra Bank rules.
Nepal and South Korea discuss rescue, relief and reconstruction after the Bhote Koshi floods, including support for missing nationals and climate action.
Green Army Nepal’s registration has reportedly been cancelled following controversy over its military-style name, uniforms, structure and disaster-response activities.
Bhotekoshi flood rescue in Rasuwa enters its 12th day as Nepali Army teams continue searching the Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project for missing people.
CIAA arrests NEA Itahari seventh-level officer Krishna Yadav in Sunsari with Rs 51,000 alleged bribe money linked to an electricity connection.
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi speaks with Nepal PM Shah, offers tents and blankets for flood victims and urges urgent efforts to rescue five missing Japanese citizens.
Nepal introduces a one-door system for Bhotekoshi flood relief, centralising cash and material donations and warning against unauthorised fundraising.
The devastating Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa has caused significant human and physical damage, affecting communities living along the riverbanks and surrounding areas. The disaster has also impacted parts of Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and other adjoining districts, leaving affected families in urgent need of rescue, relief and rehabilitation.
Thirteen injured flood victims have been airlifted from Rasuwa to Kathmandu for treatment, with details of 11 patients released by authorities
A sudden Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa has prompted a major air rescue operation, with 114 people rescued by Nepal Army and private helicopters. Rescue and relief operations are continuing.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah following the devastating floods in Nepal, expressing condolences and assuring that India is ready to provide humanitarian assistance.
Before refrigerators became common, Nepali families used fermentation and drying to preserve seasonal leafy vegetables. Gundruk became one of Nepal’s most important traditional preserved foods and remains a popular part of Nepali cuisine today.
Nepal reports 80 confirmed Japanese Encephalitis cases across 25 districts, with 21 deaths. Health officials urge vaccination and mosquito-bite prevention.