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The risk of heavy monsoon rainfall has reduced after the weather system affecting Nepal started weakening. The Meteorological Department said moderate rainfall may continue in some areas, and people are advised to remain alert.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly has become the most viewed speech among world leaders uploaded on the official UN YouTube channel, crossing more than 466,000 views.
Rare archival photographs from the 1960s and 1970s reveal how Indra Jatra transformed the streets of Kathmandu with Lakhey dances, Kumari chariot processions, cultural performances and community gatherings. Decades later, many of these traditions continue, connecting today’s generation with Kathmandu Valley’s rich cultural memory.
Nepal has introduced the Free Legal Aid Bill, 2083, proposing free legal assistance for disadvantaged citizens from initial legal advice to court proceedings and implementation of decisions. Presented by Law Minister Sobita Gautam, the bill aims to create a wider legal aid system covering courts, judicial bodies and vulnerable groups.
Nepal has introduced guidelines providing educational support from basic school through bachelor’s level for eligible families of Gen Z martyrs and seriously or critically injured beneficiaries. Universities will reserve scholarship quotas, while eligible bachelor’s students who are not selected can receive up to Rs 30,000 annually through the UGC, or the prescribed tuition fee, whichever is lower.
Nepali pilot Captain Sarbjeet Yadav was at the controls of flydubai’s inaugural scheduled Dubai–Pokhara service on September 23, flying a Boeing 737 MAX 8 into Pokhara International Airport. According to reports, Yadav began his professional aviation career in 2008, joined flydubai in 2022 and became a captain in 2025.
Nepal has signed a three-way agreement connecting the Department of Transport Management, Security Printing Centre and Department of Postal Services to streamline driving licence printing and distribution. Licence data generated through EDLVRS will go directly for secure printing, while printed cards can be distributed through provincial offices or delivered through the postal service to addresses selected by applicants.
Nepal’s proposed Waste Management Bill, 2083 seeks tougher rules for public waste disposal, including fines that can reach Rs 15,000 for repeated improper disposal of waste and Rs 15,000 to Rs 50,000 for damaging or removing public dustbins. It also proposes requiring local governments to install covered public bins that separate biodegradable, non-biodegradable and hazardous waste.
The UK government has pledged technical and financial support to reconstruct and restore the flood-damaged Galchhi–Rasuwagadhi road, including assistance for Bailey bridge construction.
The family of bus driver Arjun Dong and the Independent Drivers Association Nepal protested outside Kirtipur Burn Hospital after Dong died from severe burns suffered in the Tripureshwor bus fire.
The Supreme Court has ordered Nepal Police to stop routinely handcuffing every person arrested for investigation, ruling that restraints should be used only after an objective assessment finds a genuine risk of escape, violent resistance, or harm to the arrested person or others. The interim order, issued by a joint bench of Justices Nahakul Subedi and Shanti Singh Thapa, also requires police to record why handcuffs were considered necessary in each case.
The driver who died following the Tripureshwor bus fire has been identified by police as Arjun Dong Tamang, after authorities initially identified him as Dawa Lama based on documents reportedly found with him. Police are now investigating allegations that Arjun used driving licenses and other documents issued in different people’s names in previous incidents.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah is leaving for New York on September 22 to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly, marking his first foreign trip since taking office in March. Shah will address the General Debate on September 24, where Nepal will highlight climate justice, climate-related losses and the need for stronger international support for vulnerable countries.
Grade 10 student Swarnima Kandel from Belauri, Kanchanpur, is heading to New York as a UNICEF Nepal youth advocate to participate in programs connected with the 81st United Nations General Assembly. She is expected to join international youth discussions and side events, sharing perspectives on child rights, youth wellbeing and girls’ empowerment.
Nepal’s government plans to develop a new organized settlement on safer land for families displaced by the recent floods instead of returning them to some of the worst-hit locations. Infrastructure Minister Sunil Lamsal said the proposed settlement would include schools, hospitals and industries, although its location, budget and construction timeline have not yet been announced.
Man Kumar Roka Magar won the Vietnam Mountain Marathon 100K with a new course record, while Ram Maya Budha secured the women’s 50K title in a remarkable double victory for Nepal.
Bhote Koshi Flood Leaves 1,436 People Confirmed De*d And 6,145 Missing As Search Continues In Rasuwa Hydropower Tunnels, While Displaced Families Await Relief, Temporary Housing And Long Term Reconstruction Support
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.
Singapore has introduced a programme that rewards citizens for spending time reading books, aiming to reduce excessive phone scrolling and improve concentration. The initiative raises a question for Nepal, where smartphone and social media use among young people continues to grow.
Hidden in the high Himalayas of eastern Nepal, Kenzo (Padamchal) is a rare and extraordinary flowering plant that grows only in cold, high-altitude environments. With its unusual pyramid-like shape, traditional importance, and limited habitat, the flower has become both a natural treasure and a growing symbol of Himalayan conservation and eco-tourism.
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.
