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Cabinet Clears Path for Major Reforms: Health Aid, Civil Service and Infrastructure Decisions

The Government of Nepal has approved several key decisions from the Cabinet meeting, including accepting USD 20.7 million in US government health assistance, allowing national forest land use for major infrastructure and security projects, and forwarding three important amendment bills to the Federal Parliament. The meeting also approved senior civil service promotions and announced plans to strengthen sports infrastructure and restart domestic leagues.

Why Do World Leaders Gather at the UN Every Year, And Does Anything Actually Change?

The United Nations General Assembly gives world leaders a platform to discuss global challenges, build cooperation, and bring national concerns to international attention. For Nepal, the UN offers an important space to highlight issues such as climate risks, Himalayan disasters, and the need for regional cooperation. Prime Minister Balendra Shah used the 81st UN General Assembly to bring Nepal’s climate concerns before a global audience.

Voices From The World Stage: Powerful Messages That Defined UNGA 81

The 81st United Nations General Assembly brought together world leaders who used the global platform to address climate change, peace, sovereignty, inequality and international cooperation. From Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s call for climate justice to leaders highlighting conflicts and global reforms, their speeches reflected the major challenges facing the world today.

“The Himalayas Are Warning The World”: Balen Shah’s Powerful Message At The UN

Prime Minister Balendra Shah used his address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly to present Nepal’s Bhotekoshi–Trishuli disaster as a warning about the growing impact of climate change on Himalayan communities. He called for stronger global climate cooperation, a Nepal–India–China Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism, fair climate finance and a global system where vulnerable countries have a stronger voice.

UK to Provide Technical and Financial Support to Rebuild Flood-Damaged Galchhi–Rasuwagadhi Road

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 Real Cost of Kathmandu’s Air Pollution: How Much Is Dirty Air Costing Nepal?

Kathmandu's Polluted air is costing lives, health and money. Air pollution costs Nepal over 6% of GDP annually, while Kathmandu Valley alone faces an estimated $1.25 billion yearly health burden.

22 Months After Armed Police Officer’s Murder, Arrest Of Main Accused Revives Family’s Hope For Justice

The arrest of the main accused in the killing of Armed Police Force Sub-Inspector Laxman Prasad Yadav after 22 months has revived hope among his family members, who had lost faith in receiving justice. Police say the accused was involved in the fatal attack during an anti-smuggling operation near the Nepal-India border.

Two 16-Year-Old Girls Rescued in Banke While Allegedly Being Taken to India on False Job Promise

Two 16-year-old girls from Bardiya were rescued in Banke after authorities received information that they were allegedly being taken to India with promises of employment. Two men, including an Indian national, were detained during the operation.

Gorkha Youth to Begin Hunger Strike at Manaslu Base Camp Demanding Stronger Action on Climate Risks

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.

India Approves Up To 654 MW Additional Electricity Supply To Nepal For Winter

India Approves Up To 654 MW Additional Electricity Supply To Nepal For 18 Hours Daily Until December 31 To Help Meet Winter Demand After Bhotekoshi Floods Damaged Major Hydropower Projects And Cut Domestic Generation

Proving Natural Bodybuilding Can Reach the International Stage, Nepal’s Niral Thapa Wins Silver in Thailand

Nepali fitness athlete Niral Thapa has added an international silver medal in Thailand to a journey that already includes national-level Sports Physique success, professional fitness certification and leadership in Nepal’s calisthenics community. Representing Nepal at the PCA BKK Naturals 2 competition in Bangkok, Thapa’s latest achievement also strengthens the message he has been promoting: athletes can pursue international recognition while remaining committed to natural fitness.

After the Rasuwa Disaster, Rabi Lamichhane Says Nepal Must Turn Its Pain Into a Global Fight for Climate Justice

RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane has urged Nepal to take the Rasuwa flood beyond rescue and reconstruction and turn the disaster into a stronger international campaign for climate justice, grant-based climate finance and protection of the Himalayas. Speaking in Parliament, he proposed coordinated government and parliamentary diplomacy, international recognition of Himalayan climate risks, stronger scientific monitoring and a formal effort to seek support from countries and global climate mechanisms.

UEFA Pays Tribute To Nepal Flood Victims With Moment Of Silence Before Champions League Matches

UEFA Honoured Nepal Flood Victims With A Moment Of Silence Before Champions League Matches As Players, Officials And Fans Stood Together In Support Of Communities Affected By The Deadly Disaster

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.

He Came to See Nepal. Then Millions Saw Nepal Through Him, How Harry Jackson Became an Unexpected Voice Carrying Nepal’s Story to the World

British travel creator Harry Jackson came to Nepal while riding a small motorcycle from Thailand toward the United Kingdom, but his unexpected arrival during the 2025 Gen Z uprising turned his travel camera into one of the international windows on a defining moment in Nepal’s recent history. A year later, as Nepal struggles with the devastation of the Rasuwa flood, Jackson has again used his international platform to acknowledge the disaster and help keep global attention on a country he once planned to simply pass through.

Nepal Finds a Legal Route for Crypto Donations Despite Its Crypto Ban

A new US-based system allows people around the world to donate cryptocurrency to Nepal’s disaster relief fund by converting digital assets into US dollars outside Nepal before sending the money through the formal banking system.

“YOU ARE NOT ALONE, NEPAL”: EUROPEAN FOOTBALL STANDS WITH NEPAL AS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE STADIUMS PREPARE TO HONOR FLOOD VICTIMS

European football will stand in solidarity with Nepal this week, with a moment of silence before every UEFA Champions League match to remember those affected by the devastating August 26 flash floods. Stadiums will also display a banner carrying the message “You are not alone Nepal,” taking Nepal’s grief onto one of the biggest stages in world football.

China to Continue Sharing Emergency Weather and Hydrological Information With Nepal

China will continue sharing emergency weather and hydrological monitoring information with Nepal, including updates on river blockages and potential glacial lake risks, to support rescue and disaster relief efforts.

Arnold Dix Defends Nepal’s Tunnel Rescue Efforts As More Than 900 Workers Remain Feared Trapped

International tunnel rescue expert Professor Arnold Dix has praised Nepal’s rescue teams for continuing efforts to reach workers feared trapped inside hydropower tunnels after devastating floods, despite damaged infrastructure and extremely difficult underground conditions.

Four Restaurants, One Mission: Nepali Chef in Portugal Raises Funds for Rasuwa Flood Victims

After spending around three decades building his life and career in Portugal, Nepali chef Tanka Sapkota has turned the success of his four Lisbon restaurants into support for flood-affected families back home in Nepal. Through a charity dinner held on September 1, the initiative was expected to raise between €17,000 (around NPR 30.25 Lakh) and €25,000 (around NPR 44.49 Lakh) for the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.

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.

China Rejects Claims It Withheld Weather And River Data From Nepal After Rasuwa Disaster

The Chinese Embassy in Nepal has rejected claims that China lacked transparency in sharing hydrological and weather information following the August 26 disaster along the Gyirong-Rasuwa border, saying it continues to provide key data to Nepal every day despite damage to monitoring and communication systems. China says cooperation on warnings and disaster response remains active, although the catastrophe has also raised wider questions in Nepal about whether the two countries need a stronger formal system for sharing real-time cross-border hazard information.

Swept From Nepal To India: Rescuer Crosses Border To Bring Two Dogs Home

Two pet dogs swept far from Nepal during the devastating floods were discovered alive in Nichlaul, Uttar Pradesh, after an online appeal helped their story reach people back home. Nepali veterinarian and animal rescuer Tula Ram Rajbanshi has now reached India and is bringing the dogs back to Nepal, turning their remarkable survival into a journey home.

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.

Manisha Koirala’s Message To The World: Don’t Turn Away From Nepal

Manisha Koirala has appealed for continued international support for Nepal following the devastating floods, while calling for Nepal, India and China to work together against growing climate risks. She also urged international travellers not to turn away from Nepal, stressing that tourism remains an important source of income and recovery for the country.

Before the Flood Arrived: What Did Nepal Know And When?

Nepal's official timeline shows that authorities began receiving information about the devastating Rasuwa flood around 9 AM, with mass SMS warnings following shortly afterward. While communities farther downstream potentially had more time to react, those near the Tibet border faced a much shorter warning window. The key unanswered question is whether information from upstream could have reached Nepal earlier and provided more time to save lives.

Nepal Cabinet Announces Recovery Package After Bhotekoshi Flood, Ministers Give One Month’s Salary

The Cabinet has directed the Finance Ministry to prepare a Business Recovery Package for people and businesses affected by the Rasuwagadhi-Bhotekoshi flood, while the Prime Minister and all ministers will contribute one month’s salary to the disaster relief fund. The government also approved in principle the G2G purchase of 25,000 metric tons of DAP fertilizer from India.

China Rejects Blame Over Rasuwa-Kerung Disaster As Questions Grow Over Warning And Cause

The Chinese Embassy in Nepal has rejected accusations that China failed to warn Nepal before the deadly Rasuwa-Kerung disaster and denied that the flood resulted from the failure of a geological-disaster dam on the Chinese side. However, newer scientific evidence points to a major glacial rock-and-ice collapse, debris flow and temporary upstream river blockage, leaving the exact sequence of events and warning failures under investigation.

Rasuwa Flood: 165 Bodies Recovered, 826 Still Missing As Search Enters Second Day

Nepal's Rasuwa flood disaster has left 165 bodies recovered and 826 people missing as of around 8:15 AM Thursday, including 85 security personnel and 579 tourists, while 104 people have been rescued. Search operations continue across the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli-Narayani corridor as authorities work to locate the missing and scientists investigate a major glacial collapse and debris flow believed to have triggered the disaster.

Narendra Modi Speaks With Balen Shah Over Nepal Floods, Assures India’s Humanitarian Support

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.

Upper Mustang’s Centuries Old Chortens Are Slowly Fading And Locals Want Action Before It Is Too Late

Centuries old Buddhist chortens across Upper Mustang, including structures in and around the ancient walled city of Lo Manthang, are in need of repair and stronger protection as age, natural disasters and changing development put the historic structures at risk. Local communities and conservation groups have been working to protect them, but residents say stronger and more organized support from the government is needed to save this important part of Mustang’s Buddhist heritage.

At Least 18 Killed In Ukraine As Russia Launches New Missile And Drone Attacks

Buying Loose Rice And Lentils Could Change Under Nepal’s New Supply Policy

Nepal's proposed National Supply Policy 2083 seeks tighter controls over the way essential food products such as rice, lentils and other grains reach consumers, alongside stronger quality testing, packaging, labeling and market monitoring measures. The wider draft also proposes reforms aimed at controlling artificial shortages, syndicates and unusual price increases, but the policy remains a draft and has not yet taken effect.

Nepal Cabinet Approves 11 Major Decisions, Including Rs 5,000 Pay Rise and Rs 2.73 Billion Japan Grant

Nepal Cabinet announces 11 major decisions, including a Rs 5,000 monthly increase for school staff, Rs 2.73 billion Japanese grant for Tribhuvan Airport and key international and administrative decisions.

Nepal and India Move to Expand Real-Time Cross-Border Digital Payments

Nepal and India are preparing to expand cross-border digital payment connectivity, including wider UPI acceptance and real-time person-to-person money transfers between the two countries.

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.

Nepal And ndia Set Three-Year Deadline to Map Cross-Border Land Occupation

Nepal and India have agreed to complete the mapping of land occupied across each other’s side of the 1,880-kilometre border within three years, using unmanned aerial vehicles and joint surveys.

Nepal Cannot Confirm Original Sugauli Treaty Copy As Questions Grow Over Historic Border Document

Nepal’s government says it cannot confirm whether the country possesses the official signed copy of the historic Sugauli Treaty, the 1816 agreement that reshaped Nepal’s borders after the Anglo Nepal War.

Ambulances Carrying Cannabis? Inside Koshi’s Growing Smuggling Network

Ambulances meant to rush patients to hospitals are repeatedly turning up in cannabis-smuggling cases across Koshi Province, with police recovering hundreds of kilograms from emergency vehicles around Dharan, Bhedetar, Morang and Sunsari. The cases expose a wider trafficking corridor running from cannabis-producing hill districts toward the Tarai and Nepal-India border, while increasingly creative smuggling methods are making enforcement more difficult.

India-China Resume Border Trade Through Lipulekh Despite Nepal’s Objection

India and China have restarted their traditional border trade through Lipulekh Pass, a route Nepal claims falls within its territory, reopening a long-standing diplomatic issue.