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A national survey found E. coli contamination in drinking water at the point of use among 60.4% of the household population represented by the water quality indicator. Public health tests also detected fecal contamination in parts of Kathmandu, while 589 KUKL monitoring records reviewed showed satisfactory results. The findings raise concerns about leaking pipelines, household storage, and whether water remains safe from its source to the glass.
Nepal’s first podway project to advance through the formal development process is moving forward in Biratnagar, beginning with an approximately 7-km pilot corridor between Rani and Biratnagar Bus Park estimated to cost around Rs 600 Crore. Kathmandu Podway has submitted the required performance guarantee and is moving into the Detailed Project Report stage, while the longer-term vision is to extend the system toward Bhedetar.
Nepal’s Electronic Commerce Act, 2081 (2025) gives online shoppers clearer rights when products differ from what sellers advertised. Buyers may return goods that do not match their description and can receive a refund if they do not want a replacement. The law also sets responsibilities for sellers and platforms covering product information, delivery, complaints, returns, and misleading practices.
Himalaya Airlines launched direct flights between Kathmandu and Hangzhou, China, on September 30, 2026, with two weekly services aimed at strengthening tourism, trade, and travel between the two countries. The inaugural return flight brought 154 Chinese tourists to Nepal, while the airline plans to expand its services based on passenger demand.
Butwal has successfully completed its first paragliding test flight, flying from Nuwakot Danda in Palpa and safely landing at Belbas Badelpokhari in Butwal. The project has now passed the test-flight stage, with commercial operations planned after the remaining technical, safety and administrative requirements are completed.
Sajha Yatayat has launched a new digital ticketing system alongside a centralized Command and Control Center, allowing passengers to pay fares using bank cards, NepalPay QR and other supported QR payments while buses are monitored in real time. The upgrade, fully operational since September 17, is part of Sajha’s push to make public transportation more transparent, convenient and technology-driven.
A community in Morpeth, Australia, has raised more than A$5,000 for Nepali chef Rajkumar Bhatt after he lost his mother, brother, sister-in-law and four-year-old nephew in Nepal's devastating floods.
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.
Kathmandu Valley’s night bus network could become much bigger, with a study committee recommending an expansion from seven to 28 buses and six new routes connecting hospitals, business areas and major entry points. The proposal follows a three-month trial used by 66,952 passengers, although the service currently loses an average of Rs 1,690 per bus each day
Nepal’s Consumer Court has ordered Berger Jenson & Nicholson (Nepal) and its dealer to pay Rs 12,78,400 in compensation to three consumers after paint promoted with warranties of up to 7–10 years allegedly began peeling and deteriorating within just 6–8 months. The ruling goes beyond three damaged homes, sending a wider message that companies cannot attract customers with major warranty promises and then rely on restrictive conditions or dealer agreements to escape responsibility.
More than Rs 11 Arba has been collected in the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief and Relief Funds, with Rs 1 Arba already released for rescue, relief and rehabilitation in areas affected by the Bhote Koshi flood.
Nepali and foreign victims who cannot be recognized after the Bhote Koshi flood may still be identified through photographs, fingerprints, dental information, personal records and DNA. Even when unidentified remains are temporarily buried, documented reference numbers, forensic evidence and recorded burial locations can allow authorities to identify and return them to families later. For foreign victims, formal identification is followed by ID verification, embassy coordination and repatriation so their remains can be returned home.
Nepal Oil Corporation has temporarily restricted regular LPG sales to hotels, restaurants, canteens and other commercial users in Kathmandu Valley after flood damage at Krishnabhir disrupted the main supply route into the capital. Available supplies will instead be prioritised for households and vulnerable or essential users, while large businesses have been told to arrange refilling from Terai-based LPG plants and transport cylinders through alternative routes.
Prithvi Highway Completely Blocked At Two Locations In Dhading As Landslides And Floods Disrupt Major Roads Across Bagmati Province, With Kanti Lokpath And Rasuwa Routes Closed
Nepal Government Says 9,435 People Have Been Rescued And 781 Bodies Recovered After The Devastating Bhotekoshi Floods, With Over 20,000 Security Personnel Deployed, 26 Relief Centres Operating And Billions Of Rupees In Aid Being Collected As Search, Rescue, Treatment And Road Restoration Efforts Continue
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.
Nepal Telecom officially launched 4G mobile and internet service in the remote Badimalika area of Bajura on August 24, with the tower installed at Lauri Binayak at around 4,230 metres above sea level. The project required roughly 4,000 kg of equipment and materials to be transported by Nepal Army helicopter, bringing connectivity to pilgrims, tourists, local people and organizations in an area where communication had long been difficult.
Heart Aerospace's full-scale X1 demonstrator has completed its first flight, staying airborne for 27 minutes and reaching 1,100 feet while using approximately $5 worth of electricity, according to the company. The battery-electric aircraft is a technology demonstrator for Heart's planned 30-seat ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner, which is currently targeted to enter commercial service in 2031.
Nepal's state-owned Dairy Development Corporation has started exporting DDC ghee to Dubai, marking its entry into the international market with an agreement to export at least 50,000 kg annually. DDC says it plans to expand exports across the Middle East and later reach markets including Japan, South Korea and Tibet, China, as it increases production and looks for new markets for Nepali dairy products.
Chinese animated film Niu Lai has turned from an almost ignored theatrical release into one of China's most unusual viral box-office stories after its crude animation and unconventional storytelling became a social-media sensation. Made over about five years by director Xin Yumeng and his mother Sun Lifang, the film's weaknesses unexpectedly became its biggest marketing tool as audiences began buying tickets out of curiosity.
Nepal has renewed Udayapur Cement’s limestone licence and begun preparations for full-capacity operations, while experts assess options to revive Gorkharkali Rubber Industry.
The government is encouraging businesses and private investors to expand cotton farming in Nepal as Hetauda Textile Mill resumes operations, with Dang, Banke and Bardiya identified as potential cotton-growing areas.
The government has prepared a private investment protection strategy that proposes an Industrial Security Force, peace zones for industrial areas, continuous highway patrols, relief for damaged businesses and at least five years of stability for tax incentives.
Nepali calisthenics athlete and Guinness World Record holder Sunil Khadka missed the 2026 Calisthenics World Championship in Riga, Latvia, after his visa was rejected, despite being prepared to represent Nepal in the Endurance category. The setback has renewed concerns over whether Nepali athletes receive enough institutional support for visas and international travel when opportunities depend on reaching competitions on time.
Nepal’s government has approved new guidelines requiring government offices and public bodies to standardize application formats, replacing the confusing system where citizens often need different styles of applications for different offices. The guidelines also require forms to be designed for digital use, including websites, QR codes, electronic forms and downloadable PDFs, while offices must provide free help to service seekers.
Nepali mountaineer Mingma G Sherpa has shared a deeply personal tribute to his longtime friend and climbing partner Kili Pemba Sherpa, known as Kilu, following his death in the Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan. Remembering their years together in the mountains, Mingma described Kilu as a dependable and fearless companion whose legacy includes all 14 eight-thousanders, the historic winter ascent of K2 and years of guiding climbers across the Himalayas.
Nepal is preparing to introduce intraday trading and short selling, which could make NEPSE faster and more flexible. The reforms may create new opportunities, but also bring higher risks and bigger potential losses. For now, the systems are planned, not fully operational, and current NEPSE rules still apply.
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.
Nepal is exploring automated electric Podway transport as a possible solution to traffic congestion, difficult terrain and growing demand for cleaner public transportation, with feasibility studies and project proposals emerging in Kathmandu, the Kathmandu–Hetauda–Birgunj corridor, Biratnagar, Koshi, Karnali and other areas. While reports have mentioned a possible 2,055-kilometre national network, most projects remain at the study, DPR or planning stage, meaning Nepal is still far from having a confirmed nationwide Podway system.
A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage has struck the Moon after a 19-month journey through space, offering scientists a rare opportunity to study lunar impacts.
Nepal is preparing to amend its child labour law, proposing that children aged 13 and above may perform certain light work outside school hours under strict safety rules.
Simrik Air’s subsidiary In Sky Skydiving has received full-time approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal to operate regular skydiving services in Pokhara, opening a new chapter for Nepal’s adventure tourism sector. With an internationally licensed team and helicopter-based Himalayan skydiving experiences, the company aims to position Nepal as a global destination for extreme adventure activities.
Danfe Airlines is preparing to enter Nepal’s domestic aviation market with ATR 72-600 aircraft after acquiring and rebranding Makalu Air, but final operations still depend on certification and approval.
Gyalu Sherpa was a veteran Nepali high altitude guide from Okhaldhunga who built an impressive career climbing Everest, Kanchenjunga, Manaslu and several other major peaks, including a remarkable three Kanchenjunga summits in a single season. After more than a decade in professional mountaineering, his journey ended in the July 30, 2026 Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan, alongside some of Nepal’s most accomplished climbers.
Nepal's mountaineering community is mourning the loss of veteran high-altitude guide Pur Bahadur Gurung (Yukta), whose career included guiding climbers on 28 expeditions above 8,000 metres and reaching the summits of 12 of the world's 14 highest mountains. Beyond his achievements in the Himalayas, he was remembered as a mentor, community leader and one of the driving forces behind the first recorded ascent of Khumjungar (6,759m) in 2023.
Norvic International Hospital generated more than Rs 2.04 billion in revenue during the first nine months of the last fiscal year, supported by rising patient numbers, healthy operating margins, and stronger cash reserves. As the hospital strengthens its finances through debt reduction and fresh equity investment, it is also completing a Rs 3.32 billion expansion that will increase its capacity from 116 to 275 beds, with commercial operations expected to begin in 2027.
The government is preparing to support researchers and innovators whose useful prototypes have remained unfinished because of financial, technical or institutional limitations. Minister Mahabir Pun says a formal call for proposals will be announced soon.
Nepali film Gauthali has become one of the country's biggest box office success stories of the year, collecting more than Rs 7.03 crore in Nepal within just nine days despite releasing without major stars or a festive holiday advantage. The film's remarkable run has been fuelled by strong audience recommendations, proving that compelling storytelling can still outperform big-budget formulas.
Buddha Air has added Nepal’s first ATR 72-600 to its fleet, bringing a modern glass cockpit, advanced navigation tools, digital flight controls and upgraded safety technology to the country’s domestic aviation sector. The aircraft is expected to enter regular passenger service next month once all required inspections, certifications and regulatory procedures are completed.
