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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.

Two Killed, 10 Missing After Landslide Buries Homes In Rolpa

From Eggs to Biscuits: How Nepal’s Football Crisis Is Reaching Young Players

More than 100 young footballers living in four ANFA-linked academies across Nepal are facing reduced meals, unpaid school expenses and growing financial uncertainty after FIFA’s suspension disrupted funding to the All Nepal Football Association. Academy officials say some centers are surviving through personal loans and unpaid bills, raising concerns that a football governance dispute is now affecting children who rely on the academies for much more than training.

Nepal Develops ‘Myna’ Multi-Disaster Early Warning System To Send Local Language Alerts During Emergencies

Nepal has successfully tested ‘Myna’, a locally developed multi-disaster early warning system that can send automated alerts in local languages during floods, landslides, fires and other emergencies.

Ten Years Later, Why Is Nepal's Key China Border Customs Building Still Not Finished?

Nearly ten years after construction began, the Integrated Customs Building at the Rasuwagadhi Nepal–China border remains only 65% complete despite an original three-year deadline. The government has issued what it says will be the final extension, warning that the contractor could lose the project if construction is not completed within the next six to eight months.

Why Nepal’s Roads Fail Every Monsoon and What Could Make Them Safer

Every monsoon, Nepal’s roads are disrupted by landslides, floods, and unfinished infrastructure. Heavy rain may trigger the damage, but weak planning, delayed projects, poor oversight, and slow disaster response often make the situation worse. Safer roads will require more than clearing blockages it will take stronger accountability, better drainage, timely warnings, and long-term planning.

Landslides Shut Key Highways as Heavy Rain Disrupts Travel Across Nepal

Heavy monsoon rain has triggered landslides and flooding across Nepal, blocking more than 15 highway sections, closing key routes to Kathmandu, stranding travellers, and raising the risk of further floods and landslides through Wednesday.

Nepal’s Melting Mountains: How Climate Change Is Draining The Country’s Natural Wealth

Nepal's Himalayas are melting faster than ever, threatening rivers, agriculture, hydropower, tourism, and millions of lives. This investigative report explores how climate change is reshaping the country's natural resources, economy, and future, while examining the urgent steps needed to reduce the growing risks.

Dolpa Mud Flood Kills Woman, Injures Six as Early Monsoon Disaster Renews Concerns Over Nepal's Preparedness

A mud flood triggered by continuous monsoon rainfall swept through Gairigaun in Dolpa at around 3:00 a.m., killing one woman and injuring six others. As rescue efforts continue, the tragedy has renewed concerns over Nepal's disaster preparedness, particularly in remote mountain communities where emergency response and early warning systems remain limited.

Sanepa Becomes A Green Model Along Kathmandu's Ring Road

Sanepa in Lalitpur has transformed into one of the greenest stretches along Kathmandu Valley's Ring Road after trees planted about seven years ago matured into a dense urban canopy. The success highlights how long-term plantation and regular maintenance can improve air quality, beautify cities, and create more comfortable public spaces despite ongoing Ring Road expansion works.