The flood is over, the fear remains
By Arati Paudel Children who survived the August 26 flood are struggling with sleepless nights, panic, and memories of family members lost, while officials and aid workers race to address a quieter aftermath.
Power restored in much of flood-hit Rasuwa and Nuwakot, but pockets remain dark
By Ganga BC The restoration is helping rescue and relief efforts. Solar units to reach settlements off-grid.
Kulman Ghising on the lessons Nepal must learn from the hydropower disaster
By DP Upadhyay The former NEA chief discusses the damage to hydropower projects, lessons from the rescue operations and the design and safety reforms Nepal’s hydropower sector needs after the Bhotekoshi floods.
Eleven days without a call: Three Kanchanpur families wait for news of men missing in the flood
By Bhawani Bhatta In Kanchanpur, wives, children and elderly parents are still waiting for relatives swept away or out of contact after the Bhotekoshi floods.
LPG crisis deepens in Kathmandu, restaurants on the brink
By Krishana Prasain Consumers spend hours searching for cylinders as the closure of the Mugling-Naubise road disrupts chokes supplies. Restaurants warn they may be forced to shut if the shortage persists.
Bina Joshi wins Madan Puraskar, Kiran Kharel receives Jagadamba Shree
By Post Report Joshi is honoured for her book on Newa community’s traditional ‘Mukundonach’, while veteran lyricist Kharel is recognised for his decades-long contribution to songwriting.
US, Iranian forces fire at vessels in waters near Iran
By Reuters Tasnim, the semi-official Iranian news agency, had reported that four US missiles hit a tanker in the area of Kharg’s anchorage.
How an IT engineer used AI to aid Nepal’s flood response
By Sajana Baral Ministry of Finance’s Niraj Bhusal deployed an AI-driven web application to track casualties and streamline relief efforts, providing Nepal’s disaster management teams with a new tool for emergency coordination.
Congress factions move closer to unity deal, lower-level convention schedule set for revision
By Kul Chandra Neupane NC establishment side agrees to consider Shekhar Koirala’s five-point proposal as party seeks to hold its 15th general convention with all factions on board.
Nepal reach Premier Cup semi-finals with five-wicket win over Saudi Arabia
By Post Report Saudi Arabia recovered from an early setback through Abdul Waheed before Nepal’s spinners triggered a late collapse; Gulshan Jha then sealed the chase with an unbeaten 44.
Nepal, South Korea discuss flood rescue, disaster recovery and climate finance
By Post Report Nepal seeks continued South Korean support for flood recovery as the two countries call for greater international action on climate-related losses.
Prithvi Highway collapse leaves Pokhara’s tourist buses idle as air traffic soars
By Deepak Pariyar The Krishnabhir landslide has disrupted 150 tourist buses on the Pokhara-Kathmandu route, pushing daily air passenger numbers towards 3,500 and prompting tourism operators to explore an alternative route across the Trishuli.
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing
By Reuters Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau disrupts hundreds of flights around Jakarta, while schools suspend activities and fishermen stay ashore as authorities warn of continued hazards.
Nepal spin attack leaves Saudi Arabia 190 all out
By Post Report Waheed’s 77 anchors Saudi Arabia’s innings before Nepal’s spinners strike repeatedly; Nepal need 191 to secure a third straight win and a place in the semi-finals.