Incessant rains trigger widespread flooding in Tarai, disrupt key highway links across Nepal
By Post National Bureau Swollen Narayani and Saptakoshi rivers submerge hundreds of homes in Nawalparasi West and Saptari, forcing rescues. Landslides and road erosion cut off vital routes, including Prithvi and BP highways.
For 26 years, India has searched passengers at Kathmandu airport. Nepal can’t say why
By Matrika Dahal The screening, which has run since the IC814 hijacking, was made public by India, including a record in its parliament, in 2000. In Kathmandu, three separate government agencies say they can’t find a clear paper trail authorising the practice.
Finance Minister Wagle leaves for Doha
By Anil Giri Wagle is expected to seek support for post-flood reconstruction and climate finance while advancing infrastructure projects with the multilateral lender.
India’s election commission orders review of voter-roll changes
By Reuters The review follows reports that election commissioners questioned Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over voter-list changes that allegedly excluded millions of voters.
Chief Ministers to gather in Biratnagar to discuss challenges of federalism
By Parbat Portel The two-day meeting will explore inter-provincial trade and investment, legal hurdles and coordination with local and federal governments.
Vegetable prices skyrocket in Valley as landslides disrupt transport
By Krishana Prasain Arrivals have fallen by nearly two-thirds since Thursday as highways to major vegetable-producing districts are damaged in places, leading to a steep price rises.
As rain returns, flood survivors endure cold—and leaking tents
By Sajana Baral & Aarya Chand Damp weather has raised health concerns for infants and vulnerable groups as permanent resettlement plan awaits central government approval.
Dhap Dam remains fully safe, says energy ministry
By Post Report The dam’s water level has fallen by 2.38 metres after authorities began releasing water following a landslide near a saddle dam.
Shah returns from UNGA after putting climate crisis at centre of Nepal’s global pitch
By Anil Giri Nepal’s prime minister highlighted the Bhotekoshi floods, climate justice and Himalayan risks at the UN General Assembly, while seeking greater international support for resilience and reconstruction.
Koshi floods inundate 157 homes in Saptari
By RN Bishwas Floodwaters entered homes in Tilathi Koiladi and Hanumannagar Kankalini, damaging food stocks and forcing residents to seek shelter on higher ground.
A month on, Nepal flood victims remain missing as hope and posters fade
By Nepal Photo Library Relatives plastered hospital walls in Kathmandu with notices searching for loved ones swept away by the Bhotekoshi floods. With thousands still unaccounted for, many families have turned to symbolic last rites.
From chief minister to shopkeeper, Trilochan Bhatta embraces ordinary life
By Arjun Shah After five years at the helm of Sudurpaschim province, Bhatta has returned to a modest routine behind a grocery shop counter.
Thai capital Bangkok declared disaster zone amid flooding
By Reuters Torrential rain floods Bangkok roads, homes and public spaces, prompting authorities to open shelters, deploy the army and urge residents near canals to move to higher ground.
Landslide kills one as heavy rain disrupts life across Nepal
By Post Report Rising rivers, landslides and blocked roads have disrupted communities across several districts, while hundreds of residents have been moved to safer locations.