Landslide disrupts Bhotekoshi’s flow, downstream residents warned
By Anish Tiwari A landslide near Nyalam on the Chinese side of the border has affected the river’s flow, but Sindhupalchok officials say only a small amount of debris has entered the river and it is flowing normally.
Weeks of landslides leave Tatopani border closed, trade in limbo
By Anish Tiwari Three active landslides have shut Nepal’s key trade route with China, stranding hundreds of containers, halting customs operations and fuelling criticism of the government’s response.
Tatopani, major trade route linking China, shut for six days leaving freight containers stranded
By Anish Tiwari The Kodari road section was disrupted on July 13 following a heavy landslide at Liping and major road subsidence near the Eco and Daklang areas.
Monsoon landslides kill two, block Nepal-China border crossing
By Anish Tiwari, Jyotee Katuwal & Kedar Shiwakoti A four-month-old infant dies in Dolakha, a woman is killed in Jajarkot, and road collapse shuts the Tatopani border point after heavy rain.
Two Nepalis freed after China detains them over cross-border drone flight
By Anish Tiwari The youths were handed over to Nepali authorities at Tatopani after Chinese officials completed legal procedures following their detention near the Lapchi border.
Two Nepali youths detained in China to be released Thursday
By Anish Tiwari They were held after allegedly flying a drone; officials say diplomatic coordination has been completed for their return.
High in the Himalayas, Helambu local body demands climate justice
By Anish Tiwari & Abiral Gautam An executive meeting at 4,200 metres spotlights melting glaciers and drying water sources while promoting sustainable tourism at Chhyati Ghang.
School reconstruction nears completion a decade after 2015 earthquake
By Anish Tiwari Modern facilities have replaced thousands of classrooms destroyed in Sindhupalchok, transforming learning conditions in some of Nepal’s most remote communities.
New customs rules halt informal border trade at Tatopani
By Anish Tiwari Restrictions on food imports without quarantine clearance have disrupted livelihoods in Nepal’s northern border communities and emptied the once-busy Zhangmu market across the frontier.
Tatopani border point shut for four days, fruits rot in stranded containers
By Anish Tiwari A road collapse into the Bhote Koshi River has halted traffic along the Araniko Highway, leaving dozens of freight containers stuck in Khasa.
Tourism regains momentum in Sukute
By Anish Tiwari As temperatures rise, hotels and resorts along the Sunkoshi and Bhotekoshi rivers report a surge in domestic and international visitors.
Sindhupalchok steps up forest fire prevention with fire lines in over 30 community forests
By Anish Tiwari District forest office accelerates preparedness as rising heat and wind increase wildfire risks; 82 hectares already gutted.
Tatopani border still shut even after wildfire tamed
By Anish Tiwari Customs system on Chinese side yet to resume operations, leaving hundreds of containers stranded.
Nylam–Khasa wildfire contained, Tatopani crossing still remains shut
By Anish Tiwari Residual flames and disruption to Chinese customs systems keep border point closed as scores of containers remain stranded.
Tatopani border point shut after forest fire across Nepal–China border
By Anish Tiwari Blaze in Nyalam–Khasa area disrupts movement and trade; smoke blankets border settlements.