Thick smoke and extreme heat had earlier prevented rescuers from entering the ferry, which was carrying more than 130 people when it was engulfed in flames.

Following devastating Bhotekoshi floods, Shah will press for financial support to help Nepal recover and build climate resilience.

The 56-year-old was trapped inside the vehicle after it veered off the East-West Highway and caught fire early Friday.

After 13 years working in India and Malaysia, Khem Pandey returned home and has invested more than Rs100 million in a farm producing milk, vegetables and staple crops.

Two consignments of DAP and one of urea have arrived through Birgunj under a government-to-government deal for 60,000 tonnes of chemical fertiliser.

Modi and Putin are expected to discuss cooperation between the two countries in civil nuclear energy, fertilisers, ​defence, critical minerals, manufacturing, railways, and steel, an Indian source said.

Authorities had warned of possible flooding downstream after a landslide blocked the river in Solukhumbu and formed a roughly 100-metre-long dam on Friday morning.

Eighteen schools were affected in Rasuwa, disrupting classes for more than 9,000 students after the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods.

Built to improve road access to remote Dolpa district, the bridges were contracted for completion within three years but remain stalled at foundations and half-built pillars.

Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, has relied on the Red Sea route since the Iran conflict effectively closed Hormuz, through which a fifth of global oil used to flow.

Officials are upgrading a 12-km road along the opposite bank of the Trishuli river as the landslide-prone Krishnabhir section of the Prithvi Highway remains closed.

A country once defined by deprivation is now enjoying personal pampering and luxury malls. The government’s drive to encourage consumer spending funnels wealth through state-controlled channels, squeezing informal markets while placating a restless middle class.

Devotees across Nepal marked the Hindu festival with offerings to their fathers and rituals to remember departed ancestors.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah thanked New Zealand for NZ$2 million in humanitarian assistance and sought its support for climate-related loss and damage financing.

Water spills over temporary blockade on Hunga Khola, but authorities urge riverside communities to stay clear as burst risk remains high.

Rybakina fights back after losing the first set to beat Gauff and reach her first US Open final, where she will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

From finding a safe route out to getting a wheelchair or a place in a shelter, survivors face barriers long after the waters recede.

The vehicle caught fire while travelling along the East-West Highway’s service lane, police say.

Houthi control of Mocha and advances towards the Bab el-Mandeb raise fresh concerns over Red Sea shipping and Saudi Arabia’s oil exports as US-Iran fighting disrupts regional energy routes.

We’ve spent years being told to sit straight and avoid slouching. But there is no single ‘correct’ posture—the key may be to keep moving and avoid staying in one position for too long.

Physical closure may never come for those lost in the flood. But by walking hand-in-hand with survivors, we can provide the resources and empathy needed to navigate the uncertainty.

Researchers warn that long-dormant pathogens and ancient antibiotic-resistance genes are slipping into freshwater systems.

Kathmandu residents face hours-long queues as highway blockages, pent-up demand, and distribution bottlenecks squeeze cooking gas supplies, triggering price hikes and the resignation of the commerce minister.

Health ministry and Nepal Medical Council dispatch teams to investigate the incident at Gajendra Narayan Singh Hospital in Rajbiraj.

Nepal defended a low total against Oman in the semis on Thursday to set up a high-stakes final against arch-rivals UAE, with a direct berth to the 2027 Asia Cup on the line.

The old guard stresses September 9, while the RSP government points to the deadly crackdown of September 8. Neither side has fully pursued accountability for both.

High logistics costs, limited cross-border payment options, regulatory hurdles and weak digital readiness keep Nepali products off global online marketplaces.

Diplomatic ties are improving after years of tension, but investment curbs, visa delays and restrictions on Chinese equipment continue to weigh on business relations.

With all roads and bridges washed away by the catastrophic August 26 floods, the village has been effectively cut off from the outside world.

Sculptors say they were rushed to display unfinished work.

The Gorkhas inform that Shikhar Insurance will be their ‘golden partner’, and its logo will be displayed on the back of the jersey for the third Nepal Premier League.

Three-quarters of the bill is tied to infrastructure, with hydropower, roads, homes, and essential services among the hardest hit.

Trump’s proposed payout puts him at the centre of the midterm campaign, while Vice President JD Vance prepares to deliver a keynote that could double as an early test for his 2028 presidential ambitions.

FRLD co-chairs say they are working with the Board to respond to Kathmandu’s request following the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods.

Their prominent place on the stage at Tuesday’s memorial programme has drawn questions from lawmakers of the ruling RSP.

Her resignation follows criticism over comments that LPG supplies would not ease until action was taken against industrialists.

Nepal will face the UAE in the final on September 12. The winner will qualify for the Asia Cup.

Saima Wazed steps down after being placed on unpaid leave amid fraud and forgery allegations, which she denies.

The package includes emergency relief, humanitarian aid and development support for health, energy and disaster-resilient infrastructure.

The Gen Z uprising brought down the government and left Nepal in a political vacuum. Here is how the five days that followed unfolded, as Army Headquarters emerged as the centre of efforts to restore order and form a new government.

The 70-km project will widen the highway to four lanes and build a two-km flyover through Tikauli forest.

Second seed Elena Rybakina ended Chinese qualifier Zheng Qinwen's stirring US Open run with a 3-6 6-1 6-4 victory, advancing to ​the semi-finals and securing the world number one ranking for the first time.

Experts say the country needs to shift from rebuilding after disasters to planning development around climate risk.

Through Dhaago, the Darjeeling designer is mixing traditional clothing with modern fashion to create a style that crosses cultural borders.

The government says it will guarantee education through Grade 12 for affected children, with support ranging from residential care and full scholarships to educational materials.

Will Nepal secure a successful movement in the future by expunging violence and shifting from a hyper-masculine violent movement to a feminised non-violent movement?

Sometimes protecting a child can be as simple as deciding not to press ‘post’ or ‘share’.

The funding was approved based on Nepal’s request made earlier this year. A separate emergency appeal filed after the August 26 disaster awaits approval.