Flood survivors face water shortages, disease risk in crowded holding centres
More than 3,600 people are staying in 37 holding centres across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts. No major outbreak has been reported, but cases of colds, coughs and viral fever are common.
Nepal begins overhaul of school curriculum, with AI and indigenous knowledge in focus
Nationwide consultations seek to reshape Nepal’s school curriculum by integrating AI, disaster preparedness, entrepreneurship and indigenous knowledge.
India approves additional 654 MW power exports to Nepal
The additional supply is expected to help Nepal manage winter power shortages after floods damaged hydropower plants and transmission infrastructure.
Finance Minister Wagle to visit India on September 17-18
The two-day visit will be the first high-level visit from Nepal to India since the August 26 floods devastated parts of the country.
Deuba faction cracks as 31 leaders line up behind Thapa
The leaders’ move deals a blow to Sher Bahadur Deuba’s push for a parallel convention, as the Gagan Thapa-led Congress opens doors to members of the former central committee.
Diplomacy stumbles with postponement of meeting on Strait of Hormuz proposal
Iran’s Fars news agency cited an Iranian foreign ministry official as saying that the Oman meeting was postponed at the request of some regional countries in a decision jointly made by Tehran and Muscat.
Himalayas approaching tipping point, millions of livelihoods at stake: Report
Faster glacier melt is threatening water security and increasing the risk of glacial lake floods across the Hindu Kush-Himalaya, putting millions of people downstream at risk.
US approves $1m forensic support for Nepal flood victim identification
The new funding takes US humanitarian, health and forensic assistance following the floods to more than $5 million.
Beijing to ban drone possession, storage from November 15
The new rules are part of a broader push to tighten airspace security, with limited exemptions for emergency, research, industrial and other authorised operations.
Nepal Airlines jet grounded in Japan, disrupting international flights
The airline’s only operational widebody remains in Narita after an engine problem affected a flight carrying 226 passengers, with Doha services also at risk.
Flood blocks Jajarkot-Dolpa road, sweeps away homes and shops
Torrential rain triggered flooding in Jajarkot’s Nalgad area, disrupting transport on the Bheri Corridor and destroying homes, businesses and other structures.
Nepal tunnel survivor finds solace in village homecoming
Rescued after nine days trapped in a hydropower tunnel, Sanjay Sah returned to his family in a village still mourning workers missing after last month’s disaster.
Sweden’s centre-left bloc leads close election against right-wing government
A narrow early lead for Magdalena Andersson’s centre-left bloc could end Ulf Kristersson’s four-year government and put Sweden’s hardening migration policies under review.
Booker-winning translator Deepa Bhasthi on why she has ‘nothing kind to say about AI’
Bhasthi discusses preserving the soul, musicality and rhythm of a language, and why a translation should not erase its cultural roots.
A year later, the Gen Z movement lives on in art
Songs, theatre, photography and visual art continue to document, mourn and make sense of a movement that transformed Nepal’s political landscape.
Beijing signals support for rebuilding flood-ravaged Rasuwagadhi route
Nepal has sought Chinese assistance to rebuild the 16-km Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road, while the government prepares a temporary track to restore access to the border crossing.
Infrastructure Minister Sunil Lamsal on rebuilding after the Bhotekoshi floods
The infrastructure development minister discusses plans for resettlement, damaged roads and bridges, the China border crossing and efforts to build safer settlements for disaster-prone communities.
EditorialNepal fell in love with EVs. It forgot to regulate them
Countries certify a battery before it’s sold. Nepal certifies almost nothing. That gap needs fixing.
Why Nepal’s climate crisis is also a public-health emergency
The Bhotekoshi flood shows why Nepal’s climate crisis must also be understood as a public-health crisis.
What should Balendra Shah tell the world in New York?
Ahead of the prime minister’s first UN General Assembly address, experts, leaders and activists share how Nepal should pitch its climate crisis to the world.
Lawmakers want a shorter governor term. Experts fear instability in central bank
Changes in legal provisions could undermine Nepal Rastra Bank’s independence and policy continuity, former governors warn.
Nepalis cut back on food as ‘hyperinflation’ and shortages bite
Consumers in Kathmandu Valley are cutting back on food and festive preparations as supply disruptions and rising transport costs push up the prices of daily essentials.
Vehicles cross Krishnabhir on Sunday in trial run after 11 days
Around 20 vehicles, including a stranded gas tanker and heavy trucks, were allowed through the temporary track, but regular traffic will take several more days to resume.
At least 129 missing after Indonesian passenger ship capsizes
Crews managed to rescue 108 people from the stricken Virgo Transport 8 ship and were still searching for any other survivors, the rescue agency added.
Why can’t consumers exchange other brands’ LPG cylinders amid the shortage
A government directive allowing consumers to exchange cylinders across brands has failed to take effect, with gas companies citing legal, technical and insurance complications.
18-km cross-border transmission line under MCC completed
The Nepal-side section linking the 400 kV New Butwal Substation to the Nepal–India border has been completed, with the line now awaiting approvals and other steps before it can be energised.
The search dog helping find bodies buried by Nepal’s floods
Samba, a Labrador trained to detect the scent of human remains, has helped rescuers locate around 20 bodies beneath mud and debris since the floods hit Rasuwa.
Rescuers searching for 140 people from Indonesia passenger ship, official says
Rough seas complicate rescue as authorities search for passengers still unaccounted for.
India sends three Bailey bridges to restore flood-hit connectivity
The first consignment of components for a 70-metre bridge has reached Hetauda, with the structures to be deployed in flood-hit Nuwakot.
Two killed, four seriously injured in Rukum West jeep crash
The jeep was travelling from Kotgaun towards Khalanga when it crashed in Deuta Khola in Sanibheri Rural Municipality-6.
Trapped nine days in a dark tunnel, Nepali man tells his survival story
Rescued after 10 days underground, Sanjay Sah says prayer, hope and thoughts of his family helped him endure the darkness, hunger and injuries.
Flood damage leaves Rasuwagadhi road facing long repairs
The Department of Roads is opening temporary tracks and planning Bailey bridges after the Bhotekoshi flood washed away about 40 km of road, while officials aim to restore a link to the Chinese border before Dashain.
‘Bir Ganeshman’: A theatrical tribute to a freedom fighter
At a moment when history is on the cusp of major transformation, creating a play based on the life and work of a dedicated politician and freedom fighter feels like deeply meaningful ‘karma’.
Farmers face dire consequences as floods devastate Nepal’s harvest
Farmers affected by this disaster are the same people who help put food on our tables every day.
Nature doesn’t care about your climate conference speech
Nepal is drowning in a multi-billion-dollar adaptation gap while wealthy nations offer up endless cycles of sympathy.
Swedes vote in election that could usher far right into government
Voters face a choice between a centre-left opposition promising higher welfare spending and a right-wing bloc that has pledged tougher immigration policies and a greater role for the Sweden Democrats.
Budget-friendly places for Nepali students in Daejeon
These five areas offer students different ways to balance affordable rent, convenient commutes and everyday amenities.
Malaysia labour row puts Nepali jobs at risk
Kuala Lumpur’s decision to channel hiring through 25 principal agencies has drawn objections from Kathmandu. Officials and recruitment agencies call for high-level talks to resolve the issue.
Nepal down arch-rivals UAE to secure continental spot
Aasif Sheikh’s brilliant 102 and a 44-run victory in Malaysia send the Rhinos to the 2027 Asia Cup in Bangladesh alongside cricket’s continental giants.
Diversion sends traffic surging along Tribhuvan Highway
Thousands of vehicles diverted from the blocked Prithvi Highway are overwhelming the narrow, winding road, turning routine journeys into gruelling ordeals.
Bhotekoshi floods push Kulekhani into continuous power generation
National power generation has lost over 400 megawatts following the August 26 floods.
August flood death toll rises to 1386, with 5130 still missing
Authorities have recovered 1,386 bodies from eight districts affected by the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods, but only 104 have been identified and handed over to families.
Korala border customs revenue surges as cargo diverts from closed crossings
Customs collected Rs1.5 billion in 15 days after the August floods closed the Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani crossings, while transport costs to Kathmandu have risen 15-fold.
BRICS adopts joint declaration, urges ‘maximum restraint’ in Mideast
The BRICS bloc includes both Iran and Washington-ally United Arab Emirates, which was expected to make clinching a joint statement consensus a particularly challenging task for host New Delhi.
Army chief Sigdel to visit China for defense and security forum
Nepal had no participation in the Beijing Xiangshan Forum last year due to the Gen Z movement.
Explainer: Why and how EVs catch fire
A fatal electric vehicle fire in Bharatpur has triggered anxiety across Nepal, prompting urgent questions about whether the tragedy stems from battery fault or external factors. TKP breaks down EV fires in 11 questions.
Saudis shut down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shipping
The 1,200-km (745-mile) pipeline running across the Arabian Peninsula had helped Saudi Arabia to bypass a shipping logjam in the Strait of Hormuz.
For some Nepali migrants, even death does not bring them home
For families who can’t afford the airfare, the choice is a foreign grave or years of waiting.
What a telecom licence means—and what happens when it expires
UTL’s licence has been cancelled for non-payment. What does a telecom licence allow—and what happens when an operator fails to meet its obligations?
Nepal beat UAE to win Premier Cup and Qualify for Asia Cup
Aasif Sheikh’s century helped Nepal post 313 for nine before their bowlers dismissed the UAE for 269 in the final in Kuala Lumpur.