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Gandaki Sends 15-Point Climate Agenda for PM Shah’s UN Address
Gandaki Province has submitted a 15-point climate agenda for Prime Minister Balendra Shah to raise at the 81st UN General Assembly, focusing on Himalayan climate finance, loss and damage, early warning systems, resilient infrastructure and mountain communities. PM Shah is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on September 24.
Bhote Koshi Flood Victims Face Double Burden of Loss and Bank Debt
Bhote Koshi flood has destroyed homes, land and businesses in Rasuwa and Nuwakot, leaving survivors struggling with bank and cooperative loans. Authorities are studying possible relief measures, including restructuring, rescheduling and loan write-offs in eligible cases.
Driving License Printing Begins Under New EDLVRSS System
The government has started printing driving licenses through the Electronic Driving License and Vehicle Registration System (EDLVRSS) from Shrawan 1 to make license printing and distribution faster and more efficient.
Nepal Recommends Ambassadors to 13 Countries, Including India, China and the US
The Government of Nepal has recommended ambassadors for 13 countries, including India, China, the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan. The nominations will now go through parliamentary hearings and the required diplomatic approval process.
New York Tops 2026 Global Cities Index; Kathmandu Ranks 687th Worldwide
New York has been ranked the world’s leading city in Oxford Economics’ 2026 Global Cities Index, while Kathmandu secured 687th place among 1,000 cities worldwide.
PM Disaster Relief Fund Gains Rs 22.75 Crore in a Day, Total Balance Reaches Rs 14.56 Billion
The Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund received an additional Rs 22.75 crore in the past 24 hours, taking its total balance across all accounts to Rs 14.56 billion.
Prithvi Highway Fully Reopens for Two-Way Traffic After New Track Opens
Two-way traffic has resumed on the Prithvi Highway at Krishnabhir, Dhading, after a new track was constructed to restore the disrupted road connection with Kathmandu.
Lawmakers Urge Govt to Speed Up Relief Distribution and Flood Rescue
Lawmakers have called on the government to immediately distribute relief supplies, intensify search and rescue operations, and address the needs of flood-affected communities.
Taxpayer Incentive Prize: 33 Winners to Be Announced Today
The Inland Revenue Department is set to announce 33 winners under the government’s new Taxpayer Incentive Prize Program for Bhadra today.
Kathmandu DAO Orders Immediate Sale of Cooking Gas Stocks Amid Shortage
The Kathmandu District Administration Office has instructed LPG dealers and distributors to sell available cooking gas stocks to consumers immediately and warned of strict action against hoarding, hidden stocks and overpricing.
Philippines Ferry Fire Death Toll Rises to 76, 13 Still Missing
The death toll from a vessel fire in the Philippines’ Palawan province has climbed to 76, while 13 people remain missing and search and rescue operations continue.
Kathmandu Plans Multi-Storey Parking at NAC Building to Ease New Road Congestion
Kathmandu Metropolitan City has sought federal government approval to convert the Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) building at New Road into a multi-storey parking facility to address the capital’s growing parking shortage.