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Road Collapse Turns 6-Hour Journey into 13-Hour Ordeal
The collapse of the Prithvi Highway at Krishnabhir in Dhading has disrupted Lamjung–Kathmandu travel, forcing vehicles onto longer routes and sharply increasing travel time and fares.
Flood Shock Spreads Beyond Affected Hydropower Stocks
The Rasuwa floods directly damaged seven hydropower companies, but uncertainty surrounding reconstruction, insurance claims, and future earnings has dragged down the broader market and intensified selling pressure across several sectors.
President Paudel Takes Stock of Bhote Koshi Flood Damage, Visits Nuwakot and Rasuwa
President Ram Chandra Paudel inspected Bhote Koshi flood-hit areas in Nuwakot and received updates on rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts before heading to Rasuwa.
US Secretary Rubio Calls Rabi Lamichhane, Pledges Support Amid Bhote Koshi Disaster
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed condolences over the Bhote Koshi flood deaths and assured RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane of continued US support for Nepal’s disaster response.
Kathmandu Valley Plans Night Bus Network Connecting 8 Municipalities
Kathmandu Valley is preparing to expand its night-time public transport network by connecting eight municipalities, with the number of buses proposed to increase from 7 to 28.
Flood Death Toll Reaches 1,341
The death toll from the devastating Bhotekoshi floods and landslides has reached 1,341, while nearly 5,000 people remain unaccounted for, according to the latest government disaster update.
Farmers in Crisis: Risking Their Lives to Reach the Market
Farmers in Dhading’s Benighat Rorang are crossing landslide-hit roads to bring their vegetables to market, fearing that unsold produce could wipe out their investment.
Gas Alert: 87,877 LPG Cylinders Rushed to Kathmandu
With the Krishnabhir section of the Prithvi Highway blocked by landslides, Nepal Oil Corporation has shifted LPG bottling to Terai-based plants to keep Kathmandu supplied.
New Track Construction Begins on Flood-Damaged Prithvi Highway
Authorities have begun opening a new road track at Krishnabhir in Dhading after the Trishuli River flood washed away a major section of the Prithvi Highway.
Trapped Hydropower Worker Rescued Alive After Days Inside Tunnel
Mechanical foreman Sanjay Sah has been safely rescued from the Upper Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel after becoming trapped during the devastating Bhotekoshi flood.
Flood Disaster Claims 1,287 Lives as Search and Rescue Continues
The Rasuwa flood disaster has resulted in 1,287 recovered bodies, while more than 5,000 people remain missing and thousands have been injured or rescued.
Government Declares National Mourning for Flood Victims
The government has declared Bhadra 22 as a national day of mourning for those who lost their lives in the devastating Bhotekoshi floods.