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Ravi Lamichhane Urges Life-Saving Efforts as Rasuwa Flood Crisis Deepens
RSP Chair Ravi Lamichhane has urged party leaders, members and supporters to prioritize public safety, rescue and humanitarian assistance amid the flood disaster in Rasuwa.
Free Telecom Services, No Prior Permit for Private Helicopters in Flood-Hit Areas
The government has made Nepal Telecom’s phone and data services free in four flood-affected districts and eased helicopter approval requirements to speed up rescue and relief operations.
High Alert in Rasuwa as Risk of Another Flood in Bhotekoshi Rises
Authorities have urged people to remain highly alert as a natural dam formed upstream of the Bhotekoshi River could burst at any time, potentially triggering another major flood.
More Than 25 Workers Trapped Inside Langtang Hydropower Tunnel in Rasuwa
More than 25 workers have been trapped inside the tunnel of the under-construction 20 MW Langtang Hydropower Project in Rasuwa after floods or landslides blocked their way out.
Government Declares Flood-Hit Areas Disaster Crisis Zones for Three Months
The government has declared disaster-affected local levels, including areas hit by floods in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading, as disaster crisis zones for three months.
Nepal House of Representatives Meeting Rescheduled for Wednesday
The meeting of Nepal’s House of Representatives scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed and rescheduled for 1:00 PM on Wednesday.
U.S. Moves to Cancel Visas of Nearly 200,000 Asylum Seekers
The United States is preparing a major visa crackdown targeting nearly 200,000 foreign nationals who entered the country on tourist or business visas and later applied for asylum.
Black Glasses, Big Questions: Shahi Takes Swipe at PM Shah
RPP leader Gyanendra Shahi has taken a sarcastic swipe at Prime Minister Balendra Shah over his black sunglasses, saying what matters is not the color of the glasses but the ability to deliver results.
Oil Prices Slide as Trump Tightens Iran Sanctions; Asian Markets Mixed
International oil prices fell after US President Donald Trump announced tougher economic sanctions on Iran, while Asian stock markets opened mixed amid concerns over geopolitics, AI investment, and US monetary policy.
Ravi Lamichhane Pledges Immediate Action to Revive Nepal’s Capital Market
Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Ravi Lamichhane has pledged to take immediate initiatives to address growing concerns in Nepal’s capital market and economy after receiving a detailed briefing from a market investor.
Badimalika Gets 4G: Nepal Telecom Connects Remote Pilgrimage Site at 4,200 Meters
Nepal Telecom has launched high-speed 4G service at the remote Badimalika pilgrimage site in Bajura, bringing mobile and internet connectivity to one of Nepal’s high-altitude tourist destinations ahead of the Janai Purnima festival.
Nepal’s Investment Climate Needs Urgent Reform, Says MP Swar
Nepali Congress lawmaker Bharat Bahadur Swar has accused the government of failing to create a business-friendly investment environment, citing bureaucratic hurdles, lack of a one-stop system, corruption, and uncertainty for investors.