National News
Heavy Rain Disrupts Major Highways Across Nepal, Multiple Routes Blocked
Continuous rainfall over the past four days has triggered landslides, floods and road damage across several districts, disrupting traffic on major highways and road sections nationwide.
a day ago
Rhino Cruise Stranded by Narayani Flood, Rescue Operation Underway
70-ton Rhino Cruise stranded near a bridge after the Narayani River surged above the danger level is being removed with the help of three cranes. The Department of Roads is coordinating the operation with the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police.
a day ago
Rahanghat Hydropower Project Connected to National Grid After Years of Construction
40 MW Rahughat Hydropower Project in Myagdi, developed by Raghuganga Hydropower Limited, has started power generation from its two 20 MW units and has been successfully connected to Nepal’s national grid.
4 days ago
Indian Banks Face 3-Day Nationwide Strike, Five-Day Service Disruption Looms
Indian bank employees are set to stage a three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30, demanding a five-day banking week, with payments and other banking services expected to face disruptions.
4 days ago
PM Shah at UNGA: “Nepal Did Not Warm the Planet, Yet We Pay the Ultimate Price”
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has used his address to the 81st UN General Assembly to highlight Nepal’s growing climate vulnerability, call for climate justice and propose a regional Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism.
4 days ago
Prithvi Highway Hit by Landslides at Seven Locations Amid Continuous Rainfall
Continuous rainfall has triggered landslides at seven locations along the Prithvi Highway, completely blocking the road at two points and restricting traffic to one-way movement at others.
4 days ago
Heavy Rain Alert: Prithvi Highway to Remain Closed at Night
The Prithvi Highway will be completely closed to all vehicles overnight from Thursday evening to Friday morning due to the risk of heavy rainfall, floods and landslides.
5 days ago
Nepal Moves to Introduce Separate LPG Cylinders and Prices for Homes, Businesses
The government has formed a committee to study separate LPG cylinder sizes and pricing for household and commercial users, with a report expected within 15 days.
6 days ago
Travel Alert: Avoid Night and Long-Distance Travel Until Ashoj 12
The Federation of Nepalese National Transport Entrepreneurs has urged passengers to avoid night-time and non-essential long-distance travel until Monday, Ashoj 12, citing increased risks from continuous rainfall.
6 days ago
Pokhara–Dubai Flights Resume: Flydubai Begins Regular International Service Today
Flydubai is set to begin regular flights on the Dubai–Pokhara–Dubai route from today, marking a significant development for international connectivity from Pokhara International Airport.
6 days ago
Heavy Rain Alert in Bagmati: Residents Urged to Stay on High Alert
The Bagmati Province Government has issued a weather safety alert as heavy rainfall is forecast across several parts of the province from Ashwin 9 to 11. Residents have been advised to take precautions against possible flash floods, landslides and inundation, while avoiding unnecessary long-distance and nighttime travel.
7 days ago
PM Balen Heads to New York for UNGA 81st Session 🇺🇳
Prime Minister Balendra Shah is leaving for New York today to represent Nepal at the high-level week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
7 days ago