Ilam suffers NRs 11.81 billion in damages from October monsoon-triggered disasters
A total of 449 households were displaced, with 438 taking refuge with relatives and 11 in community shelters. Across the district, 338 houses were completely destroyed and 828 partially damaged.
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Ilam suffers NRs 11.81 billion in damages from October monsoon-triggered disasters
A total of 449 households were displaced, with 438 taking refuge with relatives and 11 in community shelters. Across the district, 338 houses were completely …
Public debt rises to NRs 2.72 trillion as exchange losses persist
The government’s debt now equals 44.6% of GDP, up from 43.71% at the end of FY 2024/25. Exchange-rate depreciation added NRs 40.3 billion to the …
Climate change is now a child rights crisis in Nepal, warns a recent study
As droughts, pests, and floods strip rural families of livelihoods, children are being pushed into exploitative work. Researchers say climate change is no longer only …
Nepal, Japan sign grant agreement for BP Highway reconstruction
Japan extends NRs 2.6 billion in grant to rebuild flood-damaged BP Highway, restoring key stretches swept away by the 2024 monsoon-induced disaster.
Weather update: Rain, snow across Nepal through Saturday
Cyclone Montha, coupled with a western disturbance, is set to bring rain across eastern and central Nepal and snowfall in the high hills and mountains …
Deadline looms for Karki cabinet to file their property details
One of the major mandates of the Karki government is to ensure transparency and set an example, which should not wait for a deadline. But …
Cyclone “Montha” likely to affect Nepal from October 30
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology warns of heavy rainfall, snowfall, and possible flash floods in Bagmati, Madhesh, and Koshi provinces from October 30 to …
Western winds and cyclone ‘Montha’ trigger regional weather alerts
Nepal faces rain and snowfall from a western low-pressure system, while India braces for Cyclone Montha’s impact.
Over NRs 23 billion in insurance claims, nearly 2 billion paid out
FNCCI estimates total losses from the September upheavals at around NRs 80 billion, of which only 20–25% of assets were insured.
Kathmandu Valley is sinking up to 21 cms annually
A satellite-based research says parts of Nepal's capital are sinking alarmingly, driven by groundwater overuse and urban sprawl, raising the stakes for disaster risks.
Explaining gold’s historic rally
Gold has hit an unprecedented milestone. Behind the rally lies a perfect storm of geopolitical tension, de-dollarisation trends, and currency weakness, leaving ordinary investors on …
UAE updates its entry and visit visa rules
Here’s a detailed breakdown.