Death toll of rain-induced disaster in Nepal reaches 209, dozens still missing
The disaster, which began on Thursday, continued to cause widespread destruction in multiple provinces until Sunday, leaving thousands displaced.
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Rain-induced havoc leaves 148 dead, dozens missing across Nepal
In addition to the loss of life, the infrastructure damage is extensive. More than 322 houses have been destroyed, and 16 bridges have been damaged, cutting off critical…
Nepali online platform found guilty of contempt of court; jail sentences for publisher, editor
The court concluded the contents the Kathmandu-based news website and YouTube channel aired were baseless.
Heavy monsoon warning for several districts in Nepal on Sept 26-29
In light of the potential risks, authorities have requested the public to take precautionary steps including travel restrictions like halting the night bus services in high-risk…
Cholera resurfaces in Nepali districts declared open defecation-free years ago
The Vibrio cholera 01 Ogawa serotype has been confirmed in the stool samples of the infected patients. Doctors say that detected cases of cholera infection could be just the tip…
22 years and 33 panels later, displaced families in Nepal’s Shuklaphanta still in limbo
Failure to rehabilitate hundreds of families is hurting both their well-being and wildlife, say conservationists.
Always good to talk: The Kathmandu Post
Given the closeness of their relationship, Nepal and India have no option but to continue to engage at all levels, at all times.
Nepali traders hike food prices riding the festive wave
Although prices are stable in India, Nepal’s main supplier, opportunistic traders are exploiting weak market monitoring.
Security tightened at Nepal-India border in Bardiya
The District Administration Office in Bardiya has intensified security measures at the Nepal-India border checkpoints to curb the illegal smuggling of drugs from India.
Kiwi farming blooms in Nepal’s Dolakha, but fruit finds no takers
This year’s bumper crop is good news for consumers. However, the price fails to cheer 3,000 kiwi growers in the mountain district.