54 still missing after landslide sweeps two buses into Trishuli in Nepal
15 more killed in separate incidents across country on Thursday and Friday, July 11 and 12.
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Neighbourly lesson: The Kathmandu Post
Having faced almost 10 times the number of Indian casualties, Nepal’s plight is comparatively more dire. Nepal must, therefore, double up its efforts by putting diplomatic…
Landslide in Nepal sweeps away two buses, over 60 passengers missing
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal expressed sadness over the incident, directing concerned agencies to conduct search and rescue operations.
International Monetary Fund approves disbursement of US$41 million for Nepal
Nepal has made good progress with implementation of the programme, despite a challenging political environment, the international organisation says.
Death toll from Nepal’s monsoon-induced disasters hits 88
According to Nepal Police, as of Thursday, floods, landslides, and other monsoon-induced disasters killed 25 people in Gandaki Province, 23 in Lumbini, 19 in Koshi, seven in…
Floods and landslides continue to batter Nepal
Around 500 houses inundated in Saptari, mudslides displace 41 families in Bajhang.
Floods, landslides cause havoc across Nepal
Incessant rains over the past few days throw life out of gear, as at least seven people killed in Gandaki Province.
Nepal’s economy has slowed down. Electric vehicle sales haven’t
The EVs have overtaken conventional combustion vehicles. The imports of fossil fuel-consuming passenger vehicles were 10,310 units in 2019-20. After four years, in the first 11…
Nepal working to secure UNESCO World Heritage Site status for Tilaurakot, where Buddha spent his early years
An international mission is set to visit the very site of Tilaurakot to evaluate the site for potential inclusion as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The International Council on…
Monsoon pushes up vegetable prices in Nepal
According to central bank, vegetable prices rose 23 percent in pre-monsoon period. Traders say prices hit higher in June. And with heavy rainfall in the last few weeks, floods and…