Supraglacial lake outburst warrants better climate action and cutting-edge research
By Pragati Dhakal, KATHMANDU:- It has been hardly a year since the devastating Khumbu flash flood occurred in a mountainous…
Nepal
Nepal, officially known as the ‘Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal,’ is a landlocked nation located in South Asia. Situated primarily in the Himalayan region, it is the land of Mount Everest—the world’s highest peak—and the birthplace of Buddha. This column will provide continuous updates on developments regarding Nepal’s political economy and geopolitics.
Two dead, six injured in Baitadi jeep accident
BAITADI:- Two people, including the jeep driver, died while six others sustained injuries when a jeep met with an accident in…
Investigations and actions to be made effective to get out of FATF ‘grey list’
KATHMANDU:- Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has adopted a policy to effectively monitor, investigate, and take action against suspicious transactions in order…
National Assembly approves proposal seeking consideration on Nepal Citizenship Bill
KATHMANDU:- The proposal seeking consideration on the Nepal Citizenship (Second Amendment) Bill, 2081, received with a message from the House of…
Chances of heavy rainfall at one or two places in five provinces
KATHMANDU:- There are chances of heavy rainfall at one or two places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali provinces today. …
Rasuwagadhi flash flood attributed to glacial lake outburst
KATHMANDU:- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has attributed the recent flash flood in the Lhende River, on the Nepal-China…
NC leadership urged to reconsider disciplinary action against Gurung
KATHMANDU:- Nepali Congress (NC) leaders aligned with Dr Shekhar Koirala have expressed dissatisfaction with the disciplinary action announced by the party’s…
Guru Purnima being celebrated today
KATHMANDU:- Gurupurnima, also known as Asad Shukla Poornima, is being celebrated today by honouring and expressing gratitude towards mentors and teachers…
Body found on Trishuli River bank
CHITWAN:- A body of a male, around 45 to 50 years old, was found on Thursday on the bank of…
NC takes action against leaders who acted against party candidates in election
KATHMANDU:- Nepali Congress has taken action against leaders and carders, who acted against the party’s candidates or candidates supported by the…
Drainage of supraglacial lake suspected for Rasuwa flood
By Indira Aryal, KATHMANDU:- The flash flood in the Bhotekoshi on Tuesday morning is suspected to have been caused by…
Cloud cover hampers ascertaining causes of flood in Bhotekoshi
KATHMANDU:- Meteorologists and hydrologists are having a tough time in determining the exact causes behind the massive flood in the Bhotekoshi…
Lawmakers demand cross-border information sharing mechanism for disaster preparedness
KATHMANDU:- The Members of the House of Representatives (HoR) have expressed grief over the loss of a significant number of lives…
Landslide obstructs Kaligandaki corridor
BAGLUNG:- Landslide has obstructed the Kaligandaki corridor. Landslide triggered by heavy rainfall since Tuesday evening has completely disrupted the corridor. According…
At least nine killed, 19 missing in Rasuwagadhi flash flood
KATHMANDU:- At least nine people died and 19 others are missing as a massive flash flood hit Rasuwagadhi in Rasuwa district…