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Economic Digest: A Snapshot of Nepal’s Business News
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. The developments collectively point to an economy trying to expand investment, infrastructure and priva…
PM at UN: Bhotekoshi disaster a global warning
By Our Political Analyst Prime Minister Balendra Shah last week took Nepal’s Himalayan tragedy to the United Nations General Assembly with a message that went well beyond the country’s borders. The Bhotekoshi Trishuli flood, which Shah described as a warning …
Today’s News in a Nutshell
KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. HoR session prorogued after 145 days, 35 bills registered The second session of the House of Representa…
Indian media and ethics of crisis reporting
By Deepak Joshi Pokhrel On 26 August 2026, the people of Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts of Nepal awoke to one of the darkest days of their lives. The reason: they witnessed a devastating flash flood, reportedly caused by an ice avalanche in the Lhende-…
Rear right wheel of Sita aircraft detached during touchdown at Nepal's Juphal Airport- watch
A Sita Airlines plane faced a runway incident upon landing at Juphal Airport, Dolpa, Nepal, with 13 passengers and 3 crew on board. The rear right wheel was lost during landing, but the pilot acted swiftly by shutting down the engine, ensuring everyone's safe…
Himalayan glacial instability may be getting worse and that can alter the viability of dam projects
The Nepal catastrophe and others underscore why hydropower project finances must properly account for fast changing climate-related risks. India’s hydro plans that aim to maximize generation capacity must adjust to growing risk complexity.
Parliamentary hearing begins for 13 proposed ambassadors
KATHMANDU: The Parliamentary Hearing Committee under the Federal Parliament has begun the parliamentary hearing process for the ambassadors proposed by the government. The committee, at a meeting held at Singha Durbar on Thursday, initiated the hearing proces…
Nepal Seeks Climate Compensation for August Flood as Experts Dispute CO2 Link
Nepal’s government has formally requested international climate compensation following the Aug. 26 Himalayan flood that killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing, according to officials. The request, which seeks $5 billion in disaster recovery …
Wagle to meet Jaishankar after talks with Sitharaman
Kathmandu, Sept 18: Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle is due to meet Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday as his India visit moves into a second day of diplomatic and economic discussions. The meeting is scheduled for 5 pm, a day after Wag…
She met her love online, but offline shopping goes awry
American woman traveling 13,000 km to marry Nepalese partner was detained in Kishanganj by SSB for no Indian visa, then sent back to Nepal.
She crossed continents for love, detained in Kishanganj
American woman traveling 13,000 km to marry Nepalese partner was detained in Kishanganj by SSB for no Indian visa, then sent back to Nepal.
Nepal disaster highlights need for multi-hazard assessment of Himalayas: Senior Geologist
Himalayan hazards cannot be assessed in isolation, he pointed out and stressed the need for combining satellite-based observations with field investigations and ground instrumentation.
India sends first consignment of Bailey bridge components to flood-hit Nepal
India has sent the first consignment of components for a 70-metre Bailey bridge to flood-hit Betrawati in Nepal, aimed at restoring connectivity in the area. More components are expected to arrive in the coming days.
India sends first consignment of Bailey bridge components to flood-hit Nepal
India has sent the first consignment of components for a 70-metre Bailey bridge to Nepal to help restore connectivity in the flood-affected Betrawati area, the Indian envoy in Kathmandu said.
Nepal should revise strategy to benefit from India-China ties: Dr. Bhattarai
KATHMANDU: Former Prime Minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai has described the BRICS summit held in New Delhi and the bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the summit as positive developmen…
Bhotekoshi flood: Police use three methods to identify bodies
Kathmandu, Sept. 13: Nepal Police has adopted three methods, DNA testing, fingerprint analysis and photographic matching, to identify victims who died in the Bhotekoshi flood. Nepal Police central spokesperson Abinarayan Kafle said DNA testing is being conduc…
Asian Games-bound Nepal boxers get SAI support to train in Guwahati
Nepal's boxing squad is currently training in Guwahati, India, in preparation for the forthcoming Asian Games. Hosted by the Sports Authority of India, the team engages in joint training sessions that provide critical sparring opportunities for the athletes. …
PM’s visit to UN: Turning climate injustice into global demand
By Our Political Observer Nepal has an essential message to convey to the United Nations, as well as a specific request. That is why Prime Minister Balen Shah’s decision to attend the UN General Assembly in New York so important. The severe floods along the B…
Today’s News in a Nutshell
KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. Cabinet approves PM Balendra Shah’s US visit The government has approved the participation of a Nepali …
Rock-ice avalanches: The silent Himalayan killer behind Nepal's deadly flood
Recent floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district highlight rock-ice avalanches. These events, which can trigger destructive downstream floods, are becoming more frequent. Scientists are investigating a recent rock-ice avalanche as the cause of the August 26 flood. Si…
Climate Breakdown: Nepal Flash Flood and the Looming Extinction of the Himalayan Glaciers
About 2 billion people in the world -- a fourth of humankind -- depend on glacier melt for their water.
Fast-swelling lakes trigger fresh flood warnings in Nepal and China
At least 469 people have been confirmed dead, a toll that's expected to rise in the coming days after fast-moving waters swept through villages, wiping out bridges, roads and entire settlements
China issues Level-IV alert after devastating flash floods at Nepal border
China has sounded a Level-IV alert following the devastating flash floods at the Tibet-Nepal border, warning that a newly formed barrier lake at the confluence of two rivers faces a high risk of breaching and flooding downstream areas. China's Ministry of Wat…
About 90 Americans unaccounted for after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet
U.S. officials report about 90 U.S. citizens remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flash floods hit a border area of China and Nepal
About 90 Americans unaccounted for after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet
U.S. officials report about 90 U.S. citizens remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flash floods hit a border area of China and Nepal
Nepal floods: 469 killed as rescue operations continue
Rescue teams using heavy machinery dug through mud and debris in Nepalese towns devastated by a flash flood two days ago, as hopes of finding survivors faded.
Flash floods in Nepal, China leave nationals from over 30 countries missing
The disaster has affected trekkers, tourists, pilgrims, residents and workers, with multiple countries reporting nationals unaccounted for across the region.
Economic Digest: A Snapshot of Nepal’s Business News
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. Nepal’s latest economic and disaster-related developments present a mixed picture: strong external-sect…
Bhotekoshi floods: 667 foreign tourists, Nepalis still missing
Kathmandu, Sugust 28: The Nepal Tourism Board has said that 667 tourists and Nepali nationals from 32 countries are still unaccounted for following the floods in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa. According to the Nepal Tourism Board’s update as of Thursday even…
Nepal flash flood nightmare may not be over as another disaster threat rises while rescue hopes fade
Nepal flash floods have killed nearly 400 people and thousands remain missing as rescue teams continue searching devastated towns and valleys. Authorities are racing to rescue survivors and deliver supplies as fresh flooding risks grow from a debris-blocked B…