‘Completely unprecedented’: Glacial lake collapse highlights climate threat in deadly China-Nepal flash floods, say experts

KATHMANDU, July 10 — Flash floods that killed at least nine people in a mountainous region between China and Nepal and swept away a key bridge linking the two countries, were caused by the release of water from a glacial lake, experts said...

Deuba underscores investment friendly environment

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, July 16: President of Nepali Congress and Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that a conducive environment should be created for domestic and foreign investors to invest in Nepal with confidence....

Xinhua News | All affected in Xizang relocated safely after flash floods hit China-Nepal border port

More than 300 people, including many Nepali nationals, have been safely relocated after flash floods swept through Gyirong County in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Tuesday, local authorities confirmed on Wednesday. #XinhuaNews

Bihar voter list drive enters key phase from Aug 1

As Phase 1 of Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-submission of enumeration forms-nears completion with over 88% electors covered, the focus shifts to the more crucial Phase 2, where document verification will decide not only valid Bihar...

World News | Nepali Lawmakers Demand Cross-border Information Sharing Mechanism with China Following Rasuwa Floods

Kathmandu [Nepal], July 10 (ANI): Nepali lawmakers have demanded a cross-border information sharing mechanism with China following the devastating flood of Tuesday, which till now has claimed nine lives, with 19 still unaccounted for. Addressing...

Nepal News Evening Briefing | Sunday, July 6, 2025 

KATHMANDU: Stay informed with Nepal News’ daily evening briefing, covering the most significant developments from Nepal and around the world. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we bring you a concise summary of the...

FACTBOX Public holidays across the world

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Tuesday proposed to cut two public holidays to drive economic growth as part of a plan to overhaul the country’s debt-laden finances. The headline-grabbing proposal stirred outcry in the European Union’s...

Permafrost collapse triggered devastating flood at Tibet-Nepal border, no info sharing

(TibetanReview.net, Jul09’25) – Eleven people are missing and 350 displaced on the Tibetan side while at least nine have died and 19 remain missing in Nepal after flash floods hit Gyirong (Tibetan: Kyirong or Kyidrong) Port area on Jul 8 early...

Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – July 6, 2025

KATHMANDU: Welcome to Nepal News’ Evening Economic Brief—your go-to source on key financial updates in Nepal. Stay informed with concise insights on market trends, economic indicators, and policy shifts. Here are today’s top economic news...

Deadly China-Nepal flood caused by glacial lake: experts

Flash floods that killed at least nine people in a mountainous region between China and Nepal and swept away a key bridge linking the two countries, were caused by the release of water from a glacial lake, experts said Wednesday. About 30 people...

Nine dead, search for missing after flooding in Nepal

LeT-Jaish terrorists from Pakistan may use Nepal as transit to enter India

The Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE) organized a high-level seminar on “Terrorism in South Asia: Challenges to Regional Peace and Security” on July 9 in Kathmandu. Sunil Bahadur Thapa, Advisor to the President...

IFC proposes $20m loan to Nepal’s Laxmi Sunrise Bank

Embassy of Pakistan launches Nepali-language book on Pakistan’s Buddhist heritage

KATHMANDU: The Embassy of Pakistan organized a launching ceremony for a book on Pakistan’s Buddhist heritage in the Nepali language, titled Pakistanka Boudha Sampadhaharu, authored by eminent scholar Om Charan Amatya. Bhim Prasad Acharya, Member...

Nepal finishes runner-up in South Asian Karate Championship

KATHMANDU: Nepal secured the runner-up position in the 9th South Asian Karate Championship, winning a total of 50 medals — 21 gold, 9 silver, and 20 bronze — according to Nepal Karate Federation President Yubaraj Lama. Among the standout...

Flood alert issued for 26 districts across Nepal

KATHMANDU: The Flood Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a flood alert for Thursday (July 10), warning of rising water levels in small rivers across several districts. While major rivers like Koshi,...

Nepali Congress faces existential crisis: Spokesperson Mahat

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress Spokesperson Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat has stressed the urgent need for the party to take seriously the erosion of its voter base. Speaking at the ongoing central committee meeting, Dr. Mahat warned that if the party...

A refugee deported to Bhutan by the U.S. finds himself stranded and stateless

Whenever Ray finds a working internet connection, his first instinct is to contact his wife and tell her that he's safe — for now. Ray, who is in his late 20s, was born in a refugee camp in Nepal and came to the U.S. as a kid. He was recently...

`My fear of Pahalgam attack faded away ….: Nepali cyclist

Ramban, Jul 9: A cyclist from Nepal, who claims to be on a world tour to spread the message of ‘save tree, save water’, said his fear of the Pahalgam terror attack faded away as he entered Kashmir but his desire to visit Amarnath cave shrine...

Nepali Congress criticizes postponement of TU Senate meeting

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress central committee member and chief of the party’s Education Department, Nain Singh Mahar, has expressed dissatisfaction over the postponement of the Tribhuvan University (TU) Senate meeting. He said the directive from...