- Monday, 6 April 2026
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Minister Ghising calls for disaster preparedness
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, as well as Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport; and Urban Development, Kulman Ghising, has urged employees of all relevant bodies to remain on standby for disaster preparedness.
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NHRC calls for precaution against potential risk from ongoing rains
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged everyone to stay alert to the potential risks of floods and disasters from the ongoing incessant rains.
Heavy to very heavy rain likely for 12 hours, starting 8:00 pm today
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall for 12 hours, from 8:00 pm today until 8:00 am tomorrow (Sunday). In light of this warning, the department has urged everyone to stay alert and take necessary precautions against possible risks from the heavy downpour.
Takaichi wins LDP leadership vote; likely to become Japan's first female PM
Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday was elected the first female president of the Liberal Democratic Party — and is almost sure to become the country’s first female prime minister — after defeating farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi in a runoff. Takaichi earned 185 votes against Koizumi’s 156 in a runoff after none of the five candidates in the party leadership race secured a majority in the first round of voting.
Flash flood alert in India's Bihar after four days of relentless rainfall
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a flash flood alert for several districts in Bihar for today and tomorrow, following four consecutive days of incessant rainfall that have severely disrupted normal life across the state. The districts under the flash flood alert include Patna, Bhabua, Arwal, Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas, Saran, Siwan, Araria, Banka, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Jamui, Khagaria, Lakhisarai, Madhepura, Madhubani, Munger, Nawada, West Champaran, East Champaran, Purnia, Saharsa, Samastipur, Shivhar, Sitamarhi, and Vaishali.
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Nepal’s Nationalism Trap and the Gen Z Turning Point
Nepal’s young people are not just tomorrow’s leaders—they are making a difference today. Their creativity, courage, and global outlook can help Nepal move past old political problems. Now is the time to come together, stay informed, and build a future based on real vision, not empty words.
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Syangja DAO instructs not to issue long route tickets
District Administration Office Syangja has instructed ticket counters not to issue tickets for long routes.
Kanti Highway closed until further notice
The Kanti Highway has been shut until further notice to mitigate the risk of potential disaster from the incessant
Vehicles started turning back to Kathmandu Valley
Vehicles operating long-distance services that left the Kathmandu Valley this morning have begun returning due to heavy rainfall affecting various parts of the country.
NDRRMA urges suspension of long-distance travel for three Days
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has called for the suspension of long-distance vehicle operations to and from the Kathmandu Valley amid ongoing heavy rainfall. It wants the bodies concerned to suspend the services for three days or from October 4 to 6.
Vehicles stopped along BP Highway
Traffic police have halted vehicles at several locations along Nepal’s BP Highway after continuous rainfall since Friday triggered mudslides at multiple points along the route.
40 injured in Kapilvastu bus accident
The bus with registration no Na 1 Kha 5703 collided at about 6 this morning and that the injured are receiving at Sanjivani community hospital in Chandrauta, according to DSP Ripendra Kumar Singh of Kapilvastu district police office. There were 40 passengers in the bus.
TIA suspends domestic flights due to incessant rains
Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) has suspended all domestic flights today due to continuous rainfall since early this morning.
Domestic flights from TIA halted due to bad weather
Hangsa Raj Pande, general manger of TIA office, informed that domestic flights from Kathmandu, Bharatpur, Janakpur, Bhadrapur, Pokhara and Tumlingtar have been halted until further notice owing to the bad weather.
Traffic Police emphasize high alertness with microphone announcement at Nagdhunga and Other Checkpoints
With the intensification of the monsoon across the nation, the likelihood of road accidents due to rainfall has escalated. Meanwhile, traffic police have called upon all vehicle drivers to exercise the highest level of caution through microphone announcements.
