- Friday, 8 August 2025
Glacial Lakes Threaten Himalayas
At approximately 05:45 on July 8, 2025, a GLOF occurred in Jilong County, Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), China, causing a rapid rise in the water level and impacting the downstream part of the Nepal-China border at Rasuwagadhi. A sediment-laden flood occurred in the Bhotekoshi River (known as the Lhende River in the TAR), sweeping away the Miteri Bridge (Nepal-China Friendship Bridge) and resulting in substantial human and economic losses. Preliminary observations indicate minimal rainfall on both the Nepal side and the TAR of China at the time of the incident. These conditions suggest that the sudden onset of the f
Amendments to Children's Act suggested
Kiran Kumar Sah, Chairperson of the Women and Social Committee, has stated that the current situation necessitates an amendment to the Act Relating to Children, 2018. Speaking at a discussion programme, Sah emphasized, “In a changing society, time-appropriate lawmaking is a necessity.
Vyas, Suklagandaki Municipalities upgrading major roads
Vyas and Shuklagandaki municipalities in Tanahun district are witnessing major road upgrading works under the Urban Governance and Infrastructure Development Programme of the Ministry of Urban Development. Supported by the World Bank, the projects are targeted to be completed within six months of the current fiscal year 2025/26.
Baghmukhe Chulesi at risk of disappearance
In Budhachaur, a Dalit settlement in Mallarani Rural Municipality-4, 60-year-old local Jokh Bahadur BK has been making ‘Chulesi’ for his livelihood. His main profession is making and selling ‘Baghmukhe Chulesi’ (tiger-faced traditional metal cutting equipment).
Bailey bridge being reinstalled for third time over Hewakhola
A Bailey bridge is being reinstalled for the third time over the Hewa Khola, which separates Phidim and Hilihang in Panchthar district. The bridge being fixed along the Mechi Highway connects Panchthar and Taplejung with Ilam and Jhapa.
House committee passes amended School Education Bill, teachers still unhappy
The Education, Health, and Information Technology Committee of the House of Representatives has passed the amended report on the School Education Bill, incorporating key proposals on teacher promotions and institutional reforms.
Finance Minister directs secretaries for effective implementation of budget
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has directed the secretaries to prepare an action plan and implement the annual budget accordingly.
Non-communicable diseases on rise in Nepal
Non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular, chronic respiratory complications and cancers are found to be increasing in Nepal. Dr Manita Pyakurel of Nepal Non-Communicable Disease Alliance said the cases of non-communicable disease are on the rise in Nepal. Among key non-communicable diseases, cardiac and chronic respiratory complications, and cancers are reportedly high, she shared.
AIIB Chair Liqun pays courtesy call on PM Oli
Chairperson of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Jin Liqun has paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Thursday.
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Gandaki govt drafts bill for marijuana farming, license mandatory
The Gandaki Provincial Government has drafted a bill to legalise marijuana farming. As per the draft, for marijuana farming, only a Nepali citizen can cultivate marijuana; in case of partnership, a Nepali citizen must be a partner, and a 51 per cent investment by the Nepali side is mandatory in the case of a partnership between a foreigner and a Nepali.
2,438 households at risk of landslide, flood in Baglung
As many as 2,438 households from Nisikhola rural municipality in the district are in imminent threat of landslide and floods.
Karnali govt directs local levels to implement budget effectively
The Economic Affairs and Planning Ministry of Karnali Province government has issued a 27-point directive to 70 local levels for the effective implementation of budget.
Three including founding chair of Karnali bank in judicial custody
The Tulsipur Nepalgunj bench of the High Court has remanded three people including the founding chairman Karnali Bikas Bank scam case into judicial custody.
