Kathmandu: A massive landslide triggered by continuous rainfall has completely blocked the Araniko Highway at Kodari in Bhotekoshi Rural Municipality-2, halting all movement and effectively shutting down the Tatopani border crossing with China. The landslide occurred around 5 a.m. on Wednesday in the Iku area, a known landslide-prone zone, dumping large amounts of debris onto… Continue reading Landslide at Kodari shuts down Araniko Highway, Tatopani dorder crossing Closed
Month: July 2025
GATE college and Japan’s Tono City sign historic internship agreement
Kathmandu: A historic tripartite cooperation agreement has been signed between Global Academy of Tourism and Hospitality Education (GATE) in Kathmandu and Tono City, Japan, aimed at promoting student exchange in the tourism and hospitality sector. The agreement will open internship opportunities for Nepali students in Japan and foster new dimensions of cultural exchange and human… Continue reading GATE college and Japan’s Tono City sign historic internship agreement
IOE Chief lauds FNCCI’s role in strengthening Nepal’s industrial relations
Kathmandu: Secretary-General of the International Organisation of Employers (IOE), Roberto Suarez Santos, has praised the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) for its efforts in fostering improved industrial relations in Nepal. Santos, who is on a three-day official visit to Nepal from July 24 to 26, made the remarks during a meeting… Continue reading IOE Chief lauds FNCCI’s role in strengthening Nepal’s industrial relations
ADB commits $2.3 billion to Nepal under new five-year partnership strategy
Kathmandu: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged a total investment of US $2.3 billion (approximately Rs 313 billion) in Nepal over the next five years as part of a new strategic partnership with the Government of Nepal. The announcement was made Tuesday during the launch of ADB’s Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Nepal 2025–2029,… Continue reading ADB commits $2.3 billion to Nepal under new five-year partnership strategy
PM Oli defends Kirtipur Cricket Stadium project amid criticism over delays
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Wednesday defended the ongoing construction of the Kirtipur Cricket Stadium, pushing back against what he called “unwarranted criticism” over minor delays in the project. Speaking in Parliament in response to lawmakers’ concerns, Oli said the stadium was nearing completion and attributed the delays to procedural and environmental hurdles.… Continue reading PM Oli defends Kirtipur Cricket Stadium project amid criticism over delays
203 Nepalis stranded in China rescued after Bhotekoshi floods
Kathmandu: A total of 203 Nepalis stranded in Kerung, China, following the July 8 Bhotekoshi floods have been safely repatriated through the Rasuwagadhi border on Wednesday. The group, comprised mostly of drivers and their assistants, had been trapped after flooding from the Lhende River damaged the Nepal-China border customs point. The disruption left them unable… Continue reading 203 Nepalis stranded in China rescued after Bhotekoshi floods
At least 31 dead after military jet crashes into school in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Kathmandu: Bangladesh is mourning the loss of at least 31 lives after a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 training jet crashed into the Milestone School and College in Dhaka on July 21, 2025, BBC reports. The incident, which occurred shortly after 1:00 PM local time, has become the deadliest aviation disaster in the country in decades.… Continue reading At least 31 dead after military jet crashes into school in Dhaka, Bangladesh
New bird species, Siberian Sand Plover, officially recorded in Nepal
Kathmandu: Nepal has officially recorded the Siberian Sand Plover (Charadrius mongolus) as a new bird species within its borders, adding to the country’s growing list of avian diversity. The bird, locally named Siberiyali Rajputrika, was first sighted on June 20 in the Manohara area of Madhyapur Thimi Municipality at an altitude of 1,319 metres. The… Continue reading New bird species, Siberian Sand Plover, officially recorded in Nepal
Four ministers meet to address acute water crisis in Madhesh
Kathmandu: Amid an alarming shortage of drinking water and irrigation caused by extremely low monsoon rainfall, four federal ministers held a high-level meeting on Monday to discuss urgent interventions in Madhesh Province. The meeting, initiated by Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Ramnath Adhikari, brought together Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Dipak Khadka,… Continue reading Four ministers meet to address acute water crisis in Madhesh
20 Nepali cricketers to train in Bengaluru ahead of ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier
Kathmandu: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced that 20 national cricketers will participate in a close-camp training session in Bengaluru, India, as part of their preparation for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier. According to a press statement issued by CAN, the intensive training will take place at the National… Continue reading 20 Nepali cricketers to train in Bengaluru ahead of ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier