Flood devastates Rasuwagadhi, dozens missing, major infrastructure damaged

Kathmandu: Massive flood struck Rasuwagadhi in Gosaikunda Rural Municipality-1 early Tuesday morning, causing widespread destruction and leaving at least 18 people missing. The disaster has severely damaged key infrastructure, including the complete collapse of the Miteri Bridge, which connects Nepal and China, effectively halting cross-border movement. The floodwaters reached the area around 3:00 AM and… Continue reading Flood devastates Rasuwagadhi, dozens missing, major infrastructure damaged

US Aid suspension halts key health programs in Nepal

Kathmandu: Several vital health programs in Nepal have come to a standstill following the suspension of grants from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), leaving significant gaps in maternal, child, and reproductive health services. According to the Family Welfare Division (FWD), the sudden aid freeze has disrupted a range of public health initiatives,… Continue reading US Aid suspension halts key health programs in Nepal

Patriotic songs representing all seven provinces released

Kathmandu: Nepal Academy of Music and Drama has released the best seven patriotic songs and two ‘music videos’ representing the seven provinces at a function here today. Two music videos and seven audio recordings of songs filled with patriotism were released at the event held at the office building of the Academy in Naxal. At… Continue reading Patriotic songs representing all seven provinces released

Parliamentary special committee formed to probe cooling-off period controversy

Kathmandu: The House of Representatives (HoR) has formed a seven-member parliamentary special committee to study and probe the wrongdoings committed in the drafting of the report on the Federal Civil Service Bill, 2080 BS. The HoR Speaker, Devraj Ghimire, announced the parliamentary special committee in today’s HoR meeting formed as per the HoR Regulations. Nepali… Continue reading Parliamentary special committee formed to probe cooling-off period controversy

Nepal’s dream of qualifying for AFC Women’s Asian Cup shattered

Kathmandu: Nepal’s dream of qualifying for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 has ended after Uzbekistan defeated Nepal in a tiebreaker in the final match held on Saturday late night. In the final match held at Bunyodkor Stadium at Tashkentof Uzbekistan, Nepali National Women’s Football Team lost to Uzbekistan 4-2 in penalty shootout. The match entered… Continue reading Nepal’s dream of qualifying for AFC Women’s Asian Cup shattered

At least 24 dead, dozens missing as flash floods devastate Texas summer camp

CORRECTS DAY - First responders scan the banks of the Guadalupe River for individuals swept away by flooding in Ingram, Texas, Friday, July 4, 2025. (Michel Fortier/The San Antonio Express-News via AP)

: BBC Texas, July 5 – At least 24 people have been confirmed dead following powerful flash floods that tore through Kerr County, Texas, devastating a Christian girls’ summer camp situated along the Guadalupe River, according to a BBC report. Authorities say as many as 20 children are still missing after the floodwaters swept through… Continue reading At least 24 dead, dozens missing as flash floods devastate Texas summer camp

COVID-19 and dengue cases rise across Nepal, Health Ministry issues alert

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population has reported a steady increase in COVID-19 and Dengue cases across Nepal, raising public health concerns as the monsoon season intensifies. The data, released in the latest situation report covering the period from January 1 to July 3, 2025, shows growing transmission trends for both diseases. According to… Continue reading COVID-19 and dengue cases rise across Nepal, Health Ministry issues alert

Nepal-UK investment meeting held in London to boost bilateral economic ties

Kathmandu: A high-level Nepal-UK Investment Meeting was held on July 2 at the House of Lords in London, jointly organized by the Nepal German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NGCCI) and the Nepal Centre UK. The event aimed to explore trade and investment opportunities between Nepal and the United Kingdom and encourage British investors to… Continue reading Nepal-UK investment meeting held in London to boost bilateral economic ties

Nepal welcomes over 550,000 tourists in first half of 2025

Kathmandu: Nepal recorded over 577,000 foreign tourist arrivals in the first six months of 2025, according to data released by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). While this marks a slight decline compared to the same period last year — which saw 583,011 visitors — India continued to dominate as the top source market, contributing 147,839… Continue reading Nepal welcomes over 550,000 tourists in first half of 2025

Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota killed in car crash in Spain

Kathmandu: Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva died in a tragic car accident early Thursday in northwestern Spain, police have confirmed. The incident occurred shortly after midnight in Cernadilla, a municipality in the province of Zamora, when their vehicle veered off the motorway and burst into flames. Spain’s Civil… Continue reading Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota killed in car crash in Spain