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Kathmandu: The government has doubled the treatment support provided under Nepal’s health insurance scheme for patients suffering from eight critical illnesses. Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel announced that the maximum assistance has been raised from Rs 100,000 to Rs 200,000 starting Shrawan 1 (July 16). Taking to social media, Minister Paudel stated that the… Continue reading Health insurance coverage doubled to Rs 200,000 for critical illnesses

Kathmandu: Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE) held a high-level seminar in Kathmandu on Tuesday to discuss the growing threat of terrorism in South Asia and its implications for regional peace and security. The seminar, titled “Terrorism in South Asia: Challenges to Regional Peace and Security”, brought together former ministers, diplomats, security experts,… Continue reading NIICE seminar highlights South Asia’s growing terror threat, calls for regional unity

Kathmandu: Nepali Police has been undertaking a search operation for those 19 people reported missing in the flooding in Rasuwa since Tuesday night. The search is underway in Trishuli and Narayani rivers after the dead body of one among the individuals swept away by flood was retrieved in Chitwan district. Spokesperson of Nepal Police Bagmati… Continue reading Search operation continues for missing people in Rasuwa flood

Kathmandu: Currently monsoon winds have an influence across the country and the low pressure line of the monsoon is located in the surround of average place, the Weather Forecasting Division said. There will be partial to generally cloudy weather across the country this afternoon. According to the Division, there is a possibility of light to… Continue reading Heavy rainfall forecast in some places of Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim

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

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

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

: 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

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

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