Kathmandu Valley

January 3, 2025 11:34 AM

4.4 Magnitude earthquake hits Mugu in Karnali province, following 4.8 quake in Sindhupalchowk

An earthquake occurred in Mugu in Karnali Province this morning. According to the National Earthquake Measuring and Research Centre, an earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale was recorded in Mugu district at 8:03 this morning. Earlier on Thursday, an earthquake of 4.8 on the Richter scale was recorded in Sindhupalchowk of Bagmati Province. Kathmandu Valley experienced a jolt of earthquake yesterday afternoon. The earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter Scale was recorded in Sindhup...

November 9, 2024 6:21 PM

Ancient Vedic knowledge meets modern science at Kathmandu conference

The second Vedic and Modern Science Conference, held at Bhrikuti Mandap in Kathmandu Valley, has attracted thousands of Nepali attendees, merging the wisdom of ancient Vedic knowledge with the discoveries of modern science. The three-day conference, which began on November 7, brings together over 70 experts and representatives from various countries, fostering a unique dialogue on the alignment between spiritual practices and scientific understanding. At the heart of the conference, speakers e...

September 16, 2024 4:24 PM

Rain-induced landslides and floods claim 173 lives in Nepal

Transportation at Daunne of Nawalpur in Sudurpashchim of western Nepal has been disrupted due to road subsidence last night. Only one-way traffic is allowed at Daunne section along the East-West Highway to repair the road that caved in. The maintenance work is being carried out to prevent further damage. While two houses collapsed in Dilashaini of Baitadi in Gandaki province due to a landslide triggered by rain and two other houses are also at risk due to the landslide. The property was compl...

July 31, 2024 8:05 PM

Incessant rain in Kathmandu floods river, many area in the valley waterlogged

The flood occurred in different rivers in the Kathmandu Valley following heavy rain for the whole of Tuesday night, which has affected normal life in Kathmandu Valley. The different parts of the Kathmandu Valley have been submerged by the flood triggered by the rainfall. 12 persons from Kathmandu district and 24 from Lalitpur district were rescued from the flood-induced disasters in the valley. The riverbank areas in the city including Balkhu, Bafal, Dhobikhola corridor, Sundarighat area and...