Kathmandu

July 8, 2025 12:54 PM

Dozens missing after floods on Nepal-China border

Over two dozen people are missing after heavy rainfall in the Tibet region of China triggered a deluge in the Bhote Koshi River, which flows through Nepal and China, washing away the 'Friendship Bridge' that connects them, officials said on Tuesday. At least 18 people are missing in Nepal while China's Xinhua news agency said 11 people were missing on the Chinese side of the border. In Nepal, the missing include the 6 Chinese workers and three policemen, the National Disaster Risk Reduction an...

May 30, 2025 10:38 AM

Nepal’s royalists demand restoration of monarchy dumped 17 years ago

Thousands of supporters of Nepal’s former king rallied in the capital Kathmandu on Thursday, calling for the restoration of the constitutional monarchy that was abolished 17 years ago, amid rising unhappiness with successive elected governments. Flag-waving protesters marched into the city centre from different directions shouting: “Our king is dearer than lives ... king come back and save the country,” as riot police stood guard but did not intervene. At a similar rally in March, two pe...

April 9, 2025 4:32 PM

India proposes BIMSTEC Agriculture Centre of Excellence at Kathmandu ministerial meet

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan led the Indian delegation at the 3rd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting (BAMM), held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by agriculture ministers and senior officials from all seven BIMSTEC member nations — Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The high-level dialogue aimed to strengthen regional cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, a...

January 24, 2025 9:20 PM

First-Ever Pashmina Festival Held in Kathmandu

The first three-day International Pashmina Festival cum Exhibition organised by Nepal Pashmina Industries Association and the Confederation of Nepalese Industries has drawn the attention of consumers towards delicate, lightweight and warm natural fibre obtained from Chyangra or Pashmina goat. Nepal is one of the prominent producers of authentic Pashmina, often branded as "Chyangra Pashmina" to emphasise its high quality and originality. The production involves traditional weaving methods passed ...

January 8, 2025 11:38 AM

India hands over academic buildings in Nepal’s Gandaki province under High Impact Project

The school building of Shree Bhimgithe Secondary School in Baglung, Gandaki Province, was constructed with the financial assistance of the Government of India under the ‘Nepal-India Development Cooperation’ initiative. It was formally handed over to the School Management Committee on Tuesday in a ceremony jointly organized by the District Administration and the Embassy of India in Kathmandu. Political representatives, government officials, and social workers were also present on the occasio...

November 20, 2024 2:47 PM

Discussion among South Asian intellectuals deliberates Japan as a helping aid without rigorous conditions in South Asia

In a discussion organized by the Center for Diplomacy and Development, Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Japan Foundation, New Delhi, Nepali intellectuals and guests from India and Bangladesh deliberated on the growing emphasis on a Free and Open Indo-Pacific and its impact on strengthening Japan’s ties with South Asia. The discussions highlighted Japan's increasing collaboration in green energy, digital technology, and sustainable development, which is likely to deepen partnerships in Sout...

November 10, 2024 11:51 AM

TIA’s 10-hour daily closure expected to increase ticket prices, cause revenue loss

Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu Valley will close for 10 hours daily over the next five months to facilitate significant upgrades and expansion work. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has implemented this closure from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. for flight safety during construction. Previously, TIA operated from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., accommodating around 100 international flights daily across 30 carriers. The Rs 15 billion Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project ...

October 30, 2024 8:38 PM

Nepal earns NPR 4.75 billion through eight carbon trading projects

Nepal has generated NPR 4.75 billion from carbon trading projects, with USD 2.87 million earned during the last fiscal year. The Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (APEC) has spearheaded income from eight carbon trading initiatives since 2011. During the 28th-anniversary celebrations of APEC in Kathmandu, Nepal's Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, Dipak Khadka, emphasized the government's commitment to promoting renewable energy. He highlighted that the Centre plays a crucia...

October 21, 2024 6:41 PM

Effect of westerlies in Nepal, rain in Lumbini and snowfall at higher altitudes expected

The impact of westerly and local winds remains active in Nepal. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur in one or two places in Lumbini Province and the hilly regions of the country. The weather in the rest of the country is expected to be partly cloudy to mainly fair. Furthermore, the Department stated that there are chances of light snowfall in one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous regions of ...

October 14, 2024 9:20 PM

More than 63,000 passengers fly through TIA in Kathmandu during the last two days of Dashain

Over 63,000 people traveled through Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) during the last two days of the Dashain festival. Dashain, Nepal's biggest festival, is marked by family gatherings. On Sunday, people celebrated Tika, where elders bless younger members with jamara and tika, and relatives visit each other to exchange good wishes. Travel data includes both domestic and international flights. A total of 31,765 domestic passengers flew from Kathmandu to their hometowns, while over 31,000 in...