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November 1, 2026 12:13 PM

Six Indian Tourists Stranded in Nepal’s Dolpa Being Rescued by Helicopter

Six Indian tourists stranded in Nepal's Dolpa district following heavy snowfall are being evacuated by helicopter, as severe weather has blocked trekking routes in the region. The group, comprising 4 men and 2 women, was stranded in Danigad area of Shey-Phoksundo Rural Municipality. According to the Dolpa District Administration Office, information about the stranded tourists was received on October 31. The helicopter rescue operation began on November 1 and is currently underway. The tourist...

November 1, 2026 10:04 AM

Nepal Seeks International Recognition for Six More Himalayan Peaks Above 8,000 Metres

The Government of Nepal has stepped up efforts to secure international recognition for 6 additional Himalayan peaks above 8,000 metres, which could make Nepal home to 14 of the world's 20 internationally recognised eight-thousanders. The proposal was taken forward through the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) at the 2026 General Assembly of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation UIAA, which concluded in Kathmandu on Saturday. The 6 peaks proposed for separate int...

October 30, 2026 2:51 PM

Cyclone Arnab continues to affect Nepal

Cyclone Arnab continues to affect Nepal, with rainfall reported in several parts of the country, including Kathmandu and other areas of Bagmati Province. Snowfall is also forecast in high-altitude regions. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, moderate rain and snowfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, are expected in several parts of the country today and tomorrow. Heavy to very heavy precipitation is possible at some locations in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces...

October 29, 2026 5:55 PM

Nepal Pushes Himalayan Climate Justice Ahead Of COP31

Nepal will give priority to Himalayan protection, climate-induced loss and damage, accessible climate finance and climate justice at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP31. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal outlined these priorities at the National Climate Summit 2026 in Kathmandu on Thursday, as Nepal prepares to present its concerns at the global climate negotiations. Khanal said climate change in the Himalayan region is no longer just a national concern for Nepal, but a g...

October 12, 2026 9:27 PM

India to host first BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on October 13

India will host the first Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Home Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on October 13, with a focus on strengthening regional cooperation to tackle terrorism, transnational organised crime, narcotics, radicalisation, trafficking, illicit financial flows and cyber threats. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the meeting, which is part of efforts by the seven-member regional grouping to improve coordination amo...

October 7, 2026 9:48 PM

Global leaders hail PM Modi’s 25 years as Head of Government, laud leadership and public service

World leaders from across continents on Wednesday extended warm greetings and congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 continuous years as Head of Government, marking a political journey that began with his assumption of office as Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001 and continued with his taking over as Prime Minister of India in 2014. Leaders from Nigeria, Bhutan, the Philippines, Nepal, Botswana, Belgium, Japan, Dominica, South Korea and Serbia, among others, highlighted...

September 25, 2026 9:28 AM

Nepal seeks grants, not loans, for flood recovery after deadly glacier disaster

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah called for grant-based international support at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday to help the Himalayan nation recover from the glacier flood that killed at least 1,450 people. Shah said in New York that Nepal's recovery and reconstruction needs were estimated at about 10% of gross domestic product following the flood that struck mountain communities four weeks ago, and argued that vulnerable countries should not be forced to take on addition...

September 23, 2026 10:48 PM

Nepal activates disaster response mechanisms as heavy rain alert issued

Nepal has activated its disaster response mechanisms after weather forecasters warned of heavy rainfall across several parts of the country from September 24 to 27. A low-pressure system developing over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring heavy rainfall, with authorities urging people to remain vigilant and follow updates issued through official government channels. Ananda Kafle, Joint Secretary at Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs, appealed to citizens to avoid unverified information and re...

September 23, 2026 10:05 AM

US announces USD 31 million support for flood-hit Nepal

The US announced USD 31 million in funding for Nepal to build bridges in flood-affected areas, address civic needs of affected communities and support the deployment of drones to assist in future disaster recovery efforts. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker made the announcement on Tuesday after meeting Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly Session. Hooker extended the United States’ heartfelt sympathies to...

September 22, 2026 8:34 PM

275 Indians still missing in Nepal floods, forensic identification work underway: MEA

As many as 275 Indian nationals remain missing following the devastating flash floods in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday, adding that an Indian forensic team is working with Nepalese experts to identify victims. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said an Indian forensic team is working in Kathmandu alongside its Nepalese counterparts across several laboratories. He said the team has been working on around 3,000 samples and has so far generated 1,200 DNA profiles as part o...