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Bhotekoshi flood: What happened in Himalayas and what comes next?

Kathmandu, Aug. 27 -- A catastrophic flood swept down the Bhotekoshi river in Nepal's Rasuwa district on Wednesday, killing and displacing hundreds of people and destroying bridges and other infrastru... Read More


Scientists suspect ice avalanche triggered Bhotekoshi flood

Kathmandu, Aug. 26 -- An initial assessment suggests that an ice avalanche blocked the Lhende river, triggering the sudden flood in the Bhotekoshi river, according to Rijan Bhakta Kayastha, a professo... Read More


Police arrest head constable over leaked Bara suspect video

Kathmandu, Aug. 24 -- Police have arrested a head constable for recording a video of a teenage suspect giving a statement while in custody in a case involving the rape and killing of a three-year-old ... Read More


Who owns basmati? Nepal enters a global battle over a prized grain

Kathmandu, Aug. 9 -- Across South Asia, basmati rice has long been associated with prestige. It is the mainstay of parties during special occasions-from weddings and religious ceremonies to Dashain, T... Read More


Bird flu reaches 11 districts as farmers await compensation

Kathmandu, June 25 -- Bird flu has spread across multiple districts in Nepal, triggering heightened biosecurity concerns, causing large-scale poultry losses and leaving farmers struggling with delayed... Read More