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Why Human Survival Now Depends on the Planet's Health

Nepal, Aug. 11 -- The relationship between the environment and our shared future shows a clear truth: if the planet becomes sick, people become sick too. This is something we face in our time. We enj... Read More


Weather Alert: Heavy rainfall likely in five provinces including Bagmati today

Kathmandu, Aug. 11 -- Nepal's skies remain firmly under the monsoon's sway, with the trough parked near its usual position, the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) reports. By this afternoon, e... Read More


Rasuwa flood triggers insurance claims worth Rs 985.9 million

Kathmandu, Aug. 11 -- The devastating floods and landslides in Rasuwa on June 7 have led to preliminary insurance claims totaling Rs 985.9 million, according to the Nepal Insurance Authority. As of A... Read More


Nepal's electricity export reaches 850 MW this season

Kathmandu, Aug. 11 -- Nepal's electricity export to India has reached as high as 850 MW in the past two weeks, thanks to the soaring water flow in rivers along with increased rainfall this year. Acco... Read More


Dire state of Kanchanpur prison: Inmates crammed beyond capacity in crumbling buildings

Kanchanpur, Aug. 11 -- The district prison in Bheemdatta Municipality, Kanchanpur, is severely overcrowded, housing nearly three times its intended capacity. While the prison is designed to hold 140 m... Read More


Govt to seek permanent solution to irrigation problem in Terai: PM Oli

Nepal, Aug. 10 -- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said the government was determined to seek a permanent solution to the problem of irrigation in the Terai. Taking to a social networking site, PM Ol... Read More


204th independence anniversary of Peru marked in Kathmandu

Nepal, Aug. 10 -- The Republic of Peru celebrated its 204th independence anniversary amid a function in Kathmandu on Sunday. Related story Massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits coast of Peru Speakin... Read More


Desperate farmers encroach on Gandak Canal for irrigation

Nepal, Aug. 10 -- Farmers of Rautahat are facing problems due to encroachment on the banks of Gandak Canal near Pheta Bazaar in Bara. It may be noted that farmers of southern parts of Parsa, Bara and ... Read More


Nepal records 2,675 disaster-related incidents in four months

Nepal, Aug. 10 -- Over a period of four months (mid-April to mid-August), the country recorded a total of 2,675 disaster-related incidents. The number of households affected by such incidents stands a... Read More


New York declares total war on prolific rat population

Nepal, Aug. 10 -- New York is waging a war on multiple fronts to combat the near ubiquitous rats that plague city streets and the subways, leaving some residents afraid to let their children walk on s... Read More