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Rescue operation launched at Trishuli-3 'A' Hydropower Project

Nepal, Aug. 29 -- A joint security team has launched a search and rescue operation for people trapped inside a tunnel of the Trishuli-3 'A' Hydropower Project in Rasuwa. The operation began early Sat... Read More


Govt estimates need for USD 4-5 billion investment for floods related reconstruction

Nepal, Aug. 29 -- The government has projected that Nepal will need an investment of US$4-5 billion for the reconstruction of infrastructure damaged by the Wednesday Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods. Talki... Read More


Gold price inclines Rs 1,800 as silver declines Rs 20 per tola in a week

Nepal, Aug. 29 -- The price of gold in the domestic market increased by Rs 1,800 per tola (11.6638 grams) last week. As per the report of Reuters, an international media, gold price pacified by 3 per... Read More


Cabinet decides to contribute one month's salary to disaster relief fund

Nepal, Aug. 28 -- The government has decided to deposit one month's salary of the Prime Minister and all cabinet members into the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund to support rescue, relief and re... Read More


Mini excavators found to rescue those trapped inside tunnel: Gurung

Nepal, Aug. 28 -- Mini excavators needed to rescue citizens trapped inside a tunnel following the Bhotekoshi flood have been found, Home Minister Sudan Gurung said. Gurung made the announcement in a ... Read More


Former President Bhandari urges for joining hands in disaster relief

Nepal, Aug. 28 -- Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has urged one and all to engage in immediate rescue, relief and rehabilitation of the citizens battered by devastating flash floods and landslide... Read More


Sri Lanka offers disaster assistance to Nepal after devastating floods.

Nepal, Aug. 27 -- Sri Lanka has expressed solidarity with Nepal following the devastating floods and landslides that caused loss of life and widespread destruction in Rasuwa and other parts of the cou... Read More


Foreign Ministry forms emergency response team

Nepal, Aug. 27 -- The Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has formed an Emergency Response Team (ERT) for search, rescue and consular assistance for foreign nationals in view of the recent flash flood... Read More


SC refuses to halt Nepali Congress' 15th General Convention

Nepal, Aug. 27 -- The Supreme Court has refused to issue an interim order on a supplementary petition filed by former Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba and former acting president Purna Bah... Read More


FM Khanal, Bangladeshi counterpart hold telephonic conversation

Nepal, Aug. 27 -- Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal and his Bangladeshi counterpart, Dr Khalilur Rahman have held a telephonic conversation. During the conversation, the two foreign minister... Read More