The Nepal government on Monday decided to resume domestic and international flight operations starting from August 17, nearly four months after they were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The …
Landslides, flooding block main highway to Nepal’s capital
Landslides and flooding caused by heavy rainfall have blocked the main highway connecting most of Nepal to the Himalayan nation’s capital, preventing trucks from …
Nepal’s bullion market incurs loss of 184 mln USD during lockdown
“There has been no business to start with and the loss will continue to pile up if the condition worsens or does not improve soon,” Shakya added. “The world is going through economic turmoil and Nepal …
Nepal to resume domestic, int’l flights from August 17
told Xinhua on Monday that the Nepali government’s decision would not help lead to significant jump in international travels but some business travels could take place. “We are not expecting tourists …
Flooding in Assam and Nepal kills hundreds and displaces millions
Hurried evacuation of millions of residents will increase coronavirus cases, officials say …
India Needs to Fast-Track a Border Solution, Lest It Lose Nepal
India sentiment growing in Nepal over the border dispute, it’s time for New Delhi to take action toward a resolution.
Bangladesh, Nepal warn of rising rivers as monsoon toll rises
The death toll from heavy monsoon rains across South Asia has climbed to nearly 200, officials said Sunday, as Bangladesh and Nepal warned that rising waters would bring further flooding. Officials in …
Floods in India, Nepal displace nearly 4 million
Almost four million people in India and Nepal have been displaced by heavy flooding from monsoon rains. Government officials said on Sunday (July 19) that dozens are missing and at least 189 have died …
Floods in India, Nepal Displace Nearly Four Million People, at Least 189 Dead
The overflowing Brahmaputra River, which flows through China’s Tibet, India and Bangladesh, has damaged crops and triggered mudslides, displacing millions of people, officials said. More than 2.75 …
With 156 new cases, Nepal’s COVID-19 count reaches 17,658 on Sunday
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s total coronavirus infection count has reached 17,658 with 156 new cases detected today, stated the Ministry of Health and Population. The new infections were confirmed after …