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Bhotekoshi Flood: Desperate Families Await DNA Reports to Claim Missing Loved Ones

Kathamandu, 9 September. Ten days after the devastating Bhotekoshi flood, families of the missing continue their desperate search, with their last hopes now resting on DNA test results. Thousands of relatives are visiting hospitals and police stations to provide blood samples, hoping to recover at least the remains of their loved ones for final rites. […]

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PM Balendra Shah Releases Updates on Hydropower Tunnel Rescue Operations

Bhadra 22, 2083 | Kathmandu Prime Minister Balendra Shah announced that search and rescue operations in various hydropower tunnels are continuing despite limited resources. Releasing the disaster management and rescue details via Facebook on Monday, he confirmed that efforts will persist until the very end to locate individuals who went missing from the project sites. […]

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Trishuli-3 ‘B’ Disaster: Thick Sludge and Debris Hamper Rescue Ops; 178 Still Missing as Desperate Families Protest

By Himalini Desk, RASUWA / KATHMANDU — September 7, 2026. Rescue and search operations at the flood-ravaged 37-megawatt Upper Trishuli-3 ‘B’ Hydropower Project in Rasuwa remain heavily compromised as thick sludge, mud, and debris cover the disaster site. According to the Nepal Army, the massive accumulation of muddy swamps and wreckage left behind by the […]

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Nepal’s Tourism Crisis: Floods, Misinformation, and a Faltering Economy

Kathmandu, 7th September. Himalini news.  Recent floods in the Bhotekoshi river and subsequent landslides have severely impacted Nepal’s major tourist destinations. Despite the onset of the festive and peak tourist season, a combination of localized infrastructure damage and widespread international rumors is taking a heavy toll on the country’s tourism industry and local economy. Current […]

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Rasuwa Flood Crisis and PM’s Assurance to Security Forces

Kathmandu, September 6, 2026. Following the recent devastating floods in the Rasuwa region, Nepal’s security forces have played a crucial role in crisis management and relief operations. In this context, Prime Minister Balen Shah has praised the tireless efforts of the security personnel. Key Points Prime Minister’s Gratitude: Prime Minister Balen Shah expressed special thanks […]

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India-Nepal Joint Rescue Ops Intensify: Heavy Debris Clearance Underway at Chilime Tunnel

Kathmandu, 5 September. Indian and Nepali rescue teams are working on a war footing to clear heavy debris, water, and mud from the Chilime tunnel following recent disruptions. Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, shared the latest updates via X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the relentless and coordinated efforts of both nations in this highly complex […]

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Miraculous Rescues in Nepal: 64-Year-Old Woman and Chinese National Saved After 11 Days

Kathmandu, September 5, 2026 – In two remarkable operations, rescue teams in Nepal have pulled survivors from the devastating Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river floods after 11 days, giving hope amid tragedy. Key Rescue Highlights: Survivor Age/Nationality Rescue Location Rescued By Current Status Chandika Shrestha 64-year-old Nepali woman Bettrawati Bazaar, Nuwakot Armed Police Force (APF) […]

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India-Nepal Agree in Principle to Run Janakpurdham-Ayodhya Ramayana Circuit Train from April 2027

By Mishri Lal Madhukar JANAKPURDHAM, September 3, 2026: Preparations have accelerated for a special train service connecting Janakpurdham and Jayanagar to Ayodhya in India. Following a crucial high-level meeting in Jayanagar, senior officials from Nepal and India have reached an agreement in principle to launch a special Ramayana Circuit Train between Janakpurdham and Ayodhya starting […]

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“A Private Militia or an NGO?” Nepali Congress Demands Answers from the Government Over ‘Green Army’

KATHMANDU, 3 September. The Nepali Congress has demanded immediate clarification from the government regarding the activities of a group calling itself the “Green Army,” raising concerns over its pseudo-military appearance and operations. The issue was brought to the forefront during a special session of the House of Representatives on Thursday by senior Nepali Congress lawmaker […]

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Over 980 Dead, 3,900 Missing as Devastating Avalanche and Floods Ravage Nepal; 1.6 Million Affected

KATHMANDU,  September 1, 2026, Himalini Desk: An avalanche near the Nepal-China border on the 10th of Bhadra, followed by catastrophic flooding in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers, has impacted an estimated 1.6 million people. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) revealed the massive scale of the devastation in its first official […]