The Latest Breaking News from Nepal

Nepal avalanche rescuers find more bodies as death toll rises to 15

Nepal is still recovering from devastating flooding in August

The Independent UK · Oct 2

As India and China repair ties, a Tibet film tells the story of a forgotten resistance

‘Four Rivers Six Ranges’ brings Tibet’s little-known resistance history to the screen

The Independent UK · Oct 2

In a year of record-breaking heat, Australia and Pacific leaders meet to sharpen climate goals

Heatwaves in the United Kingdom, vast forest fires in Canada and flash flooding in Nepal – the evidence of climate change is everywhere. And no region faces a more existential threat than the Pacific, where residents of low-lying nations are witnessing the seas creep higher.

The Conversation · Oct 2

At least 30 dead in more landslides in Nepal still reeling from deadly flash floods

Trekkers abandon journeys as roads and bridges are washed away

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Why Human-Wildlife Conflict Compensation Claims Fail in India

The Distance Between the Attack and the ChequeWhen a leopard takes a goat from a village bordering Corbett or Pench, the family has 24 to 48 hours to report it to the forest department. Miss that window and the claim is void before it starts. The animal is gone, the…

Times Life · Oct 1

Helicopters Rescue Trekkers as Nepal Is Hit by Fresh Landslides After Deadly August Floods

Fresh landslides and heavy rain have reportedly killed about 30 people in Nepal, damaged homes and infrastructure, and forced hundreds of Annapurna Circuit trekkers to evacuate by helicopter.

International Business Times UK · Oct 1

Bad weather forces Nepal to suspend search for missing climbers after Himalayan avalanche

Four bodies recovered and 12 missing on Himlung peak after avalanche

The Independent UK · Sep 30

East Champaran Floods: Gandak river swells to record high, breaches embankments in Bihar

Recent heavy rainfall in Nepal has resulted in the Gandak river swelling to record levels in Bihar. The overflow has damaged embankments and prompted significant flooding in multiple villages. Local authorities have deployed teams to repair the damage and assist affected communities. Transport services have been disrupted, and arrangements for…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Nepal rains: 27 killed in rain-induced disasters, authorities say

Beginning on September 24, Nepal faced catastrophic rainfall that triggered numerous landslides and floods, resulting in the tragic loss of 27 lives. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority reported eight injuries, with four individuals still missing. These natural disasters inflicted serious damage on homes, livestock, and vital infrastructure.

The Times of India · Sep 29

FM Nirmala Sitharaman pushes investment, economic ties with Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Jordan at AIIB meet

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman engaged in meetings in Doha to enhance economic ties with Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, and Jordan. Discussions included the India-Saudi Arabia Bilateral Investment Treaty and opportunities for Swiss investments in India's infrastructure sector. The focus also extended to food security and trade with Jordan, aiming to boost…

The Economic Times · Sep 29