KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has stressed the need for greater use of space technology, data sharing, and regional cooperation to mitigate complex disasters caused by climate change in the Himalayan region. He made the remarks at the inaugural session of the Fifth Ministerial Conference on Space Applications for […]

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TAAN urges trekkers, tourists to take precautions against Cyclone Arnab

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TAAN urges trekkers, tourists to take precautions against Cyclone Arnab

KATHMANDU: The Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) has urged trekking guides, trekkers, and tourists to take precautions against the potential impacts of Cyclone Arnab, which has developed in the Bay of Bengal. Citing notices issued by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), TAAN has […]

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Health sector urged to remain on standby

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Health sector urged to remain on standby

KATHMANDU: The Health Emergency and Disaster Management Unit has urged the health sector to strengthen preparedness and response measures and remain on high alert in view of the adverse weather forecast. The Unit issued a circular to the Provincial Health Emergency Operation Centres of all seven provinces, calling for effective preparedness and response measures. The […]

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Cyclone Arnav raises risk of heavy rain, snowfall

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Cyclone Arnav raises risk of heavy rain, snowfall

KATHMANDU: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has urged the public to remain on high alert amid the possibility of heavy rainfall, lightning, windstorms and snowfall on October 13 and 14 due to the influence of Cyclone Arnav, which is developing in the Bay of Bengal. In a notice, the Authority warned that […]

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Akram Khan arrested over Ani Choing Dolma’s Lumbini appointment

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Akram Khan arrested over Ani Choing Dolma’s Lumbini appointment

BUTWAL: Two people, including Akram Khan, coordinator of the ‘Lumbini Bachau Mahaabhiyan’, have been arrested amid protests demanding the cancellation of the appointment of Ani Choing Dolma as vice-chairperson of the Lumbini Development Trust. Police arrested Khan, 61, and Babiuddin Musalman, 33, of Ward No. 9 of Lumbini Sanskritik Municipality from their residence in Parsa […]

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Two months after Bhotekoshi flood, families still await DNA results for missing relatives

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Two months after Bhotekoshi flood, families still await DNA results for missing relatives

BANKE: Two months after the devastating Bhotekoshi flash flood, families of those who went missing are still waiting for DNA test results to determine the fate of their loved ones. Anlal Rokaya of Thapuwa, Ward No. 20 of Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City, said his family had received no information about the DNA results of three relatives […]

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Farmers advised to harvest paddy after Nov 1 amid rain forecast

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Farmers advised to harvest paddy after Nov 1 amid rain forecast

DHADING: The Agricultural Development Office has urged farmers to monitor weather forecasts before harvesting and bringing in their paddy crops, warning of possible rainfall across various parts of the country from October 28 to November 1. In a notice on rice harvesting and post-harvest management, the office warned that light to heavy rainfall could damage […]

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Kavre’s Kotthumka: A hidden Himalayan gem awaiting tourists

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Kavre’s Kotthumka: A hidden Himalayan gem awaiting tourists

KAVREPALCHOK: Kotthumka, also known as Chandeni-Mandan, is an emerging tourist destination in Ward No. 10 of Mandandeupur Municipality in Kavrepalanchok district. From this scenic hilltop, visitors can catch a glimpse of Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, on clear days. The northern horizon also offers spectacular views of the Ganesh, Jugal, Gaurishankar and Langtang mountain […]

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33,000 foreign tourists visit Annapurna region in a month

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33,000 foreign tourists visit Annapurna region in a month

GANDAKI: A total of 32,963 foreign tourists visited the Annapurna Conservation Area in Asoj (mid-Sept to mid-Oct), including 12,645 from South Asian countries and 20,318 from other countries. Dr. Rabin Kadariya, chief of the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), said tourist arrivals increased by 2,416 compared with the same month last year, when 30,547 foreign […]

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When Rivers Cease to Be Relatives

The anthropology of disaster examines how people experience, interpret, and respond to events within social, cultural, political, and economic contexts. It considers how poverty, inequality, development policies, and environmental shifts shape vulnerability and management. Anthropologists study local knowledge, beliefs, community ties, displacement, and loss. They also ask why certain groups endure greater harm. By attending […]

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23 disaster incidents reported in 24 hours, six dead, three missing

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23 disaster incidents reported in 24 hours, six dead, three missing

KATHMANDU: A total of 23 disaster-related incidents were reported across the country in the past 24 hours, leaving six people dead, three missing and 10 injured. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), the estimated property damage from the incidents, which included fires, snakebites, altitude sickness and a boat capsize, amounted […]

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Misty Manungkot beckons tourists with sunrises and mountain views

DAMAULI: At the break of dawn, Damauli in Tanahun appears to disappear beneath a thick blanket of fog when viewed from the hilltop of Manungkot. The golden rays of the rising sun illuminating the white blanket of fog, the surrounding mountain ranges and the gentle morning breeze create a captivating spectacle for visitors. Drawn by […]

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