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Gas Crisis Sparks Protest: Students Cook with Firewood at Ratna Rajya Campus
Students affiliated with the All Nepal National Independent Students’ Union (Revolutionary) staged a symbolic protest at Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus by cooking food over a firewood stove, demanding immediate action to address the ongoing LPG shortage in Kathmandu Valley.
Government Eases LPG Shortage in Kathmandu Valley After Floods
The government has introduced an emergency LPG exchange system in Kathmandu Valley, allowing consumers to exchange empty cylinders of any brand for available filled cylinders at the designated price.
US-Canada Trade War Escalates as New Import Restrictions Take Effect
The United States has announced fresh restrictions and higher tariffs on several Canadian products after Canada imposed retaliatory duties on American goods, deepening tensions between the two major trading partners.
Kulman Ghising Called In to Support Chilime Tunnel Rescue
The Nepal Army has sought former Energy Minister Kulman Ghising’s technical support for the ongoing rescue operation inside the Chilime Hydropower Project tunnel in Rasuwa.
Nepal Seeks Donor Support for Post-Flood Recovery
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has begun discussions with major development partners on post-disaster recovery, damage assessment and financial support following the Rasuwa floods.
Government Begins Survey to Relocate Flood Victims to Temporary Homes
The government has launched a detailed needs assessment for families displaced by the Bhote Koshi flood, with plans to shift them from holding centers to individual temporary shelters within the coming weeks.
China Steps Up Rescue Efforts After Deadly Kerung Landslide
China has intensified rescue and relief operations at the Kerung (Gyirong) border following a devastating landslide on August 26, with 43 deaths confirmed and 519 people still missing.
Finance Minister Pushes for Legal Reforms in Capital Market
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has directed authorities to propose legal measures aimed at strengthening and improving Nepal’s capital market.
Road Collapse Turns 6-Hour Journey into 13-Hour Ordeal
The collapse of the Prithvi Highway at Krishnabhir in Dhading has disrupted Lamjung–Kathmandu travel, forcing vehicles onto longer routes and sharply increasing travel time and fares.
Flood Shock Spreads Beyond Affected Hydropower Stocks
The Rasuwa floods directly damaged seven hydropower companies, but uncertainty surrounding reconstruction, insurance claims, and future earnings has dragged down the broader market and intensified selling pressure across several sectors.
President Paudel Takes Stock of Bhote Koshi Flood Damage, Visits Nuwakot and Rasuwa
President Ram Chandra Paudel inspected Bhote Koshi flood-hit areas in Nuwakot and received updates on rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts before heading to Rasuwa.
US Secretary Rubio Calls Rabi Lamichhane, Pledges Support Amid Bhote Koshi Disaster
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed condolences over the Bhote Koshi flood deaths and assured RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane of continued US support for Nepal’s disaster response.