Nepal announces scholarship plan for children affected by floods
A September government announcement outlined support for children orphaned or displaced by floods, including scholarships and learning materials.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Nepal
Kathmandu Climate Week issues 16-point call
Organisers said the three-day Kathmandu Climate Week concluded with a 16-point declaration calling for stronger climate action.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Dashain tika time announced
Nepal’s calendar committee announced 10:26 a.m. on 21 October as the auspicious time for receiving Dashain tika.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Kathmandu sets festival security plan
Kathmandu police announced a deployment of about 3,500 personnel and added patrols and travel help desks for the festival period.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Officials charged in ANFA financial-irregularities case
Prosecutors filed a case against four football officials over alleged financial irregularities; the allegations have not been proven in court.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Biratnagar Kings prepare in India
The franchise travelled to India for preparation and practice sessions with Ranji Trophy players ahead of the next Nepal Premier League season.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Nepal eliminated from League 2 top-four race
Oman victory over Canada left Nepal unable to finish in the top four of ICC Cricket World Cup League 2, though a playoff route remains.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Road link reaches remote Mukot settlement
A road has reached Mukot near the foothills of Mukot Himal, connecting the remote high-altitude settlement to the road network.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Beni–Jomsom–Korala road expected to reopen on Monday
Repairs are nearing completion on the flood-damaged route, but officials say traffic is expected to resume on Monday after remaining work and traffic controls.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Dashain advance bus-ticket sales begin
Advance booking opened in Kathmandu ahead of Dashain, with crowds gathering at a city bus park.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Prithvi Highway shut after gas leak and road subsidence
The highway was closed after a gas tanker overturned and leaked near Galchhi while a separate section subsided, disrupting traffic through Dhading.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026NEPSE rises as trading turnover increases
Nepal’s benchmark share index gained 17.15 points on Friday, while reported turnover rose to Rs4.83 billion.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Investment Board approves two semi-reservoir hydropower projects
The Investment Board approved projects with a combined capacity of about 106 megawatts and a reported combined cost above Rs21 billion.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Nepal’s egg output trails estimated daily demand
A poultry association estimates daily production at 3.8 million eggs against demand of about five million.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Kathmandu Valley announces six LPG exchange points
Special LPG sales and cylinder exchanges are scheduled at six locations from 11 to 17 October to help customers before the festivals.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Government asks agencies to keep festival-period services running
Agencies have been asked to maintain health, water, electricity, communications, transport and hospital services through the festival season.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Rain disruption hits Mustang’s tourism and apple trade
Landslides and river erosion disrupted road, power and internet links in Mustang during a key tourism and harvest period.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Heavy rain damages crops in western Nepal
Farmers in Kailali, Bardiya, Salyan and Dang report losses to paddy, fruit and vegetables as local teams assess damage.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Bagmati seeks additional flood-rebuilding funds
Bagmati Province plans grants for 12 affected local governments and will ask the federal government for another Rs1 billion.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026Flood search effort shifts toward recovery
Nepal says recovery work will now take priority after the August floods, while families continue seeking answers about thousands still missing.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026UNICEF says more than 32,000 children affected by Nepal floods
Six weeks after severe flooding and landslides in Nepal, UNICEF says tens of thousands of children still need support with safe water, education and protection.
Nepal Ireland News Desk · 9/10/2026