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NTB issues travel advisory as heavy rainfall forecast across Nepal

23 September 2026

The Nepal Tourism Board has urged tourists to exercise caution while travelling in Nepal from September 25 to 27 as the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several parts of the country.

Aviation

Helicopters put on standby as heavy rain, flood risks rise

23 September 2026

Helicopter operators have been put on standby for possible rescue operations as authorities forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall, floods and landslides across several parts of the country from Friday to Sunday.

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Bodies of two Manaslu avalanche victims airlifted to Kathmandu

23 September 2026

The bodies of two climbers who died after being buried by an avalanche at Camp III of Mt Manaslu have been airlifted to Kathmandu.

Nepal promotes tourism in Japan, says major destinations remain open
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Nepal promotes tourism in Japan, says major destinations remain open

22 September 2026

Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) is promoting Nepal’s tourism products in Japan, with nine Nepali tourism companies joining the board and Nepal Airlines Corporation at Tourism Expo Japan.


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Helicopters put on standby as heavy rain, flood risks rise

Helicopters put on standby as heavy rain, flood risks rise

23 September 2026

Helicopter operators have been put on standby for possible rescue operations as authorities forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall, floods and landslides across several parts of the country from Friday to Sunday.

Yeti Airlines completes 28 years, highlights safety and service growth

Yeti Airlines completes 28 years, highlights safety and service growth

22 September 2026

Yeti Airlines has completed 28 years of commercial operations, serving around 900,000 passengers over the past year, according to the airline.

Cathay Pacific named among world’s top three airlines, wins two Skytrax awards

Cathay Pacific named among world’s top three airlines, wins two Skytrax awards

21 September 2026

Cathay Pacific has again been named among the world’s top three airlines, while also winning the World’s Best Cabin Crew and World’s Best First Class Airline Lounge awards at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards.

US hands over cargo drone to APF for flood relief operations

US hands over cargo drone to APF for flood relief operations

14 September 2026

The United States has handed over a US-made Freefly Alta X Gen2 commercial cargo drone to the Armed Police Force, Nepal, to help deliver essential supplies to remote communities affected by floods.


Environment

NTB issues travel advisory as heavy rainfall forecast across Nepal

23 September 2026

The Nepal Tourism Board has urged tourists to exercise caution while travelling in Nepal from September 25 to 27 as the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several parts of the country.

Rasuwa disaster prompts regional push to identify other high-risk mountain sites

20 September 2026

The disaster triggered by an ice-rock avalanche in Rasuwa has prompted a regional effort to identify other potentially dangerous sites across the Hindu Kush Himalaya and strengthen systems for monitoring and warning communities in time.

Nepal seeks urgent Loss and Damage Fund response to Bhote Koshi floods

2 September 2026

Nepal has made an urgent appeal to the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage for a rapid and direct response to the catastrophic Bhote Koshi flash floods, saying the disaster has caused losses and disruption beyond the country's immediate response capacity.

Seventy volunteers pull 55 sacks of waste from Pisang trekking routes in Manang cleanup drive

Seventy volunteers pull 55 sacks of waste from Pisang trekking routes in Manang cleanup drive

26 June 2026

Seventy volunteers removed 55 sacks of waste from trekking routes around Pisang in Manang during a one-day cleanup campaign, covering ground from Swargadwari Bridge to Ngoro Danda and from Upper Pisang to the Pisang-Ghyaru Bridge.


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Science & Innovation

USSEC holds regional workshop on Soy for Nutrition & Innovation in Kathmandu

22 June 2026

U.S. Soybean Export Council successfully conducted a 'Soy for Nutrition & Innovation' workshop in Kathmandu, featuring regional stakeholders and experts.

With American drone on Everest, we are reaching new heights, says Sergio Gor

2 May 2026

Visiting United States Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor on Friday officially unveiled the “Ultra X Gen 2” American cargo drone built by Freefly Systems at Everest Base Camp.

T3 EXCLUSIVE: NatGeo’s weather station near Mt Everest summit gathers dust

19 April 2026

The installation of the world’s highest automatic weather station had made headlines globally in 2022, but it turned out to be rubbish in just four years.


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