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Nepal, World Bank Explore Catastrophe Bond for Disaster Protection

Nepal and the World Bank are exploring a catastrophe bond to improve disaster financing after devastating floods caused an estimated $1.66 billion in damage….reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal and the World

October 15, 2026

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How A Nepal Landslide Triggered Flood Surges Up To 25 Metres

A massive Nepal landslide triggered Budhi Gandaki River floods, with a surge reaching 25 metres and energy equivalent to a 3.5-magnitude earthquake….reports Asian Lite News Desk A massive landslide in Nepal’s Gorkha

October 14, 2026

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Nepal’s Only Billionaire Scores Top Post In Congress

Nepal’s only billionaire, Binod Chaudhary, has been elected vice-president of the Nepali Congress at the party’s 15th general convention….reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal’s only billionaire, Binod Chaudhary, has been elected one

October 13, 2026

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Nepal Tourism Finds Its Footing After Floods

Around 150 to 200 visitors are arriving daily at Dharapani, raising hopes for a stronger peak season and renewed income for mountain communities….reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal’s popular Annapurna Circuit trekking

October 12, 2026

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Nepal floods: UNICEF warns of another Himalayan disaster

Six weeks after Nepal’s devastating floods killed at least 1,400 people, communities are struggling to recover, with nearly 5,300 people still missing… reports Asian Lite News Desk Six weeks after devastating floods

October 11, 2026

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Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River floods devastate villages

Dozens of houses and bridges were swept away by flooding in Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district….reports Asian Lite News Desk Flash flooding in Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River has swept away

October 11, 2026

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Nepal Floods Cause $1.66 Billion In Damage, Says World Bank

Nepal’s August 2026 floods caused an estimated US$1.66 billion in direct physical damage, with infrastructure accounting for 83 per cent of the total…reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal’s devastating floods in August

October 9, 2026

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World Bank cuts Nepal growth forecast after 2026 floods

Nepal’s economic growth is forecast to slow to 3.7 per cent in 2026-27 after devastating August floods disrupted energy, transport, trade and tourism….reports Asian Lite News Desk The World Bank has cut

October 6, 2026

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Nepal Minister’s India Trip Comes With Security Agenda

Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung will visit India for the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers meeting, focusing on regional security and cross-border crime….reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung is

October 6, 2026

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Nepal Plans Period Leave for Women Workers

Nepal has proposed introducing menstrual leave for women civil servants as part of amendments to its federal civil service law….reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal is considering introducing menstrual leave for women

October 4, 2026

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