UNDP and World Bank Launch New Framework to Mobilize Finance and Support Job Creation
Global Development: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Bank Group have launched a new cooperation framework aimed...
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Nepal Announces Monthly Housing Support for Bhote Koshi Flood Victims
The Nepal government has announced a monthly housing allowance for families affected by the devastating Bhote Koshi floods as authorities...
Nepal Intensifies Rescue Operations as Teams Search for Workers Trapped in Hydropower Tunnels
KATHMANDU — Nepal is intensifying search and rescue operations for workers believed to be trapped inside hydropower tunnels following the...
WHO Urges South-East Asia to Strengthen Domestic Health Investment Amid Growing Global Funding Pressures
Dili, September 8, 2026: The World Health Organization has called on countries across South-East Asia to increase domestic investment in...
Nepal: Authorities Issue Fresh Alert After Bird Flu Detected in Domestic Poultry
Nepalese authorities have issued a fresh update on a bird-flu outbreak affecting domestic birds, highlighting the need for continued surveillance...
Glacial Lake Flood Risk Rising Across Hindu Kush Himalayas as Glaciers Melt Faster
The Hindu Kush Himalaya region is facing a growing threat from glacial lake outburst floods as rising temperatures accelerate the...
Developing Asia Journalism Awards 2026 Celebrate Outstanding Reporting on Artificial Intelligence and Regional Development
The Developing Asia Journalism Awards (DAJA) 2026 have recognised some of Asia's most impactful journalism, honouring reporters whose work explores...
Nepal’s Youth Employment Initiative Helps a Mother Turn Ambitions into Reality
In the hills of Nepal's Lamjung district, Usha Bhujel is building a brighter future through determination, opportunity, and hard work....
Diplomatic Deadlock: India Rejects Nepal’s Objections Over Himalayan Transit Route
A long-standing territorial sensitivity has resurfaced in the Himalayas this Monday. The Government of India has formally dismissed a protest...
