Death toll in Nepal floods tops 900, as number of missing nearly doubles to over 4,200

The death toll in last week’s devastating flooding in Nepal has risen to 903 people, officials said Monday, as the number of those listed as missing nearly doubled to 4,247. Among the missing are 592 foreign nationals, Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said in an update early Monday. State Department spokesperson Tommy…

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Historical Legends From Nepal: Why is Nepal called ‘ Sati le Sarape ko Desh’ or the land cursed by Sati: The haunting legend of Bhim Malla and his helpless wife

AI-generated image for representation Once upon a time, in 17th-century Nepal, a powerful kingdom was shaken by a decision that would haunt its history for centuries.A trusted man at the royal court fell from favour. A death followed. And, as the legends say, a woman on a funeral pyre uttered words that would eventually give…

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“Had there been no mango tree, I would have been dead”: 24-year-old Nepali man watched houses disappear and people being washed away

Bibek Kumal, a 24-year-old Nepali labourer, woke on the morning of August 26, 2026 for his regular and ordinary work. He worked in Bidur, Nuwakot. But he didn’t think that his ordinary day would turn out to be extraordinary. He was digging a toilet pit outside a newly built house, about five feet deep. He…

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Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal: ‘National crush’ Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal takes premature retirement after 12 years in Army – His journey from President Murmu’s ADC to internet sensation

Sambyal became a social-media sensation during his tenure as President Murmu’s ADC. For months, Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal was a familiar face beside President Droupadi Murmu at official ceremonies, public engagements and overseas visits. His military bearing, quiet presence and the occasional glimpse of his work alongside the President turned the otherwise low-profile Army officer…

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Jaya Kishori Quotes: Quote of the day by Jaya Kishori: “Suddenly lose yourself, so that the one who came searching finds only you.”; What the motivational speaker advises on ‘giving up the mask’ and embracing who we really are

Photo: @iamjayakishori/ X Jaya Kishori is a motivational speaker and spiritual orator whose soulful lines have found a wide audience across social media. Her profound ideas often talk about love, self-discovery, and inner peace in simple language that is relatable to her audience online.She once talked about the idea of getting lost on purpose, and…

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