Flood response and parallel governance actions dominated today’s developments, alongside steps on employment recruitment oversight and economic reform.
Politics & Governance
The Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund has gathered major deposits for flood-affected areas, including a total of NPR 13.23 billion reported for Rasuwa. The government also noted that NPR 9.68 billion is available across nine bank accounts, with recent releases and additional relief support underway. 13.23 billion collected in Prime Minister’s relief fund Disaster Relief Fund records Rs 13.23 billion deposit
Private and civil-sector contributions continued to flow into disaster relief, including a donation of NPR 10 million from Veel and additional support through Banke-based institutions. Donations were directed toward relief and recovery operations via the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund. Veel donates Rs 10 million to PM’s Disaster Relief Fund Schools and hospitals provide Rs 125 million
Separately, the Madhesi Commission submitted its annual report for FY 2082/83 to President Ram Chandra Paudel, as required under constitutional provisions. The report was submitted at Shital Niwas by acting chairman Jeevachha Sah. Madhesi Commission submits annual report to President
Courts & Accountability
The government moved to tighten accountability in overseas employment recruitment after scrutiny of Malaysia-related hiring processes. It is investigating 25 authorized agencies and seeking explanations from 250 other sub-agents listed in the Malaysia system. Government investigates 25 agencies over Malaysia job recruitment
On land governance and administrative accountability, ministries decided to reclaim public and government land that was identified as encroached in the Rawal Commission report from 2052 BS. A committee led by Chief Survey Officer Ramesh Gyawali will register encroached areas and ensure fully identified public or government land is recorded in the name of the Government of Nepal. Government to reclaim land identified as encroached by Rawal Commission 31 years ago
Economy & Business
Alongside disaster spending, domestic support efforts were channeled through microfinance and corporate/community initiatives. Unique Nepal Microfinance Institution Limited announced a NPR 500,000 donation toward relief, rescue, and rehabilitation for people affected by the Trishuli River flood linked to the Bhote Koshi River. Unique Nepal Microfinance donates five lakh
The government also reiterated plans to advance reforms intended to address the ongoing economic slowdown. While specific measures were not detailed, the stated direction is to revitalize economic growth. Government advancing reforms to end economic slowdown
Society & Community
Community-focused solidarity actions continued alongside cash and in-kind support for flood victims. NAMUDA released a solidarity song to raise awareness and encourage assistance for affected communities. NAMUDA releases solidarity song for flood victims
Additional relief coordination included large-scale logistics and medical support reported alongside the fund deposit figures. The fund updates cited distribution of gas cylinders to Kathmandu and deployment of specialist doctors to flood-affected areas in Rasuwa and Nuwakot. Disaster Relief Fund records Rs 13.23 billion deposit
Date: September 12, 2026 (AD) | B.S.: Bhadau 27, 2083
Top News
1. Veel donates Rs 10 million to PM’s Disaster Relief Fund for flood victims (english.onlinekhabar.com)
Veel has donated Rs. 10 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund to aid flood victims in Nepal. The funds will assist in providing essential supplies and emergency assistance to affected families and support ongoing recovery efforts. CEO Dileep Dhakal highlighted the importance of community solidarity during this crisis and encouraged others to contribute to relief efforts.
2. बाढीपीडितको राहत तथा पुनःस्थापनाका लागि युनिक नेपाल लघुवित्तद्वारा पाँच लाख सहयोग (newsofnepal.com)
Unique Nepal Microfinance Institution Limited has donated five lakh rupees to support relief, rescue, and rehabilitation efforts for citizens affected by the devastating flood in the Trishuli River caused by the Bhote Koshi River. The amount has been deposited into the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund, with contributions of 3,05,375 rupees from employees and 1,94,963 rupees from the institution's corporate social responsibility fund. The institution expressed condolences for the loss of life and property due to the flood and committed to ongoing support for affected communities.
3. Government investigates 25 agencies over Malaysia job recruitment, seeks explanation from 250 others (english.onlinekhabar.com)
The Nepalese government is investigating 25 recruitment agencies authorized to send workers to Malaysia, following criticism over the limited selection process. The Ministry of Youth, Labour and Employment has directed the Department of Foreign Employment to examine these agencies' transactions and the criteria for their approval. Additionally, the government plans to seek explanations from 250 other agencies listed as sub-agents in Malaysia's system, amid concerns that the arrangement may hinder competition and violate legal provisions.
4. Government to reclaim land identified as encroached by Rawal Commission 31 years ago (english.onlinekhabar.com)
The Ministry of Land Management and the Ministry of Federal Affairs have decided to reclaim government and public land identified as encroached by the Rawal Commission's 2052 BS report. A committee, led by Chief Survey Officer Ramesh Gyawali, will implement this decision by registering the encroached areas and any land fully identified as government or public in the name of the Government of Nepal.
5. रसुवा बाढी : प्रधानमन्त्री राहत कोषमा जम्मा भयो १३ अर्ब २३ करोड (www.onlinekhabar.com)
The Prime Minister's Relief Fund has received a total of NPR 13.23 billion in response to the recent floods in Rasuwa. This significant amount is aimed at providing assistance to those affected by the disaster.
6. बाढीपीडितका लागि बाँकेका विद्यालय र अस्पतालबाट एक करोड २५ लाख सहयोग (www.ratopati.com)
Private schools and hospitals in Banke have contributed over NPR 12.5 million for flood victims in Bhotekoshi. The amount includes NPR 6.5 million from 77 private schools and NPR 6.078 million from private hospitals, with significant donations from institutions like Nepalgunj Medical College Teaching Hospital and Sanjeevani College of Medical Sciences. The funds will be deposited into the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund.
7. Disaster Relief Fund records Rs 13.23 billion deposit (theannapurnaexpress.com)
The Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund has recorded a total deposit of Rs 13.23 billion, with Rs 9.68 billion available across nine bank accounts. Recently, Rs 1 billion was released for Bhotekoshi flood survivors, while additional support efforts include over 50,000 gas cylinders dispatched to Kathmandu and specialist doctors being sent to flood-affected areas in Rasuwa and Nuwakot.
8. NAMUDA releases solidarity song for flood victims (risingnepaldaily.com)
NAMUDA has released a solidarity song to support victims of recent floods in Nepal. The initiative aims to raise awareness and provide assistance to those affected by the disaster.
9. Madhesi Commission submits annual report to President (theannapurnaexpress.com)
The Madhesi Commission's annual report for the fiscal year 2082/83 was submitted to President Ram Chandra Paudel by acting chairman Jeevachha Sah at Shital Niwas. According to Article 294 of Nepal's Constitution, constitutional commissions are required to present their annual reports to the President.
10. 'Government advancing reforms to end economic slowdown' (risingnepaldaily.com)
The Nepalese government is implementing reforms aimed at addressing the ongoing economic slowdown. Specific measures and strategies have not been detailed, but the focus is on revitalizing economic growth.
Forex
| Currency Pair | Rate (NPR) |
|---|---|
| USD → NPR | 153.19 |
| CAD → NPR | 110.62 |
| AUD → NPR | 109.84 |
| GBP → NPR | 206.99 |
| JPY → NPR | 9.94 |
Metal Prices (International)
| Metal | Price (USD/oz) | Price (NPR/tola) |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | $4348.93 | NPR 249,829.45 |
| Silver | $64.52 | NPR 3,706.43 |
Disclaimer
- Forex rates are sourced from the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
- International gold and silver prices are sourced from swissquote.
- Nepal gold and silver prices are sourced from Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
Prices are provided for informational purposes only and may be delayed, or inaccurate.
