Ashish Bharati: The Trailblazer of Nepali Motorsports
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 15When Ashish (Roni) Bharati stood atop the podium at the Sri Lanka Karting Circuit in Colombo late last month, the Nepali flag soared with him - for the first t...
81 escaped inmates from Kaski prison rearrested
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 16A total of 81 inmates who had escaped from Kaski Prison during the Gen-Z demonstrations on September 9 have been rearrested from various locations.The Departme...
Three girls drown while fishing in Jhapa
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 16Three young girls lost their lives after drowning while fishing in the Sisne Khola rivulet at Gauradaha Municipality-9, Jhapa, today afternoon.According to pol...
Last living Sherpa of Hillary–Tenzing Everest expedition passes away
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 16Kancha Sherpa, the last living member of the 1953 British Mount Everest Expedition that made the first successful ascent of the world's highest peak, pass...
Gold price hits historic Rs 250,900 per tola
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 16The price of gold has crossed the historic threshold of Rs 250,000 per tola in the domestic market, setting a new all-time high.According to the Federation of...
Nepali candidate elected as the Regional Councillor of IUCN
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 16Nepali candidate Roshani Adhikari Pathak has been elected as one of the Regional Councillor for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) from...
Hashtag revolution: Constitutional amendment is allowed, breaking isn't
In 2013, along with other lawyers, Om Prakash Aryal filed a writ petition seeking Supreme Court intervention against the formation of a Chief Justice (CJ)-led interim election gove...
American skier Jim Morrison makes history with first descent of Everest's Hornbein Couloir
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 16American mountaineer Jim Morrison has become the first person in history to ski down the North Face of Mount Everest via the notoriously steep Hornbein Couloir...
Nepal qualifies for T20 World Cup 2026
MUSCAT, OCTOBER 15Following the UAE's victories over Samoa and Qatar's win against Japan, both Nepal and Oman have secured qualification- with two matches to spare- for t...
Festival of Lights Fair 2025 to illuminate International Club
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 15The International Club in Sanepa is set to host the Festival of Lights Fair 2025 from October 15 to 18 (Asoj 29–Kartik 1), offering visitors a lively fusion of...
Proton e.MAS expands network with new showroom in Butwal
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 15Proton e.MAS, Nepal's EV brand under Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd., inaugurated its new showroom in Butwal today, marking another milestone in its rapid natio...
Samsung launches multi-buy offer with discounts up to 53% on galaxy devices
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 15Samsung Nepal has introduced an exclusive Multi-Buy Offer, allowing customers to enjoy discounts of up to 53% on Galaxy Watches and Galaxy Buds when purchased...
Deepal to host test drive and exchange event in Birgunj
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 15To celebrate the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art showroom in Birgunj, MAW Vriddhi is organizing a four-day Test Drive and Exchange Event starting Thu...
Piolets d'Or 2024: Two virgin summits, four Nepali climbers, and a shot at mountaineering's highest honor
KATHMANDU:Nepal's new generation of climbers is once again rewriting the story of Himalayan alpinism. Two separate first ascents, one on Patrasi Peak in far-western Nepal and...
Three dead, two injured in factory wall collapse in Chitwan
CHITWAN, OCTOBER 15Three people died and two others were injured when a factory wall collapsed at the Kisan Dana Factory at Shantikunj Tole of Ratnagar municipality-12 in Chitwan d...
Hernán Leal and Sherpa team make first ascent of Mt. Pathibhara
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 15A five-member international expedition team has successfully completed the first-ever ascent of Mt. Pathibhara (6,868m) in eastern Nepal, achieving a new miles...
Remittance inflows surge 33.1 percent to Rs 352 billion in two months of FY 2025/26
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 15Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has reported a 33.1 percent rise in remittance inflows, reaching Rs 352.08 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year 2...
Way forward for post Gen Z movement: Vanquished and victors must work together
The Gen Z movement has shown the world how young people can have an unprecedented impact on the national political scene, challenging the notion that politics is solely the domain...
Music and Sunshine fill Gokarna Forest Resort as Surya Nepal Jazzmandu heads outdoors
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 12The green expanse of Gokarna Forest Resort turned into a stage of sound and sunlight on Saturday as Surya Nepal Jazzmandu 2025 continued with its signature ope...
From Eastern Anatolia to the roofs of the world: A Kurdish woman's journey among the mountains
KATHMANDU: Born and raised in Eastern Anatolia, a rugged and mountainous region in eastern Turkey known for its harsh winters and the majestic Mount Ararat, Emine Cakir has been dr...
Global IME Bank declares 8% cash dividend for FY 2081/82
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 14Global IME Bank Limited has announced an 8 percent cash dividend for its shareholders from the distributable profits of the fiscal year 2081/82 (2024/25).The d...
inDrive appoints Swastima Khadka as brand ambassador, launches 360° campaign in Nepal
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 14Nepali actress Swastima Khadka has been named brand ambassador for inDrive Nepal, coinciding with the launch of a new 360° campaign: "Your Journey Begins With...
9-point policy recommendations on external voting for Nepali citizens abroad
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 13The Nepal Policy Institute (NPI) has submitted a nine-point policy recommendation to the Election Commission, Nepal (ECN) outlining practical measures to enabl...
Trump's Gaza deal: Will this be a just peace?
President Donald Trump has brokered a 20-point Gaza peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Stopping the bombing and securing the release of hostages are significant accomplishments so far. However, from a Palestinian perspective, the central question remains: Will this be a just pe
What Mahabir Pun gets wrong about innovation: Nepal must first build the ecosystem
When Mahabir Pun demands Nepal spend 2% of GDP on research and development, he channels a nation tired of importing ideas and exporting talent. His frustration is understandable. H...
ICIMOD study confirms Thame Flood as Everest region's cryosphere-linked disaster
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 14A new study by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has revealed that the 2024 Thame flood in the Everest region was triggered...
Chhiring Sherpa summits Mt Cho Oyu; Completes all 14 peaks above 8,000m
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 14World record-holding IFMGA/UIAGM and NNMGA mountain guide Chhiring Sherpa has successfully completed all 14 of the world's highest peaks above 8,000 meter...
Bharath Thammineni makes history with Cho Oyu ascent: First Indian to summit nine of the 8,000ers
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 14Indian mountaineer Bharath Thammineni has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian climber to summit nine of the world's 14 peaks above...
Bhai Tika auspicious time at 11:39 am on Kartik 6
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 14The most auspicious time for Bhai Tika this year has been set for 11:39 AM on Thursday, Kartik 6 (October 23). The tika, however, may be offered anytime during...
Gold hits record high of Rs 248,500 per tola
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 14The price of gold skyrocketed in the domestic market on Tuesday, rising by Rs 8,100 per tola in a single day to reach a new historic high of Rs 248,500 per tol...
Afsaneh Hesami Fard becomes first Iranian woman to summit all 14 peaks above 8,000m
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 13Iranian mountaineer Afsaneh Hesami Fard has become the first Iranian woman to summit all 14 of the world's highest mountains above 8,000 meters, following...
Bipin Joshi determined to be dead, whereabouts yet unknown
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 13The hopes of safe return of Bipin Joshi - a Nepali national who was among the dozens of foreign workers kidnapped alongside the Israelis during Hamas' Oct...
Nepal edge Qatar to move closer to T20 World Cup qualification
MUSCAT, OCTOBER 13A scintillating five-wicket haul by Sandeep Lamichhane and a composed half-century from skipper Rohit Paudel guided Nepal to yet another nail-biting five-run vict...
Nobel economics prize goes to 3 researchers for explaining innovation-driven economic growth
STOCKHOLM, OCTOBER 13Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for "having explained innovation-driven economic growth" includin...
ANM in Bajura saves newborn's life after five hours of artificial respiration
BAJURA, OCTOBER 13In a rare and inspiring case of medical dedication, an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) in Bajura district saved the life of a newborn by performing artificial respi...
Three teenage girls drown in flooded field near Nepal–India border
RAUTAHAT, OCTOBER 13Three teenage girls from Rajdevi Municipality, Rautahat, drowned while swimming in a flooded field along the Nepal–India border on Monday morning.According to p...
Over 4,700 metric tons of apples shipped from Jumla
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 13Around 4,725 metric tons of apples have been exported from Jumla to other districts since mid-July, according to the District Agriculture Development Office.Ac...
5,547 inmates still at large after Gen Z Protest prison breaks
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 13The Department of Prison Management has reported that 5,547 inmates who escaped during the Gen Z movement on September 8–9 remain at large across the country.A...
Health Ministry urges hospitals to match pay, benefits with govt standards
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 13The Ministry of Health and Population has directed all health institutions to align salaries, services, and facilities for health workers with government stand...
Tourists urged to take precautions in Upper Mustang
MUSTANG, OCTOBER 13Tourists visiting Upper Mustang have been urged to take necessary health precautions. With the number of tourists visiting Upper Mustang falling ill due to high...
Gold price hits record high of Rs 240,400 per tola
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 13The price of gold surged by Rs 2,400 per tola on Monday to reach a new record high of Rs 240,400 per tola in the domestic market.According to the Federation of...
Nepal at the Crossroad: What next?
President Ramchandra Poudel, one month after the formation of interim government, took initiative to break the ice by inviting party representatives and the members of the governme...
'Cardiac Kids' register thrilling one-run victory over UAE
MUSCAT, OCTOBER 13Nepal, fondly known as the Cardiac Kids in the cricketing fraternity, pulled off a nerve-wracking one-run victory against arch-rivals United Arab Emirates (UAE) i...
Summit route on Ama Dablam open as EOA team completes fixing work
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 12The summit route on Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812m) has officially opened for climbers after a seven-member fixing team from the Expedition Operators Association (EOA)...
Dokpya Sports clinch Babu Chhiri Sherpa Memorial Volleyball title in New York
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 12Dokpya Sports emerged victorious in the first Babu Chhiri Sherpa Memorial Volleyball Cup, held at Queens Bridge Park, New York, on Sunday.Organized by the US N...
Samsung Nepal unveils 'Tihar ko Mood, Sabai Good!' festive offer
KATHMANDU OCTOBER 12Samsung Nepal has announced its festive campaign, "Tihar ko Mood, Sabai Good!", offering special discounts and attractive prizes for consumers nationwide.The ca...
Nepal SBI Bank hosts symposium on FATF Evaluation Best Practices
KATHMANDU OCTOBER 12Nepal SBI Bank Ltd. (NSBL) organized a symposium titled "Navigating FATF Evaluation – Best Practices" on Friday, focusing on strengthening AML-CFT measures and...
South Korean Embassy launches fundraising drive for Gen Z Movement victims
KATHMANDU OCTOBER 12The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kathmandu on Friday held a solemn memorial in honor of those affected by the Gen Z movement of September 8–9.Leading the...
Vacancy open for Head Coach of Nepal women's national cricket team
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 12The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced a vacancy for the position of Head Coach for the Nepal National Women's Cricket Team, inviting qualif...
French firm IDEMIA paid Nepali brokers through foreign accounts to secure lucrative contracts, complaint says
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 11A confidential complaint filed with Nepal's anti-corruption agency accuses the French identity solutions giant IDEMIA SAS of secretly routing payments to...
Post-disaster relief and reconstruction government's top priority: Minister Ghising
ILAM, OCTOBER 11Minister for Physical Planning and Transport, Kulman Ghising, has said that the implementation of relief and reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of the recent w...
NRB reduces transaction limits for debit cards
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 10The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has revised the transaction limits for debit cards issued by banks and financial institutions under an amendment to the Integrated...
Calm grooves and easy conversations at Jazz Upstairs as Surya Nepal Jazzmandu continues
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 10After a bright and energetic morning at St. Xavier's, the mood shifted to something quieter and more intimate in the evening. As the sun set over Lazimpat...
Monsoon withdraws; Fair weather expected across most parts of the country
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 11The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has announced that the monsoon has completely withdrawn from Nepal, marking the end of this year's rainy...
Nepal advances to Super Six after victory over Japan
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 11Nepal advanced to the Super Six stage as group winner after defeating Japan by five wickets in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia Pacific Qual...
Govt committed to holding election: Minister Kharel
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 11Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagdish Kharel, has said government was committed to holding election by fulfilling the genuine demands...
22nd World Egg Day marked with much fanfare in Nepal
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Veterinary Association, Nepal Layers Farmers Association, and the United States Soybean Export Council (USSEC) today marked the 22nd World Egg Day in Nepal.Wit...
Surya Nepal Jazzmandu 2025 Opens with Energy, Sunshine, and Soul at St. Xavier's
Kathmandu, October 9The bright October sun filtered softly through the trees at St. Xavier's School in Jawalakhel as rows of students filed into the auditorium, their chatter...
Human-elephant conflict claims 72 lives in Jhapa over two decades
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 10At least 72 people have lost their lives in human-elephant conflicts in Jhapa over the past two decades, while 26 elephants have died during the same period, a...
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize
OSLO, OCTOBER 10Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, winning recognition as a woman "who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid...
Imported flowers to be restricted in KMC during Tihar festival
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 10The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has announced a ban on the supply of imported flowers and flower products within the city during the upcoming Tihar festival.At...
Daraz launches '10.10 Tihar Mahotsav' with early start and mega festive deals
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 10As Nepal gears up to celebrate the festival of lights, Daraz Nepal has unveiled its highly anticipated "10.10 Tihar Mahotsav", promising brighter deals and big...
Gold price drops by Rs 4,200 per tola after record high
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 10The price of gold declined by Rs 4,200 per tola on Friday, a day after hitting a record high in the domestic market. On Thursday, the yellow metal had reached...
Not quite cricket: The murky world of gamesmanship
When the disagreeable ‘jingoistic’ clash between archrivals India and Pakistan concluded controversially in Dubai, recently
Japanese encephalitis claims 31 lives this year, highest toll in a decade
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 10The death toll from Japanese encephalitis (JE) across the country has climbed to 31 this year, the highest annual figure in the past decade, according to the D...
Powerful earthquake off southern Philippines kills 2 people, causes damages and tsunami evacuations
MANILA, OCTOBER 10A 7.4-magnitude earthquake Friday morning off the southern Philippines killed at least two people, damaged a hospital and schools, knocked out power and prompted...
Russian duo scales Lobuche Peak en route to Ama Dablam climb
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 10Two Russian climbers have successfully summited Lobuche Peak (6,119m) today morning, according to 14 Peaks Expeditions.Aleksei Kozlov and Anastasiia Zhirnova r...
PM Karki calls for unity, vows reforms to address corruption and inequality
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 9Prime Minister Sushila Karki has pledged to initiate political and administrative reforms to address issues such as corruption, unemployment, and discrimination...
Minister Ghising Inspects TU Cricket Stadium
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 9Minister for Urban Development Kulman Ghising on Thursday inspected the ongoing upgradation work at the TU Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur and directed stakeholders...
CIAA files case against former RAHS officials
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 9The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against 13 individuals, including former Vice Chancellor of Rapti...
Ilam declared disaster crisis zone
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 9The government has declared Ilam district, severely affected by recent landslides and floods, as a disaster crisis zone.According to Minister for Communications...
Three arrested with 117 bottles of banned drug onrex in Sarlahi
SARLAHI, OCTOBER 9Police in Sarlahi have arrested three youths, including two Indian nationals, with 117 bottles of Onrex, a banned pharmaceutical drug in Nepal, during a surprise...
Oli calls for reinstatement of HoR, urges unity among political forces
BHAKTAPUR, OCTOBER 9CPN-UML Chair and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the House of Representatives should be reinstated, stressing the need for national unity and...
RBB urges public to beware of fraudulent calls seeking confidential details
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 9The Rastriya Banijya Bank (RBB) has clarified that it has not sought any personal or confidential information from its customers, cautioning the public against...
World leaders express hope after Trump says Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of peace deal
WELLINGTON, OCTOBER 9World leaders on Thursday expressed hope for peace and urged Israel and Hamas to fulfill their commitments in the hours after U.S. President Donald Trump annou...
Nepal fighting wars on two fronts: Damage by Gen Z-guised infiltrators and heavy rains
Nepal is currently battling crises on two fronts. First, the country is engaged in reconstruction efforts following widespread destruction caused by infiltrators disguised as membe...
Nepal thrash Kuwait by 58 runs in ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 9Nepal registered a commanding 58-run victory over Kuwait in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia and EAP Qualifier match held at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Om...
World Post day being observed today
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 9The World Post Day 2025 is being observed around the world, including Nepal today.The Day is observed in commemoration of the anniversary of the Universal Posta...
Foreign tourist arrivals drop by 18.3 percent in September
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 9Nepal recorded a total of 78,711 international visitors in September 2025, marking a decline of 18.3 percent compared to the same month last year, according to...
Gold and silver at all-time high
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 9The price of gold continued its upward trend on Thursday, increasing by Rs 1,200 per tola in the domestic market.According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and S...
Over 800 foreign climbers granted permits for Nepal's autumn season
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 8A total of 802 climbers from 72 countries have received permits to scale various peaks across Nepal during the autumn 2025 climbing season, according to the Dep...
Voter registration open until end of Kartik
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 8The Election Commission, Nepal has announced that eligible citizens can register their names in the voter list until the end of Kartik 2082.According to the Com...
Xiaomi slashes prices on Redmi Note 14 Series in Nepal
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 8Xiaomi Nepal has announced a price reduction on its Redmi Note 14 Series smartphones under the "Xiaomi Maha Festival" offer, making its popular mid-range device...
Eight Women from Six Nations Summit Yalung Ri after Ramdung Plan cancelled due to Weather
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 9Eight women climbers from six countries have successfully scaled Yalung Ri (5,630m) in Dolakha district after bad weather forced the cancellation of their plann...
NHRC urges all to remain calm, calls for strengthening law and order
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 8The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged all sides to exercise restraint and help maintain peace and social harmony amid the evolving political sit...
Fewer tourists visit Annapurna despite peak season
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 8The Annapurna Conservation Area recorded 19,386 foreign visitors in September, a decline of 3,702 compared to the same month last year, according to the Annapur...
Japanese encephalitis death toll rises to six in Chitwan
CHITWAN, OCTOBER 8The death toll from Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Chitwan district has climbed to six since mid-July, according to the District Health Office.Of the deceased, two...
Tourist flow gradually returning to Sauraha after Dashain lull
CHITWAN, OCTOBER 8Tourism activities in Sauraha are slowly picking up after a quiet Dashain period, offering renewed hope to hotel operators in the popular gateway to Chitwan Natio...
NEPSE continues its losing streak, drops 45 points on Wednesday
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 8The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed another sharp decline on Wednesday, dropping 45.36 points, or 1.74 percent, to close at 2,599.9 points. The benchmark...
Presenting Nepal's Musical Roots in a New Light
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 7Surya Nepal Jazzmandu, Nepal's celebrated international jazz festival, continues to bring together musicians from around the world while spotlighting homeg...
Election is prime mandate for incumbent government: Communications Minister Kharel
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 8Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, has stated that the current government, founded on the Gen-Z protests (September 8-9),...
Nepal triumph over Malaysia to win Women's T20I series
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 8Nepal secured the Women's Twenty20 International Series against Malaysia, claiming a five-wicket victory in the fifth and final match at the Bayuemas Oval...
Cloudy conditions with scattered rainfall forecast across several provinces
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 8The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather in Koshi, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces, as well as in the hilly...
NBA slams efforts to intimidate judiciary
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 7The Nepal Bar Association has issued a press release condemning what it calls the current efforts-carried out via media-to intimidate and control the independen...
Gold price rises to record Rs 238,000 per tola in domestic market
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 8The price of fine gold in the domestic market reached a new historic high of Rs 238,000 per tola on Wednesday after rising by Rs 2,600 from the previous day.Gol...
My aim in life: Is there a case for career building?
The choice of careers and their development is a universal life-long concern of every thinking youth and enlightened citizen, a concern left to the sole disposal of an individual’s personal decision.
Nobel Prize for physics goes to 3 scientists for discoveries in quantum mechanical tunneling
STOCKHOLM (AP), OCTOBER 7John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for research into quantum mechanical tunneling.Clarke conduct...
Youth drowns while bathing in Lakhandehi River in Sarlahi
SARLAHI, OCTOBER 7An 18-year-old youth drowned while bathing in the Lakhandehi River at Bhadsar, Malangwa Municipality–5 of Sarlahi district on Tuesday morning.According to the Dis...
NEPSE plunges 58.55 points as all sectors close in red
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 7The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a sharp decline of 58.55 points, or 2.19 percent, on Tuesday, closing at 2,604.96 points by the end of the trading se...
The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries
STOCKHOLM, OCTOBER 7Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies.The work by Mar...
Floods, lightning claim six lives in Rautahat; body of missing girl recovered
RAUTAHAT, OCTOBER 7At least six people have lost their lives in separate incidents of floods and lightning across Rautahat district over the past three days, local authorities conf...
MetLife partners with Global Citizen to boost education and economic empowerment
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 7MetLife, a leading global financial services company, has announced a new three-year partnership with Global Citizen, the world's largest movement to end e...
Floods, landslides kill 60 across Nepal since Friday night
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 7The Armed Police Force (APF) has confirmed that 60 people have died in floods and landslides triggered by continuous rainfall across Nepal since Friday night (O...
16 injured as e-microbus plunges into ravine in Makwanpur
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 7Sixteen people were injured when an electric microbus veered off the road and plunged about 15 feet into a ravine at Harami Chowk, Bagmati Rural Municipality–4,...
Gold hits new record high, surges by Rs 2,300 per tola on Tuesday
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 7The price of gold continued its upward momentum in the domestic market on Tuesday, rising by Rs 2,300 per tola to reach yet another record high.According to the...
Moderate rainfall likely in western and hilly regions; snowfall forecast in high mountains
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 7The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across most of the country today, with chances of moderate rainfall a...
Body of Korean climber recovered, Nepali guide rescued from Mera Peak
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 6Following a search operation on Mera Peak, a Korean climber has been confirmed dead and his Nepali guide rescued. The two had gone missing over the weekend due...
USSEC restructures global operations; Kevin Roepke appointed Executive Director for MENASA region
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 6The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) has announced a major restructuring of its regional operations to improve efficiency, align leadership, and expand inter...
Monsoon begins retreat from Nepal
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 6The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has announced that the monsoon has officially begun its withdrawal from Nepal, marking the gradual end of this...
Over 6,000 domestic tourists visit Korala checkpoint in two days
MUSTANG, OCTOBER 6Korala checkpoint has been developed as a touristic destination since last few years.Number of domestic tourists visiting Korala border point has started increasi...
Gold hits record high of Rs 233,100 per tola
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 6The price of gold reached a new historic high in the domestic market on Monday, surging by Rs 2,500 per tola to trade at Rs 233,100 per tola.On Sunday, fine gol...
Rain-induced disasters block 18 road sections across Nepal
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 6Vehicular movement along at least 18 road sections across the country has been obstructed due to landslides and flooding triggered by continuous rainfall, accor...
Cloudy conditions with chances of rain in several provinces today
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 5The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather across Koshi, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces today, while...
Kojagrat Poornima being observed today
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 6Hindus across the country are observing the Kojagrat Poornima (full moon day) today as part of the final day of the 15-day Bada Dashain festival by worshipping...
Nepal to compete in 7th Asian Zurkhaneh Sports and Koshti Pahlavani Championship in Iran
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 5A 13-member Nepali team is set to participate in the 7th Asian Zurkhaneh Sports and Koshti Pahlavani Championship to be held in Urmia, Iran, from October 7 to 1...
Indian PM Modi expresses solidarity with Nepal over losses from heavy rains
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 5Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and property caused by recent heavy rains in Nepal, extending solidarity and sup...
UPDATE: Landslide in Ilam claims 34 lives, four missing
ILAM, OCTOBER 5At least 34 people have died and four are missing following a massive landslide triggered by continuous rainfall in various municipalities of Ilam district, official...
Malaysia beats Nepal by 13 runs in Third Women's T20I
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 5Nepal's Women's National Cricket Team suffered a 13-run defeat against Malaysia in the third match of the five-match T20 International series in Kuala...
Three of four missing in Rasuwa flood from same family
RASUWA, OCTOBER 5Four trekkers from Bhaktapur have gone missing after being swept away by floods in Bering Khola at Gosainkunda Rural Municipality-4, Rasuwa, on Saturday while head...
At least 14 dead in landslide in Ilam
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 5At least 14 people died after being buried in landslide in Ilam.According to Chief District Officer, Sunita Nepal, five persons died in Maijogmai rural municipa...
All 56 gates of Koshi Barrage open: urged to remain alert
DHARAN, OCTOBER 5Following continuous rainfall, the water level of the Saptakoshi River has risen significantly today. Considering the possible risk, all 56 gates of the Koshi Barr...
140 domestic flights scheduled today as weather improves
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 5Following a complete halt of domestic air services on Saturday due to poor visibility and heavy rainfall, a total of 140 domestic flights have been scheduled fo...
Nepal at risk of Mpox infection, Ministry expects cooperation from civic-level
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 19The Ministry of Health and Population has said Nepal falls under the risk of infection of monkey pox (Mpox).According to Ministry Spokesperson Dr Prakash Budhat...
A new global health emergency: What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and will the virus spread?
LONDON, AUGUST 15The World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the increasing spread of mpox in Africa is a global health emergency, warning the virus might ultimately spil...
Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia's war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace remain
WASHINGTON, AUGUST 19The second Oval Office meeting in six months between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy went off smoothly Monday, in sharp...
Zelenskyy brings Europe's top leaders with him to meet Trump on ending Russia's war
WASHINGTON, AUGUST 18Ukraine's future could hinge on a hastily assembled meeting Monday at the White House as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy brings an extraordinary group of Eu...
What to know about Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump
NEW YORK, AUGUST 18U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House on Monday to discuss how to end Russia...
US ahead in AI innovation, easily surpassing China in Stanford's new ranking
NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 21The U.S. leads the world in developing artificial intelligence technology, surpassing China in research and other important measures of AI innovation, accordin...
Cannes awards Palme d'Or to Iranian revenge drama 'It Was Just an Accident'
CANNES, MAY 25Iranian dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday for his revenge thriller "It Was Just an Accident," handing t...
Jeep Safari resumes in Chitwan National Park
CHITWAN, SEPTEMBER 30Jeep safari services inside Chitwan National Park (CNP) resumed on Monday after a three-month suspension during the monsoon season.The service was halted on Ju...
Deputy-Speaker, Vice-Chair messages on Bada Dashain
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 30Deputy Speaker Indira Rana has shared that the upcoming election is an opportunity to provided stability to the county and move it forward on the constitutio...
Maha Astami being observed across the country today
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 30Hindus across the country are celebrating Maha Astami, the eighth day of the Bada Dashain festival, by worshipping Goddess Durga Bhawani today.Special ritual...
Plumber of the mind: Freud peeled the layers of our self
Sigmund Freud was a frail kid. He was, however, a bright student - a child with endless curiosity. Although not much is known of his early life, primarily because he burned his per...
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Domination of the big three: How long will it last?
The façade of Nepali politics has been appearing irritatingly similar with the same three faces of Sher Bahadur Deuba, K P Oli and Prachanda projecting in the political panorama, o...
Between two worlds: A decade of becoming
This August marks ten years since I left Nepal to pursue higher education in the United States. Born and raised in Kathmandu, I had just completed my bachelor's degree in micr...
Man United still winless in Premier League after draw at Fulham, Grealish inspires Everton
LONDON, AUGUST 24Manchester United is still searching for its first win of the season in the Premier League after squandering the lead in a 1-1 draw at Fulham on Sunday.Everton did...
Gyokeres scores his first goals for Arsenal in 5-0 rout of Leeds, impressive Tottenham beats City
LONDON, AUGUST 24Viktor Gyokeres scored his first Arsenal goals on a day of intent from the Premier League team, before and during its 5-0 thrashing of Leeds on Saturday.The statem...
Djokovic improves to 19-0 in the first round of the US Open, wins his first match since Wimbledon
NEW YORK, AUGUST 25Novak Djokovic looked tired. He looked hurt. And at times Sunday night, he just looked old.Djokovic overcame all that and improved to 19-0 in the first round of...
Kane hits hat trick as Bayern routs Leipzig 6-0 in Bundesliga opener
BERLIN, AUGUST 24Harry Kane scored a hat trick as Bayern Munich started its Bundesliga title defense with a 6-0 demolition of Leipzig on Friday.The Bavarian powerhouse dominated wi...
Barcelona roars back to win 3-2 at Levante as Atletico Madrid drops more points
BARCELONA, AUGUST 24Barcelona fought back from a two-goal deficit to win 3-2 at Levante with a late own-goal by the hosts in the Spanish league on Saturday.Defending champion Barce...
Kathmandu sets to host Himalayan Climate Charter Summit for the Earth
KATHMANDU, JULY 3With the aim of releasing the Himalayan Climate Charter 2025, the Nepal Mountaineering Association, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, Black Yak, and the Saga...
Widespread rainfall across country today, heavy showers likely in several provinces
KATHMANDU, JULY 1The weather will remain generally cloudy throughout the country today, according to Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).Light to moderate rain accompanied by...
GCF approves $36.1 million grant to help Nepal tackle glacial lake flood risks
KATHMANDU, JULY 2The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a grant of USD 36.1 million to support Nepal in mitigating the rising threat of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs)-one...
Widespread rainfall likely across the country today
KATHMANDU, JULY 2Monsoon conditions remain active across the country, with widespread rain and thunderstorms expected throughout the day and night, according to the Meteorological...
Six killed, six injured in Panchthar bolero accident; Deceased identified
TAPLEJUNG, OCTOBER 5The identities of six individuals who lost their lives in a Bolero accident in Panchthar district have been confirmed. The incident occurred on Saturday afterno...
14 Peaks Expedition offers relief equipment worth USD 100,000
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 5Nepali climber and entrepreneur Tashi Lakpa Sherpa, the owner of 14 Peaks Outdoor and 14 Peaks Expedition, has announced that he is ready to provide emergency r...
All-women international team attempts Ramdung Peak in Rolwaling
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 4An all-women international expedition has reached Rolwaling Valley in Dolakha district to attempt the 5,930-metre Ramdung Peak, in what is being described as a...
Communications Ministry requests all to contact it if communication service disrupts
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 4The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has requested to contact the ministry and different communication service providers if any communicati...
Panchthar jeep accident: six dead, six severely injured
Panchthar, OCTOBER 4Six people died and six others were severely injured in a jeep accident that occurred today at Kattike in Kummayak rural municipality-3, Panchthar district, alo...
Traffic halted on six roads across country due to continuous rain
Kathmandu, OCTOBER 4Vehicular movement has been halted on roads in six locations across the country due landslides triggered by continuous rain since Friday night.Due to the landsl...
Heavy rainfall forecast across Nepal: Govt issues four-day travel and safety advisory
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 3Nepal is on high alert for intense rainfall, floods, and landslides over the next four days as a fresh low-pressure system from the Bay of Bengal fuels active m...
Two killed, over 40 injured in Mahottari bus accident
MAHOTTARI, OCTOBER 3Two pedestrians were killed and more than 40 bus passengers injured in a road accident at Khayarmara, Bardibas Municipality, Mahottari district this morning, po...
First recorded ascent of Lhayul Peak in Darchula achieved
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 3An expedition team from the Professional Mountain Guide Training's Summer Skill Course, organized by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), has succ...
Mt. Pathibhara welcomes first climbers in historic expedition this autumn
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 2A mountaineering team led by Xtreme Climbers Treks & Expeditions Pvt. Ltd. has begun the first-ever ascent attempt on Mt. Pathibhara (6,868m) via the South-East...
Vijaya Dashami, the main day of Dashain, being celebrated across the country
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 2Vijaya Dashami, the most important day of the Dashain festival being marked across the country, by receiving tika and jamara from elders as symbols of blessings...
Four, including three children, killed in Sarlahi mudslide
SARLAHI, OCTOBER 1Four people, including three children, were killed after being buried by a mudslide while digging soil on the banks of the Hardi River in Haripurwa Municipality o...
Manakamana Cable Car shuts for three days, beginning today
MUGLIN, OCTOBER 1The Manakamana Cable Car Company closed its services in view of the Dashain festival for three days, beginning today.According to company manager Ujjwal Sherchan,...
No obstruction on Narayangadh-Muglin road
BHARATPUR OCTOBER 1Vehicles along the Narayangadh-Muglin road section of the Prithvi Highway are presently plying without obstruction, according to police.Police Inspector Pratik S...
Nepal at the edge: Courage, corruption, and the call for Gen Z leadership
I am a Gorkhali."Even in courts, appoint Brahmins to examine Thakuris strictly, appoint Magars thoughtfully, and place a Pandit behind every desk to ensure that justice is administ...
Mahanawami being observed across the country
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 1Hindus throughout the country are observing Mahanawami, the ninth day of the ten-day Bada Dashain festival, with fervor by worshipping Goddess Durga Bhawani and...
Aryatara Shakya enthroned as new Living Goddess Kumari
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 1Aryatara Shakya of Itumbahal has been enthroned as the new Kumari at Basantapur's Kumarighar, succeeding outgoing Kumari Trishna Shakya.Revered as the livi...
Ramechhap–Lukla flights begin for Everest season
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 1Flights from Ramechhap to Lukla have started, catering to trekkers and climbers heading for the Everest region this autumn, the Civil Aviation Authority confirm...
Over 553,000 people leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 1More than 553,000 people have left Kathmandu Valley for their hometowns since the start of Dashain on September 22, according to the Valley Traffic Police Offic...
Nepal wins Unity Cup T20 Series, celebrates historic victory over West Indies
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 30Nepal has won the Unity Cup T20 series with one match still to play, following a commanding 90-run win over two-time T20 world cup champions West Indies.The...
CNP to reopens jeep safaris with safety preparations before Phulpati
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 26Chitwan National Park (CNP) is set to resume its jeep safari services, which had been suspended during the monsoon season.The safari was halted on June 30 du...
Education Minister Pun issues four-point instruction to CTEVT
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 26Minister for Education, Science and Technology Mahabir Pun issued four-point instructions to the Centre for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEV...
Two more days to restore Narayangadh-Muglin road at Tuin Khola
CHITWAN, SEPTEMBER 24Works have begun to remove landslide debris at the Tuin Khola section along the Narayangadh-Muglin road, following a major landslide that occurred on Tuesday a...
Breaking the cycle: Separating politics from education in Nepal
Politics is an important aspect of any country's governance. In Nepal, as in many parts of the world, young people are encouraged to participate in politics because they are s...
Hong Kong climber Tsang Yin Hung sets women's speed record on Manaslu
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 23Hong Kong's pioneering mountaineer Tsang Yin Hung, better known as Ada, has set a new women's speed record on Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m), reaching the s...
MCA-Nepal signs contract for 117-km power transmission line under MCC Compact
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 26The Millennium Challenge Account Nepal Development Committee (MCA-Nepal) has signed a contract for the construction of a 117-kilometer transmission line unde...
Dailekh Hospital overcrowded as new building remains incomplete
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 23Dailekh District Hospital is struggling to cope with a surge in patients, with many forced to receive treatment on floors and chairs due to a severe shortage...
8K Expedition places nine more climbers on Manaslu summit
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 26An international team led by 8K Expedition successfully stood on the true summit of Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m) on Thursday, braving unpredictable weather and dema...
Pokhara tourism entrepreneurs urge Finance Minister Khanal to address crisis
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 22Tourism entrepreneurs from Pokhara called on Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal today, drawing his attention to the challenges facing the tourism sector.Durin...
Dry landslide at Tuinkhola obstructs Narayangadh-Muglin road
CHITWAN, SEPTEMBER 29Vehicular movement at Narayangadh-Muglin road section has been obstructed from this afternoon due to dry landslide.The dry landslide has taken place at Tuinkho...
Seven Summit Treks scores back-to-back Manaslu summits
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 24Seven Summit Treks achieved back-to-back successes on Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m), guiding 33 climbers to the summit over two consecutive days in the ongoing autum...
Rain-induced landslides halt traffic on key highways
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 29Continuous rainfall has triggered floods and landslides, blocking major highways at six points across Sankhuwasabha, Sindhupalchowk, and Rasuwa districts, Ne...
Chinese climber Li Haoting sets fastest national time on Manaslu
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 26Chinese climber Li Haoting has recorded the fastest ascent by a Chinese national on Mt. Manaslu, reaching the true summit in just 21 hours and 45 minutes, Se...
Dengue cases near 5,000 across the country
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 24As many as 4,814 dengue infections have been reported across nearly all districts except Dolpa, Humla and Manang, according to the Epidemiology and Disease C...
Govt committed to hold election on time: PM Karki
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 29Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said the government was committed to hold election on the slated time.In a message of best wishes on the occasion of Bada Da...
Nearly 190,000 people leave Kathmandu Valley ahead of Dashain
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 22Close to 190,000 people departed Kathmandu Valley in the past five days to celebrate the Dashain festival, according to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police O...
Andrzej Bargiel achieves first ski descent of Everest without oxygen
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 25Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel has etched his name in Himalayan history, successfully completing the first-ever winter ski descent of Mount Everest w...
EC starts updating voters' list for upcoming elections
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 25The Election Commission (EC) has begun updating the voters' list from Thursday in preparation for the House of Representatives election scheduled for Ma...
Ajaya Bhadra Khanal appointed PM's chief advisor
Kathmandu, September 28Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has appointed Ajaya Bhadra Khanal as her chief advisor.Khanal, who has been a journalist for over two decades, is also a...
31 injured as three vehicles collide on East–West Highway
HETAUDA, SEPTEMBER 22At least 31 passengers were injured when a bus, a truck, and an empty oil tanker collided near Bastipur in Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan-19 on Monday afternoon, pol...
8K Expeditions sees 21 climbers summit Manaslu on Friday
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 26A 21-member team from 8K Expeditions reached the summit of Mt. Manaslu (8,163m) on Friday morning. The group included 10 Chinese climbers, one Iranian climbe...
Canadian-Iranian climber Andrew Aziz calls for safer summit rules After Manaslu success
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 26Canadian-Iranian mountaineer and bestselling author Andrew Aziz has urged Nepal's climbing authorities to reconsider how official Manaslu summit records...
46th World Tourism Day being celebrated with grand celebration today
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 27Nepal is celebrating the 46th World Tourism Day today with a grand program in Kathmandu, carrying strong messages from the Prime Minister Sushila Karki and o...
UNICEF, WHO deliver over one million cholera vaccine doses to support emergency response in Nepal
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 26UNICEF and WHO, with support from Gavi the Vaccine Alliance, delivered 1,018,100 doses of Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) today to Nepal to support the country�...
20 climbers reach Manaslu summit under Seven Summit Treks on Thursday
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 26The autumn Manaslu season continues to accelerate as 20 climbers-10 foreign mountaineers and 10 Sherpa guides-reached the 8,163-metre summit early Thursday,...
Carlos Soria Fontán, 86, becomes oldest mountaineer to summit Manaslu
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 26Carlos Soria Fontán, the legendary Spanish mountaineer, stood atop Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m) at 5:30 a.m. on Friday, becoming the oldest person ever to summit th...
6,984 inmates return, 7,572 still missing
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 23The Department of Prison Management says that 6,984 inmates have returned to custody following the violent GenZ protests last month, while approximately 7,57...
Gold hits Rs 223,200 per tola, silver also rises
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 28Gold price increased by Rs 700 per tola to Rs 223,200 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday.It was being traded at Rs 222,500 on Friday, according to the...
President Paudel issues ordinance related to voter name list
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 24President Ramchandra Paudel has issued an ordinance to amend the Voter Registration Act, 2073 BS.The President has issued the ordinance today in accordance w...
NAC operates direct flight to Guangzhou
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 28The national flag-carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), has started operating direct flights to Guangzhou of China.The NAC operated flights on the Kathm...
Alternate routes suggested as Muglin–Narayangadh road remains closed
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 24A fresh landslide at Tuinkhola in Ichchakamana Rural Municipality-6 has once again shut the vital Muglin–Narayangadh road, stranding thousands of travelers h...
Woman microfinance staff robbed of Rs 150,000 in Sarlahi
SARLAHI, SEPTEMBER 24A female employee of Suryodaya Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha was robbed of Rs 150,000 in Ishwarpur Municipality, Sarlahi, on Wednesday afternoon, police said.Acco...
Russia's Artem Gurshtein completes lightning Manaslu Expedition in under four days
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 26Nepal's autumn mountaineering season witnessed an extraordinary dash this week as Russian climber Artem Gurshtein wrapped up a complete Manaslu summit e...
NHRC calls for stronger public services and security during festivals
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 28The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to tighten public service delivery and reinforce peace and security during the upcoming...
Rope-fixing team opens summit route on Mt. Dhaulagiri
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 27A rope-fixing team reached the summit of Mt. Dhaulagiri I (8,167m) at 7:05 AM on Friday, opening the route for climbers attempting the mountain in the autumn...
8K climbers scale Manaslu as summit bids underway
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 24More than 30 climbers from 8K Expeditions have successfully scaled the world's eighth highest peak as they found a fair summit window on Mt Manaslu."At...
Three killed, two injured as microbus plunges 300m in Salyan
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 28Three passengers died on the spot and two others were seriously injured when a microbus skidded off the road at Kapurkot-3, Salyan, early Sunday.According to...
Six climbers summit Mt. Dhaulagiri with Seven Summit Treks
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBERR 28Six mountaineers from Spain, China, France, and Nepal scaled Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) on Sunday morning, expedition organiser Seven Summit Treks (SST) confi...
Over 8,000 escaped inmates back behind bars; 6,494 still at large
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 26Out of 14,549 inmates who fled 28 prisons and nine correctional facilities across Nepal during the Jail Reform (Jenji) protests on September 9, 8,054 have re...
16 climbers summit Mt. Manaslu with Satori Adventures
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 26Seven international climbers, supported by nine Nepali Sherpa guides from Satori Adventures, reached the summit of Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m) on Friday.The team i...
'Madhes knew it in 2015; others learnt it in 2025'
Kathmandu, September 26A new discussion concerning past state-sponsored shootings carried out on orders from KP Sharma Oli and Sher Bahadur Deuba during the Madhes movement has eme...
Chinese alpinist He Jing becomes first woman to scale all 14 true 8,000 m peaks without Oxygen
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 26Chinese mountaineer He Jing has become the first woman to climb the true summits of all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre peaks without supplemental oxygen,...
Time-Card System enforced for Indian vehicles at Gaddachauki Border
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 23A new "time card" system has been introduced for Indian vehicles entering Nepal through the western Gaddachauki border checkpoint.Under Schedule-5 of the Cus...
Bhattarai steps down as Nepal Samajbadi Party chair
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 25Chairperson of the Nepal Samajbadi Party (Naya Shakti) and former Prime Minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai announced today that he has resigned from the party le...
222 prisoners return to Nawalparasi prison
NAWALPARASI, SEPTEMBER 25Prisoners who escaped from Nawalparasi prison in course of the nationwide Gen-Z protests continue to return.Jailer Bikal Shrestha shared that 222 of the 54...
Fulpati being observed today
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 29Fulpati, the seventh day of the Bada Dashain festival, is being observed with centuries-old rituals and cultural pageantry across the country.A palanquin car...
Traffic resumes on Narayangadh–Muglin road after 105 hours of blockage
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 26Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh–Muglin road section resumed Thursday night after being obstructed for a total of 105 hours over the past week due to...
Hyundai offers free festival highway check-ups
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 29Hyundai Nepal has launched its "Hyundai Highway Assurance: Care Free Ride to Home" program to ensure safe and stress-free travel during the Dashain festival...
Leapmotor B10 deliveries begin in Nepal
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 29Shangrila Motors Pvt. Ltd. has officially started deliveries of the Leapmotor B10, introducing a new chapter in Nepal's electric vehicle market.The B10...
Power of Zen-Z demographics: And the next roadmap for Nepal
The demographic dynamics of Nepal has changed fast. Until 2001, the government had focussed on reducing population growth by investing in family planning programmes. But by 2021, t...
150 menstrual huts demolished in Kanchanpur crackdown on Chhaupadi
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 29Authorities have torn down 150 menstrual huts in two municipalities as part of a campaign to end the outlawed practice of chhaupadi, which forces menstruatin...
Over 108,000 foreign tourists visit Mustang in first nine months of 2025
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 29The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) reports that 108,686 foreign tourists visited Mustang between January and September 28, 2025-a 5.32% rise from...
Two killed, 24 injured in Arghakhanchi road accident
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 29Two minors were killed and 24 others injured when a passenger vehicle skidded off the Sandhikharka–Dhorpatan road at Tari of Sandhikharka in Arghakhanchi ear...
Gold price jumps by Rs 1,600 per tola
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 7The price of gold has surged by Rs 1,600 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday.According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Associat...
realme launches Note 70 in Nepal with 6300mAh battery and military-grade durability
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 7realme, one of the world's fastest-growing smartphone brands, has officially launched the realme Note 70 in Nepal. The phone is positioned as a feature-p...
Gold price reaches Rs 210,400 per tola
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 5Gold price surged again in the domestic market on Friday, rising by Rs 2,500 per tola, with fine gold now trading at Rs 210,400 per tola, marking a historic h...
SCT introduces Access Control Server service to boost online payment security in Nepal
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 5Smart Choice Technologies (SCT) has launched its Access Control Server (ACS) service in Nepal, a significant step in enhancing digital payment security. The A...
Team Ventures invests in The Himalayan Times to fuel growth, IPO journey
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 7Nepal's leading sector-agnostic alternative investment firm Team Ventures today announced its strategic investment in the country's leading media ho...
Tourism counts Rs 25bln loss but eyes swift rebound
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBERR 13Nepal's tourism industry has suffered an estimated Rs 25 billion loss from the September 8–9 Gen-Z protests, which damaged hotels, disrupted travel, an...
Deepal opens new showroom in Itahari, launches S05, special test drive program
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 6Nepal's leading luxury EV brand, Deepal, has inaugurated its new state-of-the-art showroom in Itahari, one of the key markets in Koshi Province. To mark...
Rameshwar Khanal assumes office as Finance Minister
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 15Newly appointed Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal took office on Monday and immediately formed a three-member task force to prioritize projects for budget im...
Daraz launches 9.9 Dashain Dhamaka with discounts up to 75%
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 7Daraz Nepal has announced its "9.9 Dashain Dhamaka" campaign, coinciding with both Dashain festivities and the platform's anniversary celebrations. Runni...
Cathay Pacific suspends Kathmandu flights until Sept 30
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 14Cathay Pacific has announced a temporary suspension of all flights between Hong Kong and Kathmandu from Monday, September 15, through Tuesday, September 30,...
Buddha Air announces flight resumption from September 11
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 10Buddha Air has announced that it will resume regular flight services from early morning on Thursday, September 11, following the reopening of Tribhuvan Inter...
Proton Nepal delivers 10 e.MAS7 SUVs in Butwal ahead of showroom launch
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 7Proton Nepal has delivered 10 units of its premium electric SUV, the Proton e.MAS7, in Butwal even before the official opening of its showroom in collaboratio...
Ncell vows to rebuild after vandalism, offers free services
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 15Telecom operator Ncell has pledged to rebuild its operations after several of its facilities-including the Ncell ICON head office in Kathmandu and regional o...
NRB directs banks, financial institutions to resume essential services
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 11The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has urged all licensed banks, development banks, finance companies, and payment-related institutions to resume essential banking...
Triumph Nepal expands with new showroom in Itahari
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 7Triumph Nepal has inaugurated its new showroom in Itahari, Province 1, in partnership with Auto City, the authorized dealer for the region. The expansion make...
ACT NOW: You, Me, Community – Ending Rabies Together
Each year on 28 September, World Rabies Day reminds us of a sobering truth: rabies is one of the most fatal diseases, yet it is 100% preventable. The 2025 theme, "ACT NOW: YOU, ME,...
Finance Ministry adopts paperless file system with GIOMS
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 26The Finance Ministry has implemented the Government Integrated Office Management System (GIOMS) to streamline official work and reduce paper use.Finance Mini...
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome third child, Rocki
LOS ANGELES, SEPTEMBER 25Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have announced the birth of their third child, a girl.Rihanna announced the birth of Rocki Irish Mayers in an Instagram post Wednesd...
Isak could make first Premier League start for Liverpool after Ekitike suspension
MANCHESTER, SEPTEMBER 25Alexander Isak could make his first Premier League start for Liverpool against Crystal Palace on Saturday.Liverpool coach Arne Slot has been easing the Swed...
Israeli strikes kill at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza as international pressure for ceasefire grows
DEIR AL-BALAH, SEPTEMBER 25Israel struck houses and tents in central and southern Gaza Thursday, crushing families inside and killing at least 17 people, including 10 children and...
Indian authorities impose security restrictions in remote Ladakh after deadly clashes
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 25Authorities in India enforced security restrictions in two main districts in the remote Ladakh region on Thursday. The restrictions came a day after four peop...
Gold price dips by Rs 1,700 per tola after record high
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 25After several days of breaking records, the domestic gold market saw a sharp correction today, with prices falling by Rs 1,700 per tola.According to the Fede...
Gen-Z's pyrrhic triumph: Lofty rhetoric, meager achievement
The main administrative centre of the country were turned to ashes within a few hours on September 9. The shocking picture of the devastation was depicted by young boys waving Nepa...
Afridi and Talat script Pakistan's five-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup
ABU DHABI, SEPTEMBER 24Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi and allrounder Hussain Talat kept Pakistan alive in the Asia Cup after beating Sri Lanka by five wickets on Tuesday.Afridi�...
Ukrainians cautious after Trump shifts his stance, saying they can win the war against Russia
KYIV, SEPTEMBER 24Ukrainians were cautious Wednesday in their response to a surprise pivot in U.S. President Donald Trump's views on their prospects for defeating Russia'...
Finance Minister Khanal vows economic development
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 24Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal has pledged to prioritize economic development and safeguard the national interest. He made the remarks at a programme orga...
NEPSE slides 27 points, turnover drops to Rs 4.12bln
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 24The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) slipped 27.89 points, or 1.03%, to close at 2,654.35 on Wednesday.The Sensitive Index, which tracks class 'A' shar...
Gold hits record Rs 223,000 per rola; Silver climbs to Rs 2,700
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 24Gold prices continued their historic rally on Wednesday, rising by an additional Rs 1,300 per tola to reach a new all-time high of Rs 223,000 per tola in Nep...
Buddha Air to resume direct Kathmandu–Kolkata flights from October 19
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 24Nepal's private carrier Buddha Air is set to restart direct flights between Kathmandu and Kolkata from October 19 (Kartik 2), becoming the only Nepali a...
Colossal damage and destruction: By forces both internal and external
The Gen Z movement was something like a political earthquake. It had given a knock on the door like foreshocks in the form of a protest centred around the Maitighar Mandala earlier...
Cholera outbreak in Birgunj persists; 240 infected so far
BIRGUNJ, SEPTEMBER 23Over a month after the first case appeared, health authorities have yet to identify the source of the cholera outbreak in Birgunj Metropolitan City, where the...
Six malaria cases detected in Chitwan since July
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 23The District Public Health Office has reported six malaria cases in Chitwan since the start of the current fiscal year.Three patients are from Bharatpur, two...
Gold soars to record Rs 221,700 per tola; Silver also climbs
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 23Gold price in the domestic market soared to a record Rs 221,700 per tola on Sunday, marking a dramatic single-day rise of Rs 3,900.The sharp increase made th...
Petroleum imports via Birgunj cross Rs 26.3bln in two months
BIRGUNJ, SEPTEMBER 23Nepal imported petroleum products worth Rs 26.33 billion through the Birgunj customs point in the first two months of the current fiscal year-an increase of Rs...
Insurance claims from GenZ unrest climb to Rs 22.25bln
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 23The Insurance Board has revealed that property-damage claims related to the September GenZ protests have surged to Rs 22.25 billion and are still rising.Bagm...
Dashain trade hit as Tatopani and Kerung border points remain shut
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 23Nepal's festive season imports have suffered a major setback as the two key trading gateways with China-Tatopani and Kerung-remain closed, leaving thous...
Heavy rain forecast for Koshi and Bagmati hills
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 23The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has predicted of continued unsettled weather across the country, forecasting generally cloudy skies today i...
Samsung Plaza opens 14th outlet in Bhaisepati, Lalitpur
LALITPUR, SEPTEMBER 23Samsung Plaza has inaugurated its 14th showroom in Bhaisepati, Lalitpur, expanding access to premium Samsung electronics.The outlet was officially opened on S...
SCT launches "Smart Celebrations with SCT" Campaign for UnionPay cardholders
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 23Smart Choice Technologies Ltd. (SCT), a payment system operator licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank, has introduced the "Smart Celebrations with SCT" festive campa...
Hope in the midst of chaos: Beyond the butterfly effect
There’s chaos, racial prejudice, economic upheaval, not to speak of political and religious turmoil, all around.
Burke hits Bundesliga hat trick as Union Berlin beats Eintracht Frankfurt 4-3, Dortmund wins
BERLIN, SEPTEMBER 22Scottish forward Oliver Burke scored a Bundesliga hat trick as Union Berlin delivered a master class in counterattacking soccer before holding on to defeat Eint...
Still no handshakes as India beats Pakistan by 6 wickets at Asia Cup cricket
DUBAI, SEPTEMBER 22Abhishek Sharma smacked five sixes in a 39-ball 74 as India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Super Four cricket at the Asia Cup on Sunday, with still no handshake...
Putin says Russia will stick to nuclear arms limits for one more year after treaty with US expires
MOSCOW, SEPTEMBER 22Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Moscow will adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year under the last remaining nuclear pact with the Uni...
PSDN advances national climate and conservation goals
KATHMANDU: The Partnership for Sustainable Development Nepal (PSDN), Rupandehi, has successfully planted 6,500 native tree species across four districts-Dang, Jumla, Saptari, and S...
Gold, silver prices hit record highs
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 22The price of gold surged by Rs 700 per tola on Monday, setting a new all-time high in Nepal's domestic market.According to the Federation of Nepal Gold...
India's public diplomacy and Nepal's political sensitivities: Modi's rally message to PM Sushila Karki
When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose a public rally – together with the usual diplomatic cable – to congratulate Nepal's new interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, it...
Release party for Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' album is coming to AMC theaters
LOS ANGELES, SEPTEMBER 21Taylor Swift is heading back to the big screen next month, and fans are already lining up for tickets.AMC Theatres announced on Friday that it will host a...
Arsenal snatches 1-1 draw with defensive Man City with Martinelli's stoppage-time goal
LONDON, SEPTEMBER 21Arsenal equalized in the third minute of stoppage time through Gabriel Martinelli to snatch a 1-1 draw with Manchester City, whose rare ultra-defensive performa...
Man United wins chaotic match against Chelsea and Liverpool remains perfect
MANCHESTER, SEPTEMBER 21Bruno Fernandes struck his 100th goal for Manchester United in a chaotic 2-1 win against Chelsea and helped ease pressure on coach Ruben Amorim on Saturday....
UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, prompting angry response from Israel
LONDON, SEPTEMBER 21The U.K., Australia and Canada formally recognized a Palestinian state on Sunday, prompting an angry response from Israel, which ruled out the prospect.The coor...
Zoot Fashion launches e-commerce site to redefine men's style in Nepal
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 21Nepali menswear brand Zoot Fashion is set to launch its new e-commerce website, on September 22 to mark the Dashain festival, bringing its contemporary colle...
NEPSE rebounds 4.4 pc after circuit-breaker shutdown
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 21Nepal's sole secondary market roared back to life on Sunday, erasing much of last week's dramatic losses with a 111.70-point rally that lifted the...
NEPSE to calculate indices using last transaction price
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 21The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has announced a change in how it will calculate market indices, shifting to the final transaction price as the basis for ind...
Gold hits previous record high, Silver makes new record
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 21Gold price in Nepal climbed Rs 1,100 per tola on Sunday, matching the historic peak set on Bhadra 31, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver De...
Dongfeng Motor Group announces privatization plan and VOYAH listing preparation
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 21Dongfeng Motor Group shares surged Friday after news came out that the company's parent had plans to take the company private, according to the press re...
Nepal draws Rs 33bln in new FDI pledges
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 20Nepal received foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments worth Rs 33.09 billion for 236 projects in the first two months of the current fiscal year, accord...
Macron hopes his recognition of a Palestinian state will be a landmark contribution to Mideast peace
PARIS, SEPTEMBER 19A moment of truth: that's how French President Emmanuel Macron sees the recognition of a Palestinian state by France and other Western nations, with the hop...
Sri Lanka roars to 6-wicket win to eliminate Afghanistan from Asia Cup
ABU DHABI, SEPTEMBER 19Sri Lanka roared to six-wicket victory to eliminate 2024 T20 World Cup semifinalist Afghanistan from the Asia Cup on Thursday.Sri Lanka topped Group B with i...
Govt forms task force to revive capital market confidence
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 19The Ministry of Finance has set up a task force to examine problems and inconsistencies in Nepal's capital market and recommend swift reforms to restore...
Sujeev Shakya accused of inciting violence against Yeti and Himalaya Airlines
KATHMANDU: During the second day of the Gen Z movement (Sept 09), the country was in a state of turmoil. Protesters set leaders' homes ablaze, reduced party offices to ashes,...
Toyota and Hyundai recall more than 1.1 million vehicles for seat belt, panel display problems
Toyota and Hyundai are recalling a combined 1.1 million vehicles due to problems with the instrument panel displays and seat belts, U.S. auto regulators said Thursday.Toyota is rec...
Gold rice jumps Rs 800 per tola, silver up Rs 60
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 19Gold price climbed sharply in the domestic market on Friday, rising Rs 800 per tola to reach Rs 216,000 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold a...
Insurance claims from Gen Z Protests cross Rs 20bln, authority reports
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 19Insurance claims related to property damage during the violent Gen Z protests of September 8–9 (Bhadra 23–24) have already crossed Rs 20 billion, according t...
How a Nepali missed out on WHO's Top Job
If there's one thing Nepal's political class excels at, it's the art of missing the point-often with a confidence so misplaced it would be almost endearing, were it...
CAN bids farewell to national team for historic T20 series against West Indies
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 18The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on Thursday bade farewell to the Nepali National Men's Cricket Team, which is set to play a historic three-match...
PSG cruises, Liverpool wins late yet again, Bayern and Inter also start well in Champions League
LONDON, SEPTEMBER 18Title holder Paris Saint-Germain roared to victory in the Champions League on Wednesday, and Liverpool found yet another late winning goal in its stunning start...
Good start for Bethell as England beats Ireland by 4 wickets in 1st T20
DUBLIN, SEPTEMBER 18Opener Phil Salt smashed 89 runs as England beat Ireland by four wickets with 14 balls remaining in the first T20 to give Jacob Bethell a winning start to his r...
Saudi Arabia signs a mutual defense pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan after Israel's attack on Qatar
ISLAMABAD, SEPTEMBER 18Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan have signed a mutual defense pact that defines any attack on either nation as an attack on both - a key accord in the...
Himalayan Bank relocates Chabahil-II branch to Baluwatar
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 18Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) has officially relocated its Chabahil-II Branch to NL Complex, Kathmandu Metropolitan City – 02, Baluwatar. The branch has comme...
Dhairya Cancer Foundation hosts creative therapy session for adolescents
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 18As communities across Nepal continue to feel the aftershocks of recent nationwide protests, the Dhairya Cancer Foundation organized a special art-based stres...
Investment-friendly atmosphere key to economic revival: NRB Governor Poudel
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 18Governor of the Nepal Rastra Bank, Dr Biswonath Poudel, has stressed the urgency of political stability, investment-friendly environment and morale boost of...
NEPSE closes early after third circuit break halts trading for the day
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 18Nepal's stock market suffered a full-day shutdown Thursday after a steep sell-off triggered three successive circuit breakers, forcing the Nepal Stock E...
NEPSE triggers second circuit break as index plunges 5%
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 18Nepal's stock market faced sharp turbulence Thursday, hitting its second circuit breaker of the day after a steep decline of 5 percent within minutes of...
Gold, silver prices continue decline on Thursday
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 18Gold price continued their downward trend in the domestic market on Thursday, falling by Rs 900 per tola.After surging to a historic high of Rs 217,100 per t...
Birgunj Customs collects Rs 39.15bln in two months
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 18Birgunj Customs Office reported collecting Rs 39.15 billion in revenue during the first two months of the current fiscal year, achieving 90.99 percent of its...
Cloudy skies, rain likely across the country today
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 18The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with a high chance of rain in many regio...
Success strategy for Sushila Karki: Involvement of Gen Z and the martyrs' parents
Never before in the history of the world had such a movement taken place as the one witnessed last week in Nepal. It was initiated by the Gen Z consisting of boys and girls of ages...
Mbappe scores 2 as Real Madrid wins on opening night of Champions League; Arsenal subs deliver
MADRID, SEPTEMBER 17Kylian Mbappé converted two penalties and 10-man Real Madrid came back to beat visiting Marseille 2-1 on Tuesday on the opening night of the Champions League.Th...
Australia's Albanese unable to clinch defense treaty with Papua New Guinea during visit
MELBOURNE, SEPTEMBER 17Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday was unable to clinch an ambitious defense treaty with Papua New Guinea during a visit to the country,...
Bangladesh stays alive in Asia Cup with thrilling win over Afghanistan
ABU DHABI, SEPTEMBER 17Bangladesh notched a thrilling eight-run victory over Afghanistan in a must-win game and stayed alive for the Super 4 stage of Asia Cup on Tuesday.Afghanista...
Stock market to reopen from tomorrow
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 17Nepal's sole secondary stock market, Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), will resume regular trading on Thursday, the Securities Board of Nepal announced.Trad...
Dongfeng Motor expands into Egypt with nine new models
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 17Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor has entered the Egyptian market, unveiling nine new vehicle models at a launch event held in Cairo.The models, showcased at...
Robert Redford, Oscar-winning director, actor and indie patriarch, dies at 89
Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved charact...
It's the second year of the new-look Champions League. Here's a reminder of the revamped format
MANCHESTER, SEPTEMBER 16The new-look Champions League format brought upsets, thrills and ultimately a new winner of European club soccer's elite prize last season. Now Europe&...
Zelenskyy calls for a European air defense system as Russian strike wounds 20
KYIV, SEPTEMBER 16Russian forces bombarded the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with rockets overnight, wounding 20 people, including four children, President Volodymyr Zele...
India dominates rival Pakistan at Asia Cup, wins by seven wickets
DUBAI, SEPTEMBER 16India's spinners scripted a seven-wicket win over archrival Pakistan in the Asia Cup on Sunday with 25 balls remaining.Wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav took 3-18...
Nepal's current account surplus doubles in first month of FY 2025/26
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 16Nepal's current account surplus jumped to Rs 78.14 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year, more than double the Rs 33.08 billion recorded...
Gold hits record high, silver slips
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 16The price of gold surged by Rs 1,900 per tola on Tuesday to reach a new all-time high of Rs 217,100 per tola in the domestic market.According to the Federati...
GST reforms in India: How Nepal can leverage it for economic growth
The Government of India, under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi introduced major reforms in the Goods and Service Tax (GST) – namely the next gen GST reforms or GST 2.0. This sig...
Nepali Congress gone astray: Democracy on the brink
Recently, the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) announced a ban on certain social media platforms, stating that they had failed to comply with the minist...
Finance Minister Khanal pledges to trim projects, raise Rs 100bln
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 15Newly appointed Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal said up to Rs 100 billion can be raised by cutting politically driven, unprepared, and fragmented projects...
'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' opens to $70M, biggest anime debut to claim top box-office spot
LOS ANGELES, SETEMBER 15"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle" carved out a place in box-office history this weekend as the Japanese anime film sliced straight to No. 1...
Five die of Japanese Encephalitis in Chitwan
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 15Five people have died from Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Chitwan District, out of 16 confirmed infections, according to the District Public Health Office.The...
Gandaki Province faces dual threat of dengue and Shapu eye infection
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 15Health authorities have sounded the alarm over simultaneous outbreaks of dengue fever and Seasonal Hyper Acute Pan-uveitis (Shapu) across Gandaki Province, w...
Fearless, restless, and leaderless: What the Gen Z movement can learn from history
"Once in an age, a single day arrives. It brings upheaval, turmoil, transformation."Gopal Prasad Rimal wrote those words for a revolution during the final years of the Rana regime,...
Mbappé leads 10-man Real Madrid to win at Sociedad, Atletico gets first win of the season
BARCELONA, SEPTEMBER 14Kylian Mbappé scored one goal and set up another to lead 10-man Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory at Real Sociedad in the Spanish league on Saturday.Crosstown riv...
Sri Lanka sprints to six-wicket win over Bangladesh for crucial Asia Cup T20 win
ABU DHABI, SEPTEMBER 14Pathum Nissanka became the quickest Sri Lankan batter to reach 2,000 T20 runs as the opener sprinted his team to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in a crucia...
Mohamed Salah scores late penalty to preserve Liverpool's 100% start
MANCHESTER, SEPTEMBER 14Liverpool left it late again and moved back to the top of the Premier League.The defending champion secured a 1-0 win against Burnley on Sunday and preserve...
UN assembly votes overwhelmingly to back two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict
UNITED NATIONS, SEPTEMBER 14The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Friday to support a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict and urge Israel to commit to a Pa...
Migration, money, and modernisation: Nepal's remittance paradox
From the household level, the net proceeds from remittances support the broader economy, which has resulted in remittances gaining increasing importance to the economy of Nepal. As...
CAN mourns death of cricketer Sulabh Raj Shrestha in protests
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 13The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Banke district cricketer Sulabh Raj Shrestha during the recent Gen-Z prote...
Karki's appointment as Nepal PM shining example of women empowerment: Indian PM Modi
IMPHAL, SEPTEMBER 13Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki on assuming office, calling her appointment "a shining examp...
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine in support of wounded troops
LONDON, SEPTEMBER 12Britain's Prince Harry has arrived in Ukraine for a surprise visit in support of wounded service members.Harry's representatives confirmed they were i...
Litton Das leads Bangladesh to 7-wicket win over Hong Kong in Asia Cup
ABU DHABI, SEPTEMBER 12A 33-ball half-century from Bangladesh captain Litton Das handed Hong Kong its second straight loss in the Asia Cup on Thursday.Litton exhibited wide range o...
South Africa wins rain-affected first T20 by 14 runs against England
CARDIFF, SEPTEMBER 11South Africa won a rain-shortened first Twenty20 international by 14 runs after England failed to chase down a revised target of 69 off five overs in Cardiff o...
Flash floods in Indonesia leave at least 15 dead and 10 missing
DENPASAR, SEPTEMBER 11Rescuers have recovered the bodies of 15 people who died in flash flooding in two Indonesian provinces, while authorities said Wednesday 10 others were missin...
An enigma called NEPSE: Its performance defies economic logic
Fresh out of postgraduate studies, I had the opportunity to train at a well-regarded bank in Cologne, Germany. The experience, much like a first love, left an enduring impression....
Gen Z's nationwide demonstration: Government's cruel suppression
The demonstration by the Gen Z youths has taken the country by storm, in general, and the capital city, Kathmandu, in particular, due to the government's ban on social media.
Trump is upsetting the US allies needed to counter China
WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER 10President Donald Trump's aggressive trade and immigration policies are undermining relationships that have been cornerstones of American foreign policy...
Afghanistan thumps Hong Kong by 94 runs in Asia Cup opening game
ABU DHABI, SEPTEMBER 10All-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai's record-breaking T20 half-century highlighted Afghanistan's confident start to the Asia Cup in a 94-run win over Ho...
Katseye's Gap ad hit 400M views in 3 days. What happened next?
LONDON, SEPTEMBER 10The experiment was a remarkable success. In 2023, the Hybe Corporation and Geffen Records set out on a quest to create a massively popular global girl group. Th...
4 years, 3 protest movements: How public fury toppled leaders in Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 10The swelling wave of public anger first swept through the island nation of Sri Lanka in 2022 and ousted the president. Two years later, it erupted in Banglad...
New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
CAPE CANAVERAL, SEPTEMBER 10NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life, scientists rep...
Murdered but Not Silenced: A Call for a New Nepal
Nineteen young lives have been taken from us. Let us call it what it is - not an accident, not a clash, but murder. The voices of Nepal's youth, who rose against corruption an...
Carlos Alcaraz beats rival Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open for a 6th Slam title and the No. 1 ranking
NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 8So maybe the first U.S. Open final between young, elite rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner wasn't as long, riveting and dramatic as their matchup to...
Australian woman sentenced to life in prison for mushroom poisonings
MELBOURNE, SEPTEMBER 8An Australian judge on Monday sentenced triple-murderer Erin Patterson to life in prison with a non-parole period of 33 years for poisoning four of her estran...
Three die of Japanese encephalitis in Nawalparasi, nine dengue cases reported
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 8Three men have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nawalparasi district over the past six weeks, while nine dengue cases have also been confirmed.According...
Pokhara International Airport: High corruption, low traffic
Nepal's ambition to strengthen its aviation infrastructure through the development of Pokhara International Airport (PIA) has hit major setbacks due to a high-profile corrupti...
England beats South Africa by record 342-run margin in 3rd cricket ODI
SOUTHAMPTON, SEPTEMBER 7England won by the biggest margin of victory in one-day international cricket on Sunday, beating South Africa by 342 runs.Pacer Jofra Archer took four wicke...
Music Review: Justin Bieber has more to say about love on 'Swag ll'
NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 7If it wasn't clocking to you before, it should be now. Justin Bieber is doing whatever he wants.The 31-year-old has surprised listeners with a second new...
What to know about Indonesia's nationwide unrest over lawmakers' perks
JAKARTA, SEPTEMBER 7The wave of violent protests that have swept across Indonesia and left seven people dead is being seen as a major test for President Prabowo Subianto.Clashes be...
Aryna Sabalenka defeats Amanda Anisimova for her 2nd consecutive US Open title and 4th at a major
NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 7Aryna Sabalenka was two points away from what eventually would be a second consecutive U.S. Open title when she had what should have been a routine - easy, eve...
Ukraine government building damaged in Kyiv in the largest Russian attack since the war began
KYIV, SEPTEMBER 7Russia hit Ukraine's capital with drone and missiles Sunday in the largest aerial attack since the war began, killing four people across the country and damag...
Asia will get a prime view of this weekend's total lunar eclipse
CAPE CANAVERAL, SEPTEMBER 7The year's second total lunar eclipse is coming up fast, and this time Asia will have the best seats in the cosmos.Earth's shadow will obscure...
Nominations announced for 22nd NSJF Pulsar Sports Awards
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 7The Nepal Sports Journalists Forum (NSJF) has announced the nominees for the 22nd edition of the Pulsar Sports Awards, honoring the best athletes and coaches...
Moderate to heavy rain likely in hilly regions
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 7The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across the hilly regions of Nepal and partly cloudy skies elsewhere...
From London to Lisbon: Nepathya Concludes Europe Tour with Antwerp Finale
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 6Nepal's premier folk-rock band, Nepathya, has concluded its Europe tour with a spellbinding performance in Antwerp, Belgium, after earlier concerts in Lo...
Sinner beats Auger-Aliassime at the U.S. Open and faces Alcaraz for a 3rd Grand Slam final in a row
NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 6Jannik Sinner took a medical timeout because of a bothersome abdominal muscle during a mid-match lull before retaking control for a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory...
Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets
MOSCOW, SEPTEMBER 5Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine, particularly while its invasion was still ongoing, would be considered...
Amanda Anisimova defeats Naomi Osaka at the U.S. Open to reach her 2nd Grand Slam final in a row
NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 5Amanda Anisimova eliminated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-3 in a U.S. Open semifinal that ended at nearly 1 a.m. Friday and fea...
Germany stunned by Slovakia in historic World Cup qualifying loss. Spain and Belgium win
MUNICH, SEPTEMBER 5Germany lost an away World Cup qualifying game for the first time in a 2-0 upset against Slovakia on Thursday which threw its campaign to reach the 2026 tourname...
Death toll from Afghan earthquake jumps to more than 2,200 as aid agencies plead for funds
JALALABAD, SEPTEMBER 5Hundreds more bodies have been recovered from houses in mountain villages destroyed by a major earthquake in Afghanistan early this week, pushing the death to...
Rising Star of Gandaki Volleyball – Himal Sunari
Volleyball is the most frequently played sport in Nepal, and its most fertile ground is none other than Gandaki Province. Among the popular non-departmental clubs in volleyball, Ga...
When poverty steals a breath: Nepal's malnourished children and the global aid carnival
It's August 2025, and Nepal's Bajura district is mournful-even angry. The Himalayan Times this week laid bare how a new generation of Nepalese children starve as their mo...
Powerful rain and floods devastate northern India as experts blame climate change
NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 4Relentless monsoon rains have unleashed some of the worst flooding and landslides in decades across northern India, killing at least 90 people and displacing...
Nepal begins work on first National Air Quality Management Action Plan
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 4Nepal has launched the development of its first National Air Quality Management Action Plan (NAQMAP), aiming to address the country's worsening air pollu...
The stress conundrum: How we are wired to managing it
Our stress response is designed to mobilise the body's fuel reserves - to convert them into a form suitable for immediate use. This extends to processes that provide fuel, alo...
Puja Mahato – A rising star in Nepali women's cricket
Puja Mahato has been steadily establishing herself as a beacon of hope and dependability in Nepali women's cricket. Born on February 17, 2006, in Mahottari of today's Mad...
What to know about Russia's GPS jamming operation in Europe
LONDON, SEPTEMBER 3Bulgaria will not investigate suspected Russian electronic interference with a top European official's plane, officials said Monday - because this kind of G...
South Africa routs England by 7 wickets in first ODI after hosts bowled out for 131
LEEDS, SEPTEMBER 3England was bowled out for 131 before opener Aiden Markram's 55-ball 86 led South Africa to a seven-wicket win Tuesday in the first of three one-day internat...
Xi and Putin reaffirm 'old friend' ties in the face of US challenges
BEIJING, SEPTEMBER 3Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as an "old friend" as the two held a series of meetings Tuesday at a time when their countri...
Novak Djokovic is 38 and bidding for a 25th Slam title. He faces Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open
NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 3Novak Djokovic is 38 and trying to conquer a younger man's game as he heads into the U.S. Open semifinals on Friday. It's been two years since his mo...
China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII
BEIJING, SEPTEMBER 3China showcased its military might in a parade Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a show of strength as it seeks to wield greate...
Ivana nominated for People's Choice Award
Kathmandu, September 2Table tennis player Ivana Thapa Magar has been nominated for the People's Choice Award at the NSJF Pulsar Sports Awards 2081, scheduled for September 14...
PM Oli's fruitful visit to China: Need of its emulation in Bodhgaya
All the world's eyes are focussed on the summit conference of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), which is underway in Tianjin, China at the present. This Eurasian politi...
Bayern Munich signs Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea after on-off talks
BERLIN, SEPTEMBER 2Bayern Munich succeeded in signing Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea on Monday after an on-off transfer saga.Jackson arrived in what both clubs descri...
Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek roll into the quarterfinals at the US Open
NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 2Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek rolled into the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open, showing off what once made each of them the top-ranked women's tennis player i...
SCO summit could challenge US dominance and lend weight to China's vision of a multipolar world
TAIPEI, SEPTEMBER 2The leaders of Russia, China, India and seven other nations met Monday in northern China for the latest annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in...
Sinjali's inspiring Journey in Wushu
Kathmandu, September 1National Wushu player Bijay Sinjali has carved an inspiring journey in the sport, becoming one of Nepal's most prominent athletes in martial arts.Startin...
A golden drop, a public health gamble
When a government minister places a tiny, gilded drop of swarna bhasma — a paste of purified gold, ghee, honey, and herbs — on an infant’s tongue, the act is more than ceremonial.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un travels to Beijing to watch military parade alongside Putin and Xi Jinping
SEOUL, SEPTEMBER 2North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is heading to Beijing by train on Tuesday to attend a military parade with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, North Korea'...
Landslides in Nepal: A growing natural crisis
This year's summer monsoon has again brought frequent landslides, flash floods, and debris flows across Nepal, with similar disasters unfolding across South Asia. Landslides,...
An earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan and kills 800 people, with 2,500 injured
KABUL, SEPTEMBER 1The death toll from a strong earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has jumped to over 800, with at least 2,500 injured, a Taliban government spokesman said Monday.Mos...
Generally cloudy weather with chances of rain across the country
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 1The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather across the country today, with rainfall expected in several regions.In...
Nepal's AI Policy: Digital divide and implementational challenges
On August 14, 2025, the government endorsed the new National AI Policy, which has invited a lot of enthusiasm and positivity. By implementing this policy, the government hopes to a...
In Pictures: Nepathya's Maiden Concert in Malta
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 31Nepal's premier folk-rock band, Nepathya, entertained a full-house audience during their debut concert in Malta as part of their ongoing Europe tour.Follow...
'Not at the level': Rodri concerned after Man City slumps to second straight Premier League loss
LONDON, AUGUST 31New season, same issues for Manchester City.Pep Guardiola's once-dominant team slipped to a second straight loss in the Premier League after collapsing to a 2...
Novak Djokovic shakes off a back problem and reaches the 4th round of the US Open at 38
NEW YORK, AUGUST 31Novak Djokovic believes his tennis is still good enough to compete for a 25th Grand Slam title.It's his body that has to show it can hold up.Djokovic shook...
China's Xi and India's Modi vow to resolve border differences at a meeting in Tianjin
TIANJIN, AUGUST 31Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged on Sunday to resolve their border differences and bolster cooperation ahead of the openi...
Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit challenges the US but its reach is murky
TAIPEI, AUGUST 31Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of eight other nations are set to meet in northern China for the latest summit of...
Emma Raducanu's best US Open since her 2021 title ends with lopsided loss to Elena Rybakina
NEW YORK, AUGUST 29Emma Raducanu's best U.S. Open since her surprising 2021 title ended in the third round with a 6-1, 6-2 loss to 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in ju...
PSG gets tough slate of Champions League opponents. Real Madrid going to Liverpool and Almaty
MONACO, AUGUST 29Paris Saint-Germain was handed a tough start to the defense of its Champions League title when the draw was made Thursday with no opponent from any of the lower-ra...
Canada and India name new top envoys as they restore relations after a dispute
OTTAWA, AUGUST 29India and Canada named new high commissioners to each other's capitals Thursday as they restored relations 10 months after expelling the top envoys in a dispu...
Nursing Nepal's future: Stemming the paediatric brain drain
Paediatric nurses are the backbone of children's health care in Nepal. In hospital wards nationwide, their expertise and compassion save young lives daily, especially in intensive care units where every second counts.
Heavy rainfall forecast in hilly regions; Kathmandu Valley to see cloudy, rainy weather
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 29The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with chances of moderate rainfall in hilly...
Russian forces break into another region of Ukraine with peace efforts stuck
KYIV, AUGUST 28Russia's invading forces have broken into an eighth region of Ukraine, a Ukrainian military official said Wednesday, seeking to capture more ground in their thr...
North Korea's Kim will meet with Xi and Putin at Chinese military parade
BEIJING, AUGUST 28North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will make his first visit to China in six years to attend a military parade next week, the two countries said Thursday, in an even...
Novak Djokovic is trying to solve riddles at the US Open but is back in the 3rd round
NEW YORK, AUGUST 28For the second contest in a row at this U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic appeared a bit sluggish, a bit off, for a stretch. This time, he even dropped the opening set....
Trump's 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases take effect
NEW DELHI, AUGUST 28Steep U.S. tariffs on a range of Indian products took effect Wednesday, threatening a serious blow to India's overseas trade in its largest export market.P...
Climate change made deadly wildfires in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus more fierce, study finds
ATHENS, AUGUST 28Climate change that has driven scorching temperatures and dwindling rainfall made massive wildfires in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus this summer burn much more fiercel...
NEPSE falls by 38 points as Development Bank sector leads decline
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 28The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index dropped 38.10 points, or 1.35%, on Thursday to close at 2,781 points, reversing Wednesday's sharp gain of 53 points....
Mass Russian drone and missile attack kills 12 and injures 48 in Ukraine's capital
KYIV, AUGUST 28A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, including a rare strike in the center of the city, early Thursday killed at least 12 people and wo...
Nepal needs a comprehensive data protection law: To prevent digital data from manipulating us
Boom; your life is being recorded, analysed, traded, and sometimes hijacked. Every momo order, every Nagarik app login, every TikTok scroll – they're not just harmless actions...
Heavy rain likely in hilly regions as monsoon persists
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 27The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across Nepal today, with moderate rainfall expected in several provin...
Indo-Chinese annexation of Nepali territory: What can be the way forward
Indo-Nepal relation had scaled a dizzy height following the invitation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his Nepali counterpart, K P Oli. But it took a nose-dive again resembling...
Nepathya performs to sold-out crowd at Denmark concert
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 26Following their successful tour of the United Kingdom last month, Nepathya, Nepal's premier folk-rock band, enthralled a sold-out crowd at Poolen Hall in C...
16-year-old supersub scores last-gasp winner for Liverpool to beat 10-man Newcastle
NEWCASTLE, AUGUST 26Sixteen-year-old substitute Rio Ngumoha scored a sensational last-gasp winner as Liverpool overcame 10-man Newcastle 3-2 in a Premier League game for the ages o...
V of K-pop sensation BTS thrills fans with first pitch at Dodgers game and meets Shohei Ohtani
LOS ANGELES, AUGUST 26V of K-pop sensation BTS threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Los Angeles Dodgers game on Monday night after meeting two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani.After ta...
Mass evacuations in eastern Pakistan as India releases water from swollen rivers
LAHORE, AUGUST 26Pakistan has evacuated tens of thousands of people to safer areas after neighboring India released water from overflowing dams and swollen rivers into low-lying bo...
Australian Open champion Madison Keys loses in the US Open's first round to Renata Zarazua of Mexico
NEW YORK, AUGUST 26Pretty much from the get-go at the U.S. Open on Monday, Madison Keys could tell she wasn't hitting the ball well or feeling very much at all like the self-c...
'KPop Demon Hunters' gives Netflix its first box-office win
LOS ANGELES, AUGUST 26Netflix appears to have its first No. 1 box-office title in the streaming company's 18-year history thanks to the sensation of "KPop Demon Hunters."Rival...
Source of cholera outbreak yet to be identified
Kathmandu, August 25Health Minister Pradip Paudel expressed concern that while the recent cholera outbreak in Birgunj Metropolitan City appears to be under control, the source of t...
The Trump Doctrine: America's high-stakes gamble on economic nationalism
Donald Trump's return to the presidency marks more than a political comeback – it signals a fundamental shift in American grand strategy not seen since the Cold War. Unlike pr...
Ukrainian war veterans swim the Bosphorus strait in a triumph over their war injuries
ISTANBUL, AUGUST 25During a pool training session months ago, Ukrainian war veteran Oleh Tserkovnyi was struck by an idea: What if a group of veterans swam across the strait of Bos...
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka wins her first match at the US Open
NEW YORK, AUGUST 25Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka moved into the second round of the U.S. Open on Sunday after weathering a challenging first set in her first match.The No. 1 p...
Lessons in diplomacy: Or how not to make a hash of your neighbourhood
If there’s a perennial truism for South Asian diplomacy, it is this: Size matters, but so does subtlety.
Cholera spreads in Birgunj, 79 infected; Health workers' leave suspended
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 25Cholera, which first broke out in Birgunj, has now spread to the community level, with 79 confirmed cases reported as of Monday morning, according to the Health...
Don't fret: Air guitar world title returns home to Finland after 25 years
OULU, AUGUST 24Finnish air guitarist Aapo "The Angus" Rautio plucked victory from thin air on Friday night, grabbing the world championship title for his homeland for the first tim...
Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's capital, targeting Iran-backed Houthis
CAIRO, AUGUST 24Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's capital on Sunday, just days after the Houthi rebels fired a missile toward Israel that its military described as the first clus...
Team Phurba Gyalje wins NMA election; elects Iswari Paudel Senior vice-prez, Rajendra Lama gen secy
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 24Nepal's only alpine club, the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), has elected tourism entrepreneur Phurba Gyalje Sherpa as its new President, with his...
5,000 kilograms of waste collected from Everest under Project Care
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 24In a remarkable environmental initiative, Nepal Life Insurance Company, in collaboration with Round Table Nepal, has successfully collected 5,000 kilograms of w...
The trials of Nepal: Challenges endured in the past decade
Over the past 10 years, from 2015 to 2025, Nepalis have endured relentless natural disasters, economic crises, health emergencies, and systemic issues that have profoundly impacted their lives.
Immigrants from Central Asia find hostility and violence in Russia
MOSCOW, AUGUST 22The immigrant worker from Uzbekistan entered the bank in Moscow, but when he reached the teller, she refused to serve him and she wouldn't say why.For him and...
Appeals court allows Trump to end temporary protections for migrants from Central America and Nepal
SAN FRANCISCO, AUGUST 22A federal appeals court on Wednesday sided with the Trump administration and halted for now a lower court's order that had kept in place temporary prot...
Russia launches major drone and missile attack on Ukraine as peace efforts drag on
KYIV, AUGUST 21Russia launched 574 drones and 40 ballistic and cruise missiles overnight, in one of its biggest aerial attacks on Ukraine of the year, the Ukrainian Air Force said...
Illegal immigration hit a record-high of 14 million in the US in 2023, Pew report finds
NEW YORK, AUGUST 21The number of people in the United States illegally surged to an all-time high of 14 million in 2023, a research group said Thursday, a major increase that still...
China and Pakistan foreign ministers agree to launch new economic corridor projects
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 21Pakistan and China pledged to expand economic cooperation and investment under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a flagship program of China's Belt and...
India's big economy, small gains: Tariff lessons from Trump's America
India is a giant by almost every measure. Second largest country by population, fourth in GDP, seventh in land area, and strategically important in today’s US-China rivalry for global influence.
Visit of Premier Oli to Bodh Gaya: A paradigmatic shift indeed
Prime Minister K P Oli must have heaved a sigh of relief after receiving a green signal to visit India towards the end of this Nepali month. The Foreign Secretary of India, Vikram...
Reclaiming family time from digital distraction: Make homes sanctuaries for real conversation
Is our constant use of digital devices pulling us away from the people we love? Today, even when we are in the same room, we are often focused on our own screens instead of each ot...
Nepal's uneasy relationship with dissent: What it means for the future of open dialogue in the country
In Nepal, speaking out through music and comedy is no longer just about entertainment, it has become a risky act of defiance. Comedians crack jokes that expose social taboos, and rappers spit verses that challenge corruption and injustice. Far from applause, many find themselves
Black Cowboy joy is spread by 'Boots on the Ground' viral line dance
NEW YORK, AUGUST 20When Tre Little two-stepped in his cowboy boots at the BET Awards preshow this summer, he was overcome with joy and gratitude."I used to watch this on TV every y...
US troops won't be sent to help defend Ukraine, Trump says
WASHINGTON, AUGUST 20President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his assurances that U.S. troops would not be sent to help defend Ukraine against Russia after seeming to leave open t...
Composer Ram Krishna Duwal to feature in August Paleti
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 20Veteran composer Ram Krishna Duwal is set to perform at Paleti, the musical series hosted at Nepalaya's 'r' sala, on the final Friday of the Engl...
Pakistan, China and Afghanistan hold high-level meeting in Kabul to boost cooperation
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 20Top diplomats from Pakistan,China and Afghanistan committed their countries to stronger anti-terrorism cooperation during a meeting Wednesday in Kabul aimed at...
Bus crash in Afghanistan kills more than 70 Afghans returning from Iran
A bus crash in northwestern Afghanistan killed at least 79 people returning from Iran, including 19 children, an official said.Two people were also injured in the crash, Ministry o...
Cloudy skies with rain forecast across provinces
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 20The Meteorological Department has forecast generally cloudy conditions across most provinces today and tonight, with chances of rainfall in several regions.For...
India's Modi meets China's top diplomat as Asian powers rebuild ties
NEW DELHI, AUGUST 19Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met China's top diplomat on Tuesday and hailed the "steady progress" made in improving the bilateral relationship after...
One dies from Japanese Encephalitis in Rautahat
RAUTAHAT, AUGUST 18A 65-year-old man from Gajara Municipality, Rautahat, has died from Japanese Encephalitis (JE), marking the district's first reported fatality of the season...
Hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons: In the 21st century, space is the new battlefield
WASHINGTON, AUGUST 18As Russia held its Victory Day parade this year, hackers backing the Kremlin hijacked an orbiting satellite that provides television service to Ukraine.Instead...
HKH Parliamentarians' Meet beginning today
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 18The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) Parliamentarians' Meet-2025 is starting here from today.The event aims to explore common understandings, dialogues and coordi...
Moderate to heavy rainfall forecast in parts of the country
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 18The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with moderate rainfall expected in several...
From apps to matchmaking: the diverse ways American Muslims navigate finding marriage partners
NEW YORK, AUGUST 17Nura Maznavi got a kick out of learning that New York City Muslim mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdanimet his wife on Hinge."It made me feel like less of a loser," M...
Govt unveils fresh provisions to promote uniformity in infertility treatment
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 17The Ministry of Health and Population has endorsed the Standard for the Operations of Infertility Management Services (IVF), 2082 BS. It was decided and endorse...
Monsoon clouds linger over hills, light to moderate rain expected in parts of the country
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 15The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across the hilly regions of Nepal and Sudur Pashchim Province today,...
Deliberate targeting of healthcare: Yet we've stopped feeling outrage when hospitals are bombed
A doctor in Gaza bends over a child, wrapping a bandage that's already soaked with blood. The hospital generator, battered by daily blackouts, grinds out a last burst of energ...
Rising seas could put Easter Island's moai at risk by 2080, study warns
LONDON, AUGUST 14By the end of the century, rising sea levels could push powerful seasonal waves into Easter Island's 15 iconic moai statues, according to a new study publishe...
Taylor Swift's new album has everyone seeing orange: An exploration of the color
NEW YORK , AUGUST 14Orange you ready for it?Taylor Swift swathed her bombshell album announcement in a shade she's calling Portofino Orange Glitter after donning the color ons...
Resonance eternal: The essence of consciousness
According to Philip Goff, a professor of philosophy at Durham University, UK, understanding our consciousness goes beyond exploring brain chemistry. In a perceptive article, publis...
Debris flow tragedy in Uttarakhand: Many in the past, more likely in the future
The world, in general, and India, in particular, were shocked by the massive debris flow which swept the Dhaleri Kheer Ganga riverside township in a matter of just 34 seconds on th...
Hridayendra Shah's Jumla Vlog: Echoes of a royal past
Kathmandu was set to host the fifth national games that were scheduled to begin on June 2, 2001. The then Crown Prince Dipendra, the patron of Nepal Sports Council, was personally...
12 years on, Nepathya scripts another milestone at Wembley Arena
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 11After a twelve-year hiatus, Nepal's premier folk-rock band, Nepathya, scripted another milestone by performing before thousands of fans at a sold-out, hist...
Ben Deighton shares science storytelling tips in webinar for South Asian participants
KATHMANDUThe Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) hosted an online session on Friday for aspiring journalists, students, researchers, and academicians as part of its Science J...
Heavy rain possible in several provinces, DHM issues advisory
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 11The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather across the country today, with moderate rainfall likely in many hilly re...
Lucasfilm and Disney settle with actor Gina Carano following her firing from 'The Mandalorian'
LOS ANGELES, AUGUST 10Actor Gina Carano has settled her federal lawsuit against Lucasfilm and its parent The Walt Disney Co. over her claim that she was fired from "The Mandalorian...
Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space Station
NEW YORK, AUGUST 10Four astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday after hustling to the International Space Station five months ago to relieve the stuck test pilots of Boeing's...
No need to 'act your age': Let's accept our vulnerabilities
The saying ‘you’re never too old to learn’ is accurate when it comes to the quest for knowledge and self-improvement.
Moderate to heavy rain forecast across multiple provinces
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 8The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with moderate rainfall likely in many areas....
Envisioning a public welfare state in South Asia: A paradigm of inclusive progressivism
South Asia is a region of immense cultural diversity and intricate socio-economic dynamics.
Moderate to heavy rain likely in Koshi, Lumbini, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 7The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across Koshi and Lumbini Provinces, as well as in the hilly regions of...
Winpot Names Miroslava Montemayor as Brand Ambassador
MEXICO CITY, AUGUST 6Winpot, Mexico's player-favourite online casino and sports betting brand, has signed popular sports broadcaster Miroslava Montemayor to its growing team o...
Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars
WASHINGTON, AUGUST 6Scientists say they have at last solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars off the Pacific coast of North America in a decade-long epidemi...
Nepal, an appropriate location for data centre, says CIT Minister Gurung
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 6Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has said that the 'digital divide' has become a very serious problem all ov...
Nations gather in Geneva to again confront the world's spiraling plastic pollution crisis
GENEVA, AUGUST 5Nations kicked off a meeting on Tuesday to try to complete a landmark treaty aimed at ending the plastic pollution crisis that affects every ecosystem and person on...
Heavy rainfall forecast in several provinces as monsoon remains active
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 5The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has issued a forecast warning of moderate to very heavy rainfall across multiple provinces today and tonight as...
The silent sufferers: A strain on Nepal's BFIs
The financial landscape for Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) in Nepal has become increasingly challenging in recent years. While the COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted glo...
From a job at a meat processing plant to country music stardom, Bailey Zimmerman is figuring it out
NEW YORK, AUGUST 4His is a Cinderella story.Before the big tours and country music award nominations, Bailey Zimmerman was growing up in the small town of Louisville, Illinois, wor...
Heavy rainfall forecast in several provinces as monsoon persists
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 4The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall across various parts of the country today and tonight as the monsoon system r...
Path to resilience must begin now: Before Tarai's groundwater is irretrievably exhausted
Madhes Province, Nepal's agricultural breadbasket, is enduring one of the most worrying droughts in recent memory. With groundwater levels plummeting, hand-pumps failing and o...
Heavy rainfall forecast for parts of the country
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 3The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast moderate rain with thunder and lightning in many parts of the country today, with chances of heavy...
Weather today: Moderate rain likely across several provinces
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 1The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across the country today. According to the DHM, moderate rain will be...
Six months since FATF grey list: Inching towards the blacklist
In February 2025, the Asia-Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering – an inter-governmental body of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) – identified significant weakness in enfor...
Rising heat, rising risks: Scientist warns of growing glacial flood threats in Nepal Himalayas
KATHMANDU, JULY 31With rising global temperatures accelerating glacier melt, the threat of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) is growing dangerously across Nepal's Himalayas...
SPCC launches GLOF Resilience Project in Khumbu region amid rising climate risks
KATHMANDU, JULY 31The Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening early warning systems and community-based emergency prepare...
The great Nepali detour: Why all roads lead everywhere (and nowhere)
There’s a growing chorus among Kathmandu’s self-appointed intellectuals, a trend that’s become almost fashionable in certain circles: the assertion that Nepal’s destiny lies northwards, that the future is to be found in a pivot away from the familiar southern plains and towards t
Cloudy weather with chances of rain in several provinces
KATHMANDU, JULY 31The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions across Lumbini Province, Sudurpaschim Province, and the hilly regions of Nepa...
Bhotekoshi River flooded again
TRISHULI, JULY 30The Bhoteskoshi River has been flooded again since early this morning, spreading alarm in the downstream areas.The district administrations in Rasuwa and Nuwakot h...
43rd BP Memorial Day: Literary contribution superseding the political
Bishweswor Prasad Koirala's (BP) Memorial Day was observed last week throughout the country highlighting his multi-faceted contribution to Nepali society. If politics and part...
The Perils of a Bad Bank for Nepal
What is a Bad Bank?A Bad Bank is a specialized financial entity created to take over and manage the troubled or non-performing assets (NPAs) of a financial institution. It can be e...
Heavy rain forecast in hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces
KATHMANDU, JULY 29The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall across several parts of the country today, particularly in the hilly reg...
Multiple highways blocked across the country due to landslides, continuous rainfall
KATHMANDU, JULY 28Heavy rainfall and subsequent landslides have disrupted several major highways and road sections across the country, according to the latest update from Nepal Pol...
Cloudy skies, widespread rain forecast across the country today
KATHMANDU, JULY 28Nepal is expected to experience generally cloudy skies and widespread rainfall throughout the day and night, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorol...
Eliminating viral hepatitis in Nepal: It's time to break down the barriers
As the world prepares to mark World Hepatitis Day on July 28, we are reminded of both the progress made and the challenges that lie ahead in the fight against viral hepatitis. This...
Nhyoo Bajracharya Graces Paleti with Music and Memories
KATHMANDU, JULY 27Nhyoo Bajracharya, the celebrated composer and musician, performed at the Paleti session held at Nepalaya's 'r' Sala this Friday and Saturday.Seate...
Rapper Jamesy set to embark on Nepal tour
KATHMANDU, JULY 27Rising Nepali hip-hop and R&B artist Jamesy, who has been making headlines as one of the most dynamic performers of his generation, is set to embark on a Nepal to...
Heavy rain likely in hill regions today
KATHMANDU, JULY 27The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast widespread rainfall and cloudy skies across the country due to the continued influence of the monsoon sys...
Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71
CLEARWATER, JULY 25Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing, bicep-busting icon of professional wrestling who turned the sport into a massive business and stretched his influ...
Revival of the RIC dialogue: Implications for South Asian stability
The Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral dialogue, originally conceived by Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov in the late 1990s, was designed to foster Eurasian solidarity and promote a multipolar world order in response to US-led Western dominance.
Stop encroaching upon Chure: DPM Singh
DHANUSHA, JULY 23Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, has said the conservation of Chure region is not possible until its encroachment is st...
Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice - and drug-and-alcohol ravaged id - of heavy metal...
Weather update: Rain likely in hilly regions and eastern provinces
KATHMANDU, JULY 22The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country for today and tonight.According to the DHM...
Cloudy skies with rain, thunder, and possible heavy downpour in several provinces
KATHMANDU, JULY 21The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy weather across the country today, with rain and thunderstorms likely in multip...
Nhyoo Bajracharya to Debut in July Edition of Paleti Musical Series
KATHMANDU, JULY 20Renowned composer and musician Nhyoo Bajracharya is set to perform in the upcoming edition of Paleti, the signature musical series held at Nepalaya's 'r...
Free testing and treatment for childhood diabetes: Health Minister Paudel
KATHMANDU, JULY 20Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel has announced plans to provide free testing and treatment for diabetes in children across all provinces.Speaking...
Chitwan records 3,889 dengue cases in FY 2024/25
KATHMANDU, JULY 20A total of 3,889 dengue cases were recorded in Chitwan district in the fiscal year 2024/25, according to the Public Health Office.Of the total, 3,020 cases were r...
Heavy downpour likely in several provinces today
KATHMANDU, JULY 15The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across Nepal today, with widespread rain activity, particularly over th...
Alan Bergman, Oscar-winning lyricist who helped write 'The Way We Were,' dies at 99
Alan Bergman, the Oscar-winning lyricist who teamed with his wife, Marilyn, for an enduring and loving partnership that produced such old-fashioned hits as "How Do You Keep the Mus...
Call to rethink health priorities to achieve Universal Health Coverage
KATHMANDU:Calling on all stakeholders to align resources with real needs, Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) Dr. Bikash Devkota said the country's journ...
Rain and thunderstorms across the country today
KATHMANDU, JULY 18The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in several parts of the country today, under...
Heavy rain likely in Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurparschim provinces
KATHMANDU, JULY 17The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder...
Widespread rain forecast across the country today today; Heavy rainfall likely in eastern regions
KATHMANDU, JULY 16The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has predicted widespread rainfall across multiple provinces today, with chances of heavy to very heavy rain in p...
Monsoon Weather Update: Widespread rainfall expected across the country
KATHMANDU, JULY 15The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather across the country today, with light to moderate rainfall accompanied by t...
Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary head back to Earth after private space station mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, JULY 14The International Space Station's first visitors from India, Poland and Hungary headed back to Earth on Monday, wrapping up a private mission and catchi...
'Superman' and DC Studios fly to a $122 million opening
NEW YORK, JULY 14In a bid to kickoff a new era for DC Studios, James Gunn's "Superman" opened with $122 million in U.S. and Canada ticket sales over the weekend, according to...
Weather Update: Widespread cloud cover and rain likely across the country
KATHMANDU, JULY 14The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather across Nepal today and tonight, with widespread rainfall activity expected...
Nepathya set to make triumphant return to historic Wembley Arena after 12 years
KATHMANDU, JULY 13Within a span of three months, Nepathya, Nepal's premier folk-rock band that recently captivated audiences in Australia and the United States, is set to retu...
Upper Mustang flood caused by GLOF, HiRISK confirms; Experts warn of growing risks from high-altitude lakes
KATHMANDU, JULY 13The recent flood in Upper Mustang has been confirmed as a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), according to a Rapid Hazard and Risk Assessment (RHA) report publish...
Govt to provide rare and expensive cancer medicines free of cost
KATHMANDU, JULY 13Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel has announced that rare and costly cancer medicines, previously unavailable in Nepal, will now be distributed free o...
Heavy rain likely in several provinces on Friday
KATHMANDU, JULY 10The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast heavy rainfall in various parts of the country today and tonight as monsoon conditions continue to domina...
GLOF confirmed as the reason for Rasuwa flood
KATHMANDU, JULY 9The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has tentatively concluded that the rupture of a Tibetan glacier lake resulted in a massive c...
Franck Sorbier fuses Andean splendor with Parisian pageantry on couture runway
PARIS, JULY 9Franck Sorbier, the Paris couturier officially inducted into the haute couture fold in 2005, delivered a regal, Inca-inspired spectacle on Wednesday that fused theater...
Scientists alarmed by surge in glacial lake floods across the Himalayas
KATHMANDU, JULY 9In a stark warning, scientists at the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) have expressed deep concern over the rapid rise in glacial-...
Ngāi Tahu partners with colossal and Peter Jackson to resurrect the extinct Moa
KATHMANDU, JULY 9:In a groundbreaking Indigenous-led initiative, the Ngāi Tahu Research Centre has partnered with Texas-based de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences and filmmak...
'Jurassic World Rebirth' bites off $318 million at the global box office
Dinosaur fatigue may be a theme in "Jurassic World Rebirth," but moviegoing audiences don't seem to have that reservation. The newest installment in the "Jurassic World" franc...
Heavy rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati provinces
KATHMANDU, JULY 6The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in several provinces today and tonight. The DHM has said that the count...
Michael Madsen, 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill' star, dies at 67
LOS ANGELES, JULY 4Michael Madsen, the actor best known for his coolly menacing, steely-eyed, often sadistic characters in the films of Quentin Tarantino including "Reservoir Dogs"...
COVID-19 and dengue cases surge across Nepal
KATHMANDU, JULY 4Nepal is witnessing a rise in both COVID-19 and dengue cases, prompting public health authorities to urge enhanced vigilance and preventive action across the count...
Heavy rain forecast for several provinces on Friday
KATHMANDU, JULY 4The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in some parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces today,...
Olivia Rodrigo, John Cena and other celebrities make their way to Wimbledon's Royal Box
LONDON, JULY 3Olivia Rodrigo. John Cena. Dave Grohl. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas. There was as much star power - or maybe even more? - in the Royal Box at Wimbledon as there was...
Japan launches a climate change monitoring satellite on mainstay H2A rocket's last flight
TOKYO, JUNE 29Japan on Sunday successfully launched a climate change monitoring satellite on its mainstay H-2A rocket, which made its final flight before it is replaced by a new fl...
Beyoncé and Jay-Z become the main event as Paris crowns celebrity the world's hottest trend
PARIS, JUNE 29If any force dominated the global fashion industry this season - eclipsing fabric, form and even the wildest silhouettes - it was the spectacle of celebrity.In a year...
International Space Station welcomes its first astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary
CAPE CANAVERAL, JUNE 26The first astronauts in more than 40 years from India, Poland and Hungary arrived at the International Space Station on Thursday, ferried there by SpaceX on...
Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary blast off on a privately funded trip to the space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, JUNE 25India, Poland and Hungary launched their first astronauts in more than 40 years Wednesday, sending them on a private flight to the International Space Statio...
Darjeeling duo Badri and Durga Kharel to return to Paleti after 17-year hiatus
KATHMANDU, JUNE 23Paleti, the intimate musical series held on the last Friday of every English month at Nepalaya's 'R' Sala, will this time feature the celebrated mu...
Keke Palmer's 'Just Keke' album channels public relationship drama into reclamation
NEW YORK, JUNE 21A sheer dress silhouetting a black body suit, Usher's signature crowd interaction and a tweet from her child's father: that concoction created a nearly t...
Seven Malaria cases detected in Chitwan this fiscal year
KATHMANDU, JUNE 20Seven cases of malaria have been reported in Chitwan district so far this fiscal year, according to the District Public Health Office.The cases were identified fr...
COVID-19 cases rise with weather change; Infections linked to returnees from India
KATHMANDU, JUNE 19Health authorities have reported a rise in COVID-19 cases across Nepal, with symptoms such as common cold, fever, and flu becoming more prevalent due to changing...
This Australian moth uses the stars as a compass to travel hundreds of miles
NEW YORK, JUNE 18An Australian moth follows the stars during its yearly migration, using the night sky as a guiding compass, according to a new study.When temperatures heat up, noc...
Nepathya Wraps Up 2025 USA Tour With Grand Greensboro Finale
KATHMANDU, JUNE 16Following a month-long series of concerts in six cities across the United States, Nepal's premier folk-rock band, Nepathya, concluded its tour with a grand p...
Nepathya Mesmerizes Boston with Folk-Rock and Patriotic Fervor During USA Tour 2025
KATHMANDU, JUNE 14Seven years on, when Nepathya took the stage at the Royal Boston Hall, much had changed for its audience-and even lead singer Amrit Gurung's once dark, long...
A Grammy category is created for album covers just as Sabrina Carpenter's takes the spotlight
NEW YORK, JUNE 14The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including carving out a stand-alone category for best album cover - a day after Sab...
Fans greet K-pop stars Jimin and Jung Kook of BTS discharged from military service
EONCHEON, JUNE 11Hundreds of fans gathered in the early morning hours to catch a glimpse of K-pop superstars Jimin and Jung Kook, the latest and final members of BTS to be discharg...
BET Awards bring star power as Doechii, Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey shine in 25th anniversary show
LOS ANGELES, JUNE 10The BET Awards delivered a night of major star power and poignant moments Monday night, marking the ceremony's 25th anniversary with a mix of comedy, emoti...
Misty Copeland broke barriers in ballet. Now she's retiring and moving to 'the next stage'
NEW YORK, JUNE 9Ten years ago this month, Misty Copeland sat in front of a hastily arranged news conference at American Ballet Theatre, fighting back tears of pride over her new ro...
Dengue cases reaches 1,255 across 72 districts so far
KATHMANDU, JUNE 9Over 1,250 dengue infections have been reported in 72 districts across Nepal as cases rise with the early onset of the monsoon, according to the Epidemiology and D...
MoHP directs govt hospitals to ensure organ transplant supplies at in-house pharmacies
KATHMANDU, JUNE 9The Ministry of Health and Population has issued a circular requiring government-run hospitals to stock all essential supplies for organ transplantation within the...
Dengue on the rise: Kathmandu reports highest number of cases
KATHMANDU, JUNE 8Dengue fever cases are on the rise across the country as the monsoon season begins. Since December, the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) has identi...
Movie Review: Ana de Armas is better at killing than ballet in 'Ballerina,' a John Wick spinoff
Watch a bunch of John Wick movies all in a row, and you can get pretty paranoid.You start to think everyone's an assassin. The guy at the newsstand, the street musician, the s...
Pop singer Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer
NEW YORK, JUNE 4The English pop singer Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will undergo surgery after her performance at the London music festival Capital&#...
MrBeast aims to raise millions for his charity by offering a weekend experience to six-figure donors
NEW YORK, JUNE 3MrBeast plans to turn the success of his Amazon Prime Video reality competition series into millions of dollars for charity.YouTube's biggest creator is offeri...
Crowd dances with Nepal, Bhutan flags at Nepathya's Pittsburgh concert
KATHMANDU, JUNE 2Following successful concerts in Austin, Seattle, and Los Angeles, Nepathya once again captivated audiences-including members of the Nepali-origin Bhutanese commun...
Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study shows
LONDON, JUNE 2A three-year exercise program improved survival in colon cancer patients and kept disease at bay, a first-of-its-kind international experiment showed.With the benefit...
Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand crowned Miss World 2025
HYDERABAD, JUNE 1Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand was crowned Miss World on Saturday in India, where the international pageant was held this year.Chuangsri topped a field of 108...
Astronomers discover strange new celestial object in our Milky Way galaxy
CAPE CANAVERAL, MAY 28Astronomers have discovered a strange new object in our Milky Way galaxy.An international team reported Wednesday that this celestial object - perhaps a star,...
22nd Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival kicks off on May 28
KATHMANDU, MAY 27The 22nd edition of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (kimff) is set to begin on May 28, bringing together over 65 films from 30 countries under t...
Marcel Ophuls, the Oscar-winning filmmaker who forced France to face its WWII past, is dead at 97
PARIS, MAY 27Marcel Ophuls, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker whose landmark 1969 documentary "The Sorrow and the Pity" shattered the comforting myth that most of France had resi...
Seattle grooves to Nepathya's beat
KATHMANDU, MAY 25Following their successful show in Austin, Texas, Nepal's premier folk-rock band Nepathya captivated Seattle with their trademark melodies during their 2025 U...
Indian space agency's satellite mission fails due to technical issue in launch vehicle
NEW DELHI, MAY 18The Indian space agency's mission to launch into orbit a new Earth observation satellite failed after the launch vehicle encountered a technical issue during...
Gene editing helped a desperately ill baby thrive. Scientists say it could someday treat millions
NEW YORK, MAY 15A baby born with a rare and dangerous genetic disease is growing and thriving after getting an experimental gene editing treatment made just for him.Researchers des...
Bright auroras on Jupiter are captured by Webb Space Telescope
WASHINGTON, MAY 12Jupiter's dazzling auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, new images from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal.The solar system�...
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
MOSCOW, MAY 11A Soviet-era spacecraft plunged to Earth on Saturday, more than a half-century after its failed launch to Venus.Its uncontrolled entry was confirmed by both the Russi...
3 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on China's space station
BEIJING, APRIL 30Three Chinese astronauts landed back on Earth on Wednesday after six months on China's space station.The crew's landing module came down slowly after sep...
Amazon launches its first internet satellites to compete against SpaceX's Starlinks
CAPE CANAVERAL, APRIL 29Amazon's first batch of internet satellites rocketed into orbit Monday, the latest entry in the mega constellation market currently dominated by SpaceX...
New roadmap aims to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B in Asia Pacific
KATHMANDU, APRIL 29The World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and UNAIDS have jointly launched a new five-year Regional Roadmap (2024–2030) for the Triple Elimination of Mother-to...
Genetic medicine can leave people with rare mutations behind. But there's new hope
LONDON, APRIL 28Emily Kramer-Golinkoff can't get enough oxygen with each breath. Advanced cystic fibrosis makes even simple things like walking or showering arduous and exhaus...
China launches 3 astronauts to replace crew on Chinese space station
JIUQUAN, APRIL 24China has launched three astronauts into space to replace the crew on the Chinese Tiangong space station, marking a further step in the country's ambitions f...
NASA's Lucy spacecraft beams back pictures of an asteroid shaped like a lumpy bowling pin
CAPE CANAVERAL, APRIL 22NASA's Lucy spacecraft has beamed back pictures from its latest asteroid flyby, revealing a long, lumpy, odd-shaped space rock.The space agency release...
Soyuz capsule with 2 Russians, 1 American returns from ISS
MOSCOW, APRIL 21A Soyuz capsule carrying two Russians and one American from the International Space Station landed Sunday in Kazakhstan, ending their seven-month research assignmen...
Scientists find possible chemical signs of life on a faraway planet
LONDON, APRIL 18Astronomers have found possible chemical signs of life on a distant planet outside our solar system, though they caution more work is needed to confirm their findin...
Govt to introduce unique health ID
KATHMANDU, APRIL 17The Ministry of Health and Population is preparing to implement a digital system that will consolidate all health-related information of citizens under a single...
Nvidia plans to manufacture AI chips in the US for the first time
LOS ANGELES, APRIL 14Nvidia announced Monday that it will produce its artificial intelligence super computers in the United States for the first time.The tech giant said it has com...
Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
WASHINGTON, APRIL 10Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date – a diagram of the wiring connecting 8...
3rd International Implantology Congress held
KATHMANDU, APRIL 5The third International Implantology Congress of the Nepalese Society of Implant Dentistry (NSID) began here today with the theme 'Biology at the Core: The F...
Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles
CAPE CANAVERAL, APRIL 5Four space tourists who orbited the north and south poles returned to Earth on Friday, splashing down in the Pacific to end their privately funded polar tour...
Bitcoin investor buys an entire SpaceX flight for the ultimate polar adventure
CAPE CANAVERAL, APRIL 2A bitcoin investor who bought a SpaceX flight for himself and three polar explorers blasted off Monday night on the first rocket ride to carry people over th...
Neptune's auroras are captured in great detail by NASA's Webb telescope
WASHINGTON, MARCH 27Neptune's glowing auroras are captured in the best detail yet by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.Hints of auroras were first faintly detected in ult...
Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment
WASHINGTON, MARCH 27Chinese researchers are reporting new steps in the quest for animal-to-human organ transplants – with a successful pig kidney transplant and a hint Wednesday th...
Financial constraints impeding Nepal's ambitious goal of ending tuberculosis
KATHMANDU, MARCH 24While Nepal celebrates World Tuberculosis Day with the theme 'Yes! We can end TB: Commit, Invest, and Deliver,' financial constraints are impeding the...
World TB Day being observed to strengthen commitment against tuberculosis
KATHMANDU, MARCH 24Nepal joins the global community in observing World Tuberculosis (TB) Day today, raising awareness about the world's deadliest infectious disease. This year...
Who are the NASA astronauts who have been stuck in space for 9 months?
CAPE CANAVERAL, MARCH 18Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were barely known outside space circles when they strapped in for what was supposed to be a quick test flight of Boeing'...
NASA's stuck astronauts welcome their newly arrived replacements to the space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, MARCH 17Just over a day after blasting off, a SpaceX crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, delivering the replacements for NASA's...
NASA's stuck astronauts welcome their newly arrived replacements to the space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, MARCH 16Just over a day after blasting off, a SpaceX crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, delivering the replacements for NASA's...
Private lunar lander may have fallen over while touching down near the moon's south pole
CAPE CANAVERAL, MARCH 7A privately owned lunar lander touched down on the moon with a drill, drone and rovers for NASA and other customers Thursday, but quickly ran into trouble an...
Dr Devkota promoted as health secretary
KATHMANDU, MARCH 6The government has decided to promote Dr Bikas Devkota to the Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population.A meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Mar...
Fusemachines opens registration for AI Fellowship 2025 in Nepal
KATHMANDU, MARCH 3Fusemachines, a leading provider of enterprise AI products and services, has announced that registration for the Fusemachines AI Fellowship 2025 - Nepal cohort is...
Private lunar lander Blue Ghost touches down on the moon with a special delivery for NASA
CAPE CANAVERAL, MARCH 2A private lunar lander carrying a drill, vacuum and other experiments for NASA touched down on the moon Sunday, the latest in a string of companies looking t...
Government hospitals now cannot make excuse for lack of medicines: Health Minister Paudel
MANGALBARE, MARCH 2Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has said the hospitals cannot now find excuse for lack of medicines for health insurance.Carrying out the moni...
As measles cases mount in the US, what's the situation worldwide?
BANGKOK, FEBRUARY 27The US registered its first death from measles since 2015 this week, as a child who wasn't vaccinated died in a measles outbreak in rural West Texas.Normal...
Private company rockets toward the moon in the latest rush of lunar landing attempts
CAPE CANAVERAL, FEBRUARY 27A private company launched another lunar lander Wednesday, aiming to get closer to the moon's south pole this time with a drone that will hop into a...
Major test case for new geothermal technology launches in small German town
BERLIN, FEBRUARY 16Residents in the German town of Geretsried have long wanted to run their buildings with clean heat and electricity from geothermal energy instead of fossil fuels...
NASA's 2 stuck astronauts may return to Earth sooner under new plan
CAPE CANAVERAL, FEBRUARY 12NASA's two stuck astronauts may end up back on Earth a little sooner than planned.The space agency announced Tuesday that SpaceX will switch capsule...
St. Xavier's College hosts 29th SET exhibition showcasing technology and innovation
KATHMANDU: St. Xavier's College successfully hosted its 29th SET Exhibition, a major science event that brought together creativity and academic knowledge of students to addre...
Fulfilling aspirations for development, prosperity is true tribute to martyrs: President Paudel
KATHMANDU, JANUARY 29President Ramchandra Paudel has said that moving ahead towards fulfilling the aspiration for development and prosperity alone would be a true tribute to the ma...
Pollution on the rise in the country: Need of suitable interventions urgently
The pollution level in many towns of the country appear to have skyrocketed in the last few days. Whilst Dang Deukhuri is said to have scaled a dizzy air quality index (AQI) of aro...
"Sorry, that's beyond my current scope"
KATHMANDU, JANUARY 28DeepSeek is tumbling global stock markets and has jolted the world of AI. However, there are certain questions that are beyond its scope. At least that is what...
DeepSeek's new AI chatbot and ChatGPT answer sensitive questions about China differently
HONG KONG, JANUARY 28Chinese tech startup DeepSeek 's new artificial intelligence chatbot has sparked discussions about the competition between China and the U.S. in AI develo...
SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at the launch pad in latest Starship test
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad.Elon Musk's compan...
India docks 2 satellites in space, a milestone for its scientific ambitions
JAMMU, JANUARY 16India docked two satellites in space on Thursday to become the fourth nation in the world to achieve the mission, officials said, in an ambitious milestone in its...
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launches massive New Glenn rocket on first test flight and reaches orbit
CAPE CANAVERAL, JANUARY 16Blue Origin launched its massive new rocket on its first test flight Thursday, sending up a prototype satellite to orbit thousands of miles above Earth.Na...
Gene sequencing test for breast cancer yields success
KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 31Nepal has successfully conducted its first genetic test (gene sequencing) for breast cancer.According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the National P...
AI is becoming ingrained in businesses across industries. Where is it going in 2025?
NEW YORK, DECEMBER 30As artificial intelligence continues to grow at a rapid pace, more and more businesses are grappling with how to adapt both quickly and responsibly.Dan Priest...
Anti-cancer 'HPV' vaccine doses made available in Nepal
KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 19Ministry of Health and Population has imported 'Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)' vaccines administered against cervical cancer with the assistance of &#...
European satellites launched to create artificial solar eclipses in a tech demo
CAPE CANAVERAL, DECEMBER 6A pair of European satellites rocketed into orbit Thursday on the first mission to create artificial solar eclipses through fancy formation flying in spac...
Open-source software that allows the visualization of the status of the distribution network developed
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 25Opportunities and technical challenges are rising with the newer integration of distributed renewable resources like Solar PV in the distribution system. The...
Health Ministry increases organ donation incentives twofold
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 24The Ministry of Health and Population has announced an increase in the monetary incentive for families of posthumous organ donors, raising the amount to NPR 2...
Misuse and overuse of medications fuel AMR, endangering global health
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 19In the wake of World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW: 18-24 November), top political figures, including the Prime Minister and health minister, expressed their deep...
US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler
NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 17Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo.The person had traveled to ea...
Japanese Encephalitis: Still a prominent public health problem in Nepal
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 7Japanese Encephalitis (JE), the most common laboratory-confirmed encephalitis in Nepal, is a viral disease causing inflammation of the brain. It is primarily s...
Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing. Experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp out virus
GOMA, NOVEMBER 3Some health officials say mpox cases in Congo appear to be "stabilizing" - a possible sign that the main epidemic for which the World Health Organization made a glo...
Free cancer treatment for children under 14
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 27The Ministry of Health and Population has announced that children under the age of 14 will receive free cancer treatment. However, oncologists believe that it...
19,000 dengue cases reported throughout country
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 16Dengue is spreading rapidly with the number of infected people reaching 19,599 throughout the country, according to the latest data of the Epidemiology and Dis...
386 cases of Scrub Typhus detected in Chitwan
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 15Scrub typhus has been confirmed in 386 patients across various hospitals in Chitwan district since mid-July this year.The infection was detected after testing...
Two succumb to dengue in Jhapa
JHAPA, SEPTEMBER 9A total of 1,065 people have been infected with dengue in Koshi province in the past two years.During this period, two people died in Jhapa due to dengue infectio...
Ministry of Health directs hospitals to operate OPD services also on public holidays
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 3The Ministry of Health and Population has dispatches a circular, directing 34 hospitals and health facilities to operate the Out-Patient Department (OPD) serv...
Dengue cases surpass 6,000, over 600 reported in Kathmandu Valley
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 2Dengue infections have surpassed 6,000 cases nationwide, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division under the Ministry of Health and Populatio...
WHO launches plan to stanch mpox transmission and says the virus can be stopped
GENEVA, AUGUST 26The U.N. health agency on Monday launched a six-month plan to help stanch outbreaks of mpox transmission, including ramping up staffing in affected countries and b...
Nepal is susceptible to Mpox, people urged to avoid risky behaviour
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 19According to the Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal is at risk of contracting monkeypox (Mpox), which has recently been declared a global health emergency...
Ragini in all her artistic brilliance
KATHMANDU, MARCH 11Celebrating prominent artist Ragini Upadhyay Grela's lifetime of dedication to the art world, 'A Retrospective of an Artist' featuring 239 of her...
Dr Navaraj KC's 'Shunya ko Mulya' launched
KATHMANDU, JANUARY 3'Shunya ko Mulya' (The Value of Zero), a book written by paediatrician Dr Navaraj KC has been released.The book was jointly launched by former Prime M...
A Review of Nepal's Instability Conundrum: Panacea of Nepal's troubles
KATHMANDU, AUGUST 6Any reader who goes through the first page of the book will find themselves more enthusiastic and remain fixed in attention throughout the entire seven chapters,...
Maj Gen (Retd) Purna Silwal's first book 'Nepal's Instability Conundrum' to hit the stands Sunday
KATHMANDU, JULY 21Retired Major General of Nepali Army Purna B Silwal is all set to release his first book about navigating political, military, economic and diplomatic landscape o...
Sudur Pashchim struggles with acute oxygen shortage
DHANGADHI, MAY 7Sudur Paschim Province is facing an acute shortage of oxygen, increasing the risk for both Covid and non-Covid patients.The province that was already suffering from...
EDITORIAL: Avoid large gatherings
After weeks of dithering, the government has imposed a partial lockdown in the urban areas of the country till May 14, which could be a prelude to a full lockdown should the surge in coronavirus cases show no signs of abating
Building back better in Asia-Pacific: Through Sustainable Development Goals
The COVID-19 crisis poses an unprecedented threat to development in the Asia-Pacific region that could reverse much of the hard-earned progress made in recent years.
CNP loses three rhinos, one tiger, one elephant within weeks
CHITWAN, MARCH 17Three rhinos, one tiger, and one elephant died in Chitwan National Park last month (mid-February to mid- March). Besides, 15 spotted deer, two Himalayan ghorals, o...
Human-wildlife conflict cases up, three dead in a month
KATHMANDU, MARCH 16Human casualties from wildlife attacks are on the rise in national parks and wildlife reserve areas in the country.People continue to be attacked by animals from...
Digital age taking over: Is print really dead?
They describe it as a natural shift towards the interest of the future generation. All these companies are riding the same bandwagon and justifying their decision with statements...
Moscow court rejects opposition leader Navalny's appeal
MOSCOW, FEBRUARY 20A Moscow court on Saturday rejected Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's appeal against his prison sentence, even as the country faced a top European...
One killed, 9 injured in Makawanpur road accident
One person died while nine others sustained injuries after the sumo jeep they were travelling on skidded off the road in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-9 of Makawanpur district on Saturday.
