Tribute to Singer Phatteman at Nepalaya's Paleti Program
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 30The Paleti program in memory of singer Phatteman was held last Friday and Saturday at Nepalaya's 'r' Sala in Kalikasthan. This event was organi...
Isak goal sets up much-needed Liverpool win against West Ham. Man United beats Palace
LONDON, NOVEMBER 30Alexander Isak scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool to set up a much-needed win for the defending champion at West Ham on Sunday.On a day when Moha...
Raphinha sets up 2, Olmo scores double as Barcelona rebounds back from Chelsea defeat
BARCELONA, NOVEMBER 30Raphinha set up two early goals and Dani Olmo scored a double as Barcelona fought back for a 3-1 win over Alaves in La Liga on Saturday following the poor sho...
PM Karki holds talks with families of Gen Z martyrs
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 30Prime Minister Sushila Karki held discussions with families of Gen Z movement martyrs on Sunday.The meeting, held at the Prime Minister's Office in Singh...
Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex blaze rises to 146 as the city mourns
HONG KONG, NOVEMBER 30The death toll in Hong Kong's apartment complex blaze rose to 146 on Sunday as investigators discovered more bodies in the burned-out buildings. A steady...
Bayern gets a scare and sets a new Bundesliga record of 44 rounds on top
BERLIN, NOVEMBER 30Luis Díaz and Nicolas Jackson scored in stoppage time to dig Bayern Munich out of a hole with a 3-1 win over St. Pauli in the Bundesliga on Saturday.Even if Baye...
Indonesian residents hunt for food and water after deadly floods. 193 dead in Sri Lanka
MEDAN, NOVEMBER 30Some residents of the flood-hit Indonesian island of Sumatra have resorted to stealing food and water to survive, authorities said Sunday, while Sri Lankan offici...
NPL 2025: Kathmandu Gorkhas beat Karnali Yaks by five wickets, near playoffs
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 30Kathmandu Gorkhas romped to a five-wicket victory over Karnali Yaks to inch closer to a play-off berth in the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League 202...
Only 77pc of people living with HIV in Nepal are on treatment
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 30New data released by the National AIDS and STD Control Centre on the eve of World AIDS Day shows that only 77 percent of Nepal's estimated People Living...
NEPSE slides nearly 27 points on first trading day of the week
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 30The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) fell by 26.51 points on Sunday, the first trading day of the week, closing at 2,649.52 points, a decline of 0.99 percent.The...
Dusit Princess Kathmandu opens festive season with Cake Mixing Event
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 28Dusit Princess Kathmandu launched its festive season on Friday with its annual Cake Mixing Ceremony at the Kibu Sky Lounge in Lazimpat. The event, attended by...
Holiday Inn Express Kathmandu Naxal celebrates two years of smart, modern hospitality
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 30Holiday Inn Express Kathmandu Naxal has marked its second anniversary, celebrating two years of modern, efficient and value-driven hospitality in the capital&...
'AI can imitate but it cannot imagine'
Ronita Mukerjee is a client leader at Landor who specialises in building brands shaped by bold ideas, human truth and meaningful transformation. She has led award-winning work acro...
Nepal Police collects Rs 24.85 crore in revenue during Kartik
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 30Nepal Police collected revenue totaling Rs 248,514,564 during Kartik in fiscal year 2082/083, representing aggregated income from enforcement and judicial act...
4.4 magnitude quake jolts Bajhang, Bajura
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 30A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck the western region at 12:09 p.m. today, with tremors felt across Bajhang and Bajura districts, according to the National Ear...
I don't intend to hurt any religion or community: PM Karki
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 30Prime Minister Sushila Karki said she never intends to hurt or insult any religion or community.The Prime Minister's response came in the wake of comment...
Gold price surges Rs 1,600 per tola, nears all-time high
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 30Gold price increased by Rs 1,600 per tola in Nepal's domestic market on Sunday, edging closer to the all-time high recorded earlier this year.Fine gold t...
'Purpose isn't created, it's uncovered'
Linzi Boyd is a globally recognised entrepreneur, brand-builder, and founder of One Earth Global, working at the intersection of business, purpose, and community. Having built and...
Call to split Ministry of Forests and Environment
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 29Environmentalists have called for the separation of the environment portfolio from the Ministry of Forests and Environment, claiming that it impedes effective...
Chameera's 4 wickets against Pakistan lifts Sri Lanka into the final of T20 tri-series
RAWALPINDI, NOVEMBER 28Fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera grabbed 4-20 and stifled Pakistan in the final over as Sri Lanka breezed into the final of the T20 tri-series with a six-run...
Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigations widen
KYIV, NOVEMBER 28Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Friday the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, who was also the country's lead negoti...
Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong residential fire as 8 more arrested over towers' renovation
HONG KONG, NOVEMBER 28Hong Kong firefighters found dozens more bodies Friday in an intensive apartment-by-apartment search of a high-rise complex where a massive fire engulfed seve...
Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars
CAPE CANAVERAL, NOVEMBER 28Scientists have detected what they believe to be lightning on Mars by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.The c...
NPL 2025: Kathmandu Gorkhas thrash Chitwan Rhinos; Biratnagar edge Karnali Yaks
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 28Kathmandu Gorkhas and Biratnagar Kings secured victories in today's fixtures of the Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League at the TU Cricket Stadium in Kat...
Abandoned multi-million-rupee buildings in Jukot left to decay
BAJURA, NOVEMBER 28In Jukot, Swamikartik Khapar Rural Municipality-3 of Bajura, two buildings constructed at a cost of over Rs 23 million now stand abandoned, deteriorating atop Ju...
Siddhartha Bank wins three Visa Excellence Awards
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 28Siddhartha Bank has been recognized with three major awards by Visa International at the "Visa Leadership Conclave" for its outstanding performance in digital...
Tea exports plummet 37pc via eastern checkpoint
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 28Tea exports through the eastern checkpoint at Kakadbhitta have declined sharply, with shipments worth Rs 1.373 billion exported in the first four months of th...
Nepal to export additional 20 MW electricity to Bangladesh
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 28Bangladesh has agreed to purchase an additional 20 megawatts of electricity from Nepal, building on existing power trade arrangements as the two nations stren...
Hyatt Place Butwal opens as Nepal's newest international-brand hotel
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 28Hyatt Place Butwal has officially opened its doors in Rupandehi, marking the expansion of the Hyatt brand in Nepal with its third property in the country afte...
'One cannot foster a culture of belonging if one fosters exclusivity'
Sheila Berman is a cross-industry leader in marketing, data, and digital transformation, based in Singapore. She has co-led initiatives across retail, tech startups, and regional a...
Gold surges past Rs 250,000 mark again
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 28Gold price once again crossed the Rs 250,000-per-tola threshold in the domestic market on Friday, rising by Rs 2,200 per tola, according to the Federation of...
'Brands should be rooted in culture but present it with a global lens'
Preetesh Sewraj is the CEO of The Loeries, Africa and the Middle East's premier creative awards platform celebrating excellence in brand communications. An experienced busines...
Nepal at a crossroads: A political reset is now unavoidable
Nepal is in an unusually fragile political moment. The dissolution of the House of Representatives, the formation of an interim government with a narrow mandate, and a powerful you...
Paleti to commemorate singer Phatteman on his birthday
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 27Nepalaya is set to commemorate singer Phatteman in this month's Paleti at the "r" sala hall in Kathmandu on November 28 and 29.Issuing a statement today,...
Dahal says leftist unity aimed at nation-building and independence
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 27Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), Pushpa Kamal Dahal has stated that the leftist polarization will be dedicated to nation-building and safeguar...
Mbappé scores 4, PSG hits 5, Arsenal topples Bayern and teenage scorers shine in Champions League
LONDON, NOVEMBER 27On a wild Champions League night with stellar teenage scorers, Kylian Mbappé also struck four including the second-fastest Champions League hat trick ever to sho...
Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw
MOSCOW, NOVEMBER 27U.S. proposals to end the war between Russia and Ukraine offer a starting point for talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, as he told Ukrainian f...
Prez Paudel approves Nepali Army deployment for March 5 HoR election
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 27President Ramchandra Paudel has approved the Cabinet's decision, following the Prime Minister's recommendation, to mobilize the Nepali Army for the...
PM Karki meets UML leaders to discuss upcoming HoR polls
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 27In a bid to foster a political environment ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives (HoR) election, the government held a discussion with the CPN-UML.Pri...
NPL 2025: Sudurpaschim's unbeaten run continues; Pokhara secure their first win
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 27Sudurpaschim Royals extended their winning streak by defeating Lumbini Lions, while Pokhara Avengers secured their first victory of the ongoing Nepal Premier...
EOA removes old ropes on Ama Dablam after autumn rush
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 27The Expedition Operators Association Nepal (EOA-Nepal) has completed a post-season cleanup and rope-removal operation on Ama Dablam, clearing outdated ropes t...
PM Karki slashes secretariat staff to six
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 27Prime Minister Sushila Karki has drastically reduced her secretariat, retaining only six staff members from the current complement of 20, according to a state...
Destructive decision may lead to mayhem
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 27Following the interim government's decision on Monday, conservationists have warned that it could lead to mass destruction of biodiversity and disruption...
Bhaisepati Toastmasters celebrates super six years: Honing leadership, storytelling, and heritage
As the golden hue of the morning sun spread across Patan Durbar Square, members of Bhaisepati Toastmasters Club gathered to celebrate their sixth anniversary. The club is part of a...
Fire that killed at least 44 burns in Hong Kong towers for a second day
HONG KONG, NOVEMBER 27Firefighters battled one of Hong Kong's deadliest modern blazes for a second day Thursday, fighting to control the fire that blackened several high-rise...
The symphony within: The mind-body connect in health and illness
It is rightly said that our brain is our own inhabitant physician — gifted with the ability to ‘write’ prescriptions for our mind and body in health and illness.
'Relevance is always earned locally'
Suhayl Limbada is the market lead and chief marketing officer at KFC Thailand, where he leads brand strategy for over 1,000 restaurants nationwide. Recognised on Campaign Asia'...
Ending technology facilitated violence against Nepal's girls must be a national priority
Adolescents and teenage girls across Nepal are part of an online world that was almost unimaginable even a generation ago. Over 16.5 million Nepalese are active online today, drive...
MCA Nepal begins construction of New Butwal Substation, transmission line in Sunawal
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 26The development of the New Butwal Substation and an 18-kilometre transmission line was inaugurated today in Sunawal Municipality-13, in a ceremony attended by...
South Africa clinches first test series win in India since 2000
GUWAHATI, NOVEMBER 26Hansie Cronje was the South Africa captain in 2000 and Sachin Tendulkar led India the last time South Africa won a test series in India.On Wednesday, some 25 y...
Kremlin confirms US envoy will visit as talks on ending war in Ukraine gain momentum
KYIV, NOVEMBER 26A senior Kremlin official confirmed Wednesday that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow next week as efforts pick up speed to find a consensus o...
Chelsea beats 10-man Barcelona 3-0 as Guardiola's much-changed City loses in Champions League
LONDON, NOVEMBER 26On a night of changes, blunders and a glorious individual goal by 18-year-old Estevão, defensive lapses cost Manchester City and Barcelona dearly as both teams s...
Ranjit Kumar's five-for powers Chitwan Rhinos to 48-run win over Biratnagar Kings
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 26Biratnagar Kings' three-match winning streak came to an end today with a 48-run defeat to Chitwan Rhinos in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025.In the da...
UN warns of rising heat risks in Asia and the Pacific
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 26Extreme heat is reshaping the region's disaster landscape and driving the fastest growing climate-related hazards, according to the Asia-Pacific Disaster...
Man sets himself ablaze in Lalbandi, dies
SARLAHI, NOVEMBER 26A 55-year-old man died after setting himself on fire near the Dumdume Temple in Lalbandi Municipality on Tuesday night, according to the District Police Office,...
Over 300 children with autism identified in Jhapa
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 26Over 300 children are living with autism in Jhapa district, according to a comprehensive survey conducted by Karuna Foundation in collaboration with the Minis...
DoI warns against misuse of study visas by foreign nationals
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 26The Department of Immigration has issued an urgent notice warning educational institutions against enrolling foreign students solely for financial gain and ur...
Amid political limbo in Nepal, where does Nepal's Human Rights Commission stand?
The aftermath of the Gen Z protest in Nepal is only testing the resilience of democracy. Political uncertainty has become more evident following the protest.The fight that began as...
Gold price rises by Rs 900 per tola
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 26Gold price in the domestic market continued their upward climb on Wednesday, rising by Rs 900 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver D...
Post-Gen Z movement political polarisation: Consequence on poll outcome
The nation has witnessed a dramatic polarisation in the left parties in particular after the Gen Z movement caused the unbelievable collapse of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Unified...
Nepathya's Japan Tour 2025 ends on a high note in Osaka
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 26Following their successful concerts in Nagoya and Tokyo, Nepathya-Nepal's premier folk-rock band-captivated audiences in Osaka, concluding their Japan To...
NPL 2025: Karan KC stars in Kathmandu Gorkhas' 22-run win over Lumbini Lions
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 25Karan KC's scintillating performance with both bat and ball propelled Kathmandu Gorkhas to a 22-run victory over Lumbini Lions under the lights at the TU...
India in trouble on 27-2 at Day 4 stumps after South Africa sets imposing 549-run target in 2nd test
GUWAHATI, NOVEMBER 25Chasing an improbable 549-run target, India was down to 27-2 at stumps on Day 4 of the second cricket test against South Africa.India lost its openers early -...
Nepal, West Indies, and England Drawn in Same Group for T20 World Cup
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 25The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the groups and schedule for the T20 World Cup, with 20 nations divided into four groups of five t...
Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China's Xi for a state visit later next year
WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 25President Donald Trump said Monday that he has accepted an invitation from Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit Beijing in April and that he reciprocated by in...
Ishwar Pokharel announces candidacy for UML Chairperson
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 25Senior Vice-Chair of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), Ishwar Pokharel, has announced his candidacy for the post of party chairperson in the upcoming 11th N...
10-man Everton beats Man United 1-0 despite Gueye's red card for striking a teammate
MANCHESTER, NOVEMBER 25Everton beat Manchester United 1-0 on Monday to slow the home team's recent revival in a Premier League game that will be remembered for an early red ca...
11 killed, 375 injured in alcohol-related road accident during Kartik
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 25Nepal Police recorded 11 deaths and 375 injuries across 250 alcohol-related road accidents during Kartik 2083, highlighting the persistent danger posed by imp...
'Stop trying to advertise, solve problems instead'
Mohammad Akrum Hossain is the chief creative officer at POP5 and the only Bangladeshi creative with more than 250 local and international awards, including Cannes Lions, Spikes and...
Fire incidents on the rise across country: NDRRMA
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 23The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has requested people to exercise caution as the number of disasters, particularly fires...
64 political parties register for March elections
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 25A total of 64 political parties have registered for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, according to the Election Commission.Eight ad...
Bibaha Panchami Festival celebrated across the country
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 25The Bibaha Panchami festival is being celebrated across Nepal today, commemorating the union of Princess Sita and Lord Ram in the Vedic era. The festival hold...
Govt prioritises elections, good governance: Home Minister Aryal
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 25Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal said holding successful elections and establishing strong governance foundations represent the government's first priority...
Mustang potato production surges to Rs 628 million
MUSTANG, NOVEMBER 25Mustang district produced potatoes valued at Rs 628 million in the current fiscal year, marking significant growth in both production volume and market value, a...
Gold jumps by Rs 5,200 as prices edge toward record levels
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 25Gold price in the domestic market surged sharply on Tuesday, rising by Rs 5,200 per tola, as the precious metal appears to be pushing toward the Rs 150,000-pe...
Deepal S07 ICA launches 'Buy Back Guarantee and Zero Expense' scheme
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 25MAW Vriddhi, the official distributor of Deepal, has relaunched a "Buy Back Guarantee and Zero Expense for 5 Years" scheme on the Deepal S07 ICA luxury electr...
From revolt to renewal: Why timely elections are Nepal's last democratic guardrail
Nepal's Generation Z remains caught in a fraught liminal moment, in a country still reverberating from September's protests that shook its political foundations and ignit...
Team Ventures moves closer towards public listing
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 24Team Ventures Limited, one of Nepal's pioneering private equity firms and among the earliest established in the sector, has appointed Siddhartha Capital...
NPL 2025: Kings and Royals extend winning run to three matches at TU Stadium
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 24Biratnagar Kings and Sudurpaschim Royals secured victories to make it three wins in as many matches today at the TU Cricket Stadium in Kathmandu.The Kings edg...
Too Eze: Midfield star's hat trick helps Arsenal beat Spurs and take 6-point lead in Premier League
LONDON, NOVEMBER 24Eberechi Eze came close to joining Tottenham during the summer. On Sunday, he scored a hat trick against Spurs for their biggest rival.The England playmaker was...
Delayed budget release behind low development spending: Minister Ghising
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 24Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Kulman Ghising has stated that the delayed release of the national budget is one of the primary reasons fo...
Real Madrid's winless streak continues with 2-2 draw at Elche, Bellingham gets late equalizer
MADRID, NOVEMBER 24Jude Bellingham scored an 87th-minute equalizer for Real Madrid which extended its winless streak to three matches with a 2-2 draw at Elche in the Spanish league...
The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's boycott
JOHANNESBURG, NOVEMBER 24The Group of 20 summit in South Africa ended Sunday with the glaring absence of the United States - the next country to lead the bloc - after the Trump adm...
Marco Jansen's 6-48 helps South Africa to commanding 314-run lead over India in 2nd cricket test
GUWAHATI, NOVEMBER 24Marco Jansen took 6-48 in a dominating display to help South Africa to a 314-run lead over India in the second cricket test on Monday.India was limited to 201...
Sunmaya Budha wins World Trail Majors, historic victory for Nepal
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 24Nepali trail runner Sunmaya Budha claimed the World Trail Majors title on November 22 by winning the Ultra-Trail Cape Town 100km championship in South Africa,...
22 bags of smuggled chemical fertilizer seized in Rautahat
RAUTAHAT, NOVEMBER 24Police seized four motorcycles loaded with 22 bags of smuggled chemical fertilizer that had been transported from India into Nepal through a forest route, on t...
Dharmendra, bollywood legend, dies at 89
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 24Dharmendra, one of Indian cinema's biggest stars, passed away on Monday, November 24, at his Mumbai home at the age of 89.The actor, born Dharam Singh De...
NEPSE gains 50 points; Daily turnover increases to Rs 7bln
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 24The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) benchmark index rose 50.44 points or 1.94 per cent to close at 2,650.66 points on Monday, extending gains for the second cons...
Biratnagar Kings bat first against Janakpur Bolts
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 24Biratnagar Kings is batting first against Janakpur Bolts in the opening match of the Nepal Premier League at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground...
Eight Indian nationals arrested for NPL betting
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 24Police arrested eight Indian nationals on charges of illegal betting on Nepal Premier League matches through an online platform.The arrested individuals, all...
Gold price falls Rs 1,900 per tola; Silver follows
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 24Gold price declined by Rs 1,900 per tola in Nepal's domestic market on Monday as the precious metals continued their volatile trading pattern.According t...
Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after some pupils escape
ABUJA, NOVEMBER 24Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in north-central Nigeria's Niger state have escaped captivity and are now with their families...
Samsung Nepal launches warm winter offer on home appliances
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 24Samsung Nepal announced its Warm Winter Offer providing attractive discounts and easy finance options on washing machines and refrigerators.The campaign runs...
Xiaomi 15T brings Leica photography to Nepal's smartphone market
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 24The Xiaomi 15T has entered Nepal's competitive smartphone market, positioning itself as a practical alternative combining Leica-tuned cameras with premiu...
Political arena overcrowded: New parties mushrooming
Political parties are the crucial pillars of parliamentary politics as they act as bridges between citizens and the state. Without political parties, democracy becomes a distant vo...
All parties will join March elections: Minister Kharel
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 24Communications and Information Technology Minister Jagadish Kharel expressed confidence that all political parties will participate in the House of Representa...
Physical Infrastructure Reconstruction Fund receives Rs 93 million
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 24The Physical Infrastructure Reconstruction Fund has received Rs 93 million as of Sunday, with contributions from Life Insurance Corporation Nepal and private...
Social Security Fund collects Rs 95.44 billion
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 24The Social Security Fund has collected Rs 95.44 billion from contributors since its establishment six years ago, according to fund officials.The amount was co...
Nepal Premier League: Two matches scheduled today
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 24Two cricket matches are scheduled today in the 2nd edition of the Nepal Premier League at TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.Defending champion Janak...
Fátima Bosch's Miss Universe 2025 win echoes in Mexico where women fight for equality
MEXICO CITY, NOVEMBER 23Fátima Bosch Fernández's Miss Universe victory resounded across Mexico on Friday, framed as the vindication of a disrespected contestant from a country...
Senuran Muthusamy's maiden ton puts South Africa in command of 2nd cricket test against India
GUWAHATI, NOVEMBER 23A maiden century from all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy helped South Africa score a mammoth 489 runs in its first innings and take control of the second cricket te...
Liverpool and Man City lose again to boost Arsenal's Premier League title pursuit
LONDON, NOVEMBER 23Liverpool's Premier League title defense lurched deeper into crisis Saturday - losing 3-0 at home to Nottingham Forest. Manchester City's challenge was...
Travis Head's century leads Australia to an 8-wicket victory over England in Ashes series opener
PERTH, NOVEMBER 23Travis Head flipped the narrative and dominated the England pace bowlers with one of the great centuries in Ashes cricket Saturday as Australia raced to an eight-...
Bayern's teen star Lennart Karl leads comeback 6-2 win over Freiburg in Bundesliga
BERLIN, NOVEMBER 23The 17-year-old Lennart Karl starred for Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga leader fought from two goals down to beat Freiburg 6-2 and match an old record on Saturd...
Ukraine and Western allies meet in Geneva to discuss US peace plan
GENEVA, NOVEMBER 23Top European and Ukrainian envoys conferred in Geneva on Sunday ahead of talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio over President Donald Trump's propos...
CIAA files chargesheet against nine for illegally leasing public school property
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 23The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Sunday filed a chargesheet at the Special Court against nine individuals for illegally le...
UN climate deal increases money to countries hit by climate change, but no explicit fossil fuel plan
BELEM, NOVEMBER 23United Nations climate talks in Brazil reached a subdued agreement Saturday that pledged more funding for countries to adapt to the wrath of extreme weather. But...
Over 1,000 kg of marijuana seized, two arrested in Siraha
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 23Police have arrested two individuals in possession of more than a thousand kilograms of illegal marijuana during a late-night operation in Lahan Municipality-...
NEPSE gains 39.92 points
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 23The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) benchmark index rose 39.92 points or 1.55 per cent to close at 2,600.22 points in Sunday's trading session.The sensitive...
Cholera vaccination coverage reaches 90 per cent in Bara and Parsa
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 23Around 90 per cent of the population in Bara and Parsa districts has received anti-cholera vaccination, marking the highest coverage achieved in the immunizat...
Demobilizing young anger to sports
In every nation that has successfully transformed its youth into disciplined, innovative, and patriotic citizens, sports have played a central role. From Britain's football cu...
Three individuals injured in a bear attack in Humla
SIMKOT, NOVEMBER 23Three people were injured in a bear attack at Sim, ward no. 5 of Simkot Rural Municipality this morning.The injured include 59-year-old Lakshya Rawat, his 55-yea...
NC decides to participate in HoR elections
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 22Ending months of uncertainty, the Nepali Congress today decided to take part in the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5.Now the only part...
The Chitwan Elephant Festival must end its abuse of elephants
Since every single major sponsor of the Chitwan Elephant Festival has now distanced themselves from the event and committed to never sponsoring or supporting it in any way in the f...
22yo arrested in Chandrapur with illegal pistols, ammunition and khukuri
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 23The Armed Police Force (APF) has arrested a 22-year-old man in Chandrapur, Rautahat, with illegal firearms, ammunition and a khukuri during a security check o...
NDRRMA urges public vigilance as fire incidents surge nationwide
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 23The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has called for increased public caution after a sharp rise in fire-related disasters ac...
Gold price increases by Rs 2,900 per tola
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 23The gold price rose by Rs 2,900 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday.According to the Federation of Nepal gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the...
EC registers over 837,000 new voters ahead of March elections
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 22The Election Commission (EC) has added 837,094 new voters to its rolls after the voter registration period closed at midnight on Thursday, ahead of the House...
Litmus Cables named Connectivity Partner of Sudurpaschim Royals
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 22Litmus Cables, a Nepali cable brand, has partnered with the Sudurpaschim Royals as the team's official connectivity partner for the upcoming Nepal Premie...
Proton e.MAS 7 announces special exchange ofer in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 22Proton e.MAS 7, the electric vehicle brand operated by Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd., has announced a special exchange offer event scheduled for November 21–23 at...
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11 in Nepal, promising power, portability and long-term terformance
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 22Samsung Nepal has launched the Galaxy Tab A11, introducing a tablet aimed at delivering a balanced mix of performance, portability and everyday usability for...
Pant elected Deputy Chair of GFMD
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 22The Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD) has elected Nepal's noted media rights advocate Laxman Datt Pant as its Deputy Chair, marking a significant...
Advocacy Forum calls for overhaul of transitional justice bodies to break cycle of impunity
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 22Advocacy Forum-Nepal (AF) has urged the interim government to fundamentally rethink its approach to transitional justice, warning that the current direction r...
Zimbabwe earns biggest win over Sri Lanka in T20 tri-series
RAWALPINDI, NOVEMBER 21Captain Sikandar Raza and fast bowler Brad Evans inspired Zimbabwe to its biggest Twenty20 win over Sri Lanka on Thursday, by 67 runs.Sri Lanka was 95 all ou...
Ben Stokes shines with five-wicket haul as England gains first-innings advantage in Ashes opener
PERTH, NOVEMBER 21In a chaotic opening day of the Ashes, Ben Stokes won the toss and watched his team skittled for 172 before taking a five-wicket haul to give England a first-inni...
Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host and the US
JOHANNESBURG, NOVEMBER 21World leaders arrived Friday for a historic first Group of 20 summit in Africa that aims to put the problems of poor countries at the top of the global age...
Sudurpaschim Royals defeat Pokhara Avengers by 18 runs in NPL 2025
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 21Sudurpaschim Royals defeated Pokhara Avengers by 18 runs in a Nepal Premier League 2025 match held this evening.After posting a total of 193 runs for the loss...
42 glacial lakes in Koshi Province under severe threat
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 21Recent data from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) indicate that 42 glacial lakes in Koshi Province are facing critical ri...
Gurkhas lay to rest unknown World War II soldier in Italy
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 21An unknown World War II soldier was laid to rest with full military honours in Arezzo, Italy, on Thursday, with a bearer party from the Gurkhas carrying him t...
Agricultural land in Karnali shrinks by 6.08pc: NRB study
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 21Agricultural land in Karnali Province fell by 6.08 per cent in the last fiscal year compared to the previous one, according to a Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) study...
20 injured in Nawalparasi bus accident
NAWALPUR, NOVEMBER 21At least 20 people were injured when a passenger bus met with an accident at Madhyabindu along the East–West Highway in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat–Susta East) toda...
Gold, silver prices fall in domestic market
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 21Gold price fell sharply in the domestic market on Friday, declining by Rs 1,300 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' A...
Youth-led push and government coordination drive surging NID-based voter registration
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 20In just two days, Nepal saw an extraordinary surge in civic participation, with two lakh citizens registering to vote after the government enabled voter regis...
Community-led biodiversity monitoring project concludes in Kanchenjunga Conservation Area
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 7An eight-month project aimed at establishing a community-led biodiversity monitoring system in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area (KCA) has concluded, with sta...
Situation stabilises in Simara amid curfew
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 20A day after violent clashes, the situation in Simara was relatively calm today while the curfew was extended until 8:00pm.Simara, a populous city in Bara dist...
After the Gen Z revolt: 3 scenarios for Nepal after the March elections
As Nepal moves towards early elections, it is important to understand how we reached this moment and what the months ahead may bring. The September uprising began with the governme...
India hands over 70m modular bridge to Nepal to support post-disaster connectivity
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 20India has handed over a 70-metre modular bridge along with specialized launching tools to Nepal, reinforcing support for the country's post-disaster reco...
Bagmati Province collects Rs 11.59bn in revenue in first four months
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 20Bagmati Province collected more than Rs 11.59 billion in revenue during the first four months of the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS, achieving 17.18 percent o...
'Attack on youth in Simara is outrageous and grave assault on democratic values'
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 19Gen Z leader Purushotam Yadav has expressed deep concern over the attack on Gen Z youth in Simara, Bara, today.Speaking with THT, Yadav said, "I express deep...
Clash between UML cadres and Gen Z youth cause curfew and tension in Simara
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 19Simara has been agitated since noon today. The youth association affiliated with the CPN-UML had planned a programme for central leaders to participate in the...
Indigenous Kalanamak rice nearing disappearance in Banke
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 20The indigenous Kalanamak variety of rice is on the brink of vanishing in Banke as farmers increasingly abandon it due to low productivity and high cultivation...
NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star
CAPE CANAVERAL, NOVEMBER 20NASA unveiled close-up pictures on Wednesday of the interstellar comet that's making a quick one-and-done tour of the solar system.Discovered over t...
World Children's Day being marked today with call to amplify children's voices
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 20World Children's Day is being observed today across the country, joining the global community in marking the occasion under the theme "My day, my rights....
A national strategy for Nepal: Ten pillars of stability and transformation
Nepal stands today at a moment of profound uncertainty. Political polarisation, politics fragmentation, unreliable economy, eroding public trust, fragile diplomacy, confused tools...
Gold price rises by Rs 700 Per tola
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 20Gold price climbed in the domestic market on Thursday, increasing by Rs 700 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Assoc...
What former leader Sheikh Hasina's death sentence means for Bangladesh
DHAKA, NOVEMBER 19This week's sentencing to death of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity is seen by her opponents as a...
Situation in Simara returning to normalcy: Ministry of Home Affairs
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 19The Ministry of Home Affairs has stated that the situation in Simra is gradually returning to normal.In a press statement issued this evening, the ministry no...
Curaçao makes soccer history as smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup
KINGSTON, NOVEMBER 19The tiny Caribbean island country Curaçao will go to the 2026 World Cup as the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the marquee event in men'...
Sudurpaschim Royals defend 147 to secure 29-run win over Kathmandu Gorkhas
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 19Sudurpaschim Royals successfully defended a decent total of 147 runs to defeat Kathmandu Gorkhas by 29 runs.Playing their opening match of the Nepal Premier L...
Govt issues 12-point directive to further regulate casinos
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 19The government has issued a 12-point directive with the aim of bringing casinos under further legal regulation.The Department of Tourism under the Ministry of...
Nine arrested for stealing electricity transformers in Sarlahi
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 19Sarlahi Police have arrested nine individuals, including four Indian nationals, for their involvement in a series of transformer thefts across the district, o...
Migrant workers behind the Riyadh Metro project in Saudi Arabia subjected to decade of devastating abuse: Amnesty International
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 19Migrant workers employed on Saudi Arabia's flagship Riyadh Metro project endured a decade of severe exploitation, including illegal recruitment fees, dan...
NBCCI elects new Executive Committee for a three-year term
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 19The Nepal Britain Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NBCCI) has elected a new Executive Committee during its Extraordinary General Body Meeting (EGM) held in Kat...
MetLife celebrated as a Top 25 Fortune World's Best Workplace™ for 2025
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 19For the second consecutive year, MetLife, Inc. has secured a prestigious position on the Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ list, ranking No. 10 for 202...
Vespa & Aprilia opens new service center in Balaju
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 19Delta Autocorp Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Vespa and Aprilia in Nepal, has opened new Vespa & Aprilia Service Center in Balaju, opposite of Valle...
Week-long reinstatement of Parliament: To embody Gen Z's ideal through national reconciliation
National opinion remains incredibly divided for or against the reinstatement of the Parliament in the country. Whilst the new political force of the Country, the Gen Z, is dead aga...
Gold price rebounds by Rs 2,800 per tola
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 19Gold price bounced back on Tuesday, recovering a significant portion of the previous day's decline in the domestic bullion market.According to the Federa...
Thousands protest crime and corruption in Mexico City as 'Gen Z' protests gain momentum
MEXICO CITY, NOVEMBER 18Several thousand people took to the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest crime, corruption and impunity in a demonstration organized by members of...
Government approves relief, grants, and key appointments
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 18The government has decided to provide immediate relief of Rs 15,000 each to 2,429 individuals injured during the Gen-Z movement and subsequent protests, Minis...
NPL 2025: Rhinos off to winning start; Biratnagar edges Pokhara under lights
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 18Chitwan Rhinos and Biratnagar Kings secured comprehensive victories at the TU Cricket Stadium on Tuesday during the ongoing Nepal Premier League.The Rhinos de...
Germany and Netherlands reach the World Cup after big wins in final qualifiers
BERLIN, NOVEMBER 18So much for Germany being at risk of missing the World Cup.A 6-0 thrashing of Slovakia on Monday completed Germany's recovery from a shocking start to group...
NEPSE posts double-digit gain as all sectors close in green
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 18The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) posted a double-digit rise on Tuesday, gaining 15.70 points or 0.61% to close at 2,566.07 points.The Sensitive Index, which t...
Govt yet to recover Rs 275 billion in tax arrears: IRD
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 18The government has yet to collect Rs 275 billion in tax arrears from 30,912 taxpayers up to fiscal year 2081/82 BS, according to the annual progress report of...
Ncell Foundation extends '4s for 4' educational support initiative
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBERR 18Ncell Foundation has continued its "4s for 4" initiative for the second season of the Nepal Premier League, pledging to donate four educational kits for ever...
IME recognised as highest tax-paying remittance company
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 18IME Ltd has been honoured as the highest tax-paying remittance company in Nepal during the National Tax Day 2082 ceremony held in Kathmandu on Monday.Finance...
Ncell launches special NPL Fan Packs with free resources
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 18Ncell has introduced a special range of "NPL Fan Packs" offering bonus data and voice resources for customers during the Nepal Premier League (NPL), which beg...
Sarlahi police seize nearly 39 kg marijuana
SARLAHI, NOVEMBER 18Police in Sarlahi seized an auto-rickshaw carrying nearly 39 kilograms of marijuana after an overnight operation, arresting one suspect while another fled the s...
Chitwan Rhinos vs Karnali Yaks, Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers in today's NPL fixtures
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 17Two matches are scheduled today in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025, the franchise-based Twenty20 cricket tournament underway in Kirtipur.Chitwan Rhinos wi...
Gold price drops by Rs 3,800 per tola
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 18The price of gold fell sharply in the domestic market on Tuesday, declining by Rs 3,800 per tola.According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers&...
Nepal's logistics ecosystem: Challenges, realities, and the way forward
Nepal's logistics ecosystem stands at a defining point, shaped by its landlocked geography, high dependency on transit through neighbouring countries, and limited domestic inf...
Nepathya receives warm welcome at maiden Nagoya concert in Japan
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 17Following their Pokhara concert a week ago, Nepathya, Nepal's premier folk-rock band, received a warm and gracious welcome during their maiden Nagoya con...
Govt terminates 25 idle road projects to end boondoggles
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 17Giving momentum to its effort to eliminate long-running boondoggles, the government has further curtailed wasteful and stalled projects, particularly in the r...
Cristiano Ronaldo set for record 6th World Cup, Italy in danger again and Ireland make playoffs
LISBON, NOVEMBER 17Cristiano Ronaldo is heading to another World Cup. Erling Haaland is going to his first. Italy risks missing out on sport's biggest global event for the thi...
Teams which have qualified for the 2026 World Cup
LONDON, NOVEMBER 17A record 48 teams will play in the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.On Sunday, Portugal and Norway sealed places at the global ev...
Kathmandu Gorkhas shine under lights, hand Janakpur Bolts a defeat in NPL opener
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 17Defending champions Janakpur Bolts were defeated by the Kathmandu Gorkhas in the inaugural match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025, a franchise-based Twe...
Ukraine signs a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France
PARIS, NOVEMBER 17Ukraine on Monday signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France over the next 10 years, the two leaders said.Ukrainian President Volodym...
Foreign enrollment at US colleges holds steady, for now, despite Trump's visa crackdown
WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 17Foreign students enrolled at U.S. colleges in strong numbers this fall despite fears that a Trump administration crackdown would trigger a nosedive, yet ther...
Bangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for student uprising crackdown
DHAKA, NOVEMBER 17A special tribunal sentenced Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and one of her close aides to death on charges of crimes against humanity for h...
PM Karki inaugurates second Nepal Premier League at TU Cricket Ground
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 17Prime Minister Sushila Karki inaugurated the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on Sunday amid a grand ceremony at the Tribhuvan University Cric...
Ama Dablam paraglide: Chinese climber Zhang Jing makes first-ever standard wing flight from summit
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 17Chinese climber and extreme sports athlete Zhang Jing has become the first person to paraglide from the summit of Mt Ama Dablam (6,856 metres) using a standar...
Dwarika's Hotel presents immersive cultural evenings celebrating Nepal's living heritage
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 17Dwarika's Hotel has announced the return of its immersive cultural evenings, offering guests a rich journey into Nepal's living traditions through p...
Proton e.MAS strengthens eastern market with Biratnagar showroom opening
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 17Proton e.MAS, the EV brand under Jagdamba Motors, has expanded its presence in eastern Nepal with the opening of a new 3S showroom (Sales, Service & Spares) i...
Dongfeng Nammi expands presence with New Birtamode showroom
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 17MAW Vriddhi Motors, the authorized importer of Dongfeng Nammi, has inaugurated its new state-of-the-art showroom in Birtamode, strengthening its EV presence i...
Deepal S05 EV launched in Birtamode; Test drive & exchange camp begins
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 17MAW Vriddhi has officially launched the Deepal S05 electric SUV in Birtamode, showcasing luxury, advanced technology, and comfort-focused features.The launch...
OPPO opens pre-booking for A6 Pro with gift offer for early customers
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 17OPPO Nepal has opened pre-booking for its new smartphone, the OPPO A6 Pro, offering early customers a chance to win Enco Buds 3 Pro worth Rs 3,499.The pre-boo...
Govt ensures safety to private sector: Finance Minister
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 17Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal stated that the government was fully committed to ensuring safety and support to private sector.Speaking at a program...
GBOB: The lyricist who rose against all odds
Nepal's hip-hop scene has seen many names rise and fade, but GBOB stands as a name that refuses to be forgotten. A lyricist, a fighter, and a visionary, his story isn't j...
Nepal's energy landscape at a crossroads: Solar and storage: Untapped giants
Nepal's energy landscape is at a critical juncture, requiring urgent strategic choices. Despite abundant renewable resources, especially solar and hydropower, the country rema...
EC unveils schedule for March 2026 HoR elections
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 17The Election Commission (EC) has announced the official schedule for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections set for March 5, 2026. The timeline covers b...
Janakpur, Kathmandu to clash as NPL second edition kicks off today
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 17The second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) begins today at the upgraded Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, with defending champions Ja...
Robust remittances, soaring exports buoy economy as inflation cools
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 17Nepal's economy displayed a strong external performance coupled with subdued domestic inflation in the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2025/26,...
Maldhunga–Beni Road to close for seven hours each day until December 6
PARBAT, NOVEMBER 16Starting from November 17, the Maldhunga–Beni road, which is part of the Kaligandaki Corridor linking Myagdi and Mustang to the national highway, will be closed...
Nepal's exports soar in first quarter, but trade deficit grows
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 16Nepal's trade sector showed strong signs of revival in the first three months of the current fiscal year, with merchandise exports nearly doubling compar...
Govt spending rises to Rs 364bn as revenue lags; money supply expands moderately: NRB
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 16Nepal's fiscal and monetary indicators showed mixed momentum in the first quarter of FY 2025/26, with government spending outpacing revenue mobilisation...
Inflation eases to 1.47% in mid-October, wholesale prices follow downward trend
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 16Consumer price inflation in Nepal remained subdued in mid-October 2025, with the year-on-year rate standing at 1.47 percent, sharply lower than 4.82 percent a...
Remittances soar 35% in Q1 of 2025/26, NRB data shows
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 16Nepal's remittance inflows jumped 35.4 percent to Rs. 553.31 billion in the first three months of the fiscal year 2025/26, according to Nepal Rastra Bank...
Two arrested for defrauding people promising jobs abroad
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 16The Nepal Police have arrested two individuals for defrauding people by promising lucrative overseas jobs in the UK and Australia.The arrested are Manohar Cha...
SS Rajamouli unveils time-travel adventure film 'Varanasi,' with elements of Hindu mythology
HYDERABAD, NOVEMBER 16Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, the blockbuster movie director behind global hits like "RRR" and "Baahubali" that redefined Indian cinema's scale and caught Ho...
Nepal receives $9.4 million for forest carbon cuts under World Bank's FCPF program
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 16Nepal has received USD 9.4 million from the World Bank's Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) after successfully reducing around 1.88 million tons o...
NOC raises fuel prices; petrol up Rs 2, diesel and kerosene up Rs 3 per litre
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 16The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced a fresh hike in fuel prices, effective from midnight Saturday.A meeting of the NOC Board of Directors decided to...
Gold price tumbles by Rs 6,900 per tola on month's final trading day
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 16Gold prices witnessed a sharp fall in the domestic market today, dropping by Rs 6,900 per tola on the last trading day of Kartik, according to the Federation...
Hand Project team completes 10-day mission in Koshi, fitting 199 prosthetic hands
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 14Two humanitarian workers who spent the last ten days in Koshi Province fitting prosthetic hands for amputees say Nepal surprised them, not just with its lands...
Election environment ready for March 5 polls: Minister Kharel
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 15Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel has said that the environment required for the March 5 House of Representatives election...
Hong Kong removes transit visa requirement for Nepali travellers
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 15Nepali passport holders will no longer require a transit visa when transiting through Hong Kong International Airport, the Consulate General of Nepal in Hong...
Govt opens Rs 3 billion in savings bonds for public purchase
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 15The Public Debt Management Office has issued two savings bonds worth a total of Rs 3 billion to raise government debt. These include the Citizen Savings Bond-...
Preparations complete for second season of Nepal Premier League
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 15The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced that all preparations for the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) have been completed.The fr...
Thame community leads effort to safeguard intangible heritage after GLOF disaster
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 15A four-day capacity-building programme is underway in Thame, bringing together 30 local stakeholders, community leaders, women's groups and Indigenous yo...
Deepal S05 electric SUV launched in Birtamode, test drive and exchange camp begins
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 15The Deepal S05, an electric SUV positioned around luxury, comfort and cutting-edge technology, has been officially launched in Birtamode by MAW Vriddhi, the n...
Thai skydiver sets dual Everest records as 18th Everest Skydive concludes
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 14The 18th edition of the Everest Skydive has concluded in the Everest region with a series of record-breaking feats, led by Thai national Dr. Tanaboworn Siriku...
Two climbers achieve first Southeast Face ascent of Phari Lapcha
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 14After being forced to abandon several climbing objectives in the Khumbu due to persistent heavy snowfall, two climbers have successfully completed what is bel...
Kajaria Tiles announces Singapore Cruise Trip winner in live event
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 14Kajaria Tiles has concluded its nationwide consumer campaign "Kajaria Sangai Griha Pravesh, Ghumau Desh Videsh!" by announcing the bumper prize winner through...
Dabur Nepal becomes associate partner of Sudurpaschim Royals
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 14Dabur Nepal has signed an agreement to become the associate sponsor of Sudurpaschim Royals for the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).Dabur Red...
Syakar Trading announces free airbag replacement for Honda vehicles (2001–2014)
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 14Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd., the authorised distributor of Honda vehicles in Nepal, has launched a nationwide safety recall campaign to replace airbags i...
Global IME Bank holds 19th AGM, approves 8 percent cash dividend
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 14Global IME Bank Limited held its 19th Annual General Meeting in Kathmandu on Wednesday, approving an 8 percent cash dividend (including tax) from profits of f...
Probe commission imposes travel restrictions on Khapung
The high-level probe commission formed to probe the Gen Z protest has imposed travel restrictions on outgoing Inspector General of Nepal Police (IGP) Chandra Kuber Khapung.
Green Tara Nepal brings free ultrasound, lab services to pregnant women in Bajura
BAJURA, NOVEMBER 14Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura has begun offering free ultrasound and laboratory services to pregnant women by reaching communities across all 10 wards, in pa...
Caretaker government: It has no business purging diplomats
Nepal is tired. Not the kind of tiredness that sleep resolves, the kind that comes from watching the same political play performed over and over again with new actors and the same...
Illegal online casinos flood Nepal after India's gambling ban
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 13Months after India banned online gambling, a surge of gambling apps and online platforms has surfaced in Nepal - operating freely despite strict national proh...
International Day against Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property being marked across world
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 14The International Day against Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property is being marked in numerous countries worldwide, aimed at raising awareness to combat t...
Gold price drops by Rs 500 per tola
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 14Gold price fell by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market today, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.Fine gold, whi...
IMTA, Everest Alliance Nepal sign MoU to advance sustainable mountain tourism
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 14The International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) and Everest Alliance Nepal (EAN) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooper...
Nepal inks deal with India to boost rail trade connectivity
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 13Anil Kumar Sinha, Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Supplies, Government of Nepal, and Piyush Goyal, Commerce and Industry Minister of India, met in Delhi...
Malaysian rapper Namewee released on bail in probe into Taiwanese influencer's murder
KUALA LUMPUR, NOVEMBER 13Popular Chinese Malaysian rapper and filmmaker Wee Meng Chee was released on police bail Thursday after being held for a week to assist in the investigatio...
Climate change is in the news during COP30. We've got tips to tackle your climate anxiety
BELEM, NOVEMBER 13Every autumn, news feeds get flooded with stories about climate change. That's because around this time each year, global leaders gather to discuss collectiv...
Jude Bellingham facing fight to get back in England team as Tuchel addresses competition at No. 10
LONDON, NOVEMBER 13Jude Bellingham might have to wait to get back in the England team, with coach Thomas Tuchel saying Wednesday he is in no rush to change his system to accommodat...
Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African president says
CAPE TOWN, NOVEMBER 13U.S. President Donald Trump's decision that the United States government boycott the Group of 20 summit next weekend in South Africa is "their loss," Sou...
PM Karki urges quick measures to make NAC Aircraft operational
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 13Prime Minister Sushila Karki has directed the Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) authorities to promptly bring back the engine of the A-320 aircraft, currently...
EC discusses upper house elections with political parties scheduled for January 25
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 13The Election Commission (EC) today held discussions with political parties in preparation for the National Assembly (NA) elections, scheduled for January 25,...
Push for Regular Skydiving Operations in Pokhara Gains Momentum
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 13Pokhara's tourism appeal extends far beyond its lakes, hills, and mountains. The city's rich culture and thrilling adventure activities are equally...
Nepal's growth expected to slow in FY26 amid political transition: World Bank
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 13Nepal's economic growth is expected to slow sharply to 2.1 percent in FY26 from 4.6 percent in FY25, reflecting the impact of the September 2025 unrest a...
Nepali Embassy warns against fraud amid Portugal visa suspension
LISBON, NOVEMBER 13The Embassy of Nepal in Portugal has urged Nepalis to remain cautious against fraudulent activities promising working visas to Portugal, following the country�...
NAC resumes four weekly flights to Resunga Airport
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 13The Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has resumed regular air services four days a week to Resunga Airport from today.According to Suman Thapa, chief of the NA...
Samsung Nepal launches Galaxy Buds3 FE with AI-powered audio experience
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 13Samsung Nepal has introduced the Galaxy Buds3 FE, its latest true wireless earbuds featuring Galaxy AI integration, enhanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC),...
Yango becomes title sponsor for Lumbini Lions in Nepal Premier League
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 13Yango Nepal, part of the global technology company Yango Group, has signed on as the official title sponsor of the Lumbini Lions for the upcoming second seaso...
Nepal must keep its date with democracy - On time and without excuse
As the year draws to a close, Nepal once again stands at a defining juncture, caught between its constitutional obligations and the familiar temptations of political expediency.The...
Fair weather likely for most parts of the country
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 13The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted mainly fair weather across most parts of the country for the next 24 hours.According to the Divisi...
Gold price soars by Rs 5,900 per tola, reaches Rs 250,200
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 13The price of gold surged by Rs 5,900 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday, reaching Rs 250,200 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and...
Rendezvous: Nepal's Ambassador Dornath Aryal on Migration, Investment, and Oman Ties
MUSCAT, NOVEMBER 11At a time when Nepal faces serious challenges related to migrant workers in the Middle East-particularly those entering countries through illegal channels-the la...
Pakistan beats Sri Lanka by 6 runs in ODI series opener despite Hasaranga's efforts
RAWALPINDI, NOVEMBER 12Pakistan survived Wanindu Hasaranga's countercharge with the bat to edge out Sri Lanka by six runs Tuesday in the opener of their three-match one-day in...
Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks
KYIV, NOVEMBER 12The Russian army overran three settlements in the southern Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine, Kyiv's top military commander said Wednesday, as Moscow's forc...
31 Nepali Scientists Recognized Among World's Best by Stanford University
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 12Nepali scientists have earned a place among the world's best, as 31 of them have been included in the annual global ranking of top scientists prepared by...
NEPSE drops by 20 points amid broad market decline
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 12The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell by 20.56 points, or 0.80 percent, on Wednesday to close at 2,544.59 points, as the market witnessed a broad-based...
Rs 291mln recovered in Parsa from loan shark settlements
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 12Authorities in Parsa district have settled 1,697 cases of extortionate money lending through mediation, recovering Rs 291 million in cash and over 40 bighas o...
125 political parties registered with Election Commission
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 12The number of political parties registered with the Election Commission for election purposes has reached 125. Following the announcement of the March 2026 Ho...
Over 200,000 new voters added ahead of March elections
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 12The Election Commission (EC) has registered more than 200,000 new voters since the announcement of the House of Representatives election, scheduled for March...
Govt seeks details of land owned by community schools, learning centres
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 12The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has directed the Centre for Education and Human Resource Development to collect nationwide details of land o...
SC bars Madhesh CM from taking long-term decisions
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 12The Supreme Court has issued an interim order restricting Madhesh Province Chief Minister Saroj Yadav from making any decisions with long-term impact.A single...
Gold price falls by Rs 2,100 per tola
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 12The price of gold, which had surged by Rs 4,900 per tola on Tuesday, declined by Rs 2,100 per tola on Wednesday in the domestic market.According to the Federa...
Pawan Kumar Acharya appointed CEO of Sanima Bank
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 12Sanima Bank Limited has appointed Pawan Kumar Acharya as its Chief Executive Officer, effective from January 26, 2026 (Magh 12, 2082 BS).The appointment was a...
IME Limited marks 25th Annual General Meeting
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 12IME Limited held its 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kathmandu on Tuesday under the chairmanship of its founder and chairman, Hem Raj Dhakal.Presenting t...
Past and future of Gen Z phenomenon: From Ram's "Ramayan" to Rijal's "Beyond the Borders"
The Gen Z phenomenon manifested itself in the form of a political movement in Nepal, which led to the collapse of a government exercising near to two-thirds majority almost overnight. The Gen Zees movement had initially begun to seek an end to the corruption spreading like a bush
Suicide bomber kills 12 outside Islamabad court as Pakistan violence rises
ISLAMABAD, NOVEMBER 12A suicide bomber struck outside a court in Pakistan's capital Tuesday, detonating his explosives next to a police car and killing 12 people in the latest...
President Paudel Administers Oath to New Madhes Province Chief
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 11President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to Surendra Labh Karna, the newly appointed Province Chief of Madhes Province, at a sp...
Govt approves 256 temporary positions for MoHP
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 11The government has decided to approve 256 temporary officer-level posts across various agencies under the Ministry of Health and Population.This was announced...
PM urges progress in reclaiming TU land
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 11Prime Minister Sushila Karki today sought an update on the progress of efforts to reclaim misappropriated land belonging to Tribhuvan University (TU).The Prim...
Annapurna sees record 246,000 tourists in first 10 months of 2025
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 11A total of 246,575 foreign tourists visited the Annapurna Conservation Area between January and October this year.Of them, 146,968 were visitors from South As...
Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump
TORONTO, NOVEMBER 11Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies are converging on southern Ontario as tensions rise between the U.S. and traditional allies lik...
Not your average Joe. Root aiming to improve Ashes return for England in Australia
PERTH, NOVEMBER 11Joe Root received a typically tabloid reception ahead of the Ashes series opener in Perth, where the local newspaper described the star England batter as "Average...
NRB approves LemFi–eSewa Money Transfer partnership for cross-border remittances
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 11Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central bank of Nepal, has approved a partnership between RightCard Payment Services Limited (LemFi) and eSewa Money Transfer to...
141st birth anniversary of Mahaguru Phalgunanda observed across the country
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 11The 141st birth anniversary of Mahaguru Phalgunanda Lingden, revered as the great preacher and social reformer of the Kirat religion, is being marked today wi...
Digital health profiles of 22 thousand students prepared
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 11An organisation called Our Health has created digital health profiles for over 22,000 students from more than 45 schools in the Kathmandu Valley. Similarly, m...
Fusemachines partners with Genese Solution to expand Global AI Reseller Network
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 11Fusemachines Inc. (NASDAQ: FUSE), a global provider of enterprise AI products and services, has appointed Genese Solution, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premie...
UML organizes public demonstrations in all 753 local units
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 11The CPN (UML) has today organised public demonstrations in all 753 municipalities of the country, demanding the reinstatement of the dissolved House of Repres...
MAW Vriddhi opens new Foton showroom in Surkhet
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 11MAW Vriddhi Commercial, the authorized distributor of Foton vehicles in Nepal, has inaugurated a new showroom in Surkhet, further expanding the brand's p...
UNICEF concludes 'Climate Cinema' campaign, amplifying children's climate voices
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 11UNICEF Nepal concluded its 'Climate Cinema: Children on the Frontlines of Climate Action' campaign, spotlighting young voices and local stories from...
Ncell announces 11GB data giveaway under '11:11 Ncell App Campaign'
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 11Ncell has launched an exclusive '11:11 Ncell App Campaign', offering 11GB of free data to 11 lucky customers who recharge or purchase packs worth Rs...
Yadav's appointment as Madhes CM draws flak
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 10Madhes Governor Sumitra Subedi Bhandari's move to appoint CPN-UML lawmaker in Madhes Provincial Assembly Saroj Kumar Yadav the new Chief Minister drew fl...
Gold price soars by Rs 4,900 per tola, silver also jumps Rs 105
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 11Domestic bullion prices witnessed a sharp uptick on Tuesday, with gold surging by Rs 4,900 per tola in a single day's trading.According to the Federation...
Climate change before COP30: A priority or a symbol?
As the world moves towards COP30, the urgency of climate change emerges larger than ever. Rising emissions, melting glaciers, and record-breaking disasters underline the scientific...
Car blast near New Delhi's historic Red Fort kills at least 8 people, India's police say
NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 11A car explosion near the historic Red Fort in India's capital on Monday killed eight people and injured at least 19 others, police in New Delhi said.The...
Nepathya to perform across three cities in Japan
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 10Nepathya, a name that needs no introduction in the Nepali music fraternity, is all set to embark on a Japan tour, performing across three cities.Issuing a pre...
Lewandowski's hat trick moves Barcelona closer to league leader Real Madrid
MADRID, NOVEMBER 10Robert Lewandowski scored a hat trick to help Barcelona gain ground on Real Madrid in the Spanish league on Sunday.After Madrid was held by Rayo Vallecano to a 0...
PADT not a place for political recruitment: PM Karki
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 10Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that the Pashupati Area Development Trust should not be turned into a centre for political recruitment.Addressing a meet...
Man City crushes Liverpool 3-0 in Pep Guardiola's 1,000th game
MANCHESTER, NOVEMBER 10In his 1,000th game as a manager, Pep Guardiola celebrated victory as if it was his first.Manchester City's 3-0 triumph over Liverpool on Sunday was win...
Bangladeshi workers protest over unpaid wages and mistreatment claims
DHAKA, NOVEMBER 10About 100 Bangladeshi workers who were employed by Malaysian companies rallied Monday to demand unpaid wages, fair compensation and an end to alleged abuse by Mal...
Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals after beating Musetti to win Athens title
ATHENS, NOVEMBER 10Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the ATP Finals for the second year in a row, shortly after beating Lorenzo Musetti in a near three-hour final to win the Helleni...
Landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow warming. The world hasn't stayed on it
BELEM, NOVEMBER 10The world has changed dramatically in the decade since leaders celebrated a historic climate agreement in Paris a decade ago, but not quite in ways they expected...
NC will participate in election: Leader Singh
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 10Nepali Congress (NC) leader Prakash Man Singh has said that the party would participate in the election scheduled for March 5, 2026, and it was irrelevant to...
Government formation in Madhes erupts protest
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 10A fresh controversy has erupted regarding government formation in Madhes over the appointment of the Chief Minister.The offices of the provincial governor an...
Two arrested with illegal pharmaceutical drug Tramadol in Rautahat
RAUTAHAT, NOVEMBER 10Police have arrested two persons in possession of the banned drug Tramadol at Chandrapur in Rautahat district.According to the Area Police Office, Chandrapur,...
Gold price rises by Rs 2,900 per tola
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 10The price of gold surged by Rs 2,900 per tola in the domestic market on Monday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association...
Win-win formula to resolve political crisis: Form an interim legislative parliament
After the restoration of democracy in Nepal in 1990, the expenditure of lakhs and crores of rupees by candidates in elections from ward to the parliament is the root of corruption.
Thamserku Trekking slams 'misleading and baseless' news over lease contract
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 9Thamserku Treking Pvt Ltd issued a press statement, saying that it has done nothing wrong in the lease contract it had signed with the Nepal Trust for 30 years...
Nepathya rocks Pokhara with grand concert ahead of NPL
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 9For the upcoming Nepal Premier League (NPL), Nepal's premier folk-rock band Nepathya joined forces with the local team Pokhara Avengers to hold a grand co...
Newcastle loses again, Dyche gets first Premier League win with Forest; Man City vs. Liverpool
MANCHESTER, NOVEMBER 9Newcastle fell to back-to-back defeats in the Premier League, losing 3-1 to Brentford on Sunday.Having lost to West Ham by the same score a week earlier, Eddi...
Two missing Indian tourists found dead in Manang
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 9Two Indian tourists who had been missing for three weeks were found dead on Sunday.They have been identified as Jignesh Kumar Lallubhai Patel (52) and Priyansa...
Ukraine's army fights to hold Pokrovsk in a battle for territory and narratives
KYIV, NOVEMBER 9A critical moment for the future of Ukraine's Donetsk region is approaching as the battle for the city of Pokrovsk reaches a key stage, with Russian and Ukrain...
Arsenal winning runs ends after conceding late goal to draw 2-2 with Sunderland in Premier League
LONDON, NOVEMBER 9Premier League leader Arsenal conceded its first goal in 881 minutes and then again in stoppage time to draw 2-2 with Sunderland on Saturday, a result that potent...
Koshi Province suffers Rs 2.5bln crop loss from unseasonal downpour
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 9Unseasonal rainfall in October has caused agricultural losses worth over Rs 2.5 billion in Koshi Province, according to the Agriculture Development Directorate...
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S11 in Nepal
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 9Samsung Nepal has launched the Galaxy Tab S11, its latest premium tablet designed for productivity and creativity, at a price of Rs. 129,999 (12GB/256GB).Equip...
Ncell continues partnership with Nepal Premier League
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 9Ncell has continued its partnership with the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) as the 'Powered By' partner for the upcoming Nepal Premier League (NP...
Hyundai launches exchange offer for Creta EV
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 9Hyundai Nepal has announced a new campaign titled "Upgrade to the Perfect EV", offering customers an opportunity to exchange their old vehicles for the new Hyu...
RSP extended meeting insists on holding elections on time
CHITWAN, NOVEMBER 9The two-day extended meeting of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) concluded in Sauraha on Saturday night with a decision to draw the attention of the parties an...
Nepali documentary 'Zero to 8848' premieres in Atlanta
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 9The Nepali documentary Zero to 8848 premiered at AMC North DeKalb 16, Atlanta, on Saturday, drawing a full audience including U.S. dignitaries and members of t...
Problem with runway lights disrupt flights at TIA
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 8A problem with the runway lights at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu has disrupted flights and landings.There was a problem with the runway&#...
Nepal–India border points in Saptari and Mahottari closed ahead of Bihar elections
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 9Authorities in southern parts of the country have temporarily sealed border crossings with India's Bihar state ahead of the legislative elections there.In...
Heavy October rainfall causes Rs 3.55bln loss in agriculture sector
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 9The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has reported losses worth Rs 3.55 billion in the country's agriculture and livestock sectors followi...
Fair weather across most parts of the country, light rain or snow possible in high himalayas
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 9Most parts of the country are likely to witness mainly fair weather today, while partly cloudy conditions are expected in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, an...
Nepal registers first win at Hong Kong International Sixes after three straight losses
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 8Nepal notched its first victory at the Hong Kong International Sixes on Friday, defeating India by a commanding 92 runs after suffering three consecutive defea...
NC Leader and Former Minister Mohammad Aftab Alam dies
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 8Nepali Congress (NC) leader and former Minister Mohammad Aftab Alam passed away at around 2:00 am on Friday while undergoing treatment at Kathmandu Medical Col...
Proton e.MAS expands EV network with wnew showroom in Narayanghat
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 8Proton e.MAS, Nepal's premium electric vehicle brand under Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd., inaugurated its new 3S showroom (Sales, Service & Spares) in Narayan...
European Union Film Festival returns with cinematic blend of Europe and Nepal
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 8The 14th European Union Film Festival Nepal (EUFF 2025) is set to return this month, bringing a diverse lineup of acclaimed European and emerging Nepali films...
Global ice loss accelerating, scientists warn: 'Damage still preventable-barely'
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 7Global ice loss is expanding at a dangerous pace, threatening billions of people worldwide, but scientists say there is still a narrow window to prevent the wo...
Democide: Truth Silenced by the Mendacious Stories
Nepal stands on the deadline of election approximately 150 days with all functions of investigations almost dead with no technological proof that social media will be misinformation free and no promises to tackle and prosecute such acts in fact Nepal is seeking election on the pe
Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut
NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 7Not like us? More like him: Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations, announced Friday.The rapper is up for nine trophies at February's cerem...
'The numbers are insane': Guardiola reaches 1,000 games in a coaching career that's changed soccer
LONDON, NOVEMBER 7It all started on Sept. 2, 2007, in a Spanish fourth-tier game against Premia in front of around 2,000 fans.Eighteen years later, Pep Guardiola will reach 1,000 g...
Govt must adhere to constitution: UML Chair Oli
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 7CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has asserted that adherence to the Constitution and its principles constitutes the very essence of democracy.Speaking at an inter...
De Kock revives international career with a century as South Africa thrashes Pakistan in 2nd ODI
FAISALABAD, NOVEMBER 7Quinton de Kock revived his international career with a fluent 22nd ODI century as South Africa hammered Pakistan by eight wickets in the second match and lev...
World leaders gather for second day in Brazil, seeking solutions to confront global warming
BELEM, NOVEMBER 7As world leaders head to a second day of climate talks being hosted in Brazil, a major proposal to protect tropical forests worldwide is sure to be a major topic o...
Yalung Ri avalanche: Search ended, five climbers remain buried beneath ice
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 7Rescuers have officially ended their search for five climbers buried under snow following a massive avalanche on Yalung Ri (5,630m) in the Rolwaling region on...
Vitamin 'A', Deworming drive continues nationwide today
KATHMANDU, November 7The Department of Health Services' Nutrition Branch has announced that the nationwide distribution of vitamin 'A' capsules and deworming tablets...
Korala Customs collects Rs 3 billion in revenue
MUSTANG, NOVEMBER 7The Korala-based Customs Office has collected Rs 3.02 billion in revenue in the first three months of the current fiscal year.According to Office Chief Ramesh Kh...
Supreme Court to come into full operation from November 17
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 7The Supreme Court is coming into full operation from November 17. It has been delivering its service partially after the SC building was torched and damaged du...
Nepal fall short against Afghanistan in Hong Kong International Sixes opener
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 7 Nepal suffered a 17-run defeat to Afghanistan in their opening match of the Hong Kong International Sixes held at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, on Friday mor...
All-out efforts on to ensure safe, free election: PM Karki
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 7Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said government was making all-out efforts to ensure safe, free and fair election.During the meeting a delegation of the Asian...
Nepali travel delegates at WTM London slam poor pavilion spot, seek refund
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 7The Nepali travel and tourism companies participating in the World Travel Market (WTM) 2025 in London have jointly protested against the mismanagement over the...
Nepal's education paradox: English for learning, Nepali for practice
Nepal’s legal education system is caught in a peculiar bind: Law schools teach in English, but the Nepal Bar Council mandates that the bar exam be conducted exclusively in Nepali.
NICCI suggests Finance Minister to form Foreign Investor Council
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 7Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI) on Thursday suggested Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal to form a Foreign Investor Council.During the courte...
Bizarrap, Daddy Yankee to headline halftime show at NFL's first-ever game in Spain
LOS ANGELES, NOVEMBER 6The NFL's first-ever game in Spain will feature a Latin music showcase with Argentine producer Bizarrap and Puerto Rican superstar Daddy Yankee set to p...
Import of Electric Vehicles Surges through Birgunj Checkpoint
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 6A total of 229 electric jeeps, cars, and vans worth Rs 680.5 million were imported through the Birgunj checkpoint in the first three months of the current fisc...
Inter stays perfect in Champions League. Barcelona held at Club Brugge and Man City beats Dortmund
MILAN, NOVEMBER 6Inter Milan remained among the teams with a perfect record by beating Kairat 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Barcelona was held at Club Brugge and...
Indians who fled a Myanmar cyberscam center are being flown home from Thailand
MAE SOT, NOVEMBER 6India is repatriating on Thursday the first batch of hundreds of its nationals who last month fled to Thailand from Myanmar, where most had been working at a not...
Prez Paudel returns after Doha Summit
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 6President Ramchandra Paudel returned home from Qatar on Thursday after participating in the Second World Summit for Social Development held in Doha. The event...
India leads T20 series 2-1 after Australia crashes against spin
GOLD COAST, NOVEMBER 6Washington Sundar took three wickets in five deliveries as India beat Australia by 48 runs in the fourth Twenty20 on Thursday.India spinners claimed six wicke...
14 Nepalis rescued from illegal online scam centers in Myanmar
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 6Fourteen Nepali nationals who were lured to Myanmar under various false promises and forced to work in illegal online scamming centers have been rescued and br...
Foreign experts join Yalung Ri search as Nepali rescuers recover equipment but no trace of missing climbers
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 6The search and recovery operation for five climbers buried in a massive avalanche on Yalung Ri Peak in Rolwaling has entered a critical stage, with rescuers ye...
India–Nepal Startup Partnership Network launched at IIT Madras
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 6A new bilateral startup initiative, India–Nepal Startup Partnership Network (IN-SPaN), has been launched to promote collaboration and entrepreneurship between...
Ncell partners with MetLife to offer data packs with insurance coverage
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 6In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Ncell has partnered with MetLife Nepal to launch "Data Sangai Jeevan Beema", a mobile data plan bundled with life and critic...
Govt establishes Physical Infrastructure Development Fund to boost investment
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 6The Government of Nepal has announced the formation of a Physical Infrastructure Development Fund to strengthen financial inclusion and accelerate investment i...
Hyundai unveils 2025 Venue SUV in India
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 6Hyundai India has officially launched the 2025 Hyundai Venue, with prices starting at INR 7.90 lakh (ex-showroom), expanding its popular compact SUV line-up.Th...
Samsung launches Galaxy M17 5G in Nepal with 'No Shake Camera'
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 6Samsung Nepal has launched the Galaxy M17 5G, introducing a segment-first Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) camera, branded as the "No Shake Camera," alongside...
Jagdamba Mobiles opens Nepal's first Safari exclusive store in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 6Jagdamba Mobiles, under the Shanker Group and authorized distributor of Safari, has opened Nepal's first exclusive Safari showroom at City Centre, Kamalpo...
Chinese EV maker Seres raises $1.8 billion in Hong Kong listing
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 6Chinese electric vehicle maker Seres Group Co., a partner of Huawei Technologies Co., has raised HK$14.3 billion (US$1.8 billion) in its Hong Kong Stock Exchan...
Dahal becomes coordinator of new party NCP
Kathmandu, November 5The official announcement of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) was made today in Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu as at least 10 political parties, including the CPN-M...
First ascent of Chhuama Peak III (6,268m) marks new Milestone in Upper Mustang
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 6A joint Nepal–Korea expedition has successfully made the first-ever ascent of Chhuama Peak III (6,268m), located near Namdo village in Lomanthang Rural Municip...
Aging redefined: The quest for longevity
“I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying," Woody Allen once wrote in his inimitable purple prose.
Global IME Bank, NAS-IT hold interactive session on digital banking, loans, and business expansion
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 6Global IME Bank Limited has successfully conducted an interactive session with members of the Nepal Association of Software and IT Services (NAS-IT) to discuss...
Health Ministry reassigns key division chiefs
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 5 The Ministry of Health and Population has reassigned the responsibilities of several divisional heads in a bid to improve efficiency and coordination within t...
Obituary: Henry Barclay Todd (1945–2025)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved father, brother, grandfather and friend, Henry Barclay Todd who left us after a very short illness on 3 November...
NMA to host 2026 UIAA General Assembly in Kathmandu; NMA President Sherpa highlights key proposals in Kosovo Meet
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 5The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) will host the 2026 General Assembly of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) in Kathmandu...
Afghanistan earthquake survivors face cold and rain amid rubble
KABUL, NOVEMBER 5Survivors of a powerful earthquake in northern Afghanistan that killed more than 25 people and injured nearly 1,000 were digging through the rubble of their homes...
Climate change before COP30: A priority or a symbol?
As the world move toward COP30, the urgency of climate change emerges larger than ever. Rising emissions, melting glaciers, and record-breaking disasters underline the scientific c...
Yalung Ri avalanche: Two bodies airlifted to Kathmandu, IFMGA guides join recovery mission
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 5Local rescuers on Tuesday recovered two bodies from the Yalung Ri avalanche site in the Rolwaling region, while a team of International Federation of Mountain...
DarazMall launches authenticity guarantee ahead of 11.11 sale
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 5Daraz, South Asia's leading e-commerce platform, has unveiled an upgraded DarazMall experience with an Authenticity Guarantee and three-times cashback off...
Aloft Kathmandu Thamel hosts 11th "Road to Give" charity event
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 5Aloft Kathmandu Thamel successfully organized the 11th edition of its annual "Road to Give" charity fund session at Narayan Chour Park, Naxal, promoting wellne...
Nanak Jayanti being observed today
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 5Guru Nanak Jayanti is being observed by the Sikh community living in Nepal and different parts of the world today. Guru Nanak is the founder of Sikh religion.T...
Stunning performance of Nepali cricket team in T20s: Need to improve batting and death bowling
The country's morale had recently hit rock bottom due to multiple crises emerging one after the other. Firstly, the Gen Z-guised infiltrators inflicted the kind of damage never witnessed in its long history.
Gold price drops by Rs 1,100 per tola, continues downward trend
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 5The price of gold in the domestic market fell by Rs 1,100 per tola on Wednesday, marking a continued decline for the second consecutive day.According to the Fe...
Champions League returns with blockbuster PSG-Bayern and Liverpool-Madrid matches
LONDON, NOVEMBER 4The Champions League is being dominated by Europe's established giants and four of them are in direct confrontation on Tuesday.Defending champion Paris Saint...
Women's cricket headed for 'stratosphere' in India after long-awaited first World Cup victory
MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 4Captain Harmanpreet Kaur's trophy-winning catch on Sunday ended a decades-long wait by India for Women's Cricket World Cup glory.It may also have change...
Ukrainian drones reach deep inside Russia as battle for key city rages on
KIEV, NOVEMBER 4Ukrainian long-range drones attacked an industrial plant around 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) inside Russia, local officials said Tuesday, while Ukraine's army...
Venkata Vamsidhar Kuncha elected Chairman of Nepal SBI Bank
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 4Nepal SBI Bank Limited has elected Venkata Vamsidhar Kuncha as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. The decision was made during the bank's 536th b...
UNESCO strengthens community led biodiversity monitoring in Kanchenjunga
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 4A two-day workshop on the Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF) Project, focused on community engagement for Biodiversity Conservation in the Kanchenjunga Conservati...
Nurses nationwide protests intensify as govt faces growing pressure
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 31Nurses across Nepal have taken to the streets and hospital courtyards, demanding fair pay, better working conditions, and recognition of their profession. What...
NEPSE index drops 27.64 points as daily turnover drops to Rs 5bln
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 4The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) fell sharply on Tuesday, with the benchmark index declining by 27.64 points, or 1.05 percent, to close at 2,595.24 points.The...
Rare Cheer Pheasant population rises in Kaligandaki Basin
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 4The population of the rare Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichii) has increased in the Kaligandaki River basin areas of Myagdi and Mustang, according to a recent s...
Landslides, floods cause Rs 11.81 billion in damages in Ilam
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 4Property worth over Rs 11.81 billion was destroyed in landslides and floods triggered by continuous rainfall on October 4 and 5 in Ilam district, according to...
Agro exports worth Rs 3.36 billion via Kakarbhitta in first quarter
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 4Agricultural goods worth Rs 3.36 billion were exported through the Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Centre Office, Kakarbhitta, in the first quarter o...
Nine climbers killed in separate avalanche tragedies on Yalung Ri, Panbari Himal
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 4At least nine climbers, seven on Yalung Ri in Dolakha and two on Panbari Himal in the Manaslu region, have been confirmed dead in two separate avalanche incide...
Normal delivery: Honouring life's natural rhythm
Childbirth is one of the most profound experiences in a woman’s life — a moment when strength, patience, and love converge to welcome new life into the world.
Gold price drops by Rs 1,400 per tola, silver by 45
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 4The price of gold fell by Rs 1,400 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.F...
Three dead, eight missing in avalanche near Yalung Ri base camp
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 3Three climbers, including a foreign national, have died and eight others have gone missing after an avalanche struck near the base camp of Yalung Ri Mountain i...
More red pandas recorded in Dhawalagiri's Jaljala, Muna and Mareni areas
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 3A new survey has confirmed the presence of additional endangered red pandas in the Jaljala, Muna, and Mareni areas of Wards 2 and 3 of Dhawalagiri Rural Munici...
A powerful earthquake kills at least 20 people and injures hundreds in northern Afghanistan
KABUL, NOVEMBER 3A powerful, 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook northern Afghanistan before dawn Monday, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 500 others, a health official...
Free prosthetic hand distribution camp launched in Itahari
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 3A free artificial hand distribution campaign was inaugurated in Itahari on Monday under the chief guestship of Koshi Province Minister for Internal Affairs and...
Dissecting the Gen-Z movement: What it is and what it isn't
After Gen-Z movement’s momentary success, the so-called Gen-Zs are ecstatic, and various Gen-Z forums are emerging throughout the country.
Online media registration from DoI
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 3The Department of Information and Broadcasting has stated that the work of registration and renewal of online media will be done from the Department.The departm...
President Paudel embarks on Qatar visit
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 3President Ramchandra Paudel has today left for Doha, the capital of Qatar, to participate in the Second World Summit for Social Development to be held there fr...
Truck rams into bus in southern India, killing at least 20
HYDERABAD, NOVEMBER 3A truck loaded with concrete stone chips rammed into a passenger bus in southern India early Monday, killing at least 20 people and injuring about two dozens,...
Kenyan landslide death toll rises to 26 as flash floods hamper search for survivors
NAIROBI, NOVEMBER 3The death toll from a deadly landslide in western Kenya has risen to 26 after four more bodies were retrieved on Sunday, shortly before rescue efforts to find su...
Tourist arrivals near pre-pandemic levels; Nepal records 128,443 visitors in October
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 3Nepal's tourism industry continues its strong rebound, with 128,443 international visitors arriving in October 2025, marking a 3.3 percent increase compar...
Global Rescue denies allegations of negligence
KATHMANDU: Global Rescue LLC has denied any negligence in its handling of the rescue evacuation of an Australian climber who died on Himlung Himal last week.Chin-Tark Chan, 49, a m...
Samarthguru Sangh Nepal organizing weekly free meditation sessions to promote inner peace, well-being
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 2Samarthguru Sangh Nepal, a non-profit spiritual and social organization, is set to host weekly free meditation (Dhyan) sessions every Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4...
License renewal, verification services resume after disruption
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 2The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has resumed its license renewal and verification services starting Sunday following the restoration of its EDLVRS...
Manaslu trek route reopens as weather clears
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 2The Manaslu trekking route, including Larke Pass, has repoened following improvements in weather conditions, according to the notice issued by Trekking Agencie...
Autumn climbing season sees 1,450 climbers on Nepal's peaks, royalty tops USD 1.8 million
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 2Nepal's mountains have seen steady climbing activity this autumn, with 1,450 climbers across 175 teams receiving permits, according to a Department of Tou...
NEPSE opens week on a positive note, as it rises 1.18%
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 2The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) saw a strong start to the week on Sunday, with the index climbing 30.75 points, or 1.18%, to close at 2,631.14 points.Alongsid...
Spanish tourist rescued from Makalu base camp
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 2A Spanish tourist stranded at Makalu Base Camp for nearly a week due to continuous snowfall and adverse weather has been rescued by helicopter this morning.Acc...
A Toast to Tradition
In a vibrant celebration of linguistic heritage, Academia Toastmasters Club held its third meeting entirely in Nepal Bhasa (Newari language) on the auspicious occasion of Nepal Sam...
Rs 94 billion deposit in Social Security Fund
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 2A total amount of Rs 94 billion 90 million1 and 179 thousand has been deposited in the Social Security Fund (SSF) so far.The SSF has also paid an amount equiva...
France launches 'Micro-Folie' digital museum at Alliance française
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 2The French Embassy in Nepal and the Alliance française have inaugurated Micro-Folie, a new digital cultural platform at the Alliance française in Pulchowk, off...
Airbus symposium in Kathmandu promotes helicopter safety culture
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 2More than 100 aviation professionals gathered in Kathmandu for an Airbus Helicopters symposium focused on "Safety and Support & Services," aimed at strengtheni...
Daraz Express expands last-mile delivery network for non-platform sellers
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 2Daraz, South Asia's leading e-commerce platform, has launched a new last-mile delivery solution through its logistics arm, Daraz Express (DEX), aimed at e...
India clarifies no role of immigration authorities in Nepali passenger's Delhi airport incident
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 2The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified that Indian immigration authorities had no involvement in the recent incident involving Nepali citizen Shambh...
Gold price rises by Rs 700 per tola in domestic market
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 2The price of gold increased by Rs 700 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association...
NMA marks 52nd anniversary honoring record-holding climbers and journalists
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 2The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) celebrated its 52nd anniversary on Saturday at its Nagpokhari-based secretariat in Kathmandu with a ceremony recogni...
Over 4,600 disaster incidents recorded in six months across Nepal
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 2Nepal recorded 4,597 disaster-related incidents over the past six and a half months, resulting in 335 deaths and 1,264 injuries, according to the National Disa...
Tourists stranded in hotels in Lukla and Namche
SOLUKHUMBU, NOVEMBER 1Flights to and from the Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla, considered the gateway to Mount Everest, remain shut for the past three days due to adverse weather...
DOI scraps previous visit visa standards, introduces new simplified requirements
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 31The Department of Immigration (DoI) has withdrawn the six-point standard and several earlier directives related to visit visas in a move to curb illegal practi...
Tourist buried by landslide in Manaslu region
GORKHA, OCTOBER 31A foreign tourist was buried by a landslide that took place in the Manaslu region.The mishap took place near Chumanubri-3 where 54-year-old Katerina Raskova from...
14 trekkers including three Austrians missing in Saribung pass
MUSTANG, OCTOBER 31Fourteen trekkers have gone missing for three days at Suribung pass in the bordering area of Mustang and Manang districts.It is said that the trekkers were on th...
KMC urges residents to hold garbage at home
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 31The Kathmandu Municipal Corporation (KMC) has requested residents of the metropolis not to remove solid waste from their homes.The request comes after obstruct...
President Paudel leaving for Qatar on November 3
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 31President Ramchandra Paudel is leaving for Qatar on November 3 to attend the Second World Summit for Social Development to be held in Doha of Qatar from 4 to 6...
Pulsar becomes 'Two-Wheeler Partner' of Nepal Premier League
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 31Golchha Group's Pulsar brand has partnered with the Nepal Premier League (NPL) as its official "Two-Wheeler Partner" for the second edition of the cricket...
Himalayan Life Insurance holds 31st AGM, Reports Rs 65 crore premium income
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 31Himalayan Life Insurance Company held its 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kathmandu, endorsing the company's annual report and financial statements f...
Public debt increases by Rs 50.6 billion in first quarter of FY 2082/83
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 31The public debt has increased by Rs 50 billion 600 million in the first three months of the current fiscal year 2082/83 (2025/26).According to the Public Debt...
Injured tourist waiting for rescue in Manaslu area
GORKHA, OCTOBER 31A tourist has suffered injuries after he was hit by falling rock at Manaslu area. The injured tourist has been waiting for rescue for two days.The tourist identif...
Landslides trigger widespread road blockages across the country as Montha cyclone brings heavy rains
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 31Continuous rainfall since Thursday, triggered by the influence of cyclone Montha in the Bay of Bengal and a prevailing low-pressure system, has caused multiple...
Global Rescue's negligence cost Australian climber's life on Himlung Himal, Expedition Agency claims
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 31An Australian climber who fell ill at the high camp of Himlung Himal died following hours of waiting for rescue after the US-based firm allegedly refused to co...
Gold price rebounds by Rs 2,700 per tola; Silver continues uptrend
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 31After days of decline following the Tihar festival, gold prices in the domestic market rebounded by Rs 2,700 per tola on Friday.According to the Federation of...
First ascent of Mt. Pathibhara achieved on South-East face; Marks a new chapter in himalayan exploration in eastern Nepal
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 30A five-member team has made the first recorded ascent of Mt. Pathibhara (6,686m) in eastern Nepal's Taplejung district, pioneering a new route along the m...
Nepal at the edge: Between suspended animation and renewal
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Nighttime vehicular movement restricted on BP and Mid-Hill highways
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 30The District Administration Office (DAO), Sindhuli has announced a restriction on vehicular movement along the BP Highway and Mid-Hill Highway at night due to...
NEPSE gains 34 points; Daily turnover reach Rs 7bln
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 30The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), the country's sole secondary market, surged on Thursday, gaining 34.22 points or 1.33 percent to close at 2,600.38 point...
US Soy officials emphasize sustainability, praise Nepal's protein initiatives
KATHMANDU: High-level officials from the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) have emphasized the importance of sustainable practices in promoting global protein consumption. The offi...
Weather update: Rain expected in most parts of country until Saturday morning
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 30The Meteorology Forecasting Division has stated that the 'Montha' cyclone will bring rainfall to most parts of the country until Saturday morning.Bib...
Snowfall resumes in Myagdi; 72 tourists rescued from Annapurna Base Camp
MYAGDI, OCTOBER 30Security forces have rescued 72 tourists, including 17 foreigners, who were stranded due to heavy snowfall at the Annapurna Base Camp in Myagdi.Security personnel...
Nepali football team head coach Ross resigns
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 30Head coach of the Nepali National Men's Football Team, Matt Ross, has resigned from his position, the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) confirmed toda...
Japan grants 2.8 billion yen for emergency rehabilitation of flood-affected Sindhuli road
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 30The Government of Japan has provided grant assistance of 2.8 billion yen (approximately 2.6 billion Nepalese rupees) for the emergency rehabilitation of Sindhu...
Richest 0.1% produce more carbon in a day than poorest 50% in a year: Oxfam report
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 30Ahead of COP30 in Belem, Brazil, Oxfam released a report highlighting that the world's richest 0.1% emit more carbon per day than the poorest half of huma...
Nepal's Aishworya Shrestha named UN Youth Leader for SDGs
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 30The United Nations Youth Office announced 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Aishworya Shrestha from Nepal, recognized fo...
inDrive rewards loyal users with electric scooters, smartwatches in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 30inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, celebrated the grand prize winners of its "Ride More, Win More" campaign in Kathmandu. The campaign,...
Rainfall blocks Daunne section of Narayanghat-Butwal road
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 30Heavy rainfall has once again blocked the Daunne section of the Narayanghat-Butwal road along the East-West Highway.According to the District Police Office, th...
Flights disrupted across Nepal due to adverse weather
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 30Domestic and international flights from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) were disrupted today due to adverse weather conditions, officials said.TIA spokes...
Nepal's food future through Gen Z eyes: Transformative changes needed in agriculture
The social media crackdown by the erstwhile government triggered a nationwide uproar, a dissatisfaction that galvanised Gen Z in unison to oppose systemic corruption, economic excl...
Three siblings suffer from heart disease, stranded without treatment in Bajura
BAJURA, OCTOBER 29Three siblings from a single family in Khaptad Chededaha Rural Municipality–1, Bajura, are fighting for their lives due to heart disease and lack of financial res...
Ncell expands 4G network with 20 new towers in 10 days
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 29Ncell Axiata Limited has brought 20 new towers into operation within just 10 days, expanding high-speed mobile broadband and improved voice services across sev...
Rescue efforts on for three British and 12 domestic tourists stranded in Hidden Valley
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 29Rescue efforts are underway for 12 domestic tourists and three British women who are stranded due to heavy snowfall in Hidden Valley, Mustang. Spokesperson of...
Energy Minister Kulman Ghising, Indian Power Minister hold talks to deepen energy cooperation
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 29Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Kulman Ghising, met with India's Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, in New D...
Gold price declines by Rs 700, silver sees minor rebound
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 29The domestic gold market continued its downward trend on Wednesday, with the price of fine gold falling by Rs 700 per tola.According to the Federation of Nepal...
Japan donates 12 recycled fire engines to five provinces in Nepal
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 29The Government of Japan handed over 12 recycled fire engines to two Nepali NGOs on Wednesday, which will soon be deployed across 12 municipalities in Koshi, Lu...
A.C. Sherpa launches global online drive to promote Pikey Peak
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 29Honorary Consul General of Nepal for Washington State, USA, A.C. Sherpa, is spearheading a global social media campaign on November 1, 2025, to promote Pilkey...
Between hope and anxiety: Psychological dimensions of Gen Z protests
In recent years, streets, campuses, and social media have echoed with the voices of Generation Z. From climate activism to demands for transparency, young people are leading moveme...
THT brings globally renowned Superbrands to Nepal
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 28The Himalayan Times has officially signed an agreement to host Superbrands Nepal 2025 marking a significant milestone in expanding the global legacy of Superbr...
Altitude Air helicopter crashes in Lobuche, pilot safe
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 29A helicopter belonging to Altitude Air crash-landed in Lobuche, near the Everest region, on Wednesday morning.According to Nima Nuru Sherpa, Chair of Altitude...
Heavy snowfall hits Annapurna, Manaslu and Mustang; Trekking suspended in high himalayas
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 28A fresh spell of snowfall and rainfall has swept across Nepal's western and northern Himalayan regions, severely affecting trekking activities in some of...
Climate change: What Nepal's local leaders think about it
Few Nepalis would deny that extreme weather is reshaping lives – or taking lives. This month, floods and landslides have killed over 40 Nepalis. This summer, fires, floods, landsli...
Asia-Pacific forest leaders discuss carbon market roadmap ahead of COP 30
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 28Senior forestry officials and climate finance experts from Indonesia, Viet Nam, and Nepal gathered in Seoul this week to explore ways to expand high-integrity...
Severe shortage of oral rehydration salts at Bajura District Hospital for a month
BAJURA, OCTOBER 28The Bajura District Hospital has been facing an acute shortage of Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS), locally known as Jeevan Jal, for the past one month, leaving patie...
Turtle rescued from the roadside is released into a wetland
MORANG, OCTOBER 28A turtle that was rescued from the roadside in Urlabari Municipality-3, Mangalbare has been released in a safe location. Conservationist and science writer Gobind...
NEPSE surges by 62 points; All sectors in the green
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 28The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), the country's sole secondary market, witnessed a strong rebound on Tuesday, gaining 62.29 points, or 2.48 percent, to cl...
NTB urges trekkers to exercise caution as heavy snowfall hits mountain regions
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 28The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has issued a nationwide safety advisory urging trekkers, mountaineers, and tourism operators to stay alert as heavy snowfall and...
8K Expedition Team summits Himlung Himal
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 28The 8K Autumn 2025 Himlung Expedition Team successfully reached the summit of Himlung Himal (7,126m) on 27 October, the expedition company confirmed. The team,...
Gold price further slids by Rs 2,900 per tola
KATHMANDU, OCTOBERR 28The domestic market for precious metals continued its downward trend on Tuesday, with gold prices falling by Rs 2,900 per tola and silver prices also declinin...
Rebuilding democracy from the ashes: Nepal needs to create jobs and invest in education
In the hot sun of September 2025, the movement started by the "Gen Z" generation on the streets of Nepal turned into a tragic riot. Thousands of unarmed students in school uniform...
Heavy snowfall hits Annapurna, Manaslu regions
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 28A fresh wave of snowfall has blanketed the Annapurna and Manaslu regions as a combined influence of westerly winds and a low-pressure system over the Arabian S...
The changing monsoon in the Himalayas: Lessons from Bhutan's floods
The Himalayan arc from Bhutan through Nepal and India into Pakistan has always followed the rhythm of the monsoon. In 2025, that rhythm became deadly. Rain that sustains agricultur...
Chhath festival concludes with offerings to rising sun across the country
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 28The four-day Chhath festival, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, concluded this morning with devotees offering Argha (holy offerings) to the rising sun a...
19 Injured as passenger bus skids off road in Jhapa
JHAPA, OCTOBER 28At least 19 people were injured when a passenger bus veered off the road at Maidhar, Shivasatakshi Municipality–10, in Jhapa district on Tuesday morning, police sa...
Political parties term security a prerequisite to March 5 election
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 27At a time when the government has claimed that it was making preparations for the March 5 election to the House of Representatives, the political parties expre...
Two foreign climbers die on Mt. Ama Dablam this autumn season
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 27Two foreign climbers have died in separate incidents on Mt. Ama Dablam (6,814m) in Nepal's Solukhumbu district during the ongoing autumn climbing season,...
Japan successfully launches new cargo spacecraft to deliver supplies to International Space Station
TOKYO, OCTOBER 27Japan's space agency successfully launched Sunday its most powerful flagship H3 rocket, carrying a newly developed unmanned cargo spacecraft for its first mis...
Nepali climber Lakpa Sherpa summits Carstensz Pyramid four times in nine days
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 27Nepali climber Lakpa Sherpa, popularly known as Makalu Lakpa, has achieved an unusual feat by summiting Carstensz Pyramid (4,884m), the highest peak in Oceania...
Why is Chhath one of the most special festivals?
Sarlahi, October 26Chhath, one of the most prominent festivals in Nepal, is more than just a festival; it's a feeling and devotional emotion. Many youth studying out of the vi...
Autumn climbing season gains pace in Kanchenjunga region
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 27The autumn climbing season in the Kanchenjunga region has gathered momentum, with several successful ascents and new climbing attempts reported in recent weeks...
Light rain or snowfall likely in hilly, mountainous regions
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 27The country is currently experiencing the influence of westerly winds coupled with a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea, according to the Department of H...
Chhath festival will further strengthen national unity: President Paudel
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 27President Ramchandra Paudel has conveyed his conviction that the Chhath festival will foster national unity among the Nepali people.In a message of greetings i...
Gold price continues to decline; Falls by Rs 2,000 per tola on Monday
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 27The price of gold continued its downward trend in the domestic market on Monday, dropping by Rs 2,000 per tola. With this latest fall, fine gold is being trade...
NIC Asia Bank launches online portal for auction properties
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 27NIC Asia Bank Ltd. has launched an online auction portal to provide detailed information on its auctioned properties, including both banking and non-banking as...
Samsung Nepal presents Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 to Shark Tank Nepal judges
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 27In a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship, Samsung Nepal unveiled its latest foldable smartphones - the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 - in a spec...
Proton e.MAS expands EV network with grand opening of Dhangadhi showroom
DHANGADHI, OCTOBER 27Proton e.MAS, Nepal's homegrown electric vehicle brand under Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd., inaugurated a new 3S showroom (Sales, Service, Spare Parts) in Bor...
TikTok removes 2.47 million videos in Nepal in Q2 for Policy Violations
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 27TikTok has released its Q2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting the platform's global and national efforts to maintain a safe and po...
BYD produces 14 millionth new energy vehicle in Brazil; President Lula becomes proud owner
BRAZIL, OCTOBER 27Chinese automaker BYD has reached a new milestone with the production of its 14 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV) at its passenger car plant in Camaçari, Brazil...
Triumph Motorcycles Nepal marks first anniversary
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 27Triumph Motorcycles Nepal, the exclusive distributor of the legendary British motorcycle brand under Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd., is celebrating its fir...
Ather Energy Nepal launches Rizta in festive terracotta red variant
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 27Ather Energy Nepal has launched a striking new Terracotta Red color variant of its popular Ather Rizta scooter in celebration of Laxmi Puja, offering Nepali cu...
'Sthirata' at the crossroads: Why stability matters now
Stability in Nepal is not just a local necessity; it is now a regional and even global imperative. The recent Gen Z uprising, triggered by the government's sweeping social med...
Harry Brook makes 135 but England's Ashes stars struggle in the first ODI against New Zealand
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, OCTOBER 26Harry Brook hit 11 sixes in an extraordinary captain's knock of 135, outshining other England Ashes stars in a four wicket loss to New Zealand Sunda...
NHRC rgues restraint from all sides during peaceful protests
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 26The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged all parties participating in peaceful demonstrations to exercise restraint.In a statement issued today, N...
Trump says he will solve Afghanistan-Pakistan crisis 'very quickly' as peace talks enter second day
ISLAMABAD, OCTOBER 26U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he will solve the Afghanistan-Pakistan crisis "very quickly," as peace talks between the warring neighbors entered a se...
Russia has tested a new nuclear-capable missile, Putin and top general say
MOSCOW, OCTOBER 26Russia tested a new nuclear-capable and powered cruise missile fit to confound existing defenses, inching closer to deploying it to its military, President Vladim...
Man United finally heading in right direction but Liverpool's losing run goes on
MANCHESTER, OCTOBER 26The crisis is over for Manchester United. For now at least.For Liverpool, however, it is a very different story after a fourth straight loss in the Premier Le...
Trade deficit of approximately Rs 400 billion in three months
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 26The country has recorded a trade deficit of approximately 400 billion rupees in the initial three months of the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS (2025/26).As per...
Afghanistan defeats Nepal in CAVA Cup Men's Volleyball
Kathmandu, Oct 26: Afghanistan has defeated Nepal in the Central Asia Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup men's volleyball tournament held in Bangladesh.In the match held in Dha...
NHRC urges all parties to maintain restraint
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 26The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on all parties engaged in peaceful demonstrations to exercise restraint.In a statement released today by...
When schools burn, we must rebuild trust: Ullens School from ashes to awakening!
The Ullens case study offers a lesson in how communities can turn pain into purpose and why education must remain a space of peace.When schools are attacked, it is never just a bui...
Dr. Sudha Gautam, Bablu Gupta sworn in as new ministers
KATHMANDU, OCTOBERE 26Two newly appointed ministers took the oath of office and secrecy today at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas.President Ramchandra Paudel administered...
Thai Asia Air resumes Bangkok-Bhairahawa-Bangkok flights
BHAIRAHAWA, OCTOBER 26Thai Asia Air has resumed flights from Bangkok to Bhairahawa and back to Bangkok from today.An Airbus 320 from Bangkok with 17 passengers on board landed at t...
Art Muir, 79, becomes oldest to climb Seven Summits
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 26American mountaineer Art Muir, aged 79, has become the oldest person ever to complete the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each of the seven continents, aft...
PM Karki to expand Cabinet; four new ministers to take oath at 2:30 pm today
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 26Prime Minister Sushila Karki is set to expand her Cabinet today by inducting four new ministers.The oath-taking ceremony has been scheduled for 2:30 pm this af...
Gold price drops by Rs 11,600 per tola after Tihar festival
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 26The price of gold has declined sharply in the domestic market on Sunday following a drop in international precious metal rates.According to the Federation of N...
Over 30,000 foreign tourists visit Annapurna region in Asoj
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 26More than 30,000 foreign tourists visited the Annapurna region between September 17 and October 17 (Asoj month), according to the Annapurna Conservation Area P...
Long holiday sees 90pc hotel occupancy in Pokhara
POKHARA, OCTOBER 26Pokhara is currently witnessing an influx of domestic as well as foreign tourists. The long Dashain-Tihar holidays, clear mountain view and favorable weather hav...
Global South calls to "Make Climate Polluters Pay" ahead of COP30
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 25As world leaders prepare to gather for COP30, communities across the Global South have united under the rallying call to "Make Climate Polluters Pay," demandin...
Nearly 7,000 tourists flock to Mustang in a day
MUSTANG, OCTOBER 25The Himalayan district of Mustang saw a record tourist influx on Friday, with 6,859 visitors entering in a single day via the Beni–Jomsom road, according to the...
Hyatt Regency Kathmandu suspends operations following vandalism; PM Karki expresses concern
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 25Hyatt Regency Kathmandu has temporarily suspended all its operations after the hotel sustained structural damage during the protests and arson incidents that o...
NEA cuts power supply to 18 more industries over outstanding dues
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 25The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has, since Friday night, terminated power supply to an additional 18 industries for failing to clear their dues for the d...
Govt ready to hold dialogue; no need of street agitation: Home Minister Aryal
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 25Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has urged the groups waging street agitations to hold dialogue with government.Talking to the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) aft...
Defying limits: Former Gurkha and double above-knee amputee Hari Budha Magar nears Seven Summits glory
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 25Fifteen years after losing both his legs above the knees in Afghanistan, former British Gurkha Hari Budha Magar continues to redefine what is humanly possible....
Five, including US Embassy's Public Affairs Chief and Heli Captain, scale Lobuche Peak
KATHMANDU: At least five climbers, including Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at the US Embassy in Nepal, successfully scaled Lobuche East Peak in the Everest region today.Accordi...
Madhesh Province declares extra holiday on October 28 for Chhath Festival
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 24The Madhesh Province government has announced an additional public holiday on October 28, the fourth day of the Chhath festival.In a notice issued today, the M...
Rawal and Mandhana hit centuries to propel India into semifinals at Women's Cricket World Cup
NAVI MUMBAI, OCTOBER 24Openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal scored centuries as India beat New Zealand by 53 runs (DLS) to reach the semifinals of the Women's Cricket Wor...
China and the United States, Fall 2025: A timeline of remarks, threats, critiques - and dialogue
NEW YORK, OCTOBER 24Tensions between the U.S. and China escalated in the weeks leading up to a possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping...
Liverpool rebounds with 5-1 win at Frankfurt in Champions League; Chelsea and Bayern also win big
MILAN, OCTOBER 24Liverpool emphatically rebounded from a miserable run as it won 5-1 at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday.There were also comfortable wins fo...
Australia beats India by two wickets to claim ODI series victory
ADELAIDE, OCTOBER 24Novice batsmen Cooper Connolly, Matt Short and Mitch Owen produced career-best ODI performances to steer Australia to a tense two-wicket win against India on Th...
Bus catches fire after being hit by a motorcycle in southern India, killing at least 25
HYDERABAD, OCTOBER 24A passenger bus erupted into flames after a motorcycle crashed into it early Friday, killing at least 25 people and injuring several others in southern India,...
Schools in Upper Dolpa Hold Exams Amid Tihar Festivities
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 24While most parts of the country were celebrating the Tihar festival, schools in the upper region of Dolpa were busy conducting their annual examinations.Shey P...
Nepal intensifies preparations for COP-30, to present nine agendas
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 24Nepal has intensified its preparations as the date for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP-30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change...
EC assessing applications for party registration
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 24The Election Commission (EC) is currently assessing the documents of five new political parties that have applied for registration following the announcement o...
Parbat earns over Rs 650mln from agri-exports, moves towards food self-reliance
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 24Parbat district has made significant progress towards food self-reliance, generating over Rs 650 million in revenue from the export of agricultural products in...
Nepali-led Fusemachines commences trading on American Stock Exchange
WASHINGTON DC, OCTOBER 24Fusemachines, an IT company established by individuals of Nepalis entrepreneurs, has commenced trading on the esteemed Nasdaq stock exchange in the United...
Tourist influx rises at Humpal Lake following infrastructure expansion
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 23The number of visitors to the scenic Humpal Lake and Jaljala area, located at the tri-border of Parbat, Myagdi, and Kaski districts, has risen significantly fo...
Construction of Doda River Bridge reaches 90pc completion
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 23The construction of the Doda River Bridge has reached 90 percent completion, according to Harish Prasad Joshi, information officer at the Road Division Office,...
President Paudel receives Bhaitika Tika from sisters
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 23President Ramchandra Paudel received this year's Bhaitika tika from his younger sisters Sharada Pandit and Chanda Ojha at the auspicious hour of 11:39 a.m...
Bhai Tika being observed today; 11:39 am set as auspicious time for tika
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 24Bhai Tika, the most significant day of the Tihar festival, is being observed across the country today with prayers, blessings, and celebrations symbolizing the...
PSG scores seven and Barcelona hit six on a goal-filled night in the Champions League
MANCHESTER, OCTOBER 22Paris Saint-Germain scored seven, Barcelona hit six and Erling Haaland struck his 24th goal of the season on an action-packed night in the Champions League on...
Putin directs drills of Russian nuclear forces as his summit with Trump is put on hold
MOSCOW, OCTOBER 22Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday directed drills of the country's strategic nuclear forces that featured practice missile launches, an exercise...
CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli Inspects Fire-Damaged Residence in Balkot
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 22The Chair of CPN (UML), KP Sharma Oli, visited his residence in Balkot today to assess the damage caused by fire during the Gen-Z movements of September 8 and...
PM Karki reiterates government's pledge to fulfill main responsibilities
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 22Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that the government-committed to eradicating corruption, promoting good governance, and holding elections-requires the su...
Kevin Federline says his sons with Britney Spears are the reason for his new memoir
LOS ANGELES, OCTOBER 21Kevin Federline says concern for his two sons with Britney Spears long kept him from telling his story, and those same concerns are the reason he's tell...
Thick, hazardous smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks
NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 21Thick smog blanketed India's capital Tuesday, a day after millions celebrated the Hindu festival of Diwali with fireworks that sent air pollution soaring...
Two late wickets jolts South Africa progress in second test against Pakistan
RAWALPINDI, OCTOBER 21Two late wickets by a 38-year-old debutant spinner Asif Afridi checked world champion South Africa's progress in the second and final test against Pakist...
Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights
NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 21Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of...
Last rites of Bipin Joshi performed on the bank of Mahakali River
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 21The last rites of Bipin Joshi were performed this morning on the banks of the Mahakali River.His mortal remains were brought to his residence in Bheemdatta Mun...
NEA cuts power supply to six companies defaulting on electricity dues
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 21The lines of six industries that did not pay the electricity bills for using dedicated and trunk lines have been cut.Rajan Dhakal, spokesperson of the Nepal El...
Nepal exports 1,015 megawatts of electricity on Laxmi Pooja
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 21Nepal exported a total of 1,015 megawatts of electricity on Monday, coinciding with the celebration of Laxmi Pooja, one of the major days of the Tihar festival...
Scrub typhus cases surge in Chitwan, Nawalpur
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 21Cases of scrub typhus have surged in central Nepal, with 246 infections confirmed in Chitwan and 44 in Nawalpur, according to health authorities.In Chitwan, 4,...
Trump says Ukraine's Donbas region will have to be 'cut up' to end the Russian invasion
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, OCTOBER 20President Donald Trump said Sunday that the Donbas region of Ukraine should be "cut up," leaving most of it in Russian hands, to end a war that has...
Chitwan reports 246 Scrub Typhus cases amid rising concern
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 20Chitwan has reported 246 confirmed cases of scrub typhus among patients undergoing treatment at various hospitals in the district.These cases were identified o...
Flower and fruit prices surge ahead of Tihar Festival
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 20The prices of Makhamali (globe amaranth) and Sayapatri (marigold) flowers, essential during the Tihar festival, have surged dramatically-from the gardens to th...
Marsh guides Australia to 7-wicket win over India in rain-marred ODI series opener
PERTH, OCTOBER 20Mitch Marsh guided Australia to a seven-wicket victory over India on Sunday with an unbeaten 46 in a rain-interrupted, series-opening one-day cricket international...
Bipin Joshi's mortal remains brought to Nepal
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 20The mortal remains of Bipin Joshi were brought to Kathmandu from Israel this afternoon.Prime Minister Sushila Karki paid tribute to the late Joshi during a con...
From Spice Girl to fashion mogul, Victoria Beckham grabs the chance to tell her own tale
NEW YORK, OCTOBER 20Now here's something you might not quite believe about Victoria Beckham, glam Spice Girl turned high-profile fashion designer: At theater school, they purp...
Kukur Tihar being observed today
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 20Kukur Tihar, the festival dedicated to dogs, is being observed across the country today, marking the third day of Yamapanchak in this year's Tihar festiva...
Nepal Sambat to appear on banknotes from this year
BHAKTAPUR, OCTOBER 20The government has decided to include the Nepal Sambat date on Nepali banknotes starting this year, according to the Shankhadhar Sakhwa Pratishthan, Bhaktapur....
Nepal announces squad for Hong Kong Sixes Tournament
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 20The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced a seven-member national squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes Cricket Tournament, to be held from Novembe...
CIAA files corruption case against 14, including former health DG Mishra
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 20The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against 14 individuals, including former Director General of the...
Kailali Customs Office collects Rs 1.79 billion in three months
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 20The Kailali Customs Office has collected Rs 1.79 billion in revenue during the first three months of the current fiscal year 2082/83, according to the office.O...
PM Karki calls meeting of seven political parties to discuss upcoming election
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 20Prime Minister Sushila Karki has invited seven political parties represented in the dissolved House of Representatives for discussions on the upcoming election...
Oriental Hotels Limited reports Rs 1.08 billion in revenue for FY 2081/82
LALITPUR, OCTOBER 19The 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Oriental Hotels Limited was held on Friday under the chairpersonship of Subhadra Shrestha at the Nepal Administrative S...
BYD's 14 millionth new energy vehicle rolls off production line in Brazil
BRAZIL, OCTOBER 19Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has achieved a new global milestone as its 14 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV) rolled off the production line at its Camaçari...
ZTE launches nubia Neo 3 GT 5G in Nepal
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 19ZTE Corporation, a leading global ICT solutions provider, has launched the ZTE nubia Neo 3 GT 5G smartphone in Nepal, targeting the growing mobile gaming commu...
Global IME Bank wins Global Finance 'Best Bank Award' for second consecutive year
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 19Global IME Bank Limited has been honored with the "Best Bank Award 2025" by Global Finance Magazine for the second consecutive year. The award was presented to...
Airlines told to provide up to 80pc discount for senior citizens
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 19The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has instructed all domestic airlines to offer significant airfare discounts for elderly and persons with disabilit...
Makalu Lakpa scales Oceania's highest peak, completes fourth of Seven Summits
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 19A record holder Sherpa climber, Makalu Lakpa Sherpa, has successfully scaled the Carstensz Pyramid (4,884m), the highest peak in Oceania, marking a significant...
Missing German tourist, guide found safe in Mustang
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 19A German tourist and his Nepali guide, who had gone missing along the Dhaulagiri Circuit trekking route, have been found safe.According to the Mustang District...
Gold price falls by Rs 4,800 after record high
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 19After several days of steady gains, the price of gold in the domestic market declined sharply by Rs 4,800 per tola on Sunday - marking the first drop in recent...
Dhanawantari Jayanti, Wellness Day marked across the country
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 19Dhanawantari Jayanti and Arogyata Diwas (Wellness Day) are being observed across the country today with various programmes promoting Ayurveda and holistic heal...
20 Nepalis convicted of cybercrime in Oman; 11 deported to Nepal
MUSCAT, OCTOBER 18As many as 20 Nepali nationals, including one woman, were convicted of cybercrime in Oman and sentenced to deportation.Eleven individuals have already been deport...
Twenty-one injured in seven-vehicle collision in Chitwan
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 18At least 21 people were injured when seven vehicles collided in a chain accident at Gaighat, Bharatpur Metropolitan City-29, this morning.According to Deputy S...
71pc of target population vaccinated against cholera in Bara and Parsa
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 18Around 71 percent of the target population in Bara and Parsa districts have received cholera vaccines under an ongoing immunization campaign launched in respon...
Yama Panchak begins today, to last six Days this year
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 18The festival of lights and flowers, Yama Panchak-also known as Tihar in Nepali and Deepawali in the Mithila region-began today. Traditionally observed for five...
Talk of Tashi's appointment in Cabinet stirs debate
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 17While the interim government led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki is struggling to complete her Cabinet, the induction of Gen Z faces has flared up a fresh deba...
Roshan Kumar Jha's book 'Nepalmandal sanga jodiyeko Simraungadh ko itihas' launched
A book titled 'Nepalmandal sanga jodiyeko Simraungadh ko itihas' (A History of the Madhesh that influenced Nepal's history, culture, geopolitics, and legall system)," written by Roshan Kumar Jha was launched here today.
21 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision in Chitwan
CHITWAN, OCTOBER 18At least 21 people were injured when seven vehicles collided at Gaighat, Ward No. 29 of Bharatpur Metropolitan City, on Friday morning.According to Deputy Superi...
Nepalis in Oman urge resumption of direct flights to Nepal
MUSCAT, OCTOBER 18With limited opportunities back home, thousands of Nepalis continue to travel abroad in search of better livelihoods and careers - and Oman is no exception.It is...
Nepal cricket stars, officials react to qualifier glory
MUSCAT, OCTOBER 17Following Nepal's unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup Asia-East Pacific Qualifier in Oman, congratulations and best wishes have poured in from across the crick...
Andrew Leonard Congratulates Nepal on Unbeaten T20 World Cup Asia-East Pacific Qualifier Triumph
MUSCAT, OCTOBER 17 Andrew Leonard, an Irish cricket commentator and presenter immensely popular among Nepali cricket fans worldwide, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Nepal...
Nepal remain unbeaten champions of T20 World Cup Asia-East Pacific Qualifier
MUSCAT, OCTOBER 17Nepal capped off a dominant campaign by clinching the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia-East Qualifier title, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament.Having...
Michael Foley appointed as new CEO of Ncell
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 17Ncell has appointed Michael Foley as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2025. He succeeds Syed MD Enamul Kabir, who had been serving as Act...
Hyundai IONIQ 9 wins 'German Premium Car of the Year 2026'
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 17Hyundai's flagship all-electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, has won the prestigious title of German Premium Car of the Year 2026, reinforcing the brand's growi...
Deepal S05 electric SUV launched in Birgunj; Test drive and exchange event underway
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 17MAW Vriddhi, the authorized distributor of Deepal electric vehicles in Nepal, has launched the new Deepal S05 electric SUV in Birgunj, marking the brand's...
Aloft Kathmandu Thamel named Nepal's Leading Hotel 2025
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 17Aloft Kathmandu Thamel has been recognized as Nepal's Leading Hotel 2025 at the World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony held in Hong Kong.The acc...
Gold price soars to record Rs 258,000 per tola in domestic market
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 17Gold price continued its record-breaking rally in the domestic market on Friday, surging by Rs 7,100 per tola to reach an all-time high of Rs 258,000 per tola....
Paris Agreement could help the world avoid 57 extreme heat days annually, study finds
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 17A new global study has found that the 2015 Paris Agreement could help the world avert 57 extremely hot days each year - if countries deliver on their current e...
Ace Frehley, Kiss' original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursd...
11 politically appointed ambassadors recalled
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 16The government has decided to recall ambassadors from 11 countries who were appointed politically during the KP Oli-led government.The Cabinet meeting today de...
Rethinking financial literacy in Nepal: Tailored, not templated
The term "financial literacy" is familiar to many of us. At its core, it aims to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours necessary to manage money wisely, ulti...
Barely a month after Gen Z revolution, Nepali Congress and UML back with their tricks
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 16The Nepali Congress and CPN-UML that bore the brunt of the Gen Z ire, appear to have not learnt any lesson from last month's movement that toppled their c...
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.
