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Mass detentions, journalist arrests as Delhi police move to block protest
Authorities closed Metro stations, restricted movement and detained organisers, journalists and lawyers ahead of a youth-led protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Indian police detain ‘cockroach’ movement founder Abhijeet Dipke
Dipke and two other CJP leaders were detained ahead of a planned youth-led protest demanding the resignation of India’s chief election commissioner, which authorities had banned.
Congress reins pass to Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma
Thapa’s election as president and Sharma’s unopposed rise as senior vice-president mark a generational shift, but the pair inherit a party still divided by factional rivalries and an entrenched political culture.
Nabin Raj Basnet arrested in 13-year-old sandalwood smuggling case
The arrest comes amid a wider investigation into Basnet’s alleged links with people close to former chief justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana and suspected judicial middlemen.
The case for rumble strips on Nepal’s highways
A road crash can happen in seconds. A momentary lapse in attention, excessive speed, poor visibility, a sudden change in road alignment or an unsafe overtaking manoeuvre can turn an ordinary journey into a dangerous…
Dr. Bhim Bahadur Khatri Appointed Vice-Chairman of Karnali Province Planning Commission
Surkhet. Dr. Bhim Bahadur Khatri has been appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the Karnali Province Planning Commission, a position vacant...
Three-year-old girl dies after eating wild mushrooms in Dang
DANG: A three-year-old girl has died after falling ill from eating wild mushrooms in Gadhwa Rural Municipality-1, Dang. According to Hem Bahadur KC, Deputy Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Dang…
No increase in internet tariff, action to be taken if charged high-NTA
Kathmandu, Oct 10: The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has clarified no increment in internet service charges,...
Foreign Minister Khanal returns home after Australia visit
KATHMANDU: Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has returned home after participating in a high-level Pre-COP Leaders’ event on climate change in Fiji and Tuvalu and completing an official visit to Australia. Speaking to…
Climate Risk Consideration Essential for Hydropower Projects, Expert Deepak KC States
Kathmandu. Disaster risk reduction expert and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) program analyst Deepak KC has stated that hydropower projects...
Foreign Minister Khanal Returns Home After Climate Change Event Participation
Kathmandu. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal returned home on Saturday after participating in high-level climate change-related 'Pre-COP Leaders Event' held in...
President Paudel insists on transformation in education system
Kathmandu, Oct 10: President Ramchandra Paudel has said that education system should be revised in line with changing gl...
Of myth and memory
Deities of Nepal III is a library to the lores, legends, and wisdom woven into Nepal’s sociocultural fabric
Foreign Minister Khanal calls on Australia's Governor General Mostyn
Kathmandu, Oct 10: Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal called on Australia's Governor-General Sam Mostyn at the Government Ho...
National Human Rights Commission Expresses Concern Over Mental Health Rights
Kathmandu. The National Human Rights Commission has expressed concern that the life, liberty, and dignity of mentally unhealthy citizens in...
Gagan Thapa reaffirms leadership with NC presidential victory
Thapa's political journey began as a school student when he joined the 2046 BS people's movement while in Grade 9.
Habitat research
Habitat for Humanity International’s new research Home at What Cost?, a global study of more than 30,000 people across 22 countries, found that…
Pradip Poudel Congratulates Gagan Thapa on Election as Nepali Congress President
Kathmandu. Pradip Poudel, a candidate for the open general secretary in the 15th General Convention of the Nepali Congress, has...
Festivals Bring Life to Villages, But Emptiness Returns After
The villages transform with the arrival of Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath festivals. Roads that appear deserted year-round become bustling with...
Trump calls Nobel Peace Prize pick 'disgraceful'
South African judge and human rights champion Navi Pillay won the prestigious prize on Friday in recognition of her work against war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Nepal-Europe Science and Technology Conference 2026 Concludes in Germany
Munich. The ‘Nepal-Europe Science and Technology Conference 2026’ organized at the University of Tübingen in Germany has concluded. The conference...
Three-Year-Old Girl Dies After Eating Wild Mushrooms
Ghorahi. A three-year-old girl has died after eating wild mushrooms. District Police Office Dang's Deputy Superintendent of Police Hem Bahadur...
President Poudel calls for education system aligned with future challenges and opportunities
KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Poudel has stressed the need to reform Nepal’s education system in line with the changing global landscape, equipping students to tackle future challenges and seize emerging…
Bhotekoshi Floods: Official death toll reaches 1,457
KATHMANDU: The death toll from the devastating floods that struck the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system on August 26 has reached 1,457, according to Nepal Police. The Nepal Police Headquarters said the figures were…
Flood Devastates Village, Leaving Homes and Lives Washed Away
The morning of Bhadra 10 was as clear as if the sky had bathed. The peaks of the mountains were...
Moula-pur Municipality Launches Cleanliness Campaign During Durga Puja
Rautahat. A cleanliness campaign has been launched in Maulapur Municipality of Rautahat on the occasion of Durga Puja. The campaign...
Kathmandu District Cricket Team Wins Gauri Shankar Women's Cricket Tournament 2083
Kathmandu. The title of the Gauri Shankar Women's Cricket Tournament 2083, organized jointly by Dolakha Cricket Association and Gauri Shankar...
India's 'cockroach' movement chief detained ahead of major protest
Abhijeet Dipke and two other leaders were detained before disembarking from a flight in the capital New Delhi, where the demonstration was due to take place, the youth-led CJP said in a social media post.
China Successfully Launches Long March-12 Rocket Carrying Internet Satellites
Beijing. China successfully launched the Long March-12 carrier rocket from the commercial space launch center in the southern island province...
Trump sows doubt on plan to livestream US military execution
Nidal Hasan's execution -- scheduled for December 3 at Fort Hood, Texas, where he gunned down 13 people in 2009 -- is set to be the first by a US military firing squad since 1945.
Woman and Child Saved Due to Timely Intervention
It was around eleven o'clock at night. A dim light was still burning in a small hut in a remote...
Bimalendra Nidhi: Full Implementation of Federal Democratic Republic Constitution is Basis for Political Exit and Prosperity
Dhanusha. Nepali Congress leader Bimalendra Nidhi has said that the full implementation of the federal democratic republic constitution is the...
Traffic Management Prioritizes Passenger Vehicles on Alternate Routes Due to Road Blockage
Hetauda. With the increase in the number of vehicles commuting to Kathmandu via Hetauda due to the obstruction of the...
IPPAN Chairman Mohan Kumar Dangi States Wheeling Charge is Too High
Kathmandu. Independent Power Producers' Association, Nepal (IPPAN) Chairman Mohan Kumar Dangi has stated that the wheeling charge set for using...
Road Repair Underway After Landslide on Prithvi Highway in Dhading
Dhading. Repair work is being intensified to open the road that collapsed due to erosion of the Trishuli River in...
UN Secretary-General Urges End to Resumed Violence in Ethiopia
Kathmandu. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged all parties concerned to stop the resumed violence in the northern region...
India's 'cockroach' movement chief detained ahead of major protest: party
Dipke and two other leaders were detained before disembarking from a flight in the capital New Delhi, where the demonstration was due to take place, the CJP said in a social media post.
US, Ukraine, Europe Officials Discuss Russia-Ukraine War in Miami
America. A significant diplomatic discussion was held in Miami, USA on Friday between American, Ukrainian, and European officials with the...
Himalayan Sports Management Announces 'Everest Rugby Legacy' Campaign
Kathmandu. Himalayan Sports Management has set various programs with the objective of taking Nepal's rugby game from grassroots to international...
Federal and Provincial Governments Clash Over Kathmandu Valley Traffic Management
Kathmandu. A serious policy clash has emerged between the federal government and the Bagmati Province government regarding the traffic management...
Nepal wants more babies. Will longer maternity leave help?
The government is preparing to extend paid maternity leave to six months , and paternity leave to 42 days, presenting the move partly as a response to Nepal’s declining population growth rate. A bill registered in the…
Weather Forecast: Gradual Improvement Expected as System Moves Southeast
Kathmandu. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that the weather will gradually improve as the weather system in...
US Sanctions Against ICC Draw Concern From UN Chief, Eight Foreign Ministers
Kathmandu. Following the United States' announcement of sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and...
BP Highway reopens after rain-induced obstruction
KATHMANDU: Traffic has resumed along the BP Highway after heavy overnight rainfall triggered a debris blockage. According to the Department of Roads, the highway was obstructed by debris between Narke and Pinthali…
Cockroach Janata Party Claims Leaders Detained by Police
Agency. The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) claims that Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka are in police custody. A...
Prakash Basnet (Kaji) Elected Regional President of Nepali Congress Sindhupalchok Constituency No. 2
Sindhupalchok. Prakash Basnet (Kaji) has been selected as the regional president from the regional convention of Nepali Congress Sindhupalchok Constituency...
Rainfall disrupts traffic on multiple highways
According to Police Headquarters, traffic has been disrupted on the Prithvi Highway at Galaudi in Gajuri Rural Municipality-5, Dhading, due to river erosion along the Trishuli River.
Yogesh Bhattarai Congratulates Newly Elected Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa and Senior Vice President Vishwaprakash Sharma
Kathmandu. CPN-UML leader Yogesh Bhattarai has congratulated the newly elected President of Nepali Congress Gagan Thapa and Senior Vice President...
President Paudel Stresses Practical, Value-Based Education
Kathmandu. President Ram Chandra Paudel has stated that the education system should be made more practical and based on human...
Major quake hits Panama, no deaths reported
The shallow tremor was felt across the Central American nation of around 4.5 million people, according to the National Civil Protection System.
Gagan Thapa Stresses Education Reform Amidst AI Revolution
Kathmandu. Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has said that Nepal needs to make radical changes in education and human...
Bagmati Province Government Transfers 46 Senior and Deputy Secretaries
Makwanpur. The Bagmati Province Government has transferred and appointed 46 senior and deputy secretaries of the province administration service. The...
NTA warns internet providers against unauthorized tariff hikes
Responding to recent media reports about possible tariff hikes, the NTA said it had not received any proposal from internet service providers to increase prices.
Salman Khan launches YouTube channel
MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has launched his own YouTube channel, ‘Being The Salman Khan’, giving fans a new way to look at his acting style, body language and the mannerisms that have become closely linked…
Foreign Minister Khanal meets Australian Governor-General Mostyn
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting covered the six-decade-long friendly ties between Nepal and Australia, the contributions of Nepalis living in Australia and issues concerning Nepali students.
No increase in Internet tariffs, NTA warns of action against overcharging
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has clarified that internet service tariffs have not been increased and warned that action will be taken against service providers charging more than the approved…
India deploys police, restricts transport ahead of major protest
The protests, called by the youth-led Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), are the culmination of weeks of opposition mobilisation following allegations of misconduct during a nationwide voter-roll revision.
Months of searching leave Anju Sah’s family in anguish
By Our Correspondent, Inaruwa, Oct. 10: With her three-year-old son Divyansh and one-and-a-half-year-old daughter Priyan...
Hunger and malnutrition stalk Gazans, a year on from ceasefire
It has been a year since a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel was supposed to allow food to flood into the ruined territory, yet widespread hunger persists there.
BP Highway blocked by landslide in Kavre
Police have urged travellers to check road conditions before setting out and use alternative routes, warning that other sections of the highway could also be blocked.
Putin, Trump hold phone talks on Ukraine crisis, energy supply
On global energy developments, Russia reaffirmed its readiness to supply oil and petroleum products to U.S. and global markets, according to the Kremlin.
Musk taunts Ambani over Starlink’s entry into India
The SpaceX chief accuses the Indian billionaire of protecting his market dominance, arguing that satellite internet could connect underserved communities and expand access to education and global markets.
In ‘Shree Bijjo Bhoot’, a daughter’s search and a mother’s wait
Blending local folklore, humour and music, the play tells a story of absence and longing while questioning how society judges men and women differently.
To love what we cannot keep: On Sara Rai’s ‘Other Skies, Other Stories’
Rai holds each life for exactly as long as looking allows, then gives it back to its own passing.
Who is Inam Sapkota, the man linked to Cholendra Rana and top police officials?
Phone records link Sapkota to judicial figures, politicians and senior security officials amid probes into alleged court fixing and information leaks.
What’s on in Kathmandu Valley this week
From music and markets to food and sports, here’s what’s happening around the Valley this week.
German e-passport company threatens service halt over unpaid dues
Muehlbauer ID Services gives the Department of Passports until Monday to settle outstanding milestone payment or face contract suspension.
Nepal’s gold-smuggling networks survive crackdown after crackdown
Investigations have exposed major syndicates and implicated police officers, yet high profits and gaps in the legal supply of gold continue to fuel the trade.
Gagan Thapa wins Congress presidency with 94 percent of the vote
Thapa secures 6,584 votes against 375 for rival Shyam Krishna Khadgi, winning by a margin of 6,209 votes.
Pitru Paksha Concludes with Tarpana and Pindadana
Kathmandu. The Pitru Paksha, which began on Ashwin Krishna Pratipada, is concluding this afternoon with Tarpana, Sidadana, and Pindadana in...
Cristiano Ronaldo Scores on Club Return Amidst National Team Controversy
Riyadh. Cristiano Ronaldo, who returned to club football after controversy in the Portuguese national team, has scored in his first...
The quiet work of finding myself again
Representational image by Zac Durant on Unsplash Everything fell like a house of cards. One night, my grandfather came into my dream and told me, “You are just like me.” He appeared in black and white, with a beautiful…
Tribhuvan University Stops Foreign Degree Equivalence Service
Kathmandu. Tribhuvan University Curriculum Development Center has completely stopped the service of determining foreign educational degrees and equivalence, which it...
Kathmandu Film Festival to screen over 40 films
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Oct. 10: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced the results of the Youth Video C...
Power Outages in Kathmandu Valley This Weekend for System Upgrades
Kathmandu. The Nepal Electricity Authority has decided to shut off electricity supply in various areas on Saturday and Sunday for...
Continuous rainfall blocks several highways
KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall has disrupted road connectivity in various parts of the country, blocking several highways, according to police. The Police Headquarters said the Trishuli River has cut off a section of…
31 arrested in drug-related cases
KATHMANDU: Police have arrested 31 people from various parts of the country on suspicion of involvement in drug-related offences during routine patrols. According to the Central Police Newsroom, the arrests were made in…
Nepal Telecom Authority Clarifies Internet Service Fees, Warns Providers
Kathmandu. Nepal Telecommunications Authority has clarified that internet service fees have not increased, warning that providers charging more than the...
Orangutans rescued from Indonesia fires
Palangkaraya (Indonesia), Oct. 10: The orangutan clings to the top of a mostly leafless tree in Indonesia's Borneo, as w...
Landslide blocks BP Highway, rain hampers clearance
KAVRE: The BP Highway has been completely blocked by a landslide at Pinthalibesi in Roshi Rural Municipality-9, Kavre. According to Rabin Bista, information officer at the District Police Office, efforts are underway to…
Police Arrest 31 Individuals with Drugs Across Various Regions
Kathmandu. A police team on regular patrol has arrested 31 people with drugs from various parts of the country.According to...
New Chinese gang suspected of running gold-smuggling operation in Kathmandu
Police have seized 21.75 kilograms of gold and arrested three Chinese nationals from a house in Budhanilkantha, where investigators suspect a new gold-smuggling network was operating.
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BP Highway Blocked by Mudslide in Kavre
Kavre. The BP Highway has been completely blocked by a mudslide in Pinthalibesi, Roshi Rural Municipality-9.According to Rabin Bisht, Information...
Pokhara's Signature Bridge Construction Underway
Kaski. Nepal's model state-of-the-art cable-stayed 'Signature Bridge' is being constructed over the Seti River, connecting Pokhara's Prithvi Chowk Buspark and...
Police Discover 18 Single-Shot Guns in Surkhet Forests
Surkhet. Police have found 18 single-shot guns from the forests of Surkhet in a single day. District Police Office Surkhet...
Nepal Successfully Treats Cancer Patient with Indigenous 'CAR-T' Cell Technology
Kathmandu. For the first time in Nepal, cancer patients have been successfully treated with 'CAR-T' cell technology produced within the...
24 South Korean Nationals Detained for Religious Activities on Tourist Visas
Biratnagar. Twenty-four South Korean nationals were taken into custody from Sundarharaicha, Morang on Friday on charges of engaging in religious...
Prithvi Highway Blocked Again After Road Subsides in Dhading
Kathmandu. The Prithvi Highway has been blocked again after the road subsided in Galaundi, Dhading. The highway has been closed...
Indigenous students get electric stoves
By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, Oct. 10: The Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) has begun distributing electric...
Pokhara to host Butoh Festival
By Our Correspondent, Pokhara, Oct. 10: Pokhara, a city known for its art, culture and adventure sports, is set to host...
CJP Protests in Delhi: Over 100 Detained, Internet Services Suspended, Transport Disrupted
Kathmandu. "Cockroach Janata Party" (CJP) has called for a demonstration at Delhi's Jantar Mantar today, demanding the resignation of Chief...
Land demarcation underway in Nagarkot
By Kedar Timalsina,Banepa, Oct. 10: Government, public and private land in Nagarkot, a popular tourist destination near...
Himalayan Sports Management announces Everest Rugby Legacy
BY A STAFF REPORTER,Kathmandu, Oct. 10: Himalayan Sports Management on Friday officially announced the ‘Everest Rugby Le...
Government Decides to Provide Benefits to Contract Employees
Kathmandu. The Government of Nepal has decided to provide facilities such as dearness allowance and Employees Provident Fund (Social Security)...
IMF preparing El Nino assistance
El Nino is a natural phenomenon recurring every two to seven years due to the warming of sea surfaces, bringing worldwide changes in winds, pressure and rainfall patterns.
Nepal's Digital Systems Under Siege: Cyber Attacks Target Government and Private Sectors
Kathmandu. Lately, Nepal's government digital systems, important websites, and private sector infrastructures have been subjected to a series of cyber...
Can Alternative Politics Deliver Real Reform?
Alternative politics refers to a search by people for self-recognition in the institutional condition of political life...
Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Vote Counting to Begin Today
Kathmandu. The counting of votes for the 15th General Convention of the Nepali Congress is scheduled to begin after 1...
Fathers killed by opposite sides
Just as guilt of war crimes brought Nepal’s former enemies together, families of victims also find common cause
Forecast-based Action Mitigates Disaster
For long, the discourse of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) cycle focused on pre-event risk reduction and p...
Businessman Nabin Basnet Arrested in Red Sandalwood Smuggling Case
Kathmandu. Police have arrested businessman Nabin Basnet. A CIB team arrested Basnet from his house in Pepsi Cola on Friday...
Cloudy weather with moderate rain expected today
According to the weather forecast, the hilly and mountainous regions of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces are generally cloudy, while other areas are partly cloudy.
Thapa elected NC President
Kathmandu, Oct 10: Gagan Kumar Thapa has been elected the President of the Nepali Congress. He emerged winner to the to...
One Dead, Two Injured in Motorcycle Accident in Birendranagar
Surkhet. One person died and two were injured when a bullet motorcycle hit pedestrians in Birendranagar last night.The deceased has...
1,457 Dead in Bhote Koshi Flood, 4,720 Missing
Kathmandu, October 11: 1,457 people have died in the Bhote Koshi flood. According to the Police Headquarters, this is the...
Nepal endorses Bhutan’s Sonam Tobgay for 16th SAARC secretary-general
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the decision at a press conference on Friday, saying all SAARC member states had agreed to Tobgay’s appointment.
Gagan Thapa elected Nepali Congress president
NC President Gagan Thapa Kathmandu, October 10 Gagan Kumar Thapa has been elected president of the Nepali Congress, securing 6,584 votes in the party’s 15th general convention. Thapa defeated his rival, Shyam Krishna…
Boost Reading Culture
A few days ago, a seventh-grade student asked me a simple question that stayed with me long after the class ended. We we...
Economic Digest: A Snapshot of Nepal’s Business News
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. Nepal’s economic landscape reflects a combination of positive…
Rethinking mental health through a public health lens
Photo credit: educationsupport When we talk about mental health, much of the conversation still takes place behind closed doors. For too long, mental health has been understood primarily through the presence or absence…
Trump Announces Large Diesel Import Deal with Russia, Ukraine President Zelensky Protests
Washington. US President Donald Trump has announced a deal to import a large quantity of diesel from Russia. Ukrainian President...
Nepal eliminated from top-four race in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2
Nepal, which finished in the top four in the previous League 2 cycle to qualify for the ODI World Cup Qualifier, has failed to repeat that performance in the 2024–26 cycle.
Security Tightened in Delhi Ahead of CJP Protest Demanding Chief Election Commissioner's Resignation
New Delhi. Security has been tightened in the capital after the 'Cockroach Janata Party' (CJP) announced a demonstration at Jantar...
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Roads Blocked Across Various Provinces Due to Landslides and Floods
Kathmandu. Main highways in various provinces of the country have been obstructed due to floods and landslides. According to the...
Dashain shoppers face up to 50% price hikes as China trade routes remain disrupted
Disrupted trade routes with China have left festive goods stranded, dampened Dashain shopping and driven prices up by as much as 50 percent.
Koshi Province Government Budget Implementation Scrutinized by Private Sector
Biratnagar. As the tendency of budgets and policy announcements brought by the provincial government to remain limited to paper is...
Police, protesters clash in Brussels
Brussels, Oct. 10: Police and protesters clashed in Brussels on Friday as tens of thousands of people rallied in the Bel...
Trump hails Russia deal to supply diesel as “big deal” amid Zelenskyy’s criticism
WASHINGTON DC: Amid Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s criticism of easing sanctions on Moscow without a de-escalation agreement, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) hailed the diesel deal with…
Niranjan Bisht Appointed Chief Attorney of Sudurpashchim Province
Dhangadhi. Niranjan Bisht has been appointed as the Chief Attorney of Sudurpashchim Province. On the recommendation of Chief Minister Khagraj...