Durga Prasai Arrested Amid Heightened Security Concerns
On November 17, medical entrepreneur and political activist, Durga Prasai, was arrested from his residence in Bhaktapur at midnight. The
Nepal Records Highest Monthly Remittance
Nepal has recorded its highest monthly remittance, with an approximate USD 1.44 billion inflow between mid-September and mid-October. This marks
PhotoKTM Kicks Off in Patan
PhotoKTM, Nepal’s prominent international photography festival, has unveiled its sixth edition on November 14 at Patan Museum, marking a decade
The Second Season of NPL Begins Today at TU Cricket Ground
The second season of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) kicks off today at the TU Cricket Ground, featuring eight teams
Nepal Insurers Face Over US$166 Million in Claims After GenZ Protests
Nepal’s non-life insurance companies have paid out about US$26.1 million so far for damages linked to the GenZ Movement protests,
Election Commission Extends Voter Registration Deadline
The Election Commission has extended the voter registration deadline by five days in response to a significant rise in applicants.
Nepal-India Agree to Expand Cargo Rail Connectivity
Nepal and India have signed an agreement to expand rail connectivity for cargo transport from India’s Kolkata/Visakhapatnam to Nepal’s Biratnagar–Jogbani
New Building Code Aims to Strengthen Earthquake Resilience
The government has introduced a revised National Building Code to enhance construction safety and earthquake resilience. Replacing outdated standards deemed
The Price of Survival: Nepal’s Kidney Village
In Nepal’s Hokse, Kavrepalanchok district, the scars on villagers tell a story of survival: kidneys sacrificed to escape debt. In
Nepal Gears Up Election Preparations
As Nepal moves closer to the national elections scheduled for March 5, the government is accelerating preparations to ensure timely,
Political Transition Slows Nepal’s Economic Growth: World Bank
The World Bank projects that political instability following the Gen Z movement in September and subsequent developments will slow Nepal’s
Rescued: 16 Nepali Children from Trafficking in India
Sixteen Nepali children trafficked to India were rescued and reunited with their families in Madhesh Province. The children, aged between
Election Commission Calls for Applications From Election Observers
The Election Commission has called on national and international organisations to submit applications by November 12 to observe the House
Heavy Rain Disrupts Flights and Road Travel Across Nepal
Due to heavy rain and adverse weather conditions, travel has been halted across the country. Both domestic and international flights
Gen Z Representatives, Political Parties, and the Government Meet
Prime Minister Sushila Karki led a tripartite discussion on Wednesday between the government, major political parties, and representatives from Nepal’s
Insurance Companies Paid 21 Million Dollars in Compensation for Damages from the GenZ Uprising
Insurance companies have disbursed about 21.23 million US Dollars (3 billion Nepali rupees) in early payments to compensate for damages
Hearing Begins at Supreme Court on House Dissolution Case
The Supreme Court’s Constitutional Bench has begun hearings on petitions filed against the dissolution of the House of Representatives. The
First Snowfall of the Season in Mustang
The first snowfall of the season has been recorded in Mustang. The snowfall began on Tuesday morning (October 28) in
Hyatt Shuts Down amid Growing Concern for Luxury Hotels
Hyatt Regency Kathmandu has closed indefinitely following severe damage during the “Gen Z” protests, as the stability of Nepal’s luxury
Heavy Rainfall Likely Again
Following the withdrawal of the monsoon, Nepal typically sees little significant rainfall until the end of winter. But this pattern