SOCIETY
18 tourists including eight Indians died of altitude sickness in Annapurna region last FY
18 tourists including eight Indians died of altitude sicknes...
ACAP Chief Dr Rabin Koirala said that four other tourists died last year after falling or suffering other trekking-related accidents. He said most cases of altitude sickness occurred in the upper regions of Mustang and Manang.
Aug 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Tradition transcends borders: Belgian-Nepali family hosts Sterra’s Gufa ceremony
Tradition transcends borders: Belgian-Nepali family hosts St...
Sterra’s Gufa ceremony in Bhaktapur, celebrated by her Belgian-Nepali family, serves as a powerful symbol of cultural continuity, interfaith harmony and the enduring pull of tradition across borders. Blending Hindu, Christian and Buddhist elements, the ceremony brought together relatives from...
Aug 06, 2025
POLITICS
PM Oli fails to honor trust vote obligation after coalition partners’ withdrawal
PM Oli fails to honor trust vote obligation after coalition...
According to Article 100(2) of the Constitution of Nepal, if the party the Prime Minister represents undergoes a split or any coalition partner withdraws its support, the Prime Minister is required to seek a vote of confidence within 30 days.
Aug 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Seven highways blocked, 13 partially operational due to monsoon rains
Seven highways blocked, 13 partially operational due to mons...
Continuous rainfall has triggered floods and landslides across the country, leading to the complete obstruction of seven major highways and partial operation of thirteen others.
Aug 06, 2025
POLITICS
PM Oli invites President of Turkmenistan to visit Nepal
PM Oli invites President of Turkmenistan to visit Nepal
During a meeting held between the two leaders on Wednesday on the sidelines of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC), Prime Minister Oli invited the President to visit Nepal next year.
Aug 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Three Indian nationals arrested with homemade pistol in Siraha
Three Indian nationals arrested with homemade pistol in Sira...
"They will be presented before the Siraha District Court today to seek an extension of their detention for further investigation under the Arms and Ammunition Act."
Aug 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Bhaktapur police to investigate gangster Chakre Milan in attempted murder case
Bhaktapur police to investigate gangster Chakre Milan in att...
Chakre Milan is currently in police custody in Kathmandu after being arrested last Thursday night during a birthday party at Hotel Sambala in Maharajgunj. He was among 47 people detained from the event. Nineteen of them, including Chakre, are being investigated for disorderly conduct.
Aug 06, 2025
POLITICS
Tried to topple Deuba govt to stop MCC, felt insulted by Oli: Maoist Chair Dahal
Tried to topple Deuba govt to stop MCC, felt insulted by Oli...
"To prevent the MCC from being passed, we were even willing to let the UML lead the government, with our support from outside,” he said, describing the compact as a matter of national importance.
Aug 06, 2025
SOCIETY
President honors MMA fighter Rabindra Dhant, calls on govt to safeguard athletes’ future
President honors MMA fighter Rabindra Dhant, calls on govt t...
He made the remarks during a felicitation ceremony held at the President’s Office in Sheetal Niwas on Tuesday to honor MMA fighter Rabindra Dhant, who recently won the title at the 'Matrix Fight Night' competition in India.
Aug 06, 2025
POLITICS
RSP and RPP continue boycott of HoR meeting
RSP and RPP continue boycott of HoR meeting
They voiced strong objections over issues ranging from alleged administrative mismanagement to human trafficking under the guise of visit visas.
Aug 06, 2025