WORLD
32 airports reopen as tensions with Pakistan ease amid ceasefire talks
32 airports reopen as tensions with Pakistan ease amid cease...
The 32 airports across northern and northwestern regions of India that were closed due to airspace restrictions in the wake of heightened tensions with Pakistan have reopened, said India's aviation regulator. The announcement followed a ceasefire agreed to by the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
May 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Only four social media platforms registered in Nepal
Only four social media platforms registered in Nepal
The government, led by the two largest political parties in the nation—the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML—has repeatedly sent letters to several social media platforms operating in Nepal to be registered with government authorities. However, the majority of these platforms have ignored...
May 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Illegal Nepali migrant in US faces deportation
Illegal Nepali migrant in US faces deportation
Six months ago, Pravin (name changed) from Ghorahi entered the United States through a land route, believing his new life had begun as he set foot on American soil. He hoped to improve his economic status and dreamed of bringing his family to the U.S. in the future, so he started making plans.
May 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepali and Bangladeshi women Journalists unite to tackle shared challenges
Nepali and Bangladeshi women Journalists unite to tackle sha...
Women journalists from Nepal and Bangladesh have called for a stronger cross-border network to address shared professional challenges, enhance safety and promote leadership opportunities for women in the media.
May 12, 2025
Health
Govt begins HPV vaccination for over 1.4 million girls aged 10–14
Govt begins HPV vaccination for over 1.4 million girls aged...
Dr Ghimire said that the belief that women cannot develop cervical cancer after having their uterus removed is incorrect. If the HPV is present, cancer can still develop in the areas where the virus resides, even after the uterus has been removed.
May 12, 2025
WORLD
US, China agree to slash tariffs in trade war de-escalation
US, China agree to slash tariffs in trade war de-escalation
The United States and China announced Monday an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, de-escalating a trade war that has roiled financial markets and raised fears of a global economic downturn.
May 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Woman gang-raped in Parsa, one arrested, one on the run
Woman gang-raped in Parsa, one arrested, one on the run
The arrested has been identified as 50-year-old Dinanath Sah of Prasauni Rural Municipality-6, Bara, currently residing in Birgunj-13. He was taken into custody by the Parsa District Police on Sunday.
May 12, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Buddha Jayanti, Ubhauli festivals draw crowds in Boudhanath (Photo Feature)
Buddha Jayanti, Ubhauli festivals draw crowds in Boudhanath...
The 2,569th Buddha Jayanti and the Kirat community's festival, Ubhauli, have attracted a crowd of devotees since early morning.
May 12, 2025
WORLD
Indian army reports 'first calm night' after Kashmir truce with Pakistan holds
Indian army reports 'first calm night' after Kashmir truce w...
The frontier between arch-foes India and Pakistan was peaceful and had the "first calm night in recent days", the Indian army said Monday, after a surprise weekend ceasefire.
May 12, 2025
Sports
India great Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket
India great Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket
"As I step away from this format, it's not easy -- but it feels right. I've given it everything I had, and it's given me back so much more than I could've hoped for," the 36-year-old Kohli wrote on Instagram.
May 12, 2025