Foreign secretary says Nepal will press climate justice case at UN
By News Agency Nepal Amrit Bahadur Rai outlines Kathmandu’s push for loss-and-damage funding, adaptation support and greater international attention to the Himalayas.
Australia cracks down on student and backpacker visas to curb migration
By Reuters The measures tighten rules for international students and backpackers as the government seeks to bring net migration down from about 300,000 to 225,000 a year by 2028.
Why did the Supreme Court block the ‘easier’ route to constitutional amendment?
By Krishna Bahab Five questions explain the court’s order suspending two provisions of the House rules and the constitutional questions they raised.
Krishnabhir road reopens on Thursday
By Poshnath Adhikari After 18 days of closure, a new track cut above the flood-damaged section is now carrying traffic in both directions.
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle reaches New Delhi
By Post Report Wagle is set to meet his Indian counterparts and business leaders to discuss reconstruction and wider economic cooperation.
Climate change likely to have helped trigger Nepal glacier collapse, scientists say
By Reuters Researchers say warming temperatures, thinning glaciers, thawing permafrost and excess meltwater likely created conditions that made the late-August collapse more likely.
Booktalk: Tika Prasad Dhakal on the 1923 treaty, Nepal’s independence and the craft of diplomacy
By Anish Ghimire The editor of the newly published book ‘State and Craft’ discusses the treaty’s place in Nepal’s diplomatic history and what it can teach Nepal about protecting its national interests.
The lonely grind of Nepal’s para powerlifters
By Nayak Paudel Rajani Rai and Pawan Gharti Magar share the only available bench and fund their own diets as they overcome physical barriers and official neglect to train for the 5th Asian Para Games.
Nuwakot substation destruction disrupts evacuation of 176.1 MW
By Seema Tamang Nepal Electricity Authority says disruption will exacerbate winter grid management.
Nepal’s wetlands are under pressure. Migratory birds are losing safe havens
By Phanindra Sangam Falling bird numbers and species diversity across major wetlands point to the growing risks for a migration corridor that links Nepal to breeding and wintering grounds across Asia.
Prithvi Highway blockage ends Thursday as Krishnabhir link restored
By Sudeep Kaini A new track above the damaged section will restore two-way traffic while authorities continue work to stabilise the route.
Supreme Court puts controversial parliamentary rules on hold
By Durga Dulal The court says two provisions in the House of Representatives rules may conflict with constitutional safeguards on amending the constitution and the authority of existing laws.
Sudurpaschim set to get cable car in its largest private-sector project
By Arjun Shah The Rs7 billion Jalpa Devi Cable Car is expected to begin operations in November, linking Chisapani with Rajkanda in the Chure hills and opening up a new tourism destination in far-western Nepal.
Deuba loses support as Nepali Congress factions realign
By Kul Chandra Neupane The Thapa-led Congress has scheduled the 15th general convention for October 2-5, with ward-level conventions beginning on September 19. Deuba faction has its general convention scheduled for December 7-9.