Late-September rains cause Rs65.1 million damage to Kaligandaki Corridor
By Madhav Aryal Landslides and road subsidence have disrupted traffic, while building nine unfinished bridges along the corridor is estimated to cost Rs720 million.
Book Talk: Sara Shneiderman on understanding Nepal through its people
By Anish Ghimire Drawing on more than three decades of research, anthropologist Shneiderman reflects on Nepal’s political transformation, migration and the importance of listening to local communities.
Contractor builds 268-metre suspension bridge in a month after floods cut off communities
By Arjun Poudel Shailendra Raj Pyakurel tapped the construction industry’s own fund to build a vital crossing over the Trishuli river for Rs17.5 million, nearly half the government’s estimate.
Veterinarians check thousands of goats, buffaloes for Dashain
By Prakriti Dahal Teams have inspected 6,800 goats, 1,500 mountain goats, 100 buffaloes, and 41 tonnes of fish over three days. Healthy animals get green markings, and sick ones get red.
Essential food prices surge ahead of Dashain, squeezing household budgets
By Krishana Prasain Nepal Rastra Bank’s consumer price index shows that food inflation has accelerated significantly from a year earlier.
Big projects, old disputes on agenda for PM Shah’s India visit
By Anil Giri Nepali and Indian officials have begun preparations for the trip, expected in the second half of November.
Chief ministers unite to press federal government on devolution
By Parbat Portel Their two-day meeting ended Wednesday with an agreement to form a joint forum to push for greater provincial powers, fiscal autonomy, and a clearer division of responsibilities with the centre.
Deuba faction presses ahead with parallel Congress convention
By Kul Chandra Neupane The rival camp has completed constituency conventions in 112 of 165 federal constituencies, but thousands of ward and local-level gatherings remain outstanding.
Hearing committee rejects two ambassadorial nominees, puts Japan pick on hold
By Jaya Singh Mahara Despite vetting thousands, the government’s ambassadorial picks face scrutiny over harassment, financial irregularities and foreign residency.
Father cannot afford last rites for son missing in Bhotekoshi floods
By Pratap Bista Forty-seven days after 25-year-old Pradip Sapkota went missing, his family has yet to recover his body and is struggling to pay for his funeral rites.
Makawanpur begins process to declare 58 missing people dead
By Pratap Bista Authorities have begun verifying the status of those missing since the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods under a special government procedure, with local units required to collect applications and check claims.
Army chief Sigdel returns from official UK visit
By Post Report General Sigdel met senior British military officials and honoured Nepali soldiers who won gold at an international military exercise.
A timber bridge reopens route to Upper Manang after three weeks
By Aash Gurung A wooden deck laid over the steel girders of a submerged bridge has restored access for jeeps and motorcycles, but heavier vehicles remain barred.
India boat capsizes, drowning 13, mostly children
By Reuters Police are investigating the cause of the incident, regional police officer Subodh Kumar told Reuters on Wednesday, giving the tally of those rescued.