Stepmother admits killing two-year-old girl in Saptari: Police
By Bidyananda Ram Police say Muskan Khatun allegedly killed the child amid a dispute with Rubina Khatun, the girl’s biological mother.
As China’s robots break sprint records, Nepal isn’t even in the race
By Sajana Baral Beijing’s ‘Robot Olympics’ is showcasing rapid advances in autonomous machines, while Nepal, still largely a technology consumer, is exploring robotics for tourism, disaster response and industrial automation.
US vows ‘economic D-Day’ as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports
By Reuters Washington prepares measures that could deepen Iran’s economic isolation, while Tehran weighs an oil cutoff that could further disrupt global energy supplies.
How Arhant Shrestha used photography to get closer to Kathmandu—and himself
By Shrinkhala Chand Thakuri Shrestha’s camera became a way to understand masculinity, revisit childhood memories, and make sense of his relationship with the Valley.
Intersectional feminist Anjali Sah on Nepal’s pervasive rape culture and police apathy
By Biken K Dawadi In an interview with The Post, Sah argues that this systemic failure is part of a broader, deep-seated institutional and cultural crisis across the country.
In Jajarkot, crops are ready to harvest but farmers have nowhere to store them
By Krishna Prasad Gautam & Saroj Oli Local farmers face a cruel double blow as they lose both their homes and the crops needed to feed their families, while officials warn of a food shortage.
After meeting anti-corruption commissioner, Lamichhane pledges to clear ‘policy decision’ confusion
By Kul Chandra Neupane Despite its pledge to tackle corruption, the government has yet to amend the CIAA Act to define ‘policy decisions’ and close a loophole that critics say shields high-level wrongdoing from probe.
School bill is caught between who decides and who pays
By Sudeep Kaini Local governments resist federal encroachment, while private schools want policy certainty and teachers better pay and benefits.
India’s rising power demand offers Nepal a market—but not forever
By Gokarna Awasthi & Seema Tamang India’s electricity demand is projected to more than double over the next decade, but its rapid expansion of solar, wind, storage and nuclear power means Nepal cannot assume it will remain a captive market for its hydropower.
Udayapur Cement, once Nepal’s pride, teeters on the brink of bankruptcy
By Bhotraj Rai Buried under liabilities exceeding Rs5 billion, the factory has been unable to pay employees for 17 months.
‘Landless’ families return to razed settlement three months after eviction
By Rupa Gahatraj Kohalpur Municipality says it is verifying landless claims and promises permanent resettlement for genuine families.
Robots can outrun humans, but can they plug in a cable
By Reuters The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games combine events modelled on human sports with those designed to test the robots in simulated factories, restaurants, offices and in emergency situations.
Six JE deaths in 10 cases put Jhapa at centre of vaccination push
By Arjun Poudel Experts urge nationwide vaccination to protect vulnerable populations as the outbreak has gripped all provinces.
Bheri bridge remains in ruins four years after collapse
By Biplab Maharjan Residents say repeated appeals to local, provincial and federal governments have brought no repairs, leaving them struggling to access healthcare, education and daily necessities.