A month on, Chief Justice’s promise to fix judge vacancies unfulfilled
By Durga Dulal Manoj Kumar Sharma assured lawmakers he would set up a system for timely appointment of judges, but more than a month into office he has yet to call a Judicial Council meeting.
Labour shortage slows culling at bird flu-hit Valley farms
By Arjun Poudel Bird flu outbreaks have been reported in 58 places across Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur and eight in Kavrepalanchowk district.
Anisimova brushes aside Gjorcheska for winning return to Wimbledon
By Reuters Gjorcheska, the first player from her nation to compete in a Grand Slam main draw, showed resistance towards the end in a bid to prolong the contest but Anisimova was too good for her and prevailed in 61 minutes.
Supreme Court seeks government’s explanation over stalled probe into Nepal Airlines’ Chinese aircraft deal
By Sangam Prasain Bench orders government agencies to explain why no investigation has been launched into the controversial procurement of six Chinese aircraft, despite billions in public losses and years of failed operations.
TU says no infrastructure authorised for party-affiliated student unions
By Sudeep Kaini FSU presidents from Kathmandu campuses demand the Prime Minister’s removal as university chancellor, accusing the government of interfering in university affairs.
“In Messi We Trust” - Argentina have super-fan in Czech countryside
By Reuters The music promoter's three-storey house in Bukovka, 90 km (56 miles) east of Prague, even boasts a huge sun emblem, the central motif of the Argentine flag, high on the wall.
India’s Cockroach party seeking education minister’s ouster awaits cabinet reshuffle
By Reuters The CJP is demanding his resignation for the leak of question papers for a national medical college entrance examination.
Two Nepali youths detained by Chinese security after alleged border crossing in Lapchi
By Kedar Shiwakoti Manoj Prajapati and Sudip Thapa Magar were detained after allegedly crossing into Chinese territory and flying a drone in Lapchi, Dolakha.
Survivors decry slow aid after deadly Venezuela quakes
By Reuters Jorge Rodriguez, the acting president’s brother and president of the National Assembly, on Monday put the number of confirmed dead at 1,719, with 5,034 injured and 15,866 left homeless.
Morocco advance in World Cup after penalty shootout win over the Netherlands
By Reuters Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties on Monday to reach the World Cup last 16 after their Round of 32 tie ended 1-1 following extra time, setting up a meeting with co-hosts Canada.
MENTAL WELLBEING: Are we mistaking awareness for progress?
By Dipesh Tandukar Awareness alone cannot strengthen Nepal’s mental health system; lasting progress depends on training and the effective implementation of mental health initiatives.
Paper takes shape as architecture and memory
By Shrinkhala Chand Thakuri Russian multidisciplinary artist Liudmila Rozvodovskaya presents a new body of work inspired by her research and residency in Nepal.
Nepal’s first transgender lawmaker is just getting started
By Aarya Chand & Anwesha Wagle Bhumika Shrestha was bullied out of school and once struggled to find words for her identity. Now she sits in Nepal’s federal Parliament, carrying decades of activism into the country's highest legislative body.
Government’s steep traffic fine proposal triggers nationwide debate over enforcement, infrastructure and fairness
By Bimal Khatiwada Draft traffic law with fines from Rs500 to Rs100,000 for pedestrians and motorists sparks criticism over weak infrastructure and disproportionate penalties.