An unprecedented influx of Indian holidaymakers and pilgrims, even during the traditional off-season, is boosting business for hotels, restaurants and tourism operators across Nepal.

Indian arrivals to Chitwan and Pokhara jump sharply as travellers seek relief from soaring temperatures in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, boosting Nepal’s wildlife and leisure tourism during the traditional off-season.

Budgets focus on upgrading hospitals, expanding rural healthcare, strengthening maternal and specialist services, and improving access for vulnerable groups.

Hotel and resort owners report full occupancy at cool stations as people escape hot weather, albeit momentarily.

Local authorities remove illegal buildings to widen road, targeting unions, clubs and community offices after expiry of final notice period.

Metropolitan city begins clearing more than 160 temporary and permanent structures after expiry of a 35-day notice to vacate the river corridor.

District court allows amendment to charge-sheet in Suryadarshan Cooperative fraud case, leaving cooperative fraud charges intact.

After years of battling brittle bone disease and repeated fractures, Animesh Lamichhane scored a 3.37 GPA in SEE.

Protesters in Pokhara demand withdrawal of a 35-day eviction notice.

Authorities move to reclaim public land, issuing notices and preparing demolition drives.

Hotels across Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini report sharp cancellations from Western travellers, with Indian and domestic tourists now keeping the sector afloat amid rising uncertainty.

Residents and landowners allege that boundaries are unclear, enforcement is selective, and the 65-metre buffer rule does not have a scientific basis.

Police call the killing of a 42-year-old widow a premeditated attack tied to a long-running family inheritance feud.

Authorities say structures linked to Gurung fall within a protected zone, while he claims he was misled about the land’s location and plans to seek legal remedy.

On Saturday morning those living by the lake woke up to the clatter of excavators deployed to remove structures built on lake land.