They ran for higher ground, fled through forests and raced ahead of the torrent as homes and communities vanished.

For those who escaped the devastating flood in Rasuwa, survival brought an unexpected second chance at life, but also the trauma of watching their homes, colleagues and loved ones disappear in minutes.

Police follow a set procedure to identify and trace relatives, but limited mortuary space means hospitals cannot preserve remains for long.

The ride-hailing driver’s death from self-immolation has forced the government to confront a warning it gave itself years ago — as opposition lawmakers quote Balendra Shah’s own past words on state failure back to him in parliament.

From spontaneous performances to viral fame, Siddhartha Chhetri and Jibriel Alam are turning city transit hubs into stages for their freestyle art.