Scientists are still piecing together how an ice-and-rock avalanche may have triggered Wednesday’s devastating flood, while a newly formed barrier lake raises concerns about further flooding along the Bhotekoshi river.

An initial assessment suggests an avalanche blocked the Lhende river, while authorities investigate whether a glacial lake also burst.

Video of a teenage suspect giving a statement in custody in case involving rape and killing of a toddler went viral on social media, prompting an internal police investigation.

As India and Pakistan compete for geographical indication rights, Nepal is drafting its first GI law to protect products from basmati rice to Ilam tea.

Farmers are searching across borders and cooperative depots for scarce chemical fertiliser, with some forced to transplant without it and others facing difficulties bringing supplies from India.

Nearly 600,000 birds have been culled as authorities race to contain the outbreak, while compensation delays deepen financial strain on poultry producers.

Leftist leaders and analysts say the steady decline of communist parties stems from a mix of ideological drift, leadership failures, and changing voter expectations.

The president of Manipal University Jaipur, Niti Nipun Sharma, discusses Nepal–Manipal ties, future-ready education, and how universities must adapt fast in an age of AI and rapid change.

The phenomenon has not just hurt creativity but also caused losses to authorised translators and publishers. There is law but implementation remains lax.