Most monitoring stations showed red alerts Thursday. Light rain expected Friday may not clean the air.

Court upholds district court’s decision to release RSP chair on bail in Swarnalaxmi cooperative case

Bank points to policy support, easing inflation and election spending as lift factors.

Nepal calls the humanitarian pardon a reflection of deepening friendship between the two countries.

Both sides exchanged views on promoting sustainable agricultural practices, improving productivity, and addressing structural challenges faced by farmers in the region.

The panel investigating the September 8–9 incidents is preparing to summon former prime minister Oli to record his statement.

A fire broke out at 1.30 am (0030 GMT) in a bar called “Le Constellation” in the resort in southwestern Switzerland.

Ukraine’s military did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment. Reuters was not able to immediately verify the images or the allegation.

Most sectoral indices declined, with only the ‘Others’ group posting gains as turnover reached Rs4.71 billion.

The Italian foreign ministry said information from Swiss police indicated about 40 deaths, but police would not be more specific than “tens” at a press conference on the incident.

One Nepali and another Indian national were found dead in Bardaghat.

Victim had gone to graze buffaloes in a forest along the Nepal–India border; body found a day later.

Zelenskiy said weeks of US-led diplomacy, including his talks last weekend with US President Donald Trump in Florida, had produced a peace deal that was nearly ready.

Tensions flare in Laukahi Bazar following the death of Vijay Sah in a police firing.

Tourists fill streets and clubs.

Locals demand investigation and compensation.

From mid-July to December last year, 3,031 foreign and 7,096 domestic tourists visited the national Park.

A global countdown ushered in 2026, with Sydney marking the new year amid heightened security following a deadly attack.

Judges overseeing the lawsuits have ruled that the Trump administration overstepped its authority and found no evidence that troops were needed to protect federal property.

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The Gen Z uprising in early September brought about a sea-change in national politics.

Public figures are calling on young Nepalis to vote, seeing the election as a chance to end decades of political instability—while remaining wary of repeating past mistakes.

Young voters heading to the polls for the first time say political instability and deep dissatisfaction with established parties have pushed them to participate.

As Nepal heads to polls, economists see short-term economic stimulus amid deep concerns over instability, informal money, and whether the Gen Z uprising will bring lasting change.

A changed post-Gen Z political landscape, unification of alternative forces and parallel preparations for polls and possible House revival make upcoming election highly unpredictable.

Rastriya Swatantra Party, now boosted by influential figures, looks to cash in on Gen Z protest’s momentum and diaspora backing, though analysts warn its appeal may be limited outside urban areas.

The March 5 snap election, triggered by a deadly Gen Z-led protest, is reshaping political competition. Yet questions remain about the parties’ visions, ideologies and promises of delivery.

The upcoming election will test Tarique Rahman’s leadership and his grasp of electoral politics.

The bull market, fuelled by stagnant capital and protected by a captured regulator, is a dangerous mirage.

Experts raise questions about her work as Minister Gautam presents regular meetings, hospital visits and instructions as achievements in her two-month progress report.

According to reports, the UAE government is preparing to overhaul the country’s education sector with stern legal provisions.

Home minister says absconding prisoners, looted arms won’t be allowed to disrupt vote.

Thapa and Sharma seek to hold special convention, as party chief Deuba resists.

Rising feed costs, dependency on imports, and shrinking hatcheries threaten Nepal’s once-thriving poultry industry as stakeholders call for government support ahead of National Poultry Day.

Farmers’ efforts to deter the pachyderms have failed. Experts say the area lies on elephant corridor and growing human encroachment has worsened conflicts.

Once the twin pillars of regional security, the Gulf heavyweights have seen their interests diverge on everything from oil quotas to geopolitical influence.

The Special Court ordered detention as the corruption case—rooted in a leaked audio of an alleged cash-for-postings deal—moves forward.

The Uganda-born Mamdani has been a sharp critic of Trump on issues such as immigration and said his differences with the president were numerous after a warm White House meeting.

The two parties finalised their merger on Tuesday, a week after Rajendra Lingden and Kamal Thapa signed unity agreement.

As part of Saturday’s deal to halt the fighting, Thailand agreed to release the 18 soldiers in its custody if the ceasefire held for 72 hours.

The market posted broad-based gains on Tuesday, with production and processing stocks leading the uptrend.

Taiwan’s defence ministry on Wednesday said 77 Chinese military aircraft and 25 navy and coast guard vessels had been operating around the island in the past 24 hours.

Accident strands thousands of passengers even as authorities worked overnight to clear it.

The Southeast Asian neighbours agreed on a ceasefire, halting 20 days of fighting that killed at least 101 people and displaced more than half a million on both sides.

Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, died on Tuesday at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness.

Once the twin pillars of regional security, the Gulf heavyweights have seen their interests diverge on everything from oil quotas to geopolitical influence.

Migrant labourers are not peripheral to Nepal’s recent history; they are its protagonists.

​The vision that brought this nation together to establish the Nepal Tourism Board is still valid.