A butterfly haven on Kathmandu’s doorstep

Home to 124 of Nepal’s approximately 630 butterfly species, Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park offers a rich mix of biodiversity, forest trails and tranquil escapes from the bustle of the capital.

Two dead in Bajhang jeep crash

The jeep, carrying an estimated 12 to 15 passengers, crashed in Kedarsyu Rural Municipality on Wednesday morning. Police have been deployed to the scene.

Top takeaways from the US midterm elections

Exit polls point to widespread voter discontent over the cost of living and declining Republican support among several key groups that helped Trump win the 2024 presidential election.

Editorial

Win back Indian travellers

October’s sharp drop in Indian arrivals exposes Nepal’s tourism industry’s vulnerability.

Improving disaster communication

Early warning begins with understanding hazards and assessing risks, and continues through clear communication, interpretation of alerts, risk perceptions and decisive actions.

How Inam Sapkota tested the state

The arrest of a previously obscure man has exposed a web of connections involving the Prime Minister’s Office, senior security officials and Supreme Court judges, raising questions about institutional safeguards and judicial accountability.

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