US overtakes India as Nepal’s largest tourism source market for first time
American arrivals surged 31 percent in October, while Indian visitors fell 30 percent as the August floods disrupted pilgrimage routes and dampened travel from Nepal’s traditionally biggest source market.
Sudurpaschim restrict Chitwan to 129 in NPL clash
Scott Kuggeleijn takes two wickets while Ravi Bopara top-scores with 49 as the Rhinos struggle to build a competitive total.
Iranians have left Doha talks, draft proposal for US deal being circulated, official says
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said the basis of the talks is a seven-step plan Iran drew up in September to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US naval blockade on Iran.
Indian foreign secretary to visit Nepal ahead of Balendra Shah’s proposed India trip
Vikram Misri’s November 4-5 visit is expected to help prepare the agenda for the Nepali prime minister’s visit later this month.
Japan ambassador nominee withdraws amid conflict-of-interest questions
Jigyan Kumar Thapa informed the parliamentary hearing committee of his decision after questions were raised over his family’s residency and financial ties to Japan.
Rashid Khan and Karan KC power Kathmandu Gorkhas to first win
The Gorkhas chase down 181 with two balls to spare, handing Karnali Yaks their first defeat of the season.
Extreme poverty has nearly disappeared in Nepal, but half remain economically vulnerable
World Bank data show that just 2.4 percent of Nepalis lived below the extreme poverty line in 2022, while 52.7 percent remained below the $8.30 poverty line.
Supreme Court calls for probe into reports linking justices to middleman
The full court meeting calls for an independent investigation and urges the media not to publish reports that could prejudice individuals or obstruct justice.
Karnali post 180 against Kathmandu after brisk start
Ariful Islam’s 22-ball 44 and Hussain Talat’s late innings push take the Yaks to a challenging total in Kirtipur.
Construction boom pushes Nepal’s mountain settlements into flood-prone areas
A new study finds at least 108,500 people in Nepal are exposed to potential flooding, as hydropower development, road expansion and unplanned urbanisation increase risks in vulnerable mountain regions.
China’s robot makers have mastered the moves. Now comes the race for brains
Chinese companies are shifting their focus from robot hardware to AI that can help machines learn unfamiliar tasks, adapt to their surroundings and work with less human guidance.
Protest is not policy
Nepal’s protest has completed the first stage. The rest depends on what the country builds around it.
Indigenous climate activist Pema Wangmo Lama on flood recovery, loans and who gets to say no to hydropower
Lama, who recently attended the UN biodiversity talks, says post-disaster work in Nepal focuses on infrastructure rather than communities, and that safeguards for Indigenous people near hydropower projects rarely work in practice.
David Warner arrives in Nepal for Kathmandu Gorkhas’ NPL campaign
The former Australian opener could make his debut against Karnali Yaks in the first match of the day on Monday.
RSP weighs impeachment. What does it take to remove a Supreme Court justice in Nepal?
The ruling party has tasked its parliamentary wing with taking parliamentary action over alleged misconduct in the judiciary. But what does the impeachment process involve, and does the RSP have the numbers to see it through?
Govinda KC flown to Kathmandu as health deteriorates during hunger strike
Doctors say the medical education reform campaigner’s blood glucose level had fallen sharply, putting his life at risk.
RSP leaders rule out Thapa for Japan ambassadorship
The party has discussed asking him to withdraw his nomination in return for possible consideration for a diplomatic posting in another country.
Land subdivision halted in 333 local units as federal government plans another rule change
Only 420 local units have classified land under the 2019 law, prompting a fourth amendment to the land-use rules.
Nine people dead in Learjet crash in south Florida
The aircraft issued a series of distress calls moments before crashing in a residential area, with severe weather reported at the time.
North Korea touts BBQ restaurant boom, but sceptics dismiss it as propaganda
North Korea has announced more than a dozen new barbecue restaurants since September, but analysts say the fanfare is aimed at projecting prosperity while food insecurity remains widespread.
Dashain gone, Tihar uncertain: Nepali workers stranded in Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks disrupt flights
Houthi attacks have disrupted nearly half of scheduled flights from Saudi airports, leaving migrant workers without clear information as their leave runs out and exit-re-entry permits near expiry.
EditorialThe government should stop intimidating journalists
Raids on newsrooms and arrests of reporters have no place in a democracy that guarantees press freedom.
Sudurpaschim Royals break silence on Saturday night delays and absence from post-match conference
Head coach Misbah-ul-Haq clarifies his squad’s stance following an hour-long administrative delay that culminated in a 35-run defeat to Biratnagar Kings.
Jumla’s prized Marsi rice is in demand, but production is declining
From village kitchens to urban hotels and international markets, demand for the indigenous rice is rising, but pest outbreaks and rising cultivation costs are adding to farmers’ woes.
Nationwide micronutrients survey to be carried out next month
Officials had planned to postpone the regular vitamin A supplementation and deworming campaign until March next year so they could know the actual prevalence of vitamin A deficiency if the supplement is not given before the study.
Gagan Thapa signals a more assertive role for Congress as main opposition
President says the party will no longer just issue statements over government actions; it would make a more concerted effort in favour of press freedom, judicial independence and the economy.
Sudurpaschim showers state funds on temples, skimps on free medicines
The provincial government has allocated funds for 921 temples, while public health facilities face a severe shortage of funds to buy essential medicines.
Many children of Nepal’s Maoist war are done with politics
Two decades after the insurgency ended, the children of Nepal’s Maoist fighters are building careers in IT, fashion and insurance. A few still carry the cause.
Janakpur register second win in three games
Trit Raj Das’s 61 helps Janakpur defend a modest 147-run total as Pokhara fall nine runs short and suffer their second defeat of the season.
Janakpur Bolts beat Pokhara Avengers by nine runs for second straight win
Trit Raj Das’s half-century helped Janakpur defend a target of 148, while Moeen Ali took three wickets as Pokhara suffered their second consecutive defeat.
Rosha Phuyel’s devotion to bhajan finds new admirers
Many listeners discovered the teenager’s mellifluous voice through her recent rendition of the classic bhajan ‘Jai Ambe’. But she has been at it for some time—and is in it for the long haul.
Janakpur Bolts set Pokhara Avengers a target of 148
Tritraj Das top-scored with 61 as Janakpur posted 147 for six in their 20 overs.
Bangladesh forms wage board as garment protests turn violent
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry, the world’s largest after China, contributes about 10 percent of gross domestic product and is the backbone of the economy.
Thousands join Indian opposition protest demanding poll chief’s resignation
Led by Congress party chief Rahul Gandhi, Sunday’s protesters say the controversial revision benefits Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party.
Janakpur Bolts and Pokhara Avengers meet as NPL returns to action
With clear weather and the wet outfield now dry, Sunday’s match at TU International Cricket Ground is expected to start on schedule after rain disrupted Saturday’s fixtures.
Supreme Court orders government to regulate cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial use
The court has given the government three months to introduce regulations, licensing requirements and monitoring mechanisms for controlled commercial cultivation, while calling for wider consultations on recreational use.
Kathmandu Film Festival screening new titles and restored classics
The three-day festival features 38 films from 14 countries, alongside heritage events, masterclasses and discussions on the future of cinema.
Young trekker found dead near Badimalika
The 20-year-old from Kanchanpur was found near Triveni Patan after snowfall and freezing temperatures hit the area
Four Nepali Americans seek seats in three US state legislatures
The four Democratic candidates are running in Maryland, New Hampshire and New York in the November 3 midterm elections.
Eight inmates escape Dolpa prison through tunnel dug beneath compound
The escape, three days after a new duty in-charge was assigned, has raised questions about prison security and surveillance. Five of the escapees were serving sentences for rape cases, and three were involved in theft cases.
Eight injured in fire at steel factory in Banke
An electrical short circuit in three furnaces triggered the blaze at Ambe Steels in Janaki Rural Municipality. Two of the injured have been referred to Lucknow for further treatment.
Indian authorities tighten security ahead of big opposition march in Delhi
Police deploy riot-control units and announce traffic diversions as Rahul Gandhi leads a protest demanding the election chief’s resignation over controversial voter-list revisions.
Army helicopter to rescue six Indian tourists stranded by snow in Dolpa
The tourists are stranded in Danigad of Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality as several days of heavy snowfall disrupt life in the high Himalayan region.
Bad weather disrupts flights at several airports; two international flights diverted
Bharatpur, Surkhet and Bhairahawa airports remain closed, while poor visibility and low cloud cover affect operations at Kathmandu airport.
Parsa stakeholders agree on joint efforts to clean up polluted Sirsiya river
Industries along the Parsa-Bara industrial corridor will be barred from discharging untreated wastewater into the river and required to operate treatment plants around the clock.
Nepali players take the lead in NPL’s Player of the Match awards
After two seasons of an even split, Nepali cricketers have edged ahead of overseas players, winning 38 of the 70 awards handed out so far.
Bangladesh to form wage board after garment protests shut factories
Workers are demanding a minimum monthly wage of 30,000 taka, more than double the current rate, as factory closures and clashes with police disrupt production in the country’s biggest export industry.
Bankers fear loan misuse ruling could shake confidence in lending
With excess liquidity, historically low interest rates and weak credit demand, bankers warn that the prospect of criminal cases against borrowers who divert loan funds could further dampen lending, particularly if past loans are affected.
Rioters loot stores in Frankfurt as Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violent
Tens of thousands take to the streets in 34 German cities to demand better education, lower living costs and an end to compulsory military service, as demonstrations turn violent in Frankfurt.
Fiction: The village voice
As its young people leave in search of better lives, a village begins to dream of a brighter future with the rumoured arrival of a supermarket chain.