An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Afghanistan's ⁠Hindu Kush region on Friday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. Earthquakes in the country are the most deadly, killing about 560 ⁠people on average each year.

Police made the arrests as part of an overnight search operation on Friday.

Pokhara metropolis begins demolition on Saturday following PM Shah’s directive. The apex court ruled on lake conservation seven years ago.

Police detained the artist after a woman accused him of rape on social media.

Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.

The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.

In ‘Torkin’, the rhythms of a Mustang village reveal the beauty and fragility of life in the Himalayas.

The recipients of different awards were selected based on their performance in the Nepali Year 2081BS (mid-April 2024 to mid-April 2025).

Freight, fuel and insurance surge as import-dependent economy braces for 50 percent price rise across goods.

Badimalika and Ramaroshan drew Balendra Shah’s attention as he toured Nepal’s far-west for election campaign.

Nine bodies were brought Wednesday, and special flights on Friday and Sunday will bring more.

Fifty years after the blockbuster, Bollywood’s veteran director reflects on timeless storytelling, Nepali cinema, censorship, and debunks a popular cinema myth.

Elected unopposed, Aryal will take the oath of office as Speaker from President tomorrow.

His early actions drew both praise and scrutiny as he appeared to be intervening in policing and administrative decisions.

Over 75 percent diesel vehicles have failed emission tests conducted by Kathmandu Metropolitan City.

The 69-year-old general has had a torrid time in ​power since he toppled the administration of Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021 and put her under arrest.

Indira Sugar Mill in Pratappur remains shut this season, leaving hundreds unpaid for two years.

With only one nomination filed, the proposal will be presented and seconded in the House meeting scheduled for April 5.

Police arrested him from Naxal on Thursday in a money laundering case.

Petrol and diesel rise by Rs15 per litre; NOC cites global surge as losses remain high despite adjustments.

Gold reached monthly high of 328,600 on March 3 and low of Rs 273,900.

The US military “hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants,” Trump wrote on social media late on Thursday.

The upcoming exhibit blends traditional forms such as Thangka and Paubha with contemporary practices.

A student-led production at Thames International College explores mental distress and the fragile space between survival and identity.

Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.

It’s unclear how Prime Minister Balendra Shah will reach out to provincial governments led by traditional parties.

Electricity authority has completed underground cabling, but poor coordination with local units is delaying the connection to households.

As RSP chair Lamichhane criticises previous governments, opposition says it’s disingenuous to show them in poor light.

Family is devastated after a migrant worker returns home in a casket.

If political gimmicks continue to replace processes, the system will ultimately pay the price.

Proposed reforms, while critical, are unlikely to resolve constraints in local governance structures.

RA 229 will depart from Kathmandu on Friday at 23:15 local time for Dubai and return at 04:10 Dubai time. On Sunday, another flight, RA 241 will depart for Damam, Saudi Arabia from Kathmandu at 08:30 local time.

A parliamentary party meeting held on Thursday endorsed Aryal’s candidacy after party chair Ravi Lamichhane proposed his name for the post.

Former prime minister Oli attends hearing virtually from hospital as police seek more time for probe.

Project orders a halt to additional construction. Locals are disappointed.

Indonesia is a tectonically complex part of ​the “Pacific Ring of Fire”, a seismically active belt of volcanoes stretching from South America to the Russian Far East.

Selective buying in manufacturing and trading stocks offsets weakness in finance sector, keeping market slightly positive despite broader declines.

First sitting endorses interim rules as UML objects and Congress questions probe into Gen Z unrest.

The two-day conference is focused on discussions around human capital, economic growth, diaspora engagement, and the future of work in the age of AI.

CIB detains him from Naxal as authorities widen scrutiny of financial dealings and political links.

Senior-most member Arjun Narsingh KC will preside over the meeting until Speaker is elected.

Yellow metal sheds Rs 3,600 per tola to Rs 294,000. Silver also drops by 165 per tola.

Last rites will be performed at Samjhighat near Bheri bridge on Thursday.

Om Raj Raut’s debut web series avoids glamorising diaspora life and instead shows a woman struggling between what others expect from her and who she wants to be.

Rajat Sainju, a postdoctoral appointee at Argonne National Laboratory in the US, says that the next generation of Nepali innovators must connect science, ethics, and creativity to harness AI responsibly.

Nepal lost composure after conceding early. Bangladesh capitalised on it and intensified the pressure.

Bagmati register their second win after handing Karnali a 60-run defeat on the back of a seven-wicket haul by Sandeep Lamichhane in the other match of the Men’s PM Cup.

Players express dissatisfaction as they lose a major opportunity due to politicking in sports bodies.

Foreign minister-led panel is exploring a mechanism to respond immediately in times of international crises.