Rautahat authorities warn riverside residents to prepare for possible sudden rises in water levels if water is released from the reservoir in neighbouring Makwanpur district.

Persistent rain leaves Lumbini Lions and Chitwan Rhinos with a point each, while the Biratnagar Kings-Sudurpaschim Royals match is also in doubt.

The benchmark index gains 2.13 percent to 2,690.15, while weekly turnover jumps 53 percent to Rs34.39 billion.

Rain and poor visibility in Kathmandu and at several destinations have affected flights, with Lukla remaining inaccessible by air for a second consecutive day. International services remain unaffected.

Landslides have disrupted the Prithvi Highway, washed away a road diversion in Gorkha and buried a house in Kavre, while heavy snow has hit the Kanchenjunga region.

The Prime Minister’s Office says it had no prior knowledge of the detentions and that Prime Minister Balendra Shah ordered the journalists’ immediate release.

Four convicted prisoners and two detainees escaped by digging a four-metre tunnel, police say.

A dying professor’s lessons in the classic memoir prompt a young writer to reflect on how the pursuit of success can distract us from the little moments that make life meaningful.

From Halloween celebrations and live music to community runs, here’s what’s happening around Kathmandu Valley this week.

Led by Rohit Kumar Paudel, the defending champions are relying on clinical execution and tactical depth rather than star names to stay unbeaten.

The ‘Pitri Moksha Yagya’ ritual at the Betrawati confluence will honour victims of the August 26 flood across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, and Chitwan.

Plainclothes officers barged into the offices of several media outlets and detained three journalists and attempted to take others into custody on Friday, prompting widespread condemnation.

Press Council demands legal grounds for journalists’ arrests and calls for the immediate release of those held without due process.

Nepal’s prime minister and New York City mayor both rode the same anti-establishment wave. But only one of them takes tough questions.

The reported meetings between Supreme Court justices, including Hari Phuyal, and fixer Inam Sapkota have raised serious questions about judicial integrity, professional conduct, and the independence of the courts, among others.

The new joint venture, chaired by Upendra Mahoto, aims to expand into football, grassroots development, and women's sports.

DP Aryal says legislation should undergo wider debate and public scrutiny, as the government considers introducing more ordinances before the next parliamentary session.

Plainclothes officers went to the offices of two media outlets seeking five journalists, while Nepal Press journo Bishwamani Subedi has already been taken to the Cyber Bureau for questioning.

Plainclothes officers took the Nepal Press journalist from his workplace on Friday and were bringing him to the Cyber Bureau for questioning, an official said.

Vehicles will be barred from using the route between 5pm and 5am on October 30 and 31 as authorities warn of possible floods and landslides.

Farmers in Rasuwa’s Aamachhodingmo struggle to sell their produce as damaged roads, costly transport and the lack of a bridge at Syafrubesi leave millions of rupees’ worth of vegetables stranded.

Chinese and Swiss officials announced the ​deal in August, a year after US President Donald Trump saddled Switzerland with the highest US trade tariffs on exports ​from Europe.

The ministry says N-PABSON repeatedly ignored government directives and its office-bearers acted against its approved statute and founding objectives.

The proposal would increase the number of internationally recognised peaks above 8,000 metres in Nepal from eight to 14, giving the country 14 of the world's 20 highest mountains.

Justices discussed their contacts with Inam Sapkota, allegations involving Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma, the Constitutional Bench dispute and possible judicial code violations.

Migrant workers return to Indian cities after celebrating the festival, leaving behind villages that briefly came alive during their homecoming.

The messages between Justice Hari Prasad Phuyal and Inam Sapkota, an alleged fixer, have put the top court’s credibility in question. Here is what they reveal, what Phuyal says and why the fallout reaches the chief justice.

Police suspect a cooking gas cylinder explosion may have triggered the blaze at the popular trekking stop, where snowfall is currently underway.

The association says recent reports and concerns over judicial conduct have undermined public confidence in the judiciary.

Rain and snowfall are expected across much of the country on Friday, with heavy precipitation possible in some areas overnight.

A flood caused by the Shintaphu glacial lake bursting its banks has washed ​away infrastructure at the Gasa Tshachu natural hot ‌springs in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, media reports said on Friday.

Nepal and Bangladesh have been given three more years to strengthen their economies and prepare for the loss of trade preferences and other support available to least developed countries.

The parliamentary hearing committee is seeking clarification on Jigyan Kumar Thapa’s Japanese permanent residency and possible links to government-funded institutions, but Tokyo says it cannot disclose personal information.

The reported exchanges with Inam Sapkota raise questions about what was discussed, when suspicions arose and whether proper safeguards were followed to protect judicial independence.

Authorities aim to restore road access to the Chinese border before rebuilding permanently, while also considering an expressway to Kerung in place of a proposed railway.

Chinese automakers are gaining ground in South Korea with affordable electric vehicles, but low EV demand, consumer scepticism and strained diplomatic ties are making Japan a harder market to crack.

The acclaimed British actor rose from poverty in Yorkshire to become one of the most recognisable faces in film and television, earning a knighthood for his contribution to drama.

Nepal’s foreign and environment ministries are working on a proposal to be sent to the two neighbours. Beijing has signalled openness to sharing climate data while Delhi has signed up to a regional mechanism.

Messages and alleged financial records linked to Inam Sapkota have prompted calls for an independent probe into Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma and Justice Hari Prasad Phuyal.

The government is reportedly unhappy with IG Karki’s stance on following the due process while making big arrests.

The talent-hunt find took four wickets against Kathmandu Gorkhas, striking with the first ball of two separate overs, and the stadium has already adopted him.

The appointment of Ani Choying Drolma has sparked protests, renewed scrutiny of past controversies and raised questions about the government’s selection process at the birthplace of Buddha.

Sompal Kami’s unbeaten 62 off 32 balls steered Karnali to a thrilling four-wicket win over Biratnagar, chasing down 187 with one ball to spare after Lokesh Bam’s 87 had powered the Kings to the season’s highest total.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urges developing economies, including Nepal, to push for reforms and use WTO tools to help local businesses access global markets.

The crash, Spain’s second fatal high-speed rail accident this year, has killed 69 people and injured dozens, prompting a nationwide mourning period, a train drivers’ strike over safety funding and calls for a full investigation.

The opener struck nine sixes in a 52-ball innings, while Sompal Kami claimed four wickets to keep Karnali in the contest.

The Supreme Court justice says Inam Sapkota raised pending cases with justices and warned them of impeachment, prompting them to report him to the prime minister’s office. He denies any financial dealings or improper arrangements.

Nepal reserves 33 percent of medical education seats for foreign students, but only 746 enrolled last year.

Vikram Misri is scheduled to arrive on November 4 to discuss the agenda for the prime minister’s expected visit to New Delhi, likely on November 22, while Sudhakar Dalela arrives a day earlier to take up his diplomatic assignment.