Sajha Yatayat dismisses rumours of repainting buses blue for women-only service
The transport cooperative says AI-generated images have fuelled false claims online, stressing that its iconic green buses will retain their colour as the government prepares to launch the ‘Blue Bus’ initiative for women.
ACAP surveys wild mushrooms in Lamjung forests to document species diversity
A week-long study along three high-altitude routes records more than 50 mushroom species and seeks to document their habitats, local uses and conservation needs.
Iran targets sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes
Tehran retaliates against US bases in Gulf states as fragile ceasefire unravels following renewed attacks and oil sanctions.
Guglielmo Arena leaves Nepal men’s football team after ANFA suspension
Swiss-Italian coach says suspension has made it impossible to continue the long-term project he began with the national team.
Govt to bypass Khokana deadlock to push ahead with Kathmandu-Tarai Expressway
Officials split the disputed 6.5km stretch into separate contract packages and revise the project design to construct two bridges between Farsidol and Dukuchhap.
Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954
Ruben Vargas converts the winning spot kick after Gregor Kobel’s saves and Colombia’s misses end a tense goalless contest, setting up a quarter-final showdown with holders Argentina.
Tearful Messi inspires Argentina to stunning comeback win over Egypt
Messi misses an early penalty before scoring in a remarkable late comeback as defending champions Argentina recover from two goals down to reach the quarter-finals.
Movie review: The quiet weight of inherited beliefs
In ‘Left-Handed Girl’, tradition and parental love collide, revealing how ordinary moments shape a child’s understanding of herself.
Everyday AI: Karun Thapa
Thapa is the president of the Nepal AI Film Alliance (NAIFA). As a film editor, he has worked on movies such as ‘Ragat’, ‘Shankar’, ‘Sagun’ and many more.
Court convicts Rayamajhi, Khand and 14 others in Bhutanese refugee scam
Verdict says an organised scheme forged government records, duped victims with false US resettlement promises, and tarnished Nepal's international image.
Maitighar, where Nepal’s unheard come seeking justice
For citizens failed by the legal system, this Kathmandu roundabout has become a last-resort stage for hope and accountability.
ADB reaffirms $2.4 billion for Nepal through 2029
Bank president Kanda says funding will support jobs, infrastructure and economic reforms.
Proposed ‘Romeo and Juliet’ law may spare boys, but what about girls?
The proposed close-in-age exemption may protect boys from rape charges over consensual relationships. Critics say it leaves untouched social conditions that make girls vulnerable.
Major parties walk out of constitution review taskforce
Dispute centres on whether the panel is preparing a discussion paper on amendments or laying groundwork for rewriting the constitution.
Migrant workers can strike under new Qatari labour law
Amendments introduce worker-management committees, allow virtual dispute hearings, tighten penalties for wage violations and extend non-compete restrictions to two years.
Zoo reopening uncertain as laboratory report yet to come
Officials say the Central Zoo will be reopened to the public only after the Central Veterinary Laboratory submits a fresh report and the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division grants approval.
German-printed passports set for Nepal rollout
Foreign Minister Khanal cancelled his US visit after the passport row surfaced.
EditorialIs RSP becoming the centralised party it once decried?
More control of RSP chair over party representatives in the executive and legislative is a slippery slope.
Shah government’s 100 days: Whither federalism?
Nepal’s constitutional promise will be fulfilled only when the provincial and local levels are genuinely empowered as equal partners in governance.
Digital governance will fail without digital literacy
Digital literacy needs to cease being a voluntary awareness programme and become a formal part of social protection and development policy.
Fourteen, including Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and Bal Krishna Khand, convicted in fake Bhutanese refugee scam
Kathmandu District Court acquits seven individuals while putting cases against absconding defendants on hold until their arrest.
Nepal’s central bank sticks to cautiously flexible monetary policy, backs government’s 7 percent growth
NRB keeps key policy rates unchanged, eases lending for EVs and stressed borrowers, while warning that geopolitical tensions and climate risks could threaten inflation and growth targets.
Blind students in Achham battle distance, poverty and barriers to learning
Despite Nepal’s inclusive education policy, many children with visual impairment lose years of schooling because poetry, remoteness and lack of accessible facilities keep them away from classrooms.
Bird flu leaves Kavre poultry farmers counting losses as they await compensation
While authorities have contained the outbreak in seven districts, the virus continues to spread across the Kathmandu Valley and Kavre, exposing weak quarantine enforcement and poor farm biosecurity.
Ship hit in Hormuz as millions march for ayatollah; Iran says no talks unless Trump halts threats
Iran’s leaders have portrayed the mass funeral gatherings as proof of national unity following the US-Israeli attacks.
Proposed civil service retirement rule faces legal challenge
Law ministry says one-time provision to retire employees at 55 or after 30 years of service conflicts with the Constitution and existing civil service law.
Indonesia, India sign BrahMos missile deal
The agreement follows years of negotiations and expands India’s defence exports to Southeast Asia, alongside broader cooperation on trade, critical minerals and maritime security.
PM Shah, ADB chief pledge deeper development partnership
Discuss strengthening Nepal’s six-decade partnership with ADB, with talks focusing on governance, infrastructure, hydropower, tourism and economic reforms.
RSP statute gives chair power to remove parliamentary party leader
Party’s newly approved statute says parliamentary party leader’s position will automatically become vacant for failing to follow policy directives issued by the chair.
Seven sectors shrink in third quarter, dimming hopes of economic rebound
Sluggish agricultural output and a slump in construction materials weigh heavily on the latest economic performance indicators.
Trump-backed Balogun reprieve sparks FIFA crisis, but Belgium send US out of World Cup
FIFA insists its judicial bodies acted independently after US President Donald Trump backed the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban, but the ruling sparked a global backlash as Belgium eliminated the hosts from the tournament.
Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced
Health experts warn of mounting disease risks in overcrowded shelters as authorities struggle to house thousands left homeless and criticism grows over the government’s disaster response.
For all his records, Ronaldo could not crack the World Cup
Six World Cups, countless records, but football's biggest prize eludes Portugal great.
The music behind the awards
From folk music to playback singing, the women nominated at the ‘Xtreme Energy Drink Presents National Music Awards’ reflect on balancing artistry and visibility in an era of algorithms.
Why we can’t stop scrolling
Doomscrolling is more than a bad habit. It is a coping mechanism shaped by cognitive dissonance and the brain’s bias towards negative information.
Lumbini Lions land Aasif Sheikh at NPL Season 3 auction
Former Janakpur Bolts’ marquee becomes the biggest signing of the third-season auction as franchises complete domestic recruitment.
Old fair price pharmacies get new ‘affordable pharmacy’ signboards
Hospitals say discounted medicines have long been available through their pharmacies.
Three prime ministers, 10 premierships. Why is Sudurpaschim still Nepal’s poorest province?
Sudurpaschim’s abundant resources and prominent national leaders have done little to improve livelihoods, as chronic political instability and poor execution continue to undermine development.
EditorialPreventable human deaths from conflict with wildlife
Timely identification of ‘problematic’ animals and engagement of communities in conservation efforts are vital.
Unlocking the shackles of tea export
Nepal does not have much leverage to retaliate against India’s action. It needs to update and operationalise agreements and address critical trade bottlenecks.
Nepal’s left’s theatre of survival
What precisely would a unified left stand for that it does not stand for now, divided?
Nepal and ADB sign $165 million in financing agreements
The agreements, signed during ADB President Masato Kanda’s first official visit to Nepal, will finance urban water infrastructure and support customs modernisation.
Clashes escalate at Sri Lanka prison to leave 25 dead, many more injured
A police bus carried the injured inmates, some of them sprawled on its floor, to hospital. Areas within the prison were still being cleared, officials said.
Late monsoon slows Nepal’s paddy transplantation, but experts say there’s no need to worry
Paddy transplantation has reached just 32.4 percent of the country’s 1.37 million hectares, well behind last year’s pace, though officials and experts say the season can still recover by July-end.
Landslides threaten 60 locations in Kedarsyu and Thalara in Bajhang
Decades of erosion, unplanned road construction and delayed mitigation measures have destabilised fragile slopes.
Secretary promotions stalled for seven months
Ten of 70 secretary posts are vacant, and the number is set to rise as more officials retire while the government reviews the federal bureaucracy and restructures ministries.
Government plans 151 bills for new fiscal year
Law ministry prepares legislative calendar with proposals ranging from AI regulation and surrogacy to secondary stock market access for non-resident Nepalis.
Trump intervention causes World Cup storm as FIFA clears US striker Balogun to face Belgium
The 25-year-old was dismissed after a VAR review, with US coach Mauricio Pochettino saying it was never a red-card offence.
Kailash-Manasarovar pilgrimage fuels Humla economy as tourist inflow surges
Hotels in Simkot, Hilsa and Nepalgunj report near-full occupancy as Indian pilgrims travel to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar via Humla, generating jobs and local revenue.
Food aid ends at holding centres. Families face uncertainty
Authorities say assistance deadlines have expired, but many residents say delays in promised payments have left them with nowhere to go and little to live on.