MoFA calls the two-week truce a positive step towards de-escalation in West Asia.

In a break from years of ad hoc diplomacy, Shah met 17 ambassadors jointly and briefed ministers on protocol, signalling a more deliberate, state-led foreign policy.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the ceasefire between Iran ​and the United States on X, saying the two sides agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere.

Passenger fares to rise by 16.71 percent, with cargo rates increasing by 21.68 percent on hilly routes and 15.75 percent in the Terai under the automatic pricing system.

Found unconscious and treated, he was brought back with embassy support; now bedridden, he faces financial hardship.

Index closes at 2,802.52 as market capitalisation increases to Rs 4.764 trillion.

They have 15 days to furnish the written clarification.

Oman has enforced a regulation since October 31, 2023, barring the conversion of tourist or visit visas into work permits after arrival.

Authorities move to seek Interpol notice as former prime minister and former foreign minister remain abroad.

Contractor seeks another extension as delays pile up from design changes to material shortages.

Artisans from Patan work on the towering wooden structure ahead of the month-long festival.

Police say the individual had been living in Nepal for six years and left belongings at a hotel due to financial difficulties, urging the public not to spread unverified content.

Price rises Rs7,200 per tola to Rs299,000 as investors turn to safe-haven assets; silver also climbs.

Sixteenth edition set for April 13-20 with floodlit matches, prize pool and eight Nepali sides alongside two international teams.

Government aims to print and deliver millions of licences by mid-July, but delays and system issues continue to slow progress.

Panel begins work on amendment discussion paper; Congress and other parties yet to name members.

Markets tumble as tentative US-Iran ceasefire raises hopes of Strait of Hormuz reopening, but risks persist amid continued regional attacks.

Deal, mediated by Shehbaz Sharif, hinges on reopening of Strait of Hormuz as fighting continues in interim.

28-year-old Tanahun resident wants to return but her employer won’t release her.

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In ‘A Letter to My Youth’, a bond between a caretaker and a boy, reveals a fragile path towards emotional healing.

From winter dryness to monsoon humidity, learn what your skin needs each season.

Shrestha is an illustrator, author and graphic designer based in Kathmandu.

With Nepal once more near the bottom of the ICC CWC League 2 table, the Rhinos must replicate the 2023 miracle run to keep maiden Cricket World Cup qualification hopes alive.

The government issued a circular directing that public notices be published or broadcast only through state-owned media.

Education ministry says admission charge payable only once.

In the past, newly appointed prime ministers met envoys individually, a practice criticised by intellectuals and the public.

The 5-km Bairgania Ring Dam stretching from Bagmati in the east to Banjaraha in the west, stands nearly 15 feet high.

Ambassador Zhang also assures Beijing’s full support to new government, appreciates consistent stance.

The media landscape has become a digital colosseum where trolls drown out nuanced critique.

Expectations are high for the Balen government. But that is no excuse to bypass rules to get over the line.

Move aims to stabilise supply and settle dues with Indian Oil, but consumers are unlikely to see relief.

Public hospitals out of stock. Patients forced to pay high costs at private pharmacies.

The clarification comes amid growing scrutiny of alleged irregularities in Nepal’s lucrative mountain rescue sector, particularly in the Everest region — a key hub for high-value trekking and climbing expeditions.

The government could impose odd and even number rules for vehicles if the fuel price continues to soar.

Index falls 2.71 points to 2,757.40. Market capitalisation drops by Rs 5 billion

Celebrating the International Year of Women Farmers means investing in women’s leadership and ensuring that policies and markets reflect their central role.

The Cabinet also names Kiran Pandit as deputy governor of Nepal Rastra Bank.

Outdated staffing norms, recruitment delays and brain drain of medical professionals leave patients waiting in long queues and facing delayed care.

Home Minister Gurung’s ranking has been reduced from third to fifth.

Iran has rejected a US proposal brokered by Pakistan for an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of its effective blockade of the strait, followed by talks on a broader peace settlement within 15 to 20 days.

NIFF’s closing ceremony celebrates Nepali and global cinema with awards across feature, documentary and short films.

Authorities launch investigation after papers circulate online during SEE exams; officials say action will be taken against those responsible.

The Cabinet decision removes the remaining political appointees, leaving key missions, including India, China and the US, without leadership.

Artemis II crew reaches record-breaking distance from Earth during lunar flyby, capturing rare views of the moon’s far side and advancing NASA’s plan for a return to the lunar surface.

One injured as police open fire after suspects resist arrest; large quantity of controlled substances seized.

Nepal allows EV retrofitting in principle, but missing standards leave converted vehicles stuck off-road.

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In a culture that glorifies exhaustion, true rest has become unfamiliar and often, uncomfortable.