Local governments resist federal encroachment, while private schools want policy certainty and teachers better pay and benefits.

India’s electricity demand is projected to more than double over the next decade, but its rapid expansion of solar, wind, storage and nuclear power means Nepal cannot assume it will remain a captive market for its hydropower.

Buried under liabilities exceeding Rs5 billion, the factory has been unable to pay employees for 17 months.

For the poorest households, taking on debt may be particularly inappropriate when they lack the capacity to generate a reliable and sustainable return.

Kohalpur Municipality says it is verifying landless claims and promises permanent resettlement for genuine families.

The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games combine events modelled on human sports with those designed to test the robots in simulated factories, restaurants, ​offices and in emergency situations.

Experts urge nationwide vaccination to protect vulnerable populations as the outbreak has gripped all provinces.

Residents say repeated appeals to local, provincial and federal governments have brought no repairs, leaving them struggling to access healthcare, education and daily necessities.

The Coast Guard has sent two vessels from Sri Vijaya Puram, formerly known as ​Port Blair, for ​the search-and-rescue operation, a Coast Guard spokesperson said.

Police sent the body for a postmortem examination.

Rescue teams are searching for 22 missing crew members after the Panama-flagged vessel sank about 240 nautical miles from India’s Paradip port while carrying iron ore to Singapore.

Imports of makeup, skincare and haircare products reached Rs13 billion in the last fiscal year, with traders attributing rising demand to social media and the growing beauty-service industry.

Disagreements over ministerial appointments have left both provincial governments struggling to complete their cabinets, with delays already affecting government business and budget implementation.

Around 50 households affected after excavation for a house construction project triggers slope failure in Jarankhu, locals say.

The four-day event will feature new vehicle brands, locally assembled electric scooters, automotive technologies and special festive-season offers.

The Tiangong Ultra’s 9.39-second run marks a dramatic leap from last year, as China expands a competition showcasing the growing speed and capabilities of humanoid robots.

The breakdown follows days of negotiations over vehicles, trade agreements and other issues, leaving businesses on both sides facing greater uncertainty as the two neighbours’ trade relationship deteriorates.

The deal includes reviewing laws on serious crimes, constructing the girl’s bust, and holding funeral rites according to family customs.

These five areas offer students different ways to balance affordable rent, convenient commutes and everyday amenities.

Amid repeated floods and landslides, residents of the far-eastern district are rediscovering the strength of ‘harguhar’ to keep their district connected.

As crop destruction has reached a point of displacing farmers from their villages, the goal is to protect food crops, says forest officer.

A year after the dizziness of freedom, Nepal is still deciding whether it got a revolution or a very expensive tantrum.

Do we see cooperation with China as a long-term strategy or a saviour only in emergencies?

Democracy in Nepal will be measured by creating stronger institutions, not by relying on a Nepali Caesar to save the country.

Police collected court fines at convenient locations before reporting them as arrests, allegedly to boost performance figures, while court officials and legal experts question the practice.

Government cited lack of office-bearers in transitional justice commissions for cancelling Duhaime’s June visit but has made little progress in filling the vacancies.

Repeated landslides, unfinished roads and weak infrastructure disrupt northern trade, raising costs and limiting Nepal’s exports to China.

The police force said it was still investigating ​the circumstances of the crash and was working to formally identify ‌all the people killed.

As the Kiwi prospect escalates his pre-fight antics on social media, Nepal’s bantamweight star stays locked in on the fight that could earn him a historic UFC contract.

Despite resistance from families and limited support from community leaders, child club members in western Nepal are dismantling menstrual huts and helping stop underage marriages.

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the US military helped move a seven-day average of 8 million barrels a day of oil through the strait.

The 96 hatchlings are the highest number recorded at Bardiya’s breeding centre in nearly a decade, but pollution, habitat loss and fishing nets continue to threaten the critically endangered species.

Sidant Chaturbedi takes bronze as three other Nepali contestants receive Honourable Mentions at the competition in Kazakhstan.

Nearly two months after its first general convention, the ruling party still has vacant positions in its office-bearer team, central committee, secretariat and departments.

NEPSE drops 0.95 percent as weekly turnover rises 15 percent, wiping Rs43 billion off investors’ market wealth, while analysts call for measures to restore confidence and boost demand.

Judge Matthew Nicklin’s judgment on costs, which was published on Friday, ordered an interim payment from the claimants of £9.54 million, due by August 28, towards the legal costs of Associated Newspapers.

Authorities began clearing structures from Gordhoi Pond on Saturday after residents ignored notices and appeals to voluntarily vacate the encroached land.

Sudan Gurung says suspects have been arrested and additional people detained after the girl’s family filed a police complaint.

Subin Bhattarai’s novel captures nostalgia and the chemistry between Atit and Saya, but heavy-handed music, dance and performances often overshadow its emotional core.

Roy’s book presents an iconic female impersonator on his own terms, without recasting him as a proto-queer icon.

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Japan is providing Rs2.73 billion in grants to build a nine-storey control tower and upgrade air traffic management systems at Nepal’s busiest airport.

Protests continue along the Birgunj-Pathlaiya road after local authorities signed a five-point agreement with political figures following the rape and murder, without the victim’s parents at the negotiating table.

Home Minister Gurung promises support with legal reforms and technology as officials explore ways to allow Nepalis to vote away from home.

From digitising centuries-old manuscripts to training AI models, researchers and language communities are using technology to preserve Nepal’s linguistic heritage.

At the JWG meeting, India responded positively to Nepal’s request to accept national ID for cross-border travel, according to officials.

Then prime minister Hasina fled to India ​after student-led protests ended her long rule and has lived there in ​exile. Dhaka has repeatedly asked New Delhi to extradite her.

The August 2021 record of 48.8 degrees Celsius (119.8 degrees Fahrenheit) turned the Sicilian town into a symbol of Europe’s warming climate as the continent emerged from COVID-19 restrictions.

Sayal Rai has spent more than two years on a ventilator after JE left him severely disabled. The disease has killed at least 21 people across Nepal over the past six weeks.

The singer will perform more than 40 songs in what organisers say will be an almost non-stop show.