US-Iran peace memorandum could be signed on Sunday in Geneva, source says
A senior Iranian source told Reuters on Friday that the draft would waive sanctions on Iran’s oil, unfreeze billions of dollars of its funds, and require a cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
Students in remote Baglung walk up to four hours daily for school
Locals said repeated efforts to establish a secondary school within their own villages have failed due to financial constraints and lack of teacher quotas.
Seven killed in bus crash in Namobuddha, Kavre
The vehicle travelling from Banepa towards Roshi met with an accident at Selfie Danda in Namobuddha-2.
Supreme Court directs government to criminalise child soldier recruitment
In a much-awaited verdict, the top court directs the government to criminalise the use of children in armed forces and ensure rehabilitation of former child combatants.
Kathmandu, Beijing announce Foreign Minister Khanal’s China visit
A week after visiting India, Khanal heads to Beijing as Kathmandu seeks balanced ties with both neighbours.
Forest litter replaces chemical fertiliser in Arghakhanchi village
Community forest users are turning fallen leaves into compost, helping farmers cut costs, create jobs and reduce the risk of wildfires.
SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire
The record-breaking share sale underscores investors’ faith in Musk’s ventures, even as concerns persist over his corporate influence and political role.
Promoters step down to sell shares as loophole in lock-in rules fuels concern
Insiders are resigning before share-sale restrictions end, prompting concerns over IPO practices in listed companies.
South Korea snatch 2-1 win over Czech Republic in World Cup opener
Son wastes chances as Korea rally after Krejci header, Hwang and Oh turn game around in second-half fightback.
Public transport registration freeze exposes federal-provincial standoff
Provinces split over enforcement as operators question the suspension of new public transport registrations and await clarity on when the restriction will be lifted.
South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to 30-year jail term over drone incursion
The ruling adds to a series of judgments against the ousted conservative leader, once South Korea’s top prosecutor, whose martial law order plunged Asia’s fourth-largest economy into its deepest political turmoil in decades.
Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soon
Tehran says key parts of the draft are complete but insists no final agreement has been approved, despite Trump’s claim a deal could be signed within days.
Sugar prices rise despite adequate stocks claim
Retail sugar prices have climbed by Rs15 per kg since India halted exports, but officials and industry representatives insist domestic supplies are sufficient to meet demand through Dashain.
Mexico get World Cup party started with win as South Africa see red
Co-hosts Mexico opened the expanded 48-team World Cup with a 2-0 victory over South Africa at the Azteca Stadium, in a fiery match that produced three red cards and the tournament’s first goals.
From sisno to sorbet: Inside Tusa’s effort to reimagine Nepali food
The Bhaktapur-based restaurant combines heritage space, village ingredients, and modern techniques to build a new dining identity.
‘Made in India: A Titan Story’ harks back to a more idealistic time in the country
Though the series, in parts, looks like a corporate film, the story and the acting make it an engaging watch.
Short-listing, interviews underway in open ambassador appointment process
The Institute of Foreign Affairs has for the first time invited research fellows to serve as interns.
Madhesh government halts grants to 25 local units over revenue dues
Law requires local units to transfer 40 percent of royalties and taxes to the province, but many have withheld and spent the funds.
Waste in haste? 5 percent of SEE review seekers get their grades altered
Chaotic exam administration sparks fury among guardians who say students were devastated by the grades initially given.
Nepal moves to tax local staff of UN agencies, diplomatic missions
New arrangement targets local staff, consultants and temporary employees who do not possess diplomatic status.
EditorialNepal’s rabies vaccine crisis puts lives on the line
It’s the state’s duty to ensure that critical vaccines are always available at public health facilities.
Why the Sudan Gurung case is far from closed
There is a danger that Nepal will confuse, in amnesia, the resolution of one controversy with the resolution of all controversies.
Fluent in algorithms, unprepared for statecraft
Prime Minister Shah’s statement sits in the record. It will be retrieved, quoted and deployed the next time Nepal asserts a position of Lipulekh, Kalapani or Limpiyadhura.
How KP Sharma Oli rose, ruled and fell
From prison to four terms of prime minister, Oli’s career traced Nepal’s democratic contradictions — and, in the end, its limits.
Military helicopter crash in Pakistani Kashmir kills 22
Pakistan's military said on Wednesday that the Mi-17 helicopter crashed due to a technical fault and all those on board were killed.
Nepal suspends three Chinese doctors linked to illegal Baluwatar hospital
Nepal Medical Council has suspended temporary registrations of the doctors and requested authorities to close Baluwatar-based Maria Hospital.
Nepal business groups face Rs27.8b claims in sweeping financial misconduct cases
Cases filed simultaneously in three courts target Shanker Group executives, Infinity Holdings chair Deepak Bhatta and FNCCI ex-president Shekhar Golchha over alleged securities, insurance, banking and money laundering offences.
World Cup 2026: What you need to know about all 48 teams
An overview of every qualified side for the expanded tournament across the United States, Canada and Mexico, highlighting routes to qualification, standout players and expectations heading into the group stage.
Fake documents used to secure student visas for ten foreigners in Nepal
Eight Chinese nationals, one Russian and one South Korean obtained one-year student visas based on forged documents submitted in the name of Balmiki Campus; one suspect and a Chinese visa applicant arrested.
Kathmandu gears up for World Cup fever as police warn against betting and public nuisance
Authorities say large-screen football screenings will be allowed under strict safety and noise regulations, while police remain on high alert nationwide against gambling and other unlawful activities.
Five years on, 12 cold storage projects in Sudurpaschim remain stalled
Millions spent on facilities meant to reduce post-harvest losses, but poor planning, contractor delays and lack of electricity have left most projects unusable.
The new FIFA rules set to debut at the World Cup
From stricter measures against time-wasting to expanded VAR reviews and tougher sanctions for dissent, FIFA has introduced a series of rule changes aimed at improving match flow and fairness.
US and Iran exchange fire for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire
The US military said its latest attacks targeted “military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense sites across Iran” in response to what it called Tehran’s “unwarranted and continued aggression.”
Suryodaya Municipality urges government to ease tea export hurdles to India
The municipality says new inspection requirements by India’s Tea Board have disrupted Nepali tea shipments and risk losses for farmers and traders.
Court begins hearing in fake Bhutanese refugee scam
Nearly three years after charges were filed, the Kathmandu District Court starts substantive proceedings in a case involving former ministers, senior officials and alleged brokers accused of defrauding hundreds with false US resettlement promises.
INTERVIEW: Eventually, the revolution must become internal—a refinement of one’s own consciousness
Once celebrated for fiery revolutionary anthems, Piyush Mishra now speaks of inner peace and the journey from political rebellion to personal reflection.
Queer and indigenous voices in ‘HAMI EK’
In line with Pride Month, the exhibit provides a space for queer artists to share their experiences and emotions through creative expression.
Rights advocates appeal to UN as Nepal moves to dissolve National Child Rights Council
Civil society groups, lawmakers and former UN officials say the council oversees critical child welfare services affecting thousands of children and should be strengthened, not dismantled.
Women leaders seek real influence, not just representation
Speakers at the sixth edition of Nirbhik Nari conclave discuss how financial independence, political participation and legal protection are central to advancing women’s leadership and rights.
Nepal Police calls attention for unwarranted arrests
A series of high-profile detentions followed by releases has sparked debate on investigative practice and due process.
How a Nepali came to be part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup behind the scenes
Ashwin Raj Pokharel, a Coca-Cola supervisor at Dallas Stadium, has gone viral among Nepalis as he works behind the scenes of the World Cup build-up in the United States.
India’s Jaishankar is deep in Nepali leadership’s psyche
Recent diplomatic outreach has prompted a reassessment in Kathmandu of Delhi’s role nearly 11 years ago and how those perceptions have evolved since.
EditorialNo more delay in shelter for displaced squatters
Over weeks after riverbank evictions, hundreds of families remain confined to temporary shelters without a clear resettlement plan from the government.
Bureaucrats in the Home Ministry are against transgender people
LGBTQI+ rights activist Rukshana Kapali discusses the stark gap between Nepal's international reputation for progressive laws and the rigid bureaucratic resistance, weaponised transphobia, and systemic gatekeeping that transgender individuals face daily.
16 Nepalis rescued from forced labour at Haryana poultry farm
Victims, including seven minors, were allegedly lured to India with promises of jobs before being forced to work without pay and live in poor conditions. The poultry farm operator and labour contractors have been arrested.
Monkey nation
Most leaders in Nepal have exhibited textbook monkey behaviour. So have the public and the journalists.
Rabies vaccine crisis hits districts. Sukraraj Hospital also critically low on doses
Epidemiology and Disease Control Division asks WHO for urgent doses.
Nearly 2,000 Nepalis given chance to remain in Portugal after fraud case review
Migrants caught up in a document authentication scam can now apply for temporary residence permits after Portuguese authorities accepted they were victims of fraud.
England miss automatic World Cup spot as Spain top group, France and Denmark qualify
In Group A2, France booked their ticket to Brazil with a 1-0 home win over Ireland, with Melvine Malard scoring just before halftime.
Sri Lanka emerges as new hub for cyber scam networks
Authorities say organised fraud networks are shifting operations to Sri Lanka as crackdowns intensify in Cambodia and Myanmar, where dozens of Nepalis have been detained in recent police raids.