Flash Protests Keep the Flag Flying; Dipke-Bora's Detentions, Police Action Fail to Deter Delhi's Protesters
Delhi Police and security personnel were seen verbally and physically assaulting protesters carrying the national flag, as they forcibly dragged them into detention buses after dark.
Thai embassy defends visa process amid NATTA threat to halt tour sales
The embassy blames visa delays on fraudulent or incomplete documents and last-minute applications, urging travellers to apply at least a month before departure.
Sudhakar Dalela appointed India’s next ambassador to Nepal
The 1993-batch diplomat, who previously served as India’s ambassador to Bhutan and handled Nepal-Bhutan affairs at the foreign ministry, is expected to take up his new assignment shortly.
Indian police detain ‘cockroach’ movement founder Dipke ahead of protest
More than 130 million voters were deleted during the revision but the Election Commission has denied favouring any party and said wrongly deleted voters can re-enrol.
ICC finally recognises Nepal Premier League
The International Cricket Council sanctions the third edition of the tournament, which is scheduled to run from October 26 to November 21.
Nepal to Host ICC Asia Conference in November
High-ranking international cricket delegates and representatives from Test and Associate nations will gather in Kathmandu, with visitors slated to watch the NPL playoffs.
How Rabindra Shakya is keeping the art of repoussé alive
Shakya has spent more than 35 years practising repoussé, a centuries-old craft that can take nearly two years to complete a single large piece.
UML pulls out of Madhesh provincial government
The party withdrew its support, accusing the Nepali Congress-led coalition of failing to implement a 15-point agreement, leaving the government in a minority.
30MW Khani Khola hydropower project begins test generation
The project in Dolakha district is supplying electricity to the national grid during a 15-day testing period before commercial operations begin.
Government declares flood- and landslide-hit areas in three districts disaster zones
The three-month designation covers six local units or parts of them in Gorkha, Dhading and Baglung, with affected families eligible for monthly housing and livelihood assistance of at least Rs15,000.
Modi’s predicament: Gen Z pours out on India’s streets as dissent surges
Youth-led protests over alleged voter-roll manipulation have tapped into wider anger over unemployment, exam leaks and divisive politics, posing the biggest challenge to Modi since he came to power in 2014.
Dashain shopping picks up, but livestock sales lag in Chitwan
Traders who brought goats and Himalayan goats from western Nepal had hoped for brisk business, but buyers have been slower to arrive than expected.
Congress convention vote count concludes
Counting for all 229 positions in the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention ended on Friday morning, taking a week compared with 12 days at the previous convention.
US Secretary of State to skip New Delhi for Jamnagar, Mumbai
This visit comes as US oligarch Elon Musk described Mukesh Ambani as the “real boss of India” last week.
Nepal should be a ‘strategic broker’, not a buffer, says Amitabh Mattoo
The JNU professor says diplomacy, stronger institutions and regional engagement can help Nepal play a greater role as Asia’s power balance shifts.
Pāyāḥ was once a tribute to Ajimā. What does the ritual mean today?
The procession, rooted in Newa beliefs and traditions, has evolved in ways that threaten to overshadow its original significance.
BYD after-sales chiefs outline plans for EV ecosystem in Nepal
The Chinese EV maker says it will expand service capacity, improve spare parts availability, and train technicians as sales grow in Nepal.
Attorney General opens settlement route in cases where organised-crime charges fail
A new circular allows settlements in certain criminal cases once a court rejects a linked organised-crime charge and the appeal process ends. Former judges warn the provision could be misused.
Credit picks up, but Nepal’s banks are awash with cash
Bankers say rising import costs, festive demand and currency depreciation, not a broad-based economic recovery, are driving much of the increase.
EditorialBuild infrastructure that stands the test of time
From now on, disaster resilience must guide every stage of Nepal’s reconstruction.
Is your local police station ready for the internet?
Crime now arrives as a friend request, a familiar voice, a link too good to ignore. Policing it will take better machines, better-prepared personnel and a public that trusts us enough to talk.
Are we training our daughters to be unpaid workers?
Nepal pays billions a year for work it does not count and daughters it did not educate.
Rejection of two ambassadorial nominees brings RSP tensions into focus
The committee’s decision raises questions about the government’s vetting process and its promise to prioritise merit over political connections.
Nepal’s Asian Games star Sherpa criticises government for reward disparity
Sherpa, a bronze medallist in the 20th Asian Games, voices deep disappointment over state reward rules while urging authorities to value the sweat and sacrifice of the athletes.
Can AI fake a Nepali voice convincingly? Here’s what the experts say
As Nepalis debate the authenticity of viral recordings allegedly featuring a sitting lawmaker, experts explain how convincingly AI can mimic Nepali speech and how forensic analysis can verify the audio.
Janakraj Sapkota’s new novel brings Madhesh’s caste oppression to the fore
‘Magani Marik’ follows a character from the Dom community, among the most marginalised in Nepal’s caste hierarchy, and explores the discrimination and hardship shaping everyday life.
How will Nepal verify those missing after the Bhotekoshi floods?
The government has begun compiling an official list of people missing in the August 26 disaster. The process will determine who can be declared dead and whose families qualify for relief.
Nepal bans 47 immunosuppressant brands, doctors question move
Department of Drug Administration has cited safety concerns but doctors say the move could disrupt supplies of life-saving medicines for transplant patients.
More than 1,200 farm animals lost in Budhigandaki floods
The disaster also destroyed 34 livestock sheds and 12 pig pens, while veterinary teams treat rescued animals and deliver feed and medicines to affected areas.
Nepal arrests four medical service providers as Malaysia recruitment row deepens
Police accuse them of collecting an unauthorised biomedical fee from migrant workers, while labour ministry officials say a bilateral technical committee had approved the charge. The foreign ministry had urged a diplomatic solution.
At least 33 killed, including 32 students, in Pakistan school roof collapse
The collapse at a school in Peshawar killed 32 children aged seven to 14 and a female teacher, prompting calls for a probe and safety audits of educational institutions across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Fire destroys 13 houses in Saptari, leaving nine families homeless
Cash, food stocks, clothes and household essentials were reduced to ashes in a fire in Badgama, leaving families struggling to find shelter and meet their daily needs.
Government tells actor Imran Khan to leave country after participation in protests
The actor, who holds an Overseas Citizen of India card, was ordered to leave by October 28 over his participation in protests demanding the chief election commissioner’s resignation.
Late-September rains cause Rs65.1 million damage to Kaligandaki Corridor
Landslides and road subsidence have disrupted traffic, while building nine unfinished bridges along the corridor is estimated to cost Rs720 million.
Book Talk: Sara Shneiderman on understanding Nepal through its people
Drawing on more than three decades of research, anthropologist Shneiderman reflects on Nepal’s political transformation, migration and the importance of listening to local communities.
Contractor builds 268-metre suspension bridge in a month after floods cut off communities
Shailendra Raj Pyakurel tapped the construction industry’s own fund to build a vital crossing over the Trishuli river for Rs17.5 million, nearly half the government’s estimate.
Buying a goat for Dashain? Look for the green mark
Veterinary teams have inspected 6,800 goats, 1,500 mountain goats, 100 buffaloes, and 41 tonnes of fish over three days. Healthy animals get green markings, and sick ones get red.
Dashain shopping is costing Nepali families more this year
Nepal Rastra Bank’s consumer price index shows that food inflation has accelerated significantly from a year earlier.
Big projects, old disputes on agenda for PM Shah’s India visit
Nepali and Indian officials have begun preparations for the trip, expected in the second half of November.
Chief ministers unite to press federal government on devolution
Their two-day meeting ended Wednesday with an agreement to form a joint forum to push for greater provincial powers, fiscal autonomy, and a clearer division of responsibilities with the centre.
Deuba faction presses ahead with parallel Congress convention
The rival camp has completed constituency conventions in 112 of 165 federal constituencies, but thousands of ward and local-level gatherings remain outstanding.
Hearing committee rejects two ambassadorial nominees, puts Japan pick on hold
Despite vetting thousands, the government’s ambassadorial picks face scrutiny over harassment, financial irregularities and foreign residency.
EditorialRights recommendations must move beyond compensation
Compensation for 153 victims offers hope, but Nepal must act on its international commitments.
Disaster, royalty and revolution: What makes Nepal newsworthy?
Stories from Nepal have become more common internationally in recent decades, although positive ones are rare.
How monitoring and evaluation framework masks failure
A monitoring framework can count toilets built, but not whether people use them, they’re well located or work for women.
Father cannot afford last rites for son missing in Bhotekoshi floods
Forty-seven days after 25-year-old Pradip Sapkota went missing, his family has yet to recover his body and is struggling to pay for his funeral rites.
Makawanpur begins process to declare 58 missing people dead
Authorities have begun verifying the status of those missing since the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods under a special government procedure, with local units required to collect applications and check claims.
Army chief Sigdel returns from official UK visit
General Sigdel met senior British military officials and honoured Nepali soldiers who won gold at an international military exercise.
A timber bridge reopens route to Upper Manang after three weeks
A wooden deck laid over the steel girders of a submerged bridge has restored access for jeeps and motorcycles, but heavier vehicles remain barred.
India boat capsizes, drowning 13, mostly children
Police are investigating the cause of the incident, regional police officer Subodh Kumar told Reuters on Wednesday, giving the tally of those rescued.