Flash floods tear through Salyan villages, damaging roads, water supply projects and farms
Torrential rain swelled rivers and streams in Salyan district, washing away infrastructure, cutting off transport links and disrupting water supplies for hundreds of families.
Bridge ends years of deadly river crossings for Chepang villages
In the hills of Chitwan, residents say the new crossing over the Kayar River could transform daily life in communities long cut off during the monsoon.
Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak arrives in Tenerife
The passengers, none of whom has displayed signs of infection, will be tested by Spanish health authorities to ensure they remain asymptomatic and then transported to land in small boats.
Crowds flock to Kamalpokhari on weekend
Visitors gather in large numbers as seasonal blooms draw people to the popular site.
Twelve Pakistani police officers killed in car bombing and shootout
Images after the attack on Saturday showed the structure had been reduced to rubble, with bricks, charred wreckage, and mangled vehicles scattered around the area.
Vermicompost gains ground as farmers seek alternative to chemical fertilisers
Farmers in Palpa say worm-based manure has improved crop yields and reduced plant diseases, while local producers are expanding output to meet rising demand.
Weak private investment deepens pressure on Nepal’s revenue and public debt
As the government prepares next fiscal year’s policy agenda and budget, economists and business leaders say restoring investor confidence will be critical to reviving private sector investment and easing dependence on public borrowing.
US, Iran no closer to ending war as Qatari tanker sails toward Strait of Hormuz
Washington awaits Tehran’s response to a ceasefire proposal as fresh clashes around the Strait of Hormuz raise fears over global energy security.
Nepal’s 42-year presence in South Asian football under threat as dispute deepens
Nepal women’s team, a six-time runner-up, could miss the SAFF Championship for the first time amid the ANFA-NSC dispute, putting the country’s four-decade-long uninterrupted South Asian football legacy under threat.
Budget-friendly neighbourhoods for Nepali students in Magdeburg
From campus district to quiet suburbs, a guide to student living in this central German city.
Academicians wanted loosening of government control of universities. Yet the prime minister’s grip has only tightened
Sasmit Pokharel says the prime minister and the education minister will be removed from the positions of chancellor and co-chancellor in the second phase of reforms.
To Karnali people, unreliable passenger flights are sickening
In a geography where good roads are non-existent, even patients needing urgent flight are forced to return from airports.
Interpol questioned Nepal’s Deuba case. Authorities have now responded
Prosecuting authorities provide further details to Interpol after questions were raised over legal procedures and charges in the case.
Two-day weekend followed supply crunch from Iran war. If it will fuel productivity in Nepal is the concern
Nepal has tried the two-day weekend before—in 1990, in 1999, in 2022 and again now. Each time, it arrived as a crisis measure and left when the crisis faded.
Two years on, Nepalis still unable to scan and pay in India
The bilateral agreement was supposed to make cross-border digital payments seamless. For Nepalis, it remains a promise on paper.
Ukrainians welcome respite from Russian attacks, Moscow says peace still far off
Ukraine’s air force said some drones had been detected along the more than 1,000 km (600-mile) front line across southeastern Ukraine in the morning.
WorldLink denies Meta investment claim as hype outpaces reality in Nepal’s data centre rush
Recent reports claiming the Silicon Valley giant would invest Rs 5 billion in a local data centre have no basis, the named Nepali partner says.
Green happy to play second fiddle as Allen brings up maiden IPL ton
Playing his first IPL season, Allen delivered a blistering knock, featuring 10 sixes and five fours and marking a sharp turnaround after a difficult start to the campaign.
A single coffee sapling transforms farming prospects in Dolakha village
Farmers, cooperatives and the local government in Kattike of Bhimeshwar Municipality-5 have joined hands to plant 1,700 saplings and expand commercial coffee farming.
Mobile recharge validity rules hit low-income customers hardest
Critics say telecom operators’ recharge policies are disproportionately affecting low-income and elderly users.
US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
Washington has been awaiting Tehran’s response to a US proposal that would formally end the war before talks on more contentious issues, including Iran’s nuclear program.
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s Kathmandu visit postponed
PM Shah’s refusal to meet the Indian foreign secretary and the recent Nepal-India dispute over India and China resuming the Mansarovar Yatra through the disputed tri-junction reportedly led to the deferral.
Nepali artist to exhibit ‘Chhyake’ at Venice Biennale collateral exhibition
Visual artist and photographer Jyoti Shrestha says the lack of government support has made her international journey more difficult.
NEPSE posts modest gain despite weak market activity
Analysts say selling pressure is easing as investors await budget announcement and search for entry opportunities.
The week in four photos
Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.
Phosphenes wants you to slow down and ‘Sleep on the Grass’
The independent Nepali band discusses its new album, multilingual songwriting, existential themes and the challenges of reaching an international audience.
Where ordinary life becomes art
In ‘Colours of Nepal’, artist Deepak Auji transforms landscapes and daily scenes into delicate watercolour studies of Nepal.
When belonging feels just out of reach
Through stories of migration, Manjushree Thapa explores the ache of searching for home across cultures and borders.
EVENTS: May 9 to May 15, 2026
The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.
No interviews, no certainty: Nepal women’s SAFF camp begins under cloud of politics
After missing the FIFA Series due to administrative conflict, the national squad prepares for the SAFF Championship while political tensions threaten participation with risks of suspension from FIFA.
Proposed standards set tough penalty for ice-cream adulteration
Draft sent to WTO for notification; rules set composition, safety and labelling as consumption rises.
NEPSE this week
Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.
Nepal relieves honorary consuls in 15 foreign cities
They were serving in the US, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Israel and several European locations.
Politicians, ex-justices note breach of seniority in chief justice pick
The recommendation of Manoj Kumar Sharma as chief justice has broken the seniority norm, raising questions over the Constitutional Council’s decision.
Customs eases import process at Bhairahawa border over MRP rule
Importers can now clear goods after submitting written self-declarations stating they will affix labels with MRP, brand and expiry details before market distribution.
Indecent behaviour, indecent justice: How police misuse the law to arbitrarily detain citizens
Records show police routinely use the ‘indecent behaviour’ law to arrest individuals, often without evidence or access to legal counsel, leaving many to spend weeks in custody.
Everest season sees historic permit surge, testing Nepal’s crowd-control plans
Nepal has issued 492 Everest permits and collected record royalty revenue, but delayed route fixing and a narrow weather window raise fears of overcrowding and safety risks on the world’s tallest peak.
Supreme Court orders government not to evict or displace squatters without due process
A division bench of justices Kumar Regmi and Nityananda Pandey issued the order on Friday in response to the writ petition filed on April 24.
Nepal on alert after cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
The UN health body said that the hantavirus cluster is linked to the same vessel, which had passengers and crew from around 23 countries, including Indians.
Monkey attacks drive Udayapur farmers out of villages
Despite repeated discussions by local governments, an effective solution for monkey control has yet to be found.
Architectural melancholia in Nepal
To incur human misery with actions performed in a rush is a transcendental violation.
The possible ‘Bangladesh panic’ behind the BJP’s Bengal surge
The Bengal election was not about roads, jobs or inflation. It was about borders, religion and survival.
Nepal’s policies overlook realities. They need radical reimagination
We need to build systems designed to channel private interests towards the collective good.
First-ever snow leopard census begins in Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve
Fifty-six sensor-based camera traps have been installed across cliffs and trails to track the movement of snow leopards.
Trump’s China visit adds sparkle to July 4 celebrations for fireworks maker
Factories usually ship orders in April for July 4 events, but many went on hold last year, after US tariffs spiked 145 percentage points following Trump’s “Liberation Day” levies.
Climate change poses growing threats to migratory birds in Nepal
Conservationists say habitat loss, wetland encroachment, pollution and shifting weather patterns are disrupting migration, feeding and breeding cycles of birds across the country.
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s Kathmandu visit postponed
PM Shah’s refusal to meet the Indian foreign secretary and the recent Nepal-India dispute over India and China resuming the Mansarovar Yatra through the disputed tri-junction reportedly led to the deferral.
Jacaranda bloom paints Kathmandu purple
The brief spring spectacle has drawn crowds across the Capital, offering a vivid reminder of the value of urban greenery amid rising pollution and rapid urbanisation.
Countries track passengers of virus-hit cruise ship
Health authorities across Europe, North America and Asia launch contact tracing and monitoring after three deaths linked to rare hantavirus outbreak aboard Antarctic cruise ship.
Achham palace, rebuilt after Maoist attack, remains unused 14 months after inauguration
Once the centre of government authority, the reconstructed Achham Durbar now stands empty amid delays, political disputes and uncertainty over its future.