Nepal turns to India for emergency fertiliser import as global prices surge
Cabinet gives in-principle nod to procure 80,000 tonnes under G2G deal amid war-driven supply disruption and looming monsoon demand.
Cabinet gives in-principle nod to procure 80,000 tonnes under G2G deal amid war-driven supply disruption and looming monsoon demand.
A Dutch Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed that two Dutch passengers had died, but gave no further details.
Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was set to return to power in the eastern state of Assam for the third straight term, and was sweeping West Bengal, counting trends on the Election Commission website showed.
Cabinet decides to forward ordinance again after President Ramchandra Paudel returned it for reconsideration.
The attack, which left 15 dead at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration, fuelled calls for tougher gun controls and more action to tackle hatred towards Jews, and followed a spate of antisemitic incidents in Australia.
Unplanned road construction, shrinking sources and erratic rainfall are forcing long queues for drinking water and increasing pressure on rural households, especially women.
Financial hardship drives youths from Sinja to India’s pilgrimage route, where earnings are higher but work is physically demanding and risky.
Says encroachment along riverbanks and public land is being addressed in line with the law, with relocation and resettlement measures planned for landless families.
Community schools on public land were bulldozed during eviction of squatters, leaving classes in limbo.
Trump provided few details about the plan, which he said would start on Monday to aid ships and their crews that have been “locked up” in the vital waterway and are running low on food and other supplies.
Gauthali Entertainment questions how women are written in Nepali cinema, focusing instead on layered, imperfect and real characters.
‘Maybe It Will All Work Out’ traces a photographer’s journey, using film photography and darkroom prints.
Industrial Enterprise Development Institute plans to provide loans between Rs500,000 and Rs2 million to nearly 500 of them after final selection.
Government weighing interim cash aid and monthly rent for displaced squatters, says PMO official.
Foreign ministry reiterates Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani are integral parts of Nepal, opposes pilgrimage route through disputed territory.
Removing public officials without a replacement plan risks making things worse for potential beneficiaries.
The justification of ‘urgency’ offered for the removal of officials sits uneasily with the idea of reform.
Some may argue that we are undermining ‘due process’, but the real problem is the traditionally long and inefficient administrative process.
As the season approaches, thousands of villagers are busy gathering essential supplies, primarily 'satu' (roasted flour), ghee, and heavy woollen clothing, as they prepare to spend over a month in the high-altitude wilderness.
Patients from remote areas say staying in Kathmandu for days to see doctors at state hospitals makes treatment more expensive than private treatment.
Federal directive to relocate squatters raises concerns over municipal capacity amid legal and financial constraints.
A similar ordinance recommended by a previous government led by Sushila Karki had also been returned by the Office of the President in the past.
Chennai’s management has also helped Kartik cope with the pressure of his price tag by encouraging him to spend time with former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and mental-skills coach David Reid.
Shortage of staff, including chief scientist and technical officers, disrupts core research functions.
The fire broke out on the second floor of the building at around 4 am, after which 14 fire engines were dispatched to the scene.
The lack of competitive races means that control of the US House of Representatives will likely be determined in November's midterm election by fewer than 10 percent of Americans.
Officials suspect the two-year-old male cub was killed in an attack by another tiger after separating from its mother.
Folk-rock band to perform in New Zealand on May 10 as ticket demand surges.
Strong global ranking masks rising attacks, legal pressure and economic fragility in the media sector.
With both sides outwardly confident they hold the upper hand and their positions far apart, there is no obvious off-ramp in sight, even as Iran submitted a fresh proposal to restart negotiations.
Road shut since 5am after landslides in Makawanpur and Lalitpur, clearance work underway.
Embassy moves to repatriate 277 individuals as victims recount coercion, abuse and trafficking networks.
Trump said Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon and rejected Tehran’s latest proposal as unacceptable, while Iran signalled it is open to diplomacy if Washington shifts its approach.
Angdembe, who goes by the nickname ‘The Gurkha’, defeated Indian fan-favourite Mandeep Prajapati ‘Baaghi’ by submission in the first round.
The Indian side is preparing a detailed project report of the Gandak project for carrying out more operational works.
As young Nepalis move abroad, demanding routines and cultural shifts are weakening emotional ties with parents back home.
A hesitant friendship deepens over tea and small talk, eventually pushing Pun Dai to a life defined by risk and quiet rebellion.
Police won their fourth consecutive title in the women’s category while Rukum West clinched their maiden title in the men’s category.
Rare joint household splits by mutual consent, yet preserves tradition of shared labour as members build a new settlement together amid changing rural realities.
Mass dismissal creates leadership vacuum in universities, health institutions and state agencies, government yet to clarify fresh appointments.
Constructs such as ‘buffer state’ or ‘vibrant bridge’ have limited utility beyond seminar rooms.
The country must stop treating agriculture, industry, energy and IT as competing silos.
Producers warn of idle gas stock and safety risks as consumers hoard cylinders and illegal refilling rises amid ongoing supply uncertainty.
Municipal records show over 6,000 landless residents in Damak as authorities seek updated data on informal settlements.
Speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential diplomacy, the senior Iranian official said Tehran believed its latest proposal to shelve nuclear talks for a later stage was a significant shift aimed at facilitating an agreement.
In February 2025, more than 40 people were killed in southern Mexico when a bus travelling to Tabasco from the tourist city of Cancun hit a trailer truck and caught fire.
Traffic expected to resume on stretch within two weeks as expansion nears completion.
Tenants evicted a day after paying rent as Dhobi Khola settlement faces demolition.
A road collapse into the Bhote Koshi River has halted traffic along the Araniko Highway, leaving dozens of freight containers stuck in Khasa.
Mohammadi, in her 50s, won the prize while in prison for her campaign to advance women’s rights and abolish the death penalty in Iran.