General Ashok Raj Sigdel is expected to attend the Beijing Xiangshan Forum and hold talks with senior Chinese military officials during his visit.

A fatal electric vehicle fire in Bharatpur has triggered anxiety across Nepal, prompting urgent questions about whether the tragedy stems from battery fault or external factors. TKP breaks down EV fires in 11 questions.

The 1,200-km (745-mile) pipeline running across the Arabian Peninsula had helped Saudi Arabia to bypass a shipping logjam in the Strait of Hormuz.

For families who can’t afford the airfare, the choice is a foreign grave or years of waiting.

UTL’s licence has been cancelled for non-payment. What does a telecom licence allow—and what happens when an operator fails to meet its obligations?

Aasif Sheikh’s century helped Nepal post 313 for nine before their bowlers dismissed the UAE for 269 in the final in Kuala Lumpur.

Nepal made 313 for nine in the final of the ACC Premier Cup in Kuala Lumpur.

The index gained 0.66 percent in a four-session week, but analysts say stronger trading activity is needed to confirm a sustained recovery.

Residents say some crews have turned their own difficulties at disaster sites into television drama and given less attention to those flood victims.

When an old friend tells a family about an empty ancestral property, a family decides to leave Kathmandu and start anew.

In ‘White Elephant’, we are made to confront the oppressors of our own time and, unnervingly, the oppressor within ourselves.

Art, music, workshops, and community events to check out across the Valley, including fundraisers for flood-affected communities.

The telecommunications company missed its September 4 renewal deadline after failing to pay its renewal fee and outstanding dues. The government says it must pay all dues to renew its licence.

A woman giving birth on a pavement outside a government hospital after her husband could not afford Rs3,200 in tests exposes the gap between Nepal’s free maternity care and access to emergency healthcare.

The collapse-prone Krishnabhir section of the Prithvi Highway has exposed the lack of a parallel route on the other side of the Trishuli river, despite plans dating back nearly a decade.

Thick smoke and extreme heat had earlier prevented rescuers from entering the ferry, which was carrying more than 130 people when it was engulfed in flames.

Following devastating Bhotekoshi floods, Shah will press for financial support to help Nepal recover and build climate resilience.

The 56-year-old was trapped inside the vehicle after it veered off the East-West Highway and caught fire early Friday.

After 13 years working in India and Malaysia, Khem Pandey returned home and has invested more than Rs100 million in a farm producing milk, vegetables and staple crops.

Two consignments of DAP and one of urea have arrived through Birgunj under a government-to-government deal for 60,000 tonnes of chemical fertiliser.

Modi and Putin are expected to discuss cooperation between the two countries in civil nuclear energy, fertilisers, ​defence, critical minerals, manufacturing, railways, and steel, an Indian source said.

Authorities had warned of possible flooding downstream after a landslide blocked the river in Solukhumbu and formed a roughly 100-metre-long dam on Friday morning.

Eighteen schools were affected in Rasuwa, disrupting classes for more than 9,000 students after the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods.

Built to improve road access to remote Dolpa district, the bridges were contracted for completion within three years but remain stalled at foundations and half-built pillars.

Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, has relied on the Red Sea route since the Iran conflict effectively closed Hormuz, through which a fifth of global oil used to flow.

Officials are upgrading a 12-km road along the opposite bank of the Trishuli river as the landslide-prone Krishnabhir section of the Prithvi Highway remains closed.

A country once defined by deprivation is now enjoying personal pampering and luxury malls. The government’s drive to encourage consumer spending funnels wealth through state-controlled channels, squeezing informal markets while placating a restless middle class.

Devotees across Nepal marked the Hindu festival with offerings to their fathers and rituals to remember departed ancestors.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah thanked New Zealand for NZ$2 million in humanitarian assistance and sought its support for climate-related loss and damage financing.

Water spills over temporary blockade on Hunga Khola, but authorities urge riverside communities to stay clear as burst risk remains high.

Rybakina fights back after losing the first set to beat Gauff and reach her first US Open final, where she will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

From finding a safe route out to getting a wheelchair or a place in a shelter, survivors face barriers long after the waters recede.

The vehicle caught fire while travelling along the East-West Highway’s service lane, police say.

Houthi control of Mocha and advances towards the Bab el-Mandeb raise fresh concerns over Red Sea shipping and Saudi Arabia’s oil exports as US-Iran fighting disrupts regional energy routes.

We’ve spent years being told to sit straight and avoid slouching. But there is no single ‘correct’ posture—the key may be to keep moving and avoid staying in one position for too long.

Physical closure may never come for those lost in the flood. But by walking hand-in-hand with survivors, we can provide the resources and empathy needed to navigate the uncertainty.

Researchers warn that long-dormant pathogens and ancient antibiotic-resistance genes are slipping into freshwater systems.

Kathmandu residents face hours-long queues as highway blockages, pent-up demand, and distribution bottlenecks squeeze cooking gas supplies, triggering price hikes and the resignation of the commerce minister.

Health ministry and Nepal Medical Council dispatch teams to investigate the incident at Gajendra Narayan Singh Hospital in Rajbiraj.

Nepal defended a low total against Oman in the semis on Thursday to set up a high-stakes final against arch-rivals UAE, with a direct berth to the 2027 Asia Cup on the line.

The old guard stresses September 9, while the RSP government points to the deadly crackdown of September 8. Neither side has fully pursued accountability for both.

High logistics costs, limited cross-border payment options, regulatory hurdles and weak digital readiness keep Nepali products off global online marketplaces.

Diplomatic ties are improving after years of tension, but investment curbs, visa delays and restrictions on Chinese equipment continue to weigh on business relations.

With all roads and bridges washed away by the catastrophic August 26 floods, the village has been effectively cut off from the outside world.

Sculptors say they were rushed to display unfinished work.

The Gorkhas inform that Shikhar Insurance will be their ‘golden partner’, and its logo will be displayed on the back of the jersey for the third Nepal Premier League.

Three-quarters of the bill is tied to infrastructure, with hydropower, roads, homes, and essential services among the hardest hit.

Trump’s proposed payout puts him at the centre of the midterm campaign, while Vice President JD Vance prepares to deliver a keynote that could double as an early test for his 2028 presidential ambitions.

FRLD co-chairs say they are working with the Board to respond to Kathmandu’s request following the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods.