The veteran Nepali Congress leader, who steered the party during Sher Bahadur Deuba’s imprisonment and played a crucial role in bringing the Maoists into mainstream politics, dies after battling cancer.

Spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs says he has no information about Nepal’s emissary’s visit to India.

Iran effectively shut the strait to ships other than its own after the United States and Israel attacked on February 28.

The rare and highly complex procedure was successfully at Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre.

Tatopani is shut by landslides, Rasuwagadhi remains constrained after flood damage, and Korala handles only limited cargo, disrupting imports ahead of the festive season.

Successful deployment would give Chinese chipmakers an alternative source of equipment if Western governments further restrict exports or servicing of foreign lithography tools.

The veteran performer will present a selection of his classic hits and recent compositions alongside his musician son at the upcoming edition of the intimate music series.

Nearly a year after Bimal BK died in Baghdad, his family learned that his body had already been buried despite repeated assurances it would be repatriated to Nepal.

Schools and colleges halt classes amid security concerns and possible transport disruptions following the deadly clash in Dewanganj’s Kaptanganj area.

Two family members die, and two others are injured after a canal embankment gives way, burying the granary where they had been living in Madhya Nepal Municipality.

Authorities lift the curfew but retain limits on gatherings in Dewanganj and Harinagar after Sunday’s communal clash left one dead and nine injured in security force firing.

The directive comes as the Nepal Medical Association suspends non-emergency services nationwide over the Narayani Hospital attack, while the ministry says authorities are taking steps to bring those involved to justice.

The Nepal Medical Association announces a nationwide protest and Tuesday shutdown of non-emergency services after the Narayani Hospital attack, while Birgunj doctors submit mass resignations.

Around 700 delegates from 39 countries are expected to attend the event next month. The US will have the largest delegation, followed by China.

For adults raised to equate obedience and self-sacrifice with love, rejection can become a threat to belonging.

Dr Tapan Pradhan explains the causes, symptoms and preventive measures of photosensitivity.

Andy DuBois, one of ultra-running’s leading coaches, says Nepal has everything needed to dominate the sport—except sustained support for its athletes.

Federal rules allow local units to manage unused land, while earlier attempts struggled due to regulatory gaps.

Organisations say their statement was based on credible, high-level sources despite lacking a written complaint.

One person was killed and nine suffered gunshot wounds, most above the waist, after security forces opened fire during communal violence in Dewanganj.

Lamichhane will nominate only some leaders with the rest deferred pending wider consultations.

Voters don’t just vote—they demand answers from their representatives, expect them to voice their concerns in Parliament and actively listen to them.

Nepal’s problem is not resources, but a government unwilling to expand revenue and a private sector content with imports.

The northeast is battling a deadly insurgency by Islamist militants Boko Haram and ​splinter group ISWAP.

The food import bill rebounded to Rs434 billion last fiscal year amid rising demand, shrinking farm labour and stagnant agricultural productivity.

A five-member committee will investigate the violence that left one dead and 24 injured.

Suresh Singh and Nagendra Singh of Sarlahi are in Bihar police custody for 27 days.

Senior leaders of the UML and NCP have questioned the political logic behind reviving cooperation and objected to the way the deal was reached.

Those in the cockroach movement have demonstrated their desire to become genuine collaborators in education reform. They deserve a seat at the table.

Senior Bihar police official Nilesh Kumar said no one was ​wounded and that a constable, part of an intelligence unit “which deals with dreaded, hard-core criminals”, had been issued the assault rifle.

Medical services remain affected in Birgunj as health workers demand legal action against those involved in the attack and stronger security measures for healthcare workers.

Relatives say Lalmati Koli’s body was washed away after an initial burial on a riverbank, forcing them to bury her again as a lack of mourners prevented a proper funeral.

Emergency pest control measures launched in Purbakhola after the fast-spreading infestation damages newly transplanted rice crops in multiple wards.

The Iranian official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters that Tehran’s position “remains ‘attack ​for attack’: if the attacks stop, Iran will also halt its operations.

Mustang property tops Robb Report’s 2026 list of the 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth, marking a major milestone for Nepal’s luxury tourism sector.

The Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel, built with Japanese assistance, opens with access initially limited to emergency vehicles as authorities introduce toll and safety rules.

On one side stands the government’s vision of a ‘Prosperous Nepal’; on the other, citizens risking their lives every day simply to travel.

Newly-elected IPPAN President Mohan Kumar Dangi emphasises the necessity of power trading rights for private developers, the causes behind the PPA backlog and the strategic roadmaps required to transform Nepal’s energy sector.

Dispute over loud music during a procession escalates into violence, injuring 22 people, including 13 security personnel.

Authorities say the assailant had a history of Islamist extremism as politicians call for tougher security measures.

After discovering Brittany’s food culture in France, Hari Gurung returned to Pokhara to build a restaurant where French recipes and Nepali ingredients meet.

Disagreement over canal alignment in Kailali delays irrigation expansion to 17,500 hectares, casting doubt on the project's 2028-29 completion target.

Despite multiple inquiries, over 1,000 interviews and extensive DNA testing, investigators have yet to identify the killer, leaving the victim’s family still waiting for justice.

The daily search for grass and firewood has become a deadly gamble across Nepal’s hill districts, where women risk their lives to keep livestock that sustain rural livelihoods.

The surge in public participation has not yet been matched by a more mature market, wider instrument options, or stronger institutional foundations.

Development research in Nepal must prioritise methodological rigour and treat it as an equity issue.

The senior Iranian source said Tehran did not hold much hope that Trump’s decision to pause strikes represented a major shift in the US negotiating position.

Buyers have developed a habit of trusting the tag on a package rather than demanding proof of the product’s actual quality.