Poor oversight by education and labour authorities enabled illegal overseas recruitment through consultancies.

Kushal Bhurtel top-scores with his career-best performance at the TU Ground, which witnessed the largest crowd in Nepal’s match since its upgrade, with England great Andrew Flintoff in attendance.

Africa’s top public health agency said earlier on Friday there was a confirmed Ebola outbreak in ​DRC’s Ituri province, giving the death toll as 65 so far.

After years of battling brittle bone disease and repeated fractures, Animesh Lamichhane scored a 3.37 GPA in SEE.

Tehran said it would not unblock the strait until the US ended its blockade.

Nepal chased down 196 in 36.4 overs at TU Cricket Ground, sealing the victory with 199/1, driven by Bhurtel’s unbeaten 120.

From Panchayat-era controversies to today’s disputes, Nepal’s Parliament still wrestles with what counts as ‘unparliamentary’.

Hundreds of Indian tourists are travelling to the hill station as soaring temperatures grip Bihar.

The Lebanese and Israeli delegations issued positive statements about the ⁠talks, their third meeting since Israel intensified air attacks on Lebanon after Hezbollah fired missiles at Israel on March 2.

Two workers were injured after a stack of bricks caved in during extraction work at a brick factory in Haripur Municipality.

NEPSE index falls 0.5 percent amid cautious sentiment, though analysts see support above 2,680 ahead of budget announcement.

Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.

While some films become nationwide sensations, others struggle to survive beyond a few screenings, raising questions about their stories and marketing.

‘The Cinema’s of Dang’ aims to bring lesser-seen regional films to wider audiences.

Donna Tartt’s lyrical thriller exposes the dark side of admiration and intellect.

The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.

After weeks of uncertainty and a cancelled FIFA Series appearance, the decision guarantees Nepal’s participation in the upcoming SAFF Women’s Championship. ANFA also plans to resume postponed domestic tournaments soon.

As squads take shape for the expanded 48-team tournament, contenders prepare, rules evolve and climate concerns emerge ahead of football’s biggest spectacle in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.

Experts warn that unsegregated rubble along Kathmandu’s river corridors could generate toxic leachate, reduce floodwater absorption capacity and increase flooding risks.

The auditor general’s report uncovers nearly Rs100 billion in irregularities during audits of accounts worth Rs9.48 trillion across 5,526 public offices in the fiscal year 2024–25.

Finance; Home; Foreign Affairs; Defense; and Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs will remain intact.

Recent reshuffle of senior health officials raises concerns over institutional continuity, policy disruption, and long-term planning, say experts.

Growing numbers of travellers from across Sudurpashchim are flocking to the remote Himalayan destination, boosting homestays, local businesses and trekking activity.

Auditor general’s report uncovers nearly Rs100 billion as irregularities during audits of Rs9.48 trillion spent by 5,526 offices in fiscal year 2024–25.

Authorities say traffickers are increasingly using Thailand as a transit point by exploiting tourist visas.

Tourism entrepreneurs say over 15,000 Indian visitors have booked packages this year as the pilgrimage route through Humla sees increased demand.

From Junko Tabei’s historic ascent in 1975 to a new generation of Nepali climbers, women have steadily reshaped Everest’s record books.

Children from the same family in Chitwan’s Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality reportedly fell ill after eating wild mushrooms collected from forest.

Decision follows talks between sports minister, NSC officials and ANFA amid concerns over possible FIFA sanctions and disruption to international fixtures.

Launched 15 years ago, the initiative aimed to settle at least 100,000 people in each town by 2033 and curb migration from the hills.

Xi warns against mishandling Taiwan as Trump leaves Beijing with modest trade gains and few concrete breakthroughs on Iran or technology exports.

Activists demand full implementation of past agreement and withdrawal of cases before engaging in dialogue.

Bankers say arrest over collateral sale under loan recovery process has raised concerns over regulatory clarity and investor confidence.

Restrictions on food imports without quarantine clearance have disrupted livelihoods in Nepal’s northern border communities and emptied the once-busy Zhangmu market across the frontier.

Hail and strong winds flatten homes, uproot trees and leave dozens injured across Uttar Pradesh.

Xi warns Taiwan issue could derail ties as Trump seeks trade wins, Iran support and a possible extension of tariff truce during Beijing summit.

Deaf viewers can now follow parliamentary debates independently for the first time, though interpreters say the work remains technically and mentally demanding.

Once confined to homes and treated as unpaid labour, handicraft work is now helping women earn income and build businesses.

Through music, ‘Lahuri Bhainsi’ examines the cycle of power and social inequality.

The Scottish side posted 321/6 in the first innings, which was reduced to 47 overs due to rain. The target was revised to 249 in 32 overs during the chase, and the Americans fell short by two runs.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority maintains records of almost all disasters, but has no data on wild mushroom poisoning, which is not legally classified as a disaster.

The orders blocking ban on trade union and student union come against a backdrop of tensions, including disputes over recent habeas corpus orders and chief justice nomination.

Repeated export curbs on sugar, rice and other essentials expose Nepal’s heavy dependence on India as officials and experts warn of inflation, shortages and rising pressure on foreign currency reserves.

As parties demanded the Prime Minister Shah’s presence, Speaker cited a rule that allows him to delegate another minister.

Taipei said there was nothing surprising from the summit and that China’s military pressure is the real threat to peace.

The Cabinet, on May 11, formed the committee led by former High Court judge Achyut Prasad Bhandari and gave it 15 days to submit its findings.

If you support any party other than the RSP, you are perceived as a ‘jholey’.

By signalling continuity in some imperatives but rejecting business as usual, the PM has set a new tone.