Tribhuvan University to distribute question papers online, publish results within 60 days
The university has at times taken over a year to publish results and these delays can force students to postpone further studies for an entire year or miss job opportunities.
Congress leadership vote postponed again, set for Friday
A crowded field and late finalisation of candidate list delayed ballot printing and frustrated delegates eager to return to home districts for Dashain.
EditorialNepal is failing women drug abusers. The government must step up
Post-rehab despair and social rejection are pushing Nepali women back into drug addiction.
Lesson learned after the death of Ronaldo
Humans and wildlife increasingly occupy the same landscape. One’s safety should not require another’s sacrifice.
What we get wrong about ‘data’
From 1986 citizenship photos to ancestral land records, we treat data like a smartphone problem. It’s actually about who controls your story.
Migrant workers share joy of coming home for Dashain after years away
Some are returning after over a decade, while others will mark the festival in workers’ compounds far from home.
Former President Bhandari returns to UML under ex-PM Oli
Her return as the party’s No. 2 has intensified the UML’s leadership struggle and revived debate over a former head of state re-entering active politics.
Three Chinese nationals linked to 21-kg gold seized in Budhanilkantha
Investigators say the gold was allegedly brought from China and stored in Budhanilkantha by Chinese nationals with the help of a Nepali citizen.
‘Pure adrenaline’: Indu Barma on playing the T10 format and sharing stage with cricket legends
The national team skipper lifted the Canada Super 60 title with Toronto Sixers last week, hitting the winning runs.
Around 1 million people expected to leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain
Authorities are registering privately hired vehicles for the first time and stepping up checks on fares, vehicle fitness and road safety ahead of the holiday rush.
Nepal’s CWC League-2 tri-series in Oman live on Kantipur Max
Nepal face Canada and Oman in four matches as they seek wins and a stronger finish to their League-2 campaign.
Indian opposition protest police action against lawmakers, push for poll chief’s resignation
Opposition parties accuse police of using force against lawmakers as protests intensify over voter-list revisions and demands for the election chief’s resignation.
Fourth butterfly count records 173 species across six provinces
More than 558 butterflies were recorded at over 25 sites in 15 districts during the month-long survey, including several rare and threatened species.
Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
The 76-year-old poet, known for her genre-defying work and translations of classical Greek literature, was recognised for creating new forms of contemporary literature.
Government mulls covering childbirth-related lab test costs
Proposal follows public outrage over a poor woman forced to give birth on a pavement outside Rajbiraj hospital after her husband could not afford blood tests.
Bagmati province seeks Rs1 billion for Bhotekoshi flood reconstruction
Province to provide Rs25 million to 12 affected local units as preliminary assessment puts damage to roads, bridges and government buildings at Rs5.69 billion.
Congress leadership election postponed to Friday morning
Voting delayed as the party struggles to print ballots with long lists of candidates in several clusters.
Japan provides Rs2.77 billion grant to modernise TIA air traffic control
The grant will fund the rehabilitation of the control tower and modernisation of air traffic control systems, as well as training for aviation personnel.
At least 32 killed in Ukraine, Zelenskiy condemns one of Russia’s most ‘vile strikes’
Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 32 people, including children, and wounded around 100 across Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials.
Seven questions explain the Supreme Court’s constitutional bench dispute
Justice Hari Prasad Phuyal’s objection has revived questions over seniority, judicial discretion and how the five-member bench should be formed.
Bodies of two Mugu men missing in avalanche found
The two had been missing since September 18 after setting out with a 13-member group to collect medicinal herbs near the Mugu-Humla border.
Attacks on Saudi airports kill three people, as fighting escalates in Yemen
Three people were killed and dozens wounded in strikes on airports in Riyadh and Abha as Houthi attacks and Saudi-led coalition airstrikes intensified amid fighting in Yemen.
Actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 after cardiac arrest
The veteran actor was found unconscious at his residence in Goa and was declared dead at 5:20 am, according to hospital sources.
‘Mixed feelings’: The Nepali man who witnessed Messi’s farewell match
Devastated by Messi’s post-World Cup retirement announcement, Mugu-born Himgyap Tashi Lama made sure he was in the stands when the Argentine icon wore the blue-and-white jersey one last time.
AI reshapes South Asia’s jobs, creating risks and new opportunities
World Bank says AI is slowing hiring in some sectors while boosting demand for AI skills and expanding opportunities for service exporters.
Nepal’s climate diplomacy faces a test of delivery
Even as Tuvalu secures a $36 million climate grant, Nepal’s high-level push for climate justice has yet to bring tangible financial support.
Flood destroyed homes, but power utility still bills victims
Some victims say the Nepal Electricity Authority refused ward office recommendations to disconnect electricity meters from destroyed homes, saying they needed a police report instead.
EditorialPolice cannot have unbridled rein over mobile phones
The state cannot use investigations to justify unrestricted access to phones and other devices.
Nepal banned a tablet, but the poison is still for sale
Forensic data from over 2,000 autopsies show the 2019 restriction on three-gram tablets barely dented phosphine deaths. A full ban on all aluminium phosphide products is the next step.
Time to move beyond ceremonial CSR for the private sector’s greater development engagement
If Nepal wants to leverage the private sector as a development partner, the conversation must go beyond ceremonial CSR.
From blankets to handmade dolls, two foreign women bring comfort to flood survivors
A Malaysian music teacher and a Czech mother travelled to Nepal’s flood-hit communities with relief supplies—and a simple desire to help.
Money laundering probe widens around ex-chief justice Rana
Searches of homes of ex-chief justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana’s brother and associates follow allegations of efforts to influence court and free businessman Deepak Bhatta.
Constitutional Bench caught in seniority, ‘pick and choose’ dispute
The bench boycott on Wednesday has exposed tensions at the Supreme Court since Sharma’s appointment over senior judges.
Dalela proposed as next India envoy to Nepal
India proposes a secretary-level diplomat with previous experience handling Nepal and Bhutan as its new ambassador to Kathmandu.
NHRC seeks action against security officials over Tinkune incident
The watchdog has also called for a probe into Durga Prasai and other organisers’ role in provoking the violence during the pro-monarchy protest.
Houthis attack Aden airport as fighting intensifies in Yemen
The Houthis have repeatedly targeted infrastructure including airports, oil refineries and pipelines in Saudi Arabia, a US ally.
Court bars sale or transfer of Nimsdai’s helicopter
Kathmandu District Court orders restriction on helicopter linked to mountaineer Nirmal Purja in compensation dispute.
Rain damage hits Mustang as tourism and harvest season begins
Landslides and river erosion have disrupted the main road, while power and internet outages are hitting tourism, apple farmers and local trade.
How geopolitical tensions tainted the 2026 Asian Games
As world politics has become more divisive, international sporting contests are often turning into a stage for political contention.
Saudi Arabia allows skilled expatriates to bring families with them
Eligible workers can process entry visas for immediate family members while completing their own employment visa procedures.
Kagan and Soai win 2026 Nobel Chemistry Prize for single-molecule mirror creation
The chemistry Nobel, always the third prize to be awarded during Nobel week, followed those for medicine and physics announced on Monday and Tuesday.
US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Japan’s Okinawa after murder case
All US military operations on Okinawa will be paused for 48 hours while troops undergo training on standards and discipline, Watson added.
From filmmaking to politics: Min Bahadur Bham on why stories need policy
The award-winning filmmaker is contesting for Nepali Congress joint general secretary, saying many of the issues raised through his films ultimately require political action.
Money laundering watchdog raids home of ex-Chief Justice Rana’s brother *
Investigators seize documents and electronic devices as part of wider probe involving several people.
Flood cuts off market access for Rasuwa farmers as vegetables pile up
Farmers in Gatlang had expanded cultivation after strong returns last year, but damaged roads and bridges now threaten to leave this year’s harvest rotting in the fields.
Heavy rain disrupts Congress convention
Delegates were expected to endorse key political, organisational and financial reports before the convention turns to Thursday’s leadership election.
Why have India-US trade talks stalled again and what’s next?
Disputes over tariffs, Russian oil purchases and access to sensitive sectors have left the two countries struggling to revive a deal despite months of negotiations.
TU cricket ground gets makeover ahead of NPL’s third season
CAN is upgrading facilities at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in a bid to improve crowd management and the experience for players, media and spectators.
Five things to know about Nepali Congress general convention
The convention is electing the party president, office-bearers and central committee members under a reshaped structure that expands its size and sets aside seats for youth.
Flood-hit districts remain cut off from national road network
Repairs are underway in Manang, Mustang, Baglung and Rasuwa, but damaged bridges and approach roads continue to disrupt direct road links.