COP31 leaders try out new sales pitch for climate action: do it for the economy
Consumer price pressures from fuel to food were a major driver in the US midterm elections that handed control of Congress to Democrats, and are an important vulnerability for leaders across Europe, Asia and elsewhere.
Russia, Ukraine and US start second day of Abu Dhabi peace talks
The new American drive for a deal has galvanized European officials into pushing for a place at the negotiating table to seek an end to Europe's deadliest conflict since World War Two.
Industry Minister Sah visits India for CII Partnership Summit
Sah is scheduled to address the Trade Ministers’ Session and hold bilateral meetings to explore opportunities for expanding trade, investment and economic cooperation.
Nvidia faces deepening scrutiny over China chip ties, CEO affair
Allegations linking Huang to a suspected Chinese spy have triggered a board investigation and renewed scrutiny of Nvidia’s chip shipments to China.
Koshi recognises 13 additional languages for official use
The new provision brings the number of languages recognised for government business in the province to 14, including Nepali.
Palpa’s Dhaka cloth weaves its way from festive gifts to tourist keepsakes
Growing demand for Dhaka products as gifts for brothers and relatives during Tihar is helping sustain a traditional craft that embodies Nepal’s cultural identity, even as local production and employment decline.
Nepal’s push for Himalayan climate agenda falls short at COP31
Proposal by Nepal, Bhutan and Kyrgyzstan fails to secure a separate place in formal negotiations; Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal says lack of support from major negotiating blocs remains a hurdle.
Behind Bangladesh’s garment boom, workers cut food, healthcare as wages fall short
Bangladesh’s garment workers say stagnant wages and rising living costs are forcing families to cut back on food, forgo healthcare and pull children out of school, even as the industry drives the country’s export economy.
Karnali announces trials for 14 sports ahead of National Games
Provincial selections will run from November 13 to 20, while athletes in 31 disciplines will undergo closed-camp training ahead of the December 2-13 competition.
Nepal celebrates Bhai Tika, the final day of Tihar
Sisters apply colourful tika to their brothers, praying for their long life, good health and prosperity in a festival rooted in religious belief and family bonds.
Woman killed in elephant attack in Kanchanpur
A herd of elephants entered a settlement inside Shuklaphanta National Park, damaged a house and trampled a 60-year-old woman to death while she was asleep.
Pakistan blames India’s Diwali fireworks for Lahore’s toxic air
Pakistan says winds carried pollution from Diwali fireworks in India into Lahore, pushing the city’s air quality index to 263 and making it the world’s most polluted major city for a second consecutive day.
US jury finds Naresh Bhatt guilty of murdering wife Mamta Kafle
The Virginia jury also convicted Bhatt of concealing and defiling his wife’s body, which has never been found. He had claimed she died by suicide before he dismembered and disposed of her remains.
Nepal PM’s India visit to cover entire spectrum of bilateral ties, says New Delhi
Kathmandu is seeking progress on reconstruction assistance, air connectivity, energy cooperation and longstanding bilateral issues as the two sides discuss arrangements for the prime minister’s visit.
Sudurpaschim win sends both Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas into playoffs
Sudurpaschim Royals secure a third consecutive victory with a 27-run win, while Janakpur Bolts are left facing elimination after another batting collapse.
Harmeet Singh’s four-wicket haul restricts Sudurpaschim Royals to 120
The Janakpur Bolts captain takes four wickets for 17 runs as Sudurpaschim struggle to build a competitive total in a crucial Nepal Premier League match.
Indian anti-dumping duties put Nepal’s jute industry under pressure
Higher duties in its biggest export market, coupled with the withdrawal of government incentives at home, are squeezing eastern Nepal’s jute industry, threatening its competitiveness, exports and jobs.
Russia and Ukraine hold US-backed talks after Trump says broad deal is possible
Russian state news agency RIA reported the start of what is scheduled to be two days of talks, in which Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are to mediate between the two warring sides.
Explained: Why is Sheikh Hasina’s plan to return to Bangladesh contentious?
The former prime minister says she plans to return in December, despite a death sentence, the revocation of her travel documents and the risk of arrest.
Who is Alice Huang, the Chinese businesswoman tied to Nvidia’s CEO?
Former Chinese finance executive Alice Huang became Megaspeed International’s controlling shareholder in 2023 and is under scrutiny over alleged espionage links to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
Seven held for setting off firecrackers in Rupandehi, one injured
Police say two of those detained were involved in an incident in which a person was injured during a Bhailo programme.
Madhesh prepares for Chhath as families return home
As preparations gather pace across the Tarai, the festival is bringing families together and boosting seasonal trade.
Living alongside rhinos on the fringes of Chitwan
From Nagarban to nearby settlements, rhinos regularly venture out in search of food, bringing people and wildlife into close contact and raising concerns over safety.
Nepal urges climate justice for Himalayas at COP31
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal calls for a dedicated action plan for mountain regions and says limiting global warming to 1.5°C is critical to protecting the Himalayas.
Janakpur face must-win test against Sudurpaschim in NPL
Janakpur need a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive, while Sudurpaschim can strengthen their position with a win in Kirtipur.
Students turn their school’s flower farm into a Tihar business
With marigolds in full bloom, students of a school in Arghakhanchi are spending their holiday harvesting and selling flowers, putting their agricultural training into practice.
Traffic resumes on Prithvi Highway after overnight landslide
The Malekhu-Muglin section reopened at 7:45am on Tuesday after debris from a fresh landslide at Ghoptebhir was cleared.
Trump says FBI is investigating Nvidia chief over alleged China spy links
The US president says Jensen Huang told him he had no idea the Chinese businesswoman was allegedly a spy, as Nvidia launches an internal investigation and its shares fall more than 4 percent.
Kathmandu move to top with fourth straight win, beat Chitwan by 10 runs
Ravi Bopara's half-century did not suffice as the Gorkhas defended a target of 181 to strengthen their chances of reaching the NPL playoffs.
TIME names Finance Minister Wagle among 100 influential climate leaders of 2026
The magazine has recognised the finance minister's efforts to highlight Nepal's climate vulnerability and push for international compensation following devastating glacial floods
Rashid’s half-century lifts Kathmandu to 180 against Chitwan
The all-rounder struck 52 off 30 balls to help the Gorkhas recover from an early collapse and post a challenging total in the NPL.
Wagle heads to COP31 to press Nepal’s climate agenda
The finance minister is expected to advocate stronger international support for climate finance and adaptation, highlighting the disproportionate impact of global warming on vulnerable mountain countries.
COP31 summit leaders urge world to move faster on climate
Turkey’s COP31 presidency has focused this year’s summit on a goal to electrify more than a third of the global economy by 2035, up from around a fifth today.
Samra’s century powers Pokhara to first NPL win
The Canadian opener’s 102 off 48 balls helped the Avengers post 217 for three before bowling Karnali Yaks out for 154.
Two killed in jeep crash in Dailekh
The vehicle was carrying a woman who had consumed poison and her relatives from Kalikot to Surkhet for treatment when it crashed on Monday morning.
Building fire kills 14 in China’s northern city of Taiyuan
Smoke billowed over the 40-storey structure as firefighters poised on cranes outside fought flames that spread upward from a lower annex.
Samra’s century powers Pokhara to 217 against Karnali
The opener smashed 102 off 48 balls as Pokhara Avengers posted a formidable total in the NPL’s 19th match at Kirtipur.
Police recapture six of eight Dolpa prison escapees
Two inmates were arrested in a forest in Tripurasundari municipality on Sunday, while police continue to search for the remaining fugitives
Nvidia shares fall as probe into CEO Jensen Huang’s ties to alleged Chinese spy raises questions
An internal investigation into whether Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation has put his future at the chipmaker under scrutiny, while his daughter cancels a planned visit to South Korea.
Landslides block Prithvi Highway, disrupting Tihar travel
Travellers heading home for Tihar celebrations face delays after repeated landslides block the highway in Chitwan, with crews working to reopen both lanes by 1pm.
Hasina seeks new passport in clearest sign of Bangladesh return
Hasina has asked Bangladesh’s embassy in New Delhi to issue her a new passport and identity card, signalling a possible return in December amid a death sentence and deepening political divisions at home.
EditorialHow many Nepalis are one flood away from poverty?
Bhotekoshi flood pushed poverty up 2.7 percentage points. Prevention, not just relief, must be the answer.
From traditional songs to modern celebrations, Tihar is changing with the times and a new generation
Traditional games and rituals are fading, celebrations are taking new forms, and younger Nepalis are questioning long-held social norms while embracing more environmentally conscious ways of marking the festival.
The two Nepali border villages that empty for six months every year
Residents of Chhangru and Tinkar in Darchula move to lower elevations each winter to escape heavy snowfall and extreme cold, returning in spring after preparing their homes, fields and livestock for the long absence.
Six injured in jeep crash in Dailekh
A vehicle carrying two patients and their attendants from Kalikot to Surkhet veered off the road at Kafaltoli on Monday morning.
Trump says he is highly unlikely to order Iran strikes if talks progress
Trump says Washington will explore a diplomatic solution if talks make progress, but warns that Iran’s demands remain unacceptable as attacks on shipping continue in the Strait of Hormuz.
Can Nepal cook dal bhat on its own electricity?
Nepal spends tens of billions of rupees a year on cooking gas. A 10-year electric-cooking mission could cut the bill, starting with households, hotels and the grid.
Q&A: Before we get high on the cannabis law, let’s measure the plant
Dr Amrit Baral says Gandaki’s cannabis law is a welcome start but argues it still lacks the science, standards and public education to work.
Top-four race goes down to the wire as NPL Season 3 nears league-stage conclusion
With defending champions Lumbini Lions leading the pack, six franchises remain in mathematical contention for playoff qualification.
Three in four transport jobs in Nepal are informal
ILO study calls for stronger labour protections, affordable social security contributions, and a legal framework to protect ride-hailing and delivery workers.