Man who set himself on fire outside passport department succumbs to injuries
Ganesh Nepali, 25, from Mugu, died while undergoing treatment at Bir Hospital after suffering severe burn injuries in a self-immolation attempt in Kathmandu.
Ganesh Nepali, 25, from Mugu, died while undergoing treatment at Bir Hospital after suffering severe burn injuries in a self-immolation attempt in Kathmandu.
Farmers are searching across borders and cooperative depots for scarce chemical fertiliser, with some forced to transplant without it and others facing difficulties bringing supplies from India.
Government had arranged an air ambulance to airlift the burn victim to New Delhi, but specialists at Bir Hospital warned that moving him while unstable could put his life at greater risk.
Iran says it struck US military installations in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for American attacks, while Washington vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
Captain rebounds from an early penalty miss with a landmark goal as France's clinical second-half burst proves too much for Morocco.
After 16 years in the UK, rapper Yodda reflects on leaving the British Army, reconnecting with Nepal, and why he believes Nepali hip-hop is on the verge of global recognition.
Army begins feasibility study as government explores restarting the defunct state-owned factory after 26 years.
Dhaka’s approval creates a technical pathway for satellite internet into Nepal, yet licensing rules and foreign ownership restrictions continue to keep Starlink out.
The internal survey submitted to the party's general secretary shows 87.6 percent of respondents backing a leadership overhaul.
Hundreds begin a 15-day walk from Janakpur, saying authorities have failed to curb predatory lending, leaving borrowers trapped in court battles and at risk of losing their property.
The government must better engage stakeholders to balance oversight and business viability.
Stolen from classrooms and playgrounds and thrust into conflict, the minors lost their formative years of education, economic mobility and psychological security.
Nepal can reach its goal of becoming a $100 billion economy in five years by adopting innovative tax policies to build a foreign sovereign wealth fund, and by creating a friendly business climate.
Ganesh Nepali sustained serious injuries after setting himself ablaze outside the Department of Passports in Kathmandu.
The Cabinet-endorsed document sets ambitious targets, including 7 percent annual economic growth, 1.5 million new jobs and wide-ranging reforms in governance, digitalisation and public service delivery.
Police say the highway accounts for nearly 56 percent of road accidents in the province as poor road conditions, ageing vehicles, difficult terrain and weak traffic discipline continue to fuel fatal crashes.
More than 13,000 public officials have filed asset declarations while around 1,500 complaints alleging concealed wealth and proxy ownership are under review.
Anti-graft agency had sought Rs330 million in damages over alleged irregularities in the company’s billing system upgrade.
Zoo has lost around Rs20 million since closing three weeks ago, as bird flu spreads to 84 poultry farms across the Valley and 22 in Kavrepalanchok.
Collina says questioning officials’ integrity has no place in football after Egypt’s complaints over VAR decisions.
The provincial government has excluded the programme from next year’s budget after suspending deposits for four years, triggering criticism from lawmakers and uncertainty over more than Rs420 million already held in beneficiaries’ accounts.
Police say the 25-year-old took the extreme step after city police locked his motorcycle parked outside the department’s gate.
Consumers, dealers and bottling companies say the emergency measure introduced during the West Asia conflict has outlived its purpose, adding transport costs and operational burdens while full gas supplies remain unavailable.
Hundreds of displaced families were left uncertain about their next meal after food distribution stopped for nearly two days, before authorities restored the service on Tuesday evening.
The latest round of attacks, which the US said was carried out in response to Tuesday’s assault on three cargo ships transiting the strait, came hours after President Donald Trump said he believed an interim ceasefire with Iran to be “over.”
CIB team detains three people for investigation into alleged misappropriation of property belonging to Bal Mandir in Naxal, Kathmandu.
Ethnomusicologist Anna Marie Stirr discusses how a chance encounter with Dohori sparked decades of research into Nepal’s musical heritage, oral traditions and cultural preservation.
Every artist has a pre-performance ritual. Kuma Sagar, Asmita Adhikari and Sushant KC share their preshow rituals and favourite memories from previous Radio Kantipur National Music Awards.
Congress and UML say key provisions on ‘obstacle removal’, constitutional amendments and the legal status of House regulations violate the constitution and undermine the bicameral legislature.
The Swiss-born Italian arrived in March, believing Nepal could win their maiden SAFF Championship. But he left less than four months later, after FIFA’s suspension of ANFA forced him to walk away with a heavy heart.
Regulations require cash deposits, tighter licensing process, affiliation criteria and compulsory Nepal Studies courses.
Visiting Chinese Vice Minister Yan urges one-stop services for investors and Nepal’s backing at WTO, as Kathmandu presses Beijing to expedite stalled infrastructure projects.
Business leaders seek legal safeguards for entrepreneurs and policy reforms to revive investment. PM says honest businessmen have nothing to fear.
Four ordinances related to constitutional bodies, universities, and public service holders are set to lapse Thursday.
Both the government and opposition parties have acted irresponsibly on the constitution amendment process.
The blanket support of the government’s every action, just or unjust, will motivate it to veer into authoritarianism.
Disasters have differential impacts on various groups, but preparedness and responses remain generalised.
Entrepreneurs cite lack of finance, poor market access and ineffective government support, while experts say most micro enterprises remain informal and struggle to grow.
Cabinet promotes Prime Minister’s Office secretary to the top bureaucratic post as incumbent Suman Raj Aryal retires on July 9 after reaching the age limit.
A referee may spend one match battling humidity in Miami and another chasing play at more than 2,200 metres above sea level in Mexico City.
Work on Tribhuvan International Airport's taxiway and international apron has stopped after high-grade crushed stone supplies from Godawari were cut off amid a legal dispute involving quarry operators and the municipality.
Traffic police use real-time camera feeds to detect violations and are preparing to introduce a fully digital system that will issue fines remotely.
The transport cooperative says AI-generated images have fuelled false claims online, stressing that its iconic green buses will retain their colour as the government prepares to launch the ‘Blue Bus’ initiative for women.
A week-long study along three high-altitude routes records more than 50 mushroom species and seeks to document their habitats, local uses and conservation needs.
Tehran retaliates against US bases in Gulf states as fragile ceasefire unravels following renewed attacks and oil sanctions.
Swiss-Italian coach says suspension has made it impossible to continue the long-term project he began with the national team.
Officials split the disputed 6.5km stretch into separate contract packages and revise the project design to construct two bridges between Farsidol and Dukuchhap.
Ruben Vargas converts the winning spot kick after Gregor Kobel’s saves and Colombia’s misses end a tense goalless contest, setting up a quarter-final showdown with holders Argentina.
Messi misses an early penalty before scoring in a remarkable late comeback as defending champions Argentina recover from two goals down to reach the quarter-finals.
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