Round-the-clock operation launched to capture killer elephant
A week after the wild tusker killed a woman and her four-year-old son in Jagatpur, Chitwan National Park has intensified efforts to tranquillise, collar and track the animal blamed for 25 deaths since 2010.
Government, family of self-immolation victim Ganesh Nepali sign nine-point agreement
Deal ends days of deadlocked talks with commitments to an independent inquiry, employment for the deceased’s wife, financial assistance for the family and education support for his daughter.
Latest tests find faecal contamination in Kathmandu drinking water
Water samples collected from Chandragiri, Kritipur, Dakshinkali and Gokarneshwar municipalities, and Kathmandu Metropolitan City, were found to contain faecal coliform and E coli.
Myanmar tells ASEAN detained Aung San Suu Kyi will be looked after, special envoy says
Maria Theresa Lazaro, the Philippine foreign minister, has been seeking access to Suu Kyi, 81, who has been detained since her elected government was ousted in a 2021 military coup.
Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad, a moderniser who seized power, has died
Qatar’s top government body, the Amiri Diwan, announced that Sheikh Hamad had died on Sunday morning. It did not mention the cause of his death.
Toronto active shooter incident leaves 5 people injured, 2 dead, police say
A Toronto Police spokesperson declined to provide additional details beyond the information posted on the department's official feed on X.
Nepal crush Singapore by 151 runs in ACC Women’s U19 Premier Cup
Sana Praveen’s unbeaten 98 and Sabitri Dhami’s 78 power Nepal to 199 without loss before bowlers dismiss Singapore’s hopes.
Typhoon Bavi batters eastern China, threatens days of heavy rain
Nearly 2 million people evacuated as powerful storm triggers floods, transport disruptions and landslides across coastal regions.
Abhishek Giri’s alleged empire of influence, extortion and financial control under police scanner
From prison-linked earnings to construction disputes, investigators are tracing a web of alleged financial dealings and coercion involving the controversial Biratnagar figure.
Four injured in Bajhang jeep crash airlifted to Nepalgunj, two referred to Kathmandu
Six critically injured passengers were evacuated by Nepali Army helicopters after treatment was found unavailable at the district hospital
Argentina beat Swiss 3-1 after extra time to reach World Cup semi-finals
Argentina’s title defence stays alive as Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez score in extra time to end Switzerland’s historic run and set up a blockbuster semi-final against England in Atlanta.
Ganesh Nepali’s family refuses to claim body, seeks state accountability over death
Relatives demand responsibility from authorities after the ride-hailing driver died following self-immolation outside the passport office, as a probe examines the dispute over a motorcycle wheel lock.
US launches more strikes on Iran after commercial ship struck in Strait of Hormuz
The latest exchange of strikes comes after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz following a warning shot that hit a commercial container ship, raising concerns over global energy supplies and renewed efforts to avert a wider regional war.
Bellingham double fires England past Norway into World Cup semis
England overturn first-half deficit as Jude Bellingham scores twice, including an extra-time winner, to set up a World Cup semi-final against Argentina or Switzerland.
Fiction: The town’s tragedy
A prisoner turns the tables on the father of a murder victim, forcing him to confront the past he long ignored.
A library built by children, for children
The Dhumbarahi Children’s Library marked its second anniversary with activities organised largely by young volunteers, celebrating a community built around reading and sharing.
What’s the cost of building a home? It’s getting more expensive
Builders cite rising material prices, higher transport costs and stricter building standards, while official data show electrical wires and bricks posted the sharpest price increases.
Three Rukum West men disappeared from Libya on a US journey two years ago. Families still await their return
Families trapped between hope, grief and mounting debt as young members lost on the ‘donkey route’.
Ganesh Nepali’s death shines a light on Nepal’s unprotected gig workers
As Nepal’s platform economy expands, thousands of workers shoulder rising costs, shrinking earnings and few legal safeguards.
Floods at Kirtipur holding centre expose flaws in government’s squatter relocation plan
Families relocated from riverbanks lose their homes and belongings again as the government's holding centre floods.
Private sector ready to improve social responsibility spending but won’t surrender funds
Business leaders say CSR is a corporate responsibility rather than a source of government revenue.
Human-wildlife conflict or human-human conflict?
The framing of ‘human-wildlife conflict’ naturalises the problem, obscures the political choices that produce it and shields powerful conservation actors from scrutiny.
The caveats of amending a constitution
If an amendment can fail even when it is procedurally flawless, who decides when that line has been crossed?
Joint security patrol steps up monitoring along Bajhang’s northern border
Eight-day patrol to the Nepal-China border found growing dissatisfaction among border residents over Chinese restrictions on grazing, cross-border trade and pilgrimages to Lake Mansarovar.
159 manpower agencies penalised for routing migrant workers through Indian airports
DoFE warns 434 recruitment firms for failing to submit mandatory flight records.
RSP’s women leaders on what it took to reach a majority
Fifty-one of 99 elected seats now held by women — but the party's own leaders say the harder battle is for power at the top, not just numbers.
Floods in Bangladesh kill 44, leave over a million stranded
Power outages, damaged roads and broken communication links have slowed rescue and relief efforts.
Nearly 2.6 million smart driving licences printed as backlog cleared
A new digital licensing system is set to launch in mid-July, while over 300,000 licences nearing expiry will be issued only after renewal.
Three youth activists detained from Kirtipur holding centre
Eyewitnesses dispute police claims of ‘obstructing rescue operations’, pointing instead to excessive force and political bias.
Three killed, 10 injured in Bajhang jeep accident
Five of the injured are in critical condition as authorities send a helicopter for rescue operations.
Iran’s Supreme Leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor
Mojtaba issued the message on the occasion of funeral ceremonies for his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, held months after he was killed in the US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28.
Nepal begin ACC Women’s U19 Premier Cup with a 105-run victory over Qatar
Sabitri Dhami’s batting heroics help Nepal post a 131-run target. In turn, Nepali bowlers bundle out Qatar for 25 runs.
Nepse loses Rs 90 billion in week of broad market sell-off
Benchmark index falls nearly 2 percent as all sectoral indices close in the red, despite higher trading turnover. Analysts expect easing selling pressure and policy support to improve sentiment.
The morning after the flood
At the Kirtipur holding centre, families displaced by eviction surveyed the damage after a night of rising waters and lost possessions.
After losing their homes, displaced families lose what little they had left
Overnight flooding inundated the Radha Soami Satsang Beas holding centre in Kirtipur, washing away clothes, medicines, schoolbooks and other essentials that families had managed to save after the April evictions.
The week in six photos
Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.
Magic Merino strikes again as Spain down Belgium to reach World Cup semis
Belgium lose goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to injury before substitute Mikel Merino strikes late to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals, where France await.
BOOK REVIEW: Beyond the stone spout: The forgotten science of Hiti Pranali
Padmasundar Joshi’s book explores the engineering and history of the traditional water system while arguing for its preservation through policy rather than nostalgia.
EVENTS: July 11 to July 17, 2026
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NEPSE this week
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Nepal civil aviation reform bills up for public feedback
Draft bills propose separating airport operations from aviation regulation in a major institutional overhaul aimed at improving safety, transparency and compliance with international standards.
Ordinances’ expiry leaves legal holes as altered provisions evaporate
Lapsed executive orders leave constitutional appointments, university reforms and land management initiatives facing fresh challenges.
Supreme Court stalls government’s high-profile asset probe
The apex court orders the commission not to seek asset details or recommend legal action against public officials until a full bench delivers its verdict.
A night of honours and performances for Nepali music
The ‘Xtreme Energy Drink Presents National Music Awards’ honoured artists across 16 categories, bringing together established and emerging musicians for an evening of performances and tributes.
Ganesh Nepali was fined 1,000 rupees. It cost him his life
The ride-hailing driver’s death from self-immolation has forced the government to confront a warning it gave itself years ago — as opposition lawmakers quote Balendra Shah’s own past words on state failure back to him in parliament.
Government reiterates commitment to one-China policy amid Dalai Lama birthday controversy
Foreign Ministry says country-specific economic diplomacy strategies prepared for 20 nations.
Bangladesh’s Hasina plans December return with party colleagues to surrender
The South Asian nation’s longest-serving leader said she and members of her Awami League aim to return voluntarily to the country they fled two years ago and present themselves in court.
Nepal to face India ‘A’ in December T20 series
The three-match series will be played at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur following an agreement between CAN and BCCI officials in Edinburgh.
Jhuma Limbu, Nhyoo Bajracharya win top honours at Radio Kantipur National Music Awards
The event, organised to celebrate Radio Kantipur’s 28th anniversary, recognises artists in playback, folk, modern and other music categories.
Families to remain first line of care under proposed elderly policy
The proposed policy prioritises family and community-based care while assigning local governments a larger role in healthcare, rehabilitation and social support for senior citizens.