Asalanka’s half-century sets up 167-run target for Lumbini
The Sri Lankan batter scores 64 off 43 balls as Biratnagar post 166 for four in their bid to stay in the playoff race.
The Sri Lankan batter scores 64 off 43 balls as Biratnagar post 166 for four in their bid to stay in the playoff race.
The record of Nepal’s finance and climate policymakers complicates claims that they are simply advancing Western economic interests.
The war has hiked global fuel prices and proven unpopular with US voters, who handed control of Congress to the Democrats in last week’s midterm elections.
Lumbini can secure top spot and a place in the Qualifier with a win, while Biratnagar must prevail to keep their playoff hopes alive.
A UN report last month found the world is already on course to exceed the 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) warming threshold, a limit scientists say should prevent the worst effects of climate change.
Krishna Prasad Yadav resigns during a provincial assembly meeting after two coalition partners withdraw their backing.
Residents of Chhangru and Tinkar depend on India for travel, supplies and trade. Disputes over Lipulekh and Kalapani make that dependence increasingly difficult.
The delegation urges a dedicated programme on mountains and climate change, fairer access to climate finance and stronger support for countries facing climate-related losses.
Thirteen residents of the Sarlahi village were among 14 people killed in Thursday’s Makawanpur crash. Twelve bodies were cremated together on the banks of the Lakhandeha river late Friday.
A communications failure at air traffic control centres grounded flights nationwide for four hours, disrupting thousands of journeys and exposing vulnerabilities in the ageing US aviation system.
Bikas Rauniar revisits the ancient Indian city that has drawn him back year after year, exploring its spiritual character, photographic memories and deep historical ties with Nepal.
With powerplays averaging just 40 runs in the first innings and 43 in the second, and only four of 46 innings crossing 60, teams are consistently falling short in the opening six overs.
Shipments of large cardamom, iron and steel, jute products, readymade garments, pashmina, and carpets drive growth, while edible oil re-exports push overall exports up 57 percent.
A US jury convicted Naresh Bhatt of murdering his wife, whose body remains missing. Her family and advocates say the case highlights the difficulties Nepali women face in leaving abusive relationships abroad.
As Balendra Shah prepares to visit India, 20 RSP lawmakers head to Beijing, signalling Nepal’s effort to balance ties with its two powerful neighbours.
Successive investigations have identified overloading, driver fatigue, poor roads and weak enforcement as major causes of crashes, but their recommendations remain largely unimplemented.
Three major international Buddhist prayer and teaching events have drawn monks, nuns and devotees from around the world, bringing renewed activity to the birthplace of Buddha and giving a boost to local tourism.
Chitwan recovered from a shaky start to chase down a target of 89 with four wickets to spare, leaving Janakpur’s playoff hopes hanging in the balance.
The first-season champions managed just 88 for nine, dealing a major blow to their slim hopes of reaching the Nepal Premier League playoffs.
Jeep, elephant and boat safaris bring in millions for some forests but most of Chitwan’s 93 forests outside the park buffer zone have yet to follow suit.
In Antalya, Nepal is asking the world for billions. But its push for international recognition has fallen short, and Kathmandu still has homework to do.
Sudurpaschim Royals have won four consecutive matches after losing two of their first three, moving to the top of the Nepal Premier League table with 10 points.
The government has extended the holiday to November 16, a day after the festival, to allow devotees to complete their religious observances.
The Royals recover from a disastrous start but manage only 125 for six in their 20 overs in the first match of Friday’s double-header.
Chakraghatta Rural Municipality has declared Friday a day of mourning and will provide Rs50,000 to each bereaved family to help cover funeral expenses.
The appointments follow parliamentary hearings and approval of nominees recommended by the Judicial Council. The new justices are due to begin work on Monday.
Markets are filling with shoppers buying fruits, traditional offerings and bamboo items ahead of the festival.
Growing numbers of international visitors are crowding the mountain airport, with limited flights making tickets to and from Kathmandu harder to secure.
Relatives are demanding compensation, jobs for family members and government-funded treatment for the injured before accepting the bodies.
The franchises have chosen to bat first in the last three fixtures at the TU International Cricket Stadium, moving away from the early-tournament preference for bowling first.
Whether flying over the mountains, enjoying the snow-capped views from hotel balconies or team outings in the hills around the Kathmandu Valley, overseas talents savour life off the pitch.
The airport customs office, Himalaya Airlines and Hotel Radisson alone account for nearly 73 percent of the total outstanding dues, amounting to more than Rs1.14 billion.
More than 2,000 Nepalis travel to the Indian pilgrimage site in season to carry pilgrims and goods, while others run hotels and shops.
Subdivision of plots remains suspended in 333 local units as only 420 have completed classification, with local units citing a lack of funds and technical staff.
Every year, residents of Chhangru and Tinkar in Darchula leave their homes for the lowlands and return in spring when the snow recedes.
A 14-seater was carrying 20 people when it plunged off the road in Bhimphedi early Thursday. The crash has devastated Sarlahi’s Sundarpur, where families were preparing to celebrate Chhath.
Nepal, Bhutan and other mountain countries are pushing for measures to save glaciers and mountain ecosystems.
A fairer holiday, safer travel and lasting infrastructure would be a start.
From Ram Sharan Mahat’s Banker award to Swarnim Wagle’s TIME100 nod, global honours for Nepali technocrats signal alignment with Western financial orthodoxy, not necessarily service to Nepal’s people.
The Mamta Kafle Bhatt case was not a digital-inheritance dispute, but a photo she asked her brother to preserve shows why a record can matter long after it is shared.
Around 500,000 young people enter the labour market every year, but only a handful of business groups employ more than 10,000 people each.
The defending champions climbed to the top of the Nepal Premier League standings with a six-wicket win, while Karnali’s hopes of reaching the playoffs suffered another setback.
Huang, who co-founded Nvidia and is its fourth-largest investor with a stake of about 3.61 percent, will exit the board as well.
The 20-member team, led by General Secretary Bipin Kumar Acharya, will hold discussions on governance, economic development and political cooperation during its visit from November 15.
David Miller took over from Sompal Kami, but Karnali were bowled out for 105 against Lumbini Lions, leaving their playoff hopes hanging by a thread.
Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav is seeking a vote of confidence after the CPN-UML and Nepali Communist Party, both members of his coalition government, withdrew their support.
With the number of confirmed cases now surpassing 11,000, the outbreak is the second-worst on record.
The Biratnagar Kings captain took the first hat-trick of NPL Season 3 to bowl out Pokhara Avengers for 132 before his side chased down the target with four wickets to spare.
The electric minibus was travelling from Kathmandu to Sarlahi when it plunged off the road at Chisapanigadhi along the Bhimphedi-Kulekhani-Kathmandu road section at around 5:45 am on Thursday.
The leg-spinner dismisses five batters in a decisive spell, including Yuvraj Samra, who had struck 84 off 47 balls, to leave Biratnagar Kings chasing 133 against Pokhara Avengers.