Several places recorded unhealthy air quality on Thursday morning.

The removal of Nepal’s police chief has renewed questions about police independence. Accountability must extend beyond the institution.

The Federation of Nepali Journalists has questioned the government’s approach to the media, citing police raids on newsrooms, pressure on journalists and proposed legislation it says could undermine constitutional guarantees of press freedom.

Khagendra Sunar has rejected allegations of abusing and blackmailing a woman, prompting some party leaders to argue against further action even as an internal inquiry continues.

The country’s narrow export base, weak manufacturing capacity, high trade costs, and infrastructure bottlenecks continue to constrain its integration into global markets.

Close losses to South Africa and England show what is missing. The league, and a home qualifier in December, offer a chance to fix it.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will step away after the November international break, ending a 23-year career in which he scored a record 146 goals in 234 appearances for Portugal.

The defending champions secured a 16-run victory over the inaugural-season winners to move three points clear at the top of the table.

Plainclothes police have allegedly monitored Thapa’s home and office, fuelling speculation of a possible arrest.

The former prime minister tells AP she is prepared to face arrest, imprisonment or death after returning from exile in India, where she fled following the 2024 uprising.

A decade ago, a Twitter account began sharing the words of BP Koirala, bringing the thoughts of Nepal’s first democratically elected prime minister into today’s political conversations.

Dan Bahadur Karki has approached the court with a writ petition challenging the government’s decision to remove him as IGP and appoint a successor.

Democratic gains in Congress and Texas threaten tougher scrutiny and regulatory hurdles for Musk’s companies, particularly his AI data-centre expansion.

The party’s joint general secretary says he will return to Kathmandu to appear before the Cyber Bureau, accusing the government of trying to rule through intimidation.

Millions more face drought, extreme heat and landslides, with overlapping climate and environmental hazards threatening children's health, education and protection, a new report says.

Republicans urge Trump to rethink his agenda, overhaul his team and take responsibility for midterm losses as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress.

Bastola, who has represented Nepal in four Asian Games, is the first Nepali to play in the tournament.

Australian cricket star David Warner will join Nepali and international sporting figures at the Friday event in Kathmandu to discuss investment, governance, infrastructure and players’ welfare.

The provincial government faces a floor test after the UML withdrew its support, while efforts to form an alternative coalition remain stalled over disagreements among opposition parties.

The company has agreed to pay 31,000 riyals as end-of-service benefits and 150,000 riyals as compensation to Bharat Mahato’s family, equivalent to over Rs7.2 million, Nepali embassy says.

In courtesy meetings and bilateral consultation, both sides discuss economic assistance, status of India-funded projects and energy cooperation.

For years, residents risked dangerous boat crossings and endured tragic accidents especially during monsoon.

Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital in Thapathali, the country’s largest maternity hospital, says specialist shortages and critical care gaps make treating complications beyond obstetric care difficult.

Despite deals for seven major hydropower projects, only one is under construction, raising questions about Nepal’s export ambitions and the benefits of its power agreements with India.

Tensions between Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s secretariat and Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki had been mounting over an investigation involving fixer Inam Sapkota and his alleged links with the PM’s political adviser.

The unravelling of political scandals has damaged the credibility of the Nepali judiciary. The opportunity to restore it hinges on fine political judgement.

We have contributed little to the climate crisis, yet are among those who bear its greatest consequences. We want more than a seat in the room.

Sometimes, privilege is not something we choose. It is something society assigns us, normalises and teaches us to live with.

A first solo trek along the famous high-altitude trail becomes a journey of quiet discoveries.

The banking index has maintained a bullish moving-average pattern even as Nepse remains in a longer-term bearish trend. But resistance around 1,600 continues to hold back the sector.

Sudhan Gurung breaks with convention by personally conferring the insignia on Manoj KC, who previously led investigations into the fake Bhutanese refugee scam.

Democrats capture both chambers of Congress in a sharp rebuke to Trump, with historic gains in Republican strongholds, voter anger over living costs and losses for the president’s handpicked candidates.

Officials say the Inam Sapkota probe, resistance to arrest orders and a long-standing preference for another officer led to the removal.

The former president says voters have sent a clear message against divisive politics as projections show Democrats poised to take control of both chambers of Congress.

Dan Bahadur Karki, who had 17 months left in his tenure as inspector general, is considering legal action after the cabinet replaced him with Manoj KC.

New Delhi is prepared to consider Nepal’s proposals for assistance and reconstruction projects following the Bhotekoshi flood.

The RSP-led government’s decision to remove IGP Dan Bahadur Karki recalls a similar move in 1997, when Home Minister Bamdev Gautam replaced IGP Achyut Krishna Kharel.

A contemporary of Dan Bahadur Karki in the same police batch, KC rose to prominence for leading the investigation into the fake Bhutanese refugee scam but was later sidelined.

Government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel says a new post has been created to strengthen security in the current circumstances, and urges that the decision not be viewed as punitive.

The Cabinet on Wednesday has appointed Karki as the prime minister’s security adviser and assigned new responsibilities to Additional Inspector General Manoj KC, a minister says.

The experienced left-handed batter is expected to make his Nepal Premier League debut against Sudurpaschim Royals on Friday, adding firepower to a Karnali side that has won two of its first three matches.

The two discussed ways to deepen the multifaceted partnership and strengthen longstanding ties of friendship between Nepal and India, according to the foreign ministry.

Thomas Holz built more than a business relationship with Nepal’s tea growers. After years of helping introduce their produce to European markets, he has retired from his job but says his bond with the farmers will endure.

Home to 124 of Nepal’s approximately 630 butterfly species, Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park offers a rich mix of biodiversity, forest trails and tranquil escapes from the bustle of the capital.

Poor monsoon rains and rising food prices are threatening feedstock supplies, potentially pushing ethanol blending down to 15 percent and increasing India’s reliance on imported oil.

Democrats make historic gains in Republican strongholds, flipping six Senate seats and at least eight House seats as voters voice frustration over Trump’s handling of the economy and the war with Iran.

The jeep, carrying an estimated 12 to 15 passengers, crashed in Kedarsyu Rural Municipality on Wednesday morning. Police have been deployed to the scene.

Talks with Nepali officials will cover a proposed economic package, Indian-funded projects and preparations for the prime minister’s visit to New Delhi.

The Bhotekoshi and Kaligandaki floods disrupted the delivery of electrical and safety equipment, delaying plans to open the tunnel to traffic.