Winter is intense. Clothes from north have been stuck at border. Traders feel chill
Traders, frustrated at the slow pace of construction of Miteri Bridge and a trickle of containers through the Tatopani border, suspect an unofficial blockade by Beijing.
Russia’s Putin arrives in India for summit talks with Modi
Modi’s presence to greet Putin on arrival at the airport is a rare gesture, as visiting foreign leaders are usually received by senior Indian ministers.
Sudurpaschim Royals beat Chitwan Rhinos by 49 runs to enter Qualifier-1
Chris Lynn’s 75 anchors Royals to 170-run target as disciplined bowling restricts Rhinos to 120 in Kirtipur.
Lumbini tops provinces in maternal deaths. Referral gaps blamed
94 women died in Lumbini last fiscal year. Health workers cite systemic delays, mismanagement, and poor access to care.
Talks on Madhesh government formation end without agreement
Congress and Loktantrik Samajbadi Party stick to their claims to lead the new government.
Sudurpaschim Royals post 17o-run target against Chitwan Rhinos in NPL clash
Lynn’s composed 75 runs guides Sudurpaschim to a competitive total.
Kirat community marks Udhauli festival
People gather for worship, ancestral remembrance and traditional dances.
Kathmandu Gorkhas beat Pokhara Avengers by 13 runs to book playoff spot
Shahab Alam’s six-wicket haul guide Kathmandu to victory in Kirtipur. Becomes first hat-trick taker in the second season of NPL.
26 players called for closed camp targeting ICC Women’s T20 Global Qualifiers
There are 10 teams in the qualifiers, divided into two groups of five each.
Putin says Russia will take all of Ukraine’s Donbas region militarily or otherwise
In discussions with the United States over the outline of a possible peace deal to end the war, Russia has repeatedly said that it wants control over the whole of Donbas - and that the United States should informally recognise Moscow’s control.
Australia says the world will follow social media ban as Meta starts blocking teens
Most other affected platforms have started contacting underage users advising them to download their photos and contacts and offering the choice of deleting their accounts or freezing them until they turn 16.
How an oil pipeline battle shows the US gaining sway in Iraq
A preliminary agreement to restart the pipeline was announced on July 17, the final day of the drone attacks, and after two months of intense US pressure, oil began flowing on September 27.
Kosovo envoy sees opportunities for cooperation with Nepal
Says the countries have similar situations of migrating citizens who can be lured back for national development.
China should focus on economy not ‘territorial expansion’, Taiwan president says
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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‘Minning Gaaun’ to air on Kantipur Television from today
The 22-episode TV series is based on China’s poverty alleviation initiatives.
These women make childcare safer and breastfeeding pain-free
Lori Parker is one of the very few lactation consultants in Nepal. Together with her co-worker, she helps newparents navigate their role and explains why baby massages and co-sleeping can be dangerous.
Lumbini Lions stay on playoff hunt defeating Biratnagar Kings, whose safe spot is now at risk
The Lions complete the chase against the Kings with five wickets in hand. With Faf du Plessis and other batters unable to contribute well, Biratnagar fail to defend a not-so-good total.
Clean air framework unveiled to cut industrial pollution
New draft plan targets fossil-fuel-dependent enterprises, but experts warn tax policies on clean energy remain contradictory.
Upper house nomination filing five weeks away
The Election Commission has set January 3 for the publication of voters’ list.
Several Udayapur villages still live in darkness as electrification project stalls
Dhungre, Dumre and several other settlements still light homes with pine wood, oil lamps and bamboo torches.
Siddhartha Highway’s Siddhababa Tunnel work moving at snail’s pace
A 1,126-metre long tunnel is under construction in the most perilous stretch of the road section. But work has almost stalled over the past two months.
Probe commission prepares to summon Oli and Lekhak
Former PM and his home minister are being investigated for their roles in suppressing the September Gen Z protest.
Kulman’s Ujyalo Nepal calls for replacing provincial assemblies with councils
Party wants one-term lawmakers. Calls for freeing Judicial Council from political grip.
EditorialOnus on Deuba
He would do well to summon timely convention and orient his party towards elections.
Putin’s signal to the West
India’s steadfastness in its relationship with Russia should shape the latter’s approach.
Mending the strained Nepal-India relations
Both countries need a new way of talking and thinking about each other.
Lumbini Lions defeat Biratnagar Kings by five wickets to keep playoff hope alive
D’Arcy Short’s 57 runs lead Lumbini to victory.
Madhesh Province Head calls for new government formation
Asks any member of the provincial assembly who can secure a majority with the support of two or more parties to stake a claim for the chief minister.
Generative AI in higher education
Student cheating dominates talk of generative AI in higher ed, but universities and tech companies face ethical issues too.
Dengue cases down, but virus widespread across Nepal
Since January, six people have died and 8,109 others tested positive.
Supreme Court seeks written reply in UML petition against House dissolution
Constitutional bench orders the Office of President and others to reply within a week. Interim order request rejected.
Biratnagar Kings set 145-run target against Lumbini Lions
Lions bowlers keep the Kings in check as Sher Malla claims three wickets.
India revokes state-run security app order for smartphones after outcry
The move comes after days of protests from opposition parties over the issue, while newspaper editorials joined privacy advocates in denouncing the move.
Nepse index slides as turnover crosses Rs5.23 billion
The index drops 0.51 percent, extending a losing run since Sunday.
Pakistan, Afghanistan hold fresh peace talks in Saudi Arabia, say sources
Both sides signed a ceasefire in Doha in October, but a second round of negotiations in Istanbul last month fell apart without a long-term deal.
Madhesh Chief Minister Saroj Kumar Yadav resigns
Yadav quits addressing provincial assembly meeting as opposition boycotts session.
Nepal-Japan sign Rs31 billion loan deal to upgrade Koteshwar intersection
The flyover project aims to cut travel time between Tinkune and Jadibutti to under 10 minutes.
Anti-graft body apprehends CAAN Director General Pradeep Adhikari
CIAA files corruption case at Special Court, citing irregularities in the Nalinchok helipad project.
CIB arrests Guna Group chair Rajendra Shakya amid ongoing Prabhu Bank probe
The arrest comes after the CIB earlier detained the bank’s CEO Sherchan along with two others as investigators examine suspected financial irregularities.
Rupee cracks below 90 to the dollar, hit by tariffs, capital outflows
The weakness in portfolio investment has also coincided with a slowdown in foreign direct investment, adding to the pressure.
Kami Rita Sherpa receives Guinness World Records certificate for 42 high-altitude summits
The veteran climber has now reached 8,000-metre peaks 42 times, including a record 31 ascents of Everest.
Russia says no Ukraine compromise reached after five-hour Putin talks with Trump envoys
Ushakov added that a meeting between Putin and Trump was not currently planned, though he said the talks were constructive and that there were huge opportunities for US-Russian economic cooperation.
US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries
Immigration processing halted for applicants from 19 nations already under earlier travel restrictions, with the White House citing security concerns after the Washington attack.
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EditorialNo more delays
Slow reconstruction in the quake-hit areas littered with compromised infrastructure is unacceptable.
Geopolitics of Avalokiteshvara’s reincarnation
The succession is no longer merely a religious matter; it has become a geopolitical flashpoint.
‘Param Sundari’: A tourism ad wrapped as a love story
Nowadays, Bollywood movies debut in theatres before moving to streaming platforms. This works well for ‘Param Sundari’ as its appeal lies in scenic charm more than emotional depth.
Roller-coaster of global trade
Nepal must introduce policy reform to cater to the changing dynamics of trade and investment.
Everyday AI: Saurav Thapa Shrestha
Shrestha is a Nepali researcher, designer, and photographer whose work explores art, culture, and visual storytelling through both creativity and research.