SpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit, acing test for reusable rockets
The spacecraft completed a 22-hour orbital flight before being caught by mechanical arms at its Texas launch tower, marking a major step towards SpaceX’s goal of developing fully reusable rockets.
Three dead, two injured in Mugu jeep crash
The jeep plunged about 600 metres off the road in Chhayanath Rara Municipality while travelling from Surkhet to Rara.
Nepal sets up accreditation centre to ease testing and certification
The agency aims to reduce testing costs, strengthen quality assurance and help Nepali products gain international recognition, but exporters say it could take up to three years to secure global accreditation.
Bhurtel falls one run short as Pokhara post record NPL total
Kushal Bhurtel hits 99 off 51 balls as Pokhara Avengers pile up 224 for two against Kathmandu Gorkhas, the highest total in the competition’s history.
Changing farming practices threaten food and habitats of migratory birds
The expansion of winter crops, shrinking wetlands, and rising use of pesticide are putting the survival of thousands of birds arriving in Nepal from Tibet, Mongolia, and Siberia at risk.
India approves weekly train service linking Janakpur and Ayodhya
The 604-km cross-border service will connect two major Ramayana pilgrimage destinations, with stops in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The launch date and fares are yet to be announced.
Karnali sign off with consolation win as Chitwan finish fourth
The Rhinos, already through to the playoffs, end the league stage on seven points after falling 24 runs short of a 154-run target.
Tinkar villagers face seven-hour walk for medical care
With no health post in the border village, residents must take the sick across the border into India or walk seven hours to the nearest health facility. A community health centre built four years ago remains unused.
Top scorer on South Korean tax exam confesses to cheating with AI
Han says he used a microcamera to photograph exam questions and an AI tool to find the answers, raising fresh concerns about cheating ahead of Thursday’s national college entrance exam.
Bhattarai urges Prime Minister Shah to put five issues on agenda for India visit
In an interview with Kantipur, the former prime minister says Nepal should press India on the border dispute, trade deficit, air routes and hydropower, while seeking trilateral cooperation on the Himalayan climate crisis.
Hydropower firms to need 50 percent construction progress for IPOs
The proposed ordinance would allow companies to issue shares before commercial production begins, provided their projects have completed at least half of the physical work.
Karnali set Chitwan a target of 154 in final league match
Hasan Talat hits an unbeaten half-century as Karnali Yakss, already out of playoff contention, post 153-8; Chitwan have secured a playoff berth.
Dhaulagiri Hospital still waiting for trauma centre a decade after announcement
The Hari Khadka Trauma Centre, announced in 2015, remains short of buildings, staff and infrastructure despite the availability of equipment and some specialist doctors.
US air travel disruptions to persist until late on Sunday, FAA head says
Federal Aviation Administration head Bryan Bedford said on Saturday that he expected airline operations to largely return to normal by late Sunday.
Bahrain issues first threat alerts since September as Iran says it attacked US base
The Revolutionary Guards said they had launched six drones targeting a US air-defence radar at the Al-Rifaa helicopter base in Bahrain.
India’s Nitin Gadkari to attend Nepal Infrastructure Summit as keynote speaker
The December 9–10 summit will bring together policymakers, investors and development partners to discuss infrastructure financing, regional connectivity and climate-resilient projects.
Jayanti Memorial Trust marks 25 years of expanding access to heart care
Trust has supported more than 10,000 heart surgeries, organised cardiac health camps in 53 districts and provided heart health education to over 6,000 students.
Oil Corporation brings Rs300 billion in annual transactions under digital system
More than 1,500 dealers, 60 bottlers and 60 airlines will be able to place fuel orders and make payments online through the new ERP system.
UK’s Prince William to be joined by wife Kate for visit to India
Heir-to-the-throne William, 44, and Kate are flying out for a series of events across Mumbai during a three-day visit that includes Tuesday’s awards ceremony.
Nākaloka makes Kathmandu debut with an evening of music, devotion and silence
The movement brought together spiritual traditions, music and meditative practices in an evening of collective reflection at Basantapur.
How Ishuta Shrestha found her calling in the fierce imagery of Paubha
What began as a discovery in her grandfather’s room became her entry into Paubha and an exploration of faith, discipline and the symbolism of wrathful deities.
And then there were four: Lumbini lead NPL playoff pack
The defending champions sealed the top spot with a four-wicket win over Biratnagar, leaving Sudurpaschim, Kathmandu and Chitwan to fight over second to fourth on Sunday.
SIPs attracted investors in the past. Current low returns frustrate them
Investors say returns have fallen short of expectations, partly because many entered SIPs believing their money would multiply over time.
Lamichhane asks China-bound MPs to keep third countries out of talks
The RSP chair asks the 20-member delegation to focus on Nepal-China ties and study China’s experience in governance, technology and development.
Balendra Shah administration goes fast with ordinances: 13 issued, 2 forwarded in 8 months
The Shah administration has issued 13 ordinances and recommended two more in less than eight months, despite commanding a near two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives.
Who is the real prime minister?
After the IGP removal and journalist detentions, Lamichhane’s claim of a right to intervene has reopened a question the RSP’s landslide was meant to settle.
Congress leader Umesh Shrestha’s brother arrested in Inam Sapkota investigation
Police say Mahesh Shrestha was arrested in Kirtipur after investigators found links between him and Sapkota, who is being investigated for alleged money laundering and banking offences.
Lumbini beat Biratnagar to reach Qualifier, Kings knocked out
Ruben Trumpelmann seals a four-wicket victory with a six as the defending champions finish top of the league stage, while all four playoff spots are now decided.
Is Nepali politics forgetting its own history?
From BP Koirala’s social democracy to the Maoists’ revolution, parties have experimented with big ideas in a short time. Few seem to look back at how those experiments went.
Nepal’s psychedelic mushrooms need experts, not hype
Psilocybin holds medical promise, and Nepal could become a safe destination for it. That depends on putting qualified experts in charge, with government support, before an unregulated trade takes hold.
AI is coming to Nepal either way. The real question is who’s in charge
Adopt or resist is the wrong debate. What matters is whether Nepal keeps the power to choose, govern and adapt the technology it buys.
Deuba faction prepares parallel provincial conventions ahead of Kathmandu gathering
The dissident faction of Congress plans to complete the provincial conventions by December 4 before holding a parallel national convention in Kathmandu from December 7 to 9.
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.
International recognition is no proof of serving global capital
The record of Nepal’s finance and climate policymakers complicates claims that they are simply advancing Western economic interests.
Trump tells advisers he may hold off on Iran attacks barring new provocations, sources say
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 Lions field first against Biratnagar Kings
Lumbini can secure top spot and a place in the Qualifier with a win, while Biratnagar must prevail to keep their playoff hopes alive.
UN climate chief urges speed as COP31 confronts fossil fuel divide
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.
Madhesh chief minister quits ahead of confidence vote
Krishna Prasad Yadav resigns during a provincial assembly meeting after two coalition partners withdraw their backing.
Tinkar residents bear the cost of Kathmandu’s border rhetoric
Residents of Chhangru and Tinkar depend on India for travel, supplies and trade. Disputes over Lipulekh and Kalapani make that dependence increasingly difficult.
Nepal calls for mountain-focused climate action at COP31
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.
Sundarpur bids farewell to crash victims in mass funeral
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.
US to resume flights after air traffic network failure sparks chaos
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.
A photographer's personal journey through Banaras
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.
Why the first six overs have become a survival test in NPL Season 3
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.
Nepal’s high-value exports rise 23.85 percent in first quarter
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.
For Mamta Kafle’s family, a guilty verdict is not enough
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.
PM asks lawmakers to advance Nepal’s interest in China ties
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.
More than 21,000 killed in road accidents in nine years, the state is least bothered
Successive investigations have identified overloading, driver fatigue, poor roads and weak enforcement as major causes of crashes, but their recommendations remain largely unimplemented.
Spiritual gatherings bring Lumbini back to life
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 beat Janakpur to strengthen playoff hopes
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.