A country once defined by deprivation is now enjoying personal pampering and luxury malls. The government’s drive to encourage consumer spending funnels wealth through state-controlled channels, squeezing informal markets while placating a restless middle class.

Devotees across Nepal marked the Hindu festival with offerings to their fathers and rituals to remember departed ancestors.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah thanked New Zealand for NZ$2 million in humanitarian assistance and sought its support for climate-related loss and damage financing.

Water spills over temporary blockade on Hunga Khola, but authorities urge riverside communities to stay clear as burst risk remains high.

Rybakina fights back after losing the first set to beat Gauff and reach her first US Open final, where she will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

From finding a safe route out to getting a wheelchair or a place in a shelter, survivors face barriers long after the waters recede.

The vehicle caught fire while travelling along the East-West Highway’s service lane, police say.

Houthi control of Mocha and advances towards the Bab el-Mandeb raise fresh concerns over Red Sea shipping and Saudi Arabia’s oil exports as US-Iran fighting disrupts regional energy routes.

We’ve spent years being told to sit straight and avoid slouching. But there is no single ‘correct’ posture—the key may be to keep moving and avoid staying in one position for too long.

Physical closure may never come for those lost in the flood. But by walking hand-in-hand with survivors, we can provide the resources and empathy needed to navigate the uncertainty.

Researchers warn that long-dormant pathogens and ancient antibiotic-resistance genes are slipping into freshwater systems.

Kathmandu residents face hours-long queues as highway blockages, pent-up demand, and distribution bottlenecks squeeze cooking gas supplies, triggering price hikes and the resignation of the commerce minister.

Health ministry and Nepal Medical Council dispatch teams to investigate the incident at Gajendra Narayan Singh Hospital in Rajbiraj.

Nepal defended a low total against Oman in the semis on Thursday to set up a high-stakes final against arch-rivals UAE, with a direct berth to the 2027 Asia Cup on the line.

The old guard stresses September 9, while the RSP government points to the deadly crackdown of September 8. Neither side has fully pursued accountability for both.

High logistics costs, limited cross-border payment options, regulatory hurdles and weak digital readiness keep Nepali products off global online marketplaces.

Diplomatic ties are improving after years of tension, but investment curbs, visa delays and restrictions on Chinese equipment continue to weigh on business relations.

With all roads and bridges washed away by the catastrophic August 26 floods, the village has been effectively cut off from the outside world.

Sculptors say they were rushed to display unfinished work.

The Gorkhas inform that Shikhar Insurance will be their ‘golden partner’, and its logo will be displayed on the back of the jersey for the third Nepal Premier League.

Three-quarters of the bill is tied to infrastructure, with hydropower, roads, homes, and essential services among the hardest hit.

Trump’s proposed payout puts him at the centre of the midterm campaign, while Vice President JD Vance prepares to deliver a keynote that could double as an early test for his 2028 presidential ambitions.

FRLD co-chairs say they are working with the Board to respond to Kathmandu’s request following the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods.

Their prominent place on the stage at Tuesday’s memorial programme has drawn questions from lawmakers of the ruling RSP.

Her resignation follows criticism over comments that LPG supplies would not ease until action was taken against industrialists.

Nepal will face the UAE in the final on September 12. The winner will qualify for the Asia Cup.

Saima Wazed steps down after being placed on unpaid leave amid fraud and forgery allegations, which she denies.

The package includes emergency relief, humanitarian aid and development support for health, energy and disaster-resilient infrastructure.

The Gen Z uprising brought down the government and left Nepal in a political vacuum. Here is how the five days that followed unfolded, as Army Headquarters emerged as the centre of efforts to restore order and form a new government.

The 70-km project will widen the highway to four lanes and build a two-km flyover through Tikauli forest.

Second seed Elena Rybakina ended Chinese qualifier Zheng Qinwen's stirring US Open run with a 3-6 6-1 6-4 victory, advancing to ​the semi-finals and securing the world number one ranking for the first time.

Experts say the country needs to shift from rebuilding after disasters to planning development around climate risk.

Through Dhaago, the Darjeeling designer is mixing traditional clothing with modern fashion to create a style that crosses cultural borders.

The government says it will guarantee education through Grade 12 for affected children, with support ranging from residential care and full scholarships to educational materials.

Will Nepal secure a successful movement in the future by expunging violence and shifting from a hyper-masculine violent movement to a feminised non-violent movement?

Sometimes protecting a child can be as simple as deciding not to press ‘post’ or ‘share’.

The funding was approved based on Nepal’s request made earlier this year. A separate emergency appeal filed after the August 26 disaster awaits approval.

Officials will decide within a week whether vehicles can resume using the existing road. If reopening is not feasible, authorities will seek a sustainable alternative.

Traders are using the southern border to bring in clothing, footwear, festival decorations and other goods ahead of Nepal’s main festival season.

The dispute centres on whether the party should support the provincial government, with rival factions now claiming authority over the party’s parliamentary wing.

Relatives of people missing after the Bhotekoshi floods are turning to DNA testing to identify recovered bodies, but labs are overloaded and under-resourced.

Sardinal is a hot town on the Nicoya Peninsula, one of the world’s five regions commonly known as Blue Zones, where people tend to live ​longer and healthier lives and are more likely to reach the age of 100.

Facial-recognition technology FaceTagr is helping families search for possible matches, but police say DNA testing remains the only reliable option for badly damaged remains.

The RSP chair says the Bhotekoshi floods should be declared a national climate-related disaster and calls for a special all-party parliamentary committee to oversee the response and long-term recovery.

European football’s elite competition will observe a moment of silence and display solidarity banners across all 18 opening-week matches following the late-August disaster in central Nepal.

Shelton ends Alcaraz’s US Open title defence in the tournament’s latest-finishing match, keeping alive American hopes of a first men’s Grand Slam champion since 2003.

Electricity has returned to more communities as the Nepali Army works to install a temporary bridge after floods destroyed key infrastructure.

Patients in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading will not have to pay co-payments or show physical insurance cards for three months.