France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
Countries around the globe, including China, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey, have either instituted measures intended to curtail or bar access to social media for young people, or have said they were planning them.
Khagraj Bhatta sworn in as Sudurpaschim chief minister
Bhatta took office with support from the CPN-UML after his predecessor Kamal Bahadur Shah resigned on Thursday.
Check what’s on your plate: Growing sale of unhygienic food rings alarm bells
From momo packets to restaurant kitchens, officials are finding more violations than ever, but weak enforcement and stalled regulations are leaving diners at risk.
Japan’s record rains strand thousands at Narita airport, kill eight
The eight dead included one person trapped in a submerged vehicle, public broadcaster NHK said, citing Chiba authorities and police.
Technicians reach Jumla farms with refractometers to check apple quality
Authorities step up harvesting and export checks to keep unripe apples off the market and protect the reputation of the high-altitude district’s prized crop.
What happens when press freedom meets right to privacy
Journalist Kishor Shrestha’s arrest raises questions over when an alleged breach of privacy becomes a criminal offence.
Nepali MMA prospects take centre stage across India ahead of Dhant’s Road to UFC bout
Gokul Khadka and Asbeen Chhetri feature in Hyderabad’s LFC-2 tomorrow, while Rahul Hamal Thakuri prepares for his pro debut next week in Arunachal Pradesh.
KU appoints Professor Bivek Baral as vice-chancellor
Baral, who studied mechanical engineering at Kathmandu University, has researched fuel, energy and environmental pollution and has taught at the university since 2004.
Three Nepali pilgrims killed in bus crash in India
More than 45 others were injured when a bus carrying around 50 pilgrims from Rautahat collided with a truck in Jharkhand.
Lawmaker’s verbal clash with police chief raises questions over parliamentary conduct
Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal and RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane have sought details of the tense exchange between ruling RSP lawmaker Khagendra Sunar and IGP Dan Bahadur Karki at the Public Accounts Committee.
In South Korea, some savour last season of legal dog meat
Once a staple of the country’s hottest summer days, dog meat is disappearing from markets and restaurants as changing attitudes and a 2024 law bring an end to an industry that has survived for decades.
Four killed as landslide buries two houses in Rolpa
The latest deaths came a day after 10 people were killed and three others went missing in another landslide in the district.
Supreme Court orders authorities to present Kishor Shrestha in court
The court has also ordered authorities to submit the investigation file and explain why the journalist should not be released.
Man-made water hazards are becoming a deadly monsoon trap for children
Across Madhesh and Lumbini, children are drowning in roadside excavations, construction sites, ponds and canals, exposing a preventable danger created by poor infrastructure and weak safety measures.
Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in three districts
One person is missing and at least two are injured in Bajura, while floods wash away bridges in Kaski and destroy homes and block roads in Jajarkot.
Nepal Airlines is making more money, still losing money
Revenue rose to an estimated Rs23.4 billion last fiscal year, while expenses are expected to be about Rs1 billion higher as debt and operating costs continue to weigh on the carrier.
Hundreds still missing in Colombia as desperation grips earthquake rescue effort
Rescue teams race against time as families await news of missing relatives, while more than 12,500 homes lie damaged or destroyed and the newly installed government faces its first major test in managing a national disaster
Can meditation help people living with dementia?
While meditation cannot cure or reverse dementia, research suggests it may help manage anxiety, stress, and emotional well-being for people with dementia and their caregivers.
Paras Khadka on leadership shift, squad depth and Nepal’s cricket roadmap
In an interview with Kantipur, the CAN secretary discusses the rationale behind the captaincy overhaul, the independence of the selection committee, and the road ahead for Nepali cricket.
In a first, 20 interns complete 8-week work at foreign ministry
Young researchers spend eight weeks working alongside diplomats and officials, getting a firsthand look at how ideas from the classroom make their way into policymaking.
Back in Nepal, Deuba seeks to reclaim Congress leadership
General Secretary Paudel rejects proposal to restore Deuba as party president, saying: ‘That does not make sense legally, procedurally or politically’.
10 dead, 3 missing as landslide sweeps settlement in Rolpa
The disaster struck one of the remotest parts of Uwa, making rescue operation difficult.
In Nepal, bankers are learning to fear the loan
Police investigations and arrests over lending and loan recovery are raising a fundamental question about who should police the banking system: the central bank or law enforcement agencies.
Sauraha elephant safari caught between animal welfare and livelihoods
Local entrepreneurs call for phased transition after Supreme Court’s order to shift to ethical tourism.
Sri Lankan artist couple bring ‘Two Hearts One Canvas’ to Kathmandu
The exhibit explores the meeting points of love, memory, imagination, and human connection.
Supreme Court convicts four men of gang rape, overturning acquittals
Court says a victim’s changed testimony cannot by itself justify acquittal when physical, scientific and circumstantial evidence establish the crime.
EditorialMake inclusion a reality, not rhetoric
Previous governments excluded marginalised communities from vital roles. The new one must not.
Why Nepal’s new political darling is losing its spark
The central idea of democracy is not to eliminate politics through expertise but to place expertise within political realms.
Why Nepal’s universities are straining to keep up with student demand
Universities and higher education institutions in Nepal are short of qualified faculty who consistently impart the right content.
Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran says no vessel can pass through the strategic waterway without its permission, challenging Trump’s claim that the US has “total control” of the strait.
Rolpa landslide death toll rises to 10
Heavy rain triggered a landslide in Thabang that buried nine houses and other structures, while rescue teams continue searching for missing people.
It’s annual baby boom season at Nepal’s maternity hospitals
Winter weddings and migrant workers returning home for the festivals help drive the annual rise in deliveries, say doctors.
Two-wheeler ride-hailing drivers suspend protest, but fare dispute remains unresolved
inDrive has pledged to address drivers’ demands, but no agreement has been reached on a minimum fare as Nepal lacks a clear legal framework governing ride-hailing services.
Some welcome Kishor Shrestha’s arrest, others question it
While media groups and press freedom advocates have criticised the police action, others say the veteran journalist’s arrest is justified, pointing to a long record of publishing private and targeted content.
Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US
The US accuses Iran of failing to honor an agreement under the deal to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Tehran says Washington has reneged on its commitments, including lifting a blockade of Iranian ports.
Deuba returns to Nepal after nearly five months abroad
Former prime minister arrived in Kathmandu via Hong Kong, but questions remain over his family’s prolonged stay overseas and the details of their medical treatment.
Landslide disrupts Bhotekoshi’s flow, downstream residents warned
A landslide near Nyalam on the Chinese side of the border has affected the river’s flow, but Sindhupalchok officials say only a small amount of debris has entered the river and it is flowing normally.
20 dead in three years in Rukum’s rivers
People continue to drown or be swept away in the Sani Bheri and Thuli Bheri rivers while fishing, gathering firewood and gravel, or entering the rivers without basic safety precautions.
Police raid journalist Kishor Shrestha’s office after arrest
The Jana Aastha Saptahik editor-in-chief was arrested over an alleged privacy law violation and is scheduled to be presented in court on Thursday, as journalists protest and the FNJ demands his immediate release.
Rolpa landslide update: Death toll rises to three in Rolpa landslide, nine still missing
Three bodies have been recovered after heavy rain triggered a landslide in Thabang, burying homes, shops and cattle sheds; two people were seriously injured.
Lawmakers absent as Parliament’s work loses momentum
Tuesday’s failed vote exposes a wider attendance problem, with senior leaders and ministers frequently missing sittings and raising questions over parliamentary accountability.
We don’t have enough stories that speak to children from diverse cultural backgrounds
Writer Anuradha argues that Nepal needs stories featuring illustrations of kids who look like them, the places they belong to, the names they recognise and plots they can call their own.
How Ribdikot built a Rs460 million farming economy
Investment in agriculture, livestock, market access and production-based subsidies is helping farmers, including returnee migrants and women, expand commercial farming in the Palpa local unit.
When a trans man has his period
Nearly two decades after a landmark Supreme Court ruling advanced legal recognition of gender identity, Nepal’s menstrual health policies and services still largely exclude trans men.
Government appointments fall short on inclusion
Critics say the government is sidelining women, Madheshis, Dalits and other marginalised groups in public appointments, despite the Constitution’s mandate for proportional representation.
As crises mount, Nepal’s parliamentary committees struggle to hold the government to account
The ‘mini-parliaments’ have largely remained silent on issues of public concern—from police killings and executive pressure on constitutional bodies to financial controversies—raising questions about their independence and oversight role.
Deuba set to return after five months abroad amid questions over his family’s financing
His return ends a five-month absence from Nepal but leaves unanswered questions over his family’s movements, medical treatment and finances.
EditorialLegacy parties can no longer ignore the need for reform
Refusal of old parties to change course could ultimately lead to their own political collapse.
Gandaki passed the cannabis law. The harder one comes next
The Act is authenticated. Almost everything that will determine whether it works now sits in rules and standards few people will read.
What’s in a surname?
She drags her last name around with pride, but it doesn’t give her the same honour.