Nepal has tried the two-day weekend before—in 1990, in 1999, in 2022 and again now. Each time, it arrived as a crisis measure and left when the crisis faded.

The bilateral agreement was supposed to make cross-border digital payments seamless. For Nepalis, it remains a promise on paper.

Ukraine’s air force said some drones had been detected along the more than 1,000 km (600-mile) front line across ​southeastern Ukraine in the morning.

Recent reports claiming the Silicon Valley giant would invest Rs 5 billion in a local data centre have no basis, the named Nepali partner says.

Playing his first IPL season, Allen delivered a blistering ‌knock, featuring 10 sixes and five fours and marking a sharp turnaround after a difficult start to the campaign.

Farmers, cooperatives and the local government in Kattike of Bhimeshwar Municipality-5 have joined hands to plant 1,700 saplings and expand commercial coffee farming.

Critics say telecom operators’ recharge policies are disproportionately affecting low-income and elderly users.

Washington has been awaiting Tehran’s response to a US proposal that would formally end the war before talks on more contentious issues, including Iran’s nuclear program.

PM Shah’s refusal to meet the Indian foreign secretary and the recent Nepal-India dispute over India and China resuming the Mansarovar Yatra through the disputed tri-junction reportedly led to the deferral.

Visual artist and photographer Jyoti Shrestha says the lack of government support has made her international journey more difficult.

Analysts say selling pressure is easing as investors await budget announcement and search for entry opportunities.

Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.

The independent Nepali band discusses its new album, multilingual songwriting, existential themes and the challenges of reaching an international audience.

In ‘Colours of Nepal’, artist Deepak Auji transforms landscapes and daily scenes into delicate watercolour studies of Nepal.

Through stories of migration, Manjushree Thapa explores the ache of searching for home across cultures and borders.

The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.

After missing the FIFA Series due to administrative conflict, the national squad prepares for the SAFF Championship while political tensions threaten participation with risks of suspension from FIFA.

Draft sent to WTO for notification; rules set composition, safety and labelling as consumption rises.

Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.

They were serving in the US, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Israel and several European locations.

The recommendation of Manoj Kumar Sharma as chief justice has broken the seniority norm, raising questions over the Constitutional Council’s decision.

Importers can now clear goods after submitting written self-declarations stating they will affix labels with MRP, brand and expiry details before market distribution.

Records show police routinely use the ‘indecent behaviour’ law to arrest individuals, often without evidence or access to legal counsel, leaving many to spend weeks in custody.

Nepal has issued 492 Everest permits and collected record royalty revenue, but delayed route fixing and a narrow weather window raise fears of overcrowding and safety risks on the world’s tallest peak.

A division bench of justices Kumar Regmi and Nityananda Pandey issued the order on Friday in response to the writ petition filed on April 24.

The UN health body said that the hantavirus cluster is linked to the same vessel, which had passengers and crew from around 23 countries, including Indians.

Despite repeated discussions by local governments, an effective solution for monkey control has yet to be found.

Fifty-six sensor-based camera traps have been installed across cliffs and trails to track the movement of snow leopards.

Factories usually ship orders in April for July 4 events, but many went on hold last year, after US tariffs spiked 145 percentage points following Trump’s “Liberation Day” levies.

Conservationists say habitat loss, wetland encroachment, pollution and shifting weather patterns are disrupting migration, feeding and breeding cycles of birds across the country.

PM Shah’s refusal to meet the Indian foreign secretary and the recent Nepal-India dispute over India and China resuming the Mansarovar Yatra through the disputed tri-junction reportedly led to the deferral.

The brief spring spectacle has drawn crowds across the Capital, offering a vivid reminder of the value of urban greenery amid rising pollution and rapid urbanisation.

Health authorities across Europe, North America and Asia launch contact tracing and monitoring after three deaths linked to rare hantavirus outbreak aboard Antarctic cruise ship.

Once the centre of government authority, the reconstructed Achham Durbar now stands empty amid delays, political disputes and uncertainty over its future.

Bagmati Province plans national tournament and further stadium expansion after completing Rs117.4 million project in Gauritar.

Eight students, all deaf and unable to speak, sat for the SEE after years of effort by teachers, parents and helping hands.

The renewed hostilities broke out as Washington was awaiting Iran's response to a US proposal that would stop the fighting but leave the most contentious issues, such as Iran's nuclear programme, unresolved for now.

Rosdip Rai blends Nepali flavours with global cuisines, turning local ingredients into fusion dishes.

As the Valley's riverbank settlement demolition displaced hundreds of families, the animals fell through every crack in the government's plan.

Constitutional Council brushes aside Acting Chief Justice Malla and two other senior justices as Prime Minister Shah prevails.

Fed up with decades of inaction by authorities, villagers in Dhankuta have built a culvert over a stream through voluntary labour and their own funds.

Study finds people speak 338 fewer words a day as digital communication reshapes human interaction.

They are accused of causing Rs3.62 billion loss to the state through tax exemptions granted contrary to the original contract.

Constitutional Council picks Supreme Court justice ranked fourth in seniority line for Nepal’s top judicial post.

As the new government translates this mandate into action, the EU stands ready to support Nepal’s priorities.

The BJP’s sweep has dismantled old buffers, but has also shattered outdated assumptions.

Foreign minister-led task force’s report proposes a permanent mechanism to manage overseas emergencies, better coordination among ministries, and faster evacuation of Nepalis from crisis-hit countries.

False claims of a mysterious genital “atrophy disease” spread through villages and social media, fuelling panic and deadly attacks on health workers in eastern Congo.

Former finance minister Gyanendra Bahadur Karki, ex-finance secretary Shankar Adhikari and senior officials among accused over alleged tax exemption irregularities.