Calling someone ‘weak’, ‘shy’ or ‘smart’ may seem like a simple description. But repeated labels can shape how people understand themselves.

At Babita’s home, a question once posed by Gandhi looms large: How is the state present in the life of the weakest citizen?

The emergency phase of the flood has largely been contained, but the most demanding work still lies ahead.

The variety is on the verge of official certification and release after nearly 11 years of rigorous multi-stage field trials and continuous testing.

Pratima Tamang Lama was a nurse, community worker, and ambitious local leader who dreamed of becoming Nepal’s health minister. The Bhotekoshi flood cut those dreams short.

Repeated breakdowns at Nepse, broker firms, data centres and trading systems are eroding investor confidence and raising concerns over the security of more than Rs4.5 trillion in assets.

The body was created to research, draft and review laws, but most of its bills never reach Parliament, while ministries continue to make legislation that often becomes contentious.

The government plans to seek funds through bilateral negotiations with major donors.

Despite the destruction and damage to its stores on September 9, 2025, the supermarket chain continued paying over 10,000 employees and began clearing debris within a week.

Handcuffs may be used only after an objective assessment finds a risk of escape, resistance or harm to the detainee or others, the court says.

The tax was introduced in the current budget, with a five percent rate for household users and 13 percent for others, but the government is now considering reversing the move.

The French company had challenged the government’s decision to award the passport-printing contract to German firm Veridos.

Washington has so far rebuffed repeated pleas from Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to join the fight in Yemen.

Naina left school and eloped at 14. Now a mother of two daughters, she faces pressure to divorce, abuse at home and a family that has stopped speaking to her.

A ​social media video verified by Reuters showed thick plumes of ​smoke rising from the ​building; a slightly taller building nearby seemed unaffected.

It tells the Supreme Court that publishing bids through government media avoids duplication, while petitioners argue the change infringes constitutional rights.

Police say the 23-year-old driver did not flee after the fire started and suffered burns to more than 90 percent of his body. His motive remains unclear.

Avash Rijal’s ‘The Witness of Yara’ explores the environmental, cultural and social effects of climate change in Nepal’s Himalayas.

A ransomware attack at a data centre serving 72 brokers has disrupted trading, leaving investors concerned about the market’s resilience and the security of their data.

The driver suffered burns to more than 90 percent of his body and is in critical condition, doctors said.

Xi heads into his September 24 meeting with Trump from a position of economic strength, as China’s exports surge and Washington faces pressure to secure an extension of their fragile trade truce.

A technical failure at the data centre hosting servers used by 72 stockbrokers has forced the Nepal Stock Exchange to suspend Monday’s trading session.

Two ANFA officials arrested as investigators examine Bahrain match arrangements, kit purchases and World Cup ticket sales amid a wider crisis at the football governing body.

A US-based website says Prime Minister Balendra Shah and RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane were “cultivated” by an American program. But the document it cites was published in India in March and names leaders from across political parties.

In an interview with The Hindu, the finance minister says Kathmandu wants to focus on trade, connectivity, energy, and reconstruction while constructively addressing contentious issues such as the boundary dispute.

Banks are flush with lendable funds and interest rates are low, yet businesses remain reluctant to borrow and invest, reflecting weak confidence in the economy.

The AfD’s strong showing in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and gains in Berlin deepen pressure on Merz as his coalition faces voter anger over economic reforms and rising living costs.

Student numbers in subjects like Sociology, Psychology and Mass Communication have fallen sharply as science and management gain ground.

‘Sharon Verma Live’ is happening on September 27 at the Nepal Academy Hall in Kamaladi, Kathmandu.

In ‘A Killer View’, a photographer confined to his room becomes convinced his neighbour has committed murder.

A cabinet minister’s unvarnished look at why out-of-court settlements and a lack of economic rights continue to fuel Nepal’s cycle of violence.

The Bhotekoshi crisis must be recognised as a clear signal that we have entered a new era in our rapidly warming world.

The first stage of the 15th general convention has brought thousands of women, youth and Dalits into local party structures. The party’s rival faction led by former chief Deuba is preparing for a parallel convention.

Calls for organisational and generational change expose a deeper divide over KP Sharma Oli’s leadership, with senior figures who once backed him now pushing for a rethink.

Recent cases in Dhanusha, Saptari and Bara have raised fresh concerns about gaps in child protection. Police and rights advocates call for stronger safeguards at home and in communities.

The grounding of both aircraft has disrupted international services, left passengers stranded and put further strain on the cash-strapped national carrier.

Erika Gurung and two other karatekas reached the semifinals but failed to secure a medal on a frustrating day in Nagoya.

India has also asked Nepal to facilitate market access for its agricultural and dairy products, which face restrictions in Nepal.

Raut is the sole candidate for the top post at the party’s second general convention, which will elect 100 other central committee members through a direct vote.

Harry, Diana’s youngest son, and Meghan, cited the impact of what they called ​a toxic media on their lives before they quit royal duties and moved to the United States ‌in 2020.

Students will be able to choose a graduation centre closer to home, ending the requirement for graduates from across Nepal to travel to Kathmandu.

Leaders confront wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, rising AI risks and a deepening crisis of confidence and funding at the 80-year-old world body.

Dahal was taken to Kathmandu on a warrant issued in the Capital, police say.

The vehicle was travelling from Kohalpur to Kailali when it caught fire on Sunday morning.

Weather systems developing over the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal could bring prolonged downpours across Nepal from September 24-28. The heaviest rainfall is expected in western and central areas.

After years of unreliable service, the hospital is getting key units back up and running as it tackles staffing and financial problems.

Wushu player Vijay Singhjali also exits in the opening round.

The reported strike came amid a surge in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, with Riyadh warning residents of possible aerial threats and Saudi air defences intercepting a missile.