Kathmandu is seeking progress on reconstruction assistance, air connectivity, energy cooperation and longstanding bilateral issues as the two sides discuss arrangements for the prime minister’s visit.

Sudurpaschim Royals secure a third consecutive victory with a 27-run win, while Janakpur Bolts are left facing elimination after another batting collapse.

The Janakpur Bolts captain takes four wickets for 17 runs as Sudurpaschim struggle to build a competitive total in a crucial Nepal Premier League match.

Higher duties in its biggest export market, coupled with the withdrawal of government incentives at home, are squeezing eastern Nepal’s jute industry, threatening its competitiveness, exports and jobs.

Russian state news agency RIA reported the start of what is scheduled to be two days of talks, in which Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are to mediate between the two warring sides.

The former prime minister says she plans to return in December, despite a death sentence, the revocation of her travel documents and the risk of arrest.

Former Chinese finance executive Alice Huang became Megaspeed International’s controlling shareholder in 2023 and is under scrutiny over alleged espionage links to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

Police say two of those detained were involved in an incident in which a person was injured during a Bhailo programme.

As preparations gather pace across the Tarai, the festival is bringing families together and boosting seasonal trade.

From Nagarban to nearby settlements, rhinos regularly venture out in search of food, bringing people and wildlife into close contact and raising concerns over safety.

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal calls for a dedicated action plan for mountain regions and says limiting global warming to 1.5°C is critical to protecting the Himalayas.

Janakpur need a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive, while Sudurpaschim can strengthen their position with a win in Kirtipur.

With marigolds in full bloom, students of a school in Arghakhanchi are spending their holiday harvesting and selling flowers, putting their agricultural training into practice.

The Malekhu-Muglin section reopened at 7:45am on Tuesday after debris from a fresh landslide at Ghoptebhir was cleared.

The US president says Jensen Huang told him he had no idea the Chinese businesswoman was allegedly a spy, as Nvidia launches an internal investigation and its shares fall more than 4 percent.

Ravi Bopara's half-century did not suffice as the Gorkhas defended a target of 181 to strengthen their chances of reaching the NPL playoffs.

The magazine has recognised the finance minister's efforts to highlight Nepal's climate vulnerability and push for international compensation following devastating glacial floods

The all-rounder struck 52 off 30 balls to help the Gorkhas recover from an early collapse and post a challenging total in the NPL.

The finance minister is expected to advocate stronger international support for climate finance and adaptation, highlighting the disproportionate impact of global warming on vulnerable mountain countries.

Turkey’s COP31 presidency has ​focused this year’s summit on a goal to electrify more than a third of the global economy by 2035, up from around a fifth today.

The Canadian opener’s 102 off 48 balls helped the Avengers post 217 for three before bowling Karnali Yaks out for 154.

The vehicle was carrying a woman who had consumed poison and her relatives from Kalikot to Surkhet for treatment when it crashed on Monday morning.

Smoke billowed over ​the 40-storey structure as firefighters poised on cranes ​outside fought flames that spread upward from a lower annex.

The opener smashed 102 off 48 balls as Pokhara Avengers posted a formidable total in the NPL’s 19th match at Kirtipur.

Two inmates were arrested in a forest in Tripurasundari municipality on Sunday, while police continue to search for the remaining fugitives

An internal investigation into whether Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation has put his future at the chipmaker under scrutiny, while his daughter cancels a planned visit to South Korea.

Travellers heading home for Tihar celebrations face delays after repeated landslides block the highway in Chitwan, with crews working to reopen both lanes by 1pm.

Hasina has asked Bangladesh’s embassy in New Delhi to issue her a new passport and identity card, signalling a possible return in December amid a death sentence and deepening political divisions at home.

Traditional games and rituals are fading, celebrations are taking new forms, and younger Nepalis are questioning long-held social norms while embracing more environmentally conscious ways of marking the festival.

Residents of Chhangru and Tinkar in Darchula move to lower elevations each winter to escape heavy snowfall and extreme cold, returning in spring after preparing their homes, fields and livestock for the long absence.

A vehicle carrying two patients and their attendants from Kalikot to Surkhet veered off the road at Kafaltoli on Monday morning.

Trump says Washington will explore a diplomatic solution if talks make progress, but warns that Iran’s demands remain unacceptable as attacks on shipping continue in the Strait of Hormuz.

Nepal spends tens of billions of rupees a year on cooking gas. A 10-year electric-cooking mission could cut the bill, starting with households, hotels and the grid.

Dr Amrit Baral says Gandaki’s cannabis law is a welcome start but argues it still lacks the science, standards and public education to work.

With defending champions Lumbini Lions leading the pack, six franchises remain in mathematical contention for playoff qualification.

ILO study calls for stronger labour protections, affordable social security contributions, and a legal framework to protect ride-hailing and delivery workers.

The campaign, running until the end of 2026, aims to showcase Nepal’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and diverse tourism experiences through digital storytelling and international content creators.

Industry leaders say high taxes and restrictions on Google Play merchant accounts are stifling local developers, as the prime minister pledges to create conditions for a home-grown technology unicorn.

Rumours of a possible arrest of a top politician, business figures in custody, and the Tihar festive season rattled investors, but technical indicators suggest the market is regaining some stability.

The country exported 587.3MW of surplus power to India, while electricity supply remained uninterrupted nationwide during peak hours.

The Nepal Electricity Authority says domestic generation will be sufficient to meet demand during Tihar, with industries expected to remain closed and power exports continuing.

The four-team Belt and Road Series saw Nepal win four of their six matches, with the remaining two abandoned due to rain.

The 24-year-old suspect’s parents and sister were ​later found dead at their home, and he remained in hospital in a critical condition.

From buying silverware and festive essentials to writing screenplays and mourning loved ones, Nepali artists have different ways of marking—or sitting out—Tihar.

Designer Shavona Shrestha’s clothing label made an ivory silk suit for Thinley Lhamo to wear at the premiere of ‘Tenzing’, using Nepali silk, stones and artisans. It is the label’s boldest argument yet for Nepali couture.

After refusing an arranged marriage at 17 and leaving home, the Birgunj woman has spent over a decade raising awareness about child marriage, dowry, and women’s rights across Madhesh villages.

China’s clean-tech exports and investments in developing countries are approaching the scale of climate finance provided by wealthy nations, making its manufacturing industry a major force in the global energy transition.

One of 107 dogs in the police force, Leo located two bodies and human remains during a 20-day search after the Bhotekoshi floods.

Nepal has drifted between Delhi and Beijing for three decades. The Shah government has the mandate to stop it.