Lumbini’s Mayadevi Temple undergoes critical repairs
By Post Report The restoration included comprehensive repairs to electrical wiring, drainage systems, ventilation, and painting—all done in a heritage-friendly manner without disturbing the archaeological remains.
Municipality builds wall to curb human-wildlife conflict
By Post Report According to Mayor Tilakram Lamsal, areas with completed barriers have witnessed a sharp decline in crop damage.
Siddhababa tunnel work progressing, but outer road still dangerous
By Madhav Aryal Deadly landslides on the Siddhababa road section claim lives every year, but tunnel work and modern safety measures aim to cut accidents.
Rupandehi police seize smuggled goods worth over Rs126 million in a year
By Dipendra Baduwal Over 100 arrested and more than 330 vehicles seized in a crackdown on cross-border smuggling.
Couple buried in landslide while collecting fodder in Arghakhanchi
By Birendra KC The couple were found dead under a dry landslide.
Two teenagers drown in Babai river
By Durgalal KC One boy managed to swim to safety while the others were swept away, police confirm.
Tilaurakot misses out on World Heritage Sites list
By Manoj Paudel India’s reservations, Nepal’s weak diplomacy blamed as bid to list Buddha’s childhood home fails. Expert say joint nomination with India could have helped.
Another cooperative scandal rocks Butwal
By Ghanashyam Gautam Over Rs220 million in deposits allegedly misappropriated from Dingarnagar Duragami Multipurpose Cooperative.
Lumbini avoids UNESCO danger list
By Manoj Paudel Citing progress in preservation, the World Heritage Committee has granted a year’s reprieve and plans a monitoring mission to assess the condition of Buddha’s birthplace.
45 houses inundated in Bardaghat after heavy rainfall
By Nabin Paudel Locals say a lack of drainage caused overnight flooding.
Bhairahawa, gateway to Lumbini, hit by parking woes
By Dipendra Baduwal Hotels and restaurants draw crowds but lack proper parking space. Most offices and businesses rely on street parking, adding to congestion.
217 bird species recorded in Pyuthan’s Gaumukhi areas
By Shamsher Bikram GC Known for its scenic beauty, forested hills and rich cultural heritage, Gaumukhi is emerging as a new hotspot for birdwatchers, nature researchers, and eco-tourists.
JSP-Nepal withdraws support to Lumbini government
By Ghanashyam Gautam The move follows growing dissatisfaction with the Oli-led coalition.
Rampur to reward those who raise larger families
By Madhav Aryal The municipality in Palpa is offering families a Rs500 monthly allowance for each child from the third onwards.
Yoga enthusiasts gather in Lumbini to mark International Day of Yoga
By Post Report Indian Embassy and Lumbini Development Trust jointly organise the event at Buddha’s birthplace.
Indian students flock to Nepal for Chinese language test amid limited exam centres at home
By Manoj Paudel & Dipendra Baduwal Lower fees, regular schedules in Nepal draw applicants from India.
Over 83,000 residents at risk of flooding in Bardiya this monsoon
By Kamal Panthi Contingency plans in place for rescue and relief operations, authorities say.
East-West Highway blocked again after diversion swept away in Dumkibas
By Narayan Sharma Traffic disrupted for the second time in a week.
Badhaiyatal emerging as drug smuggling hub, 124 arrested in 11 months
By Kamal Panthi Police blame open border and weak Indian enforcement for surge in brown sugar smuggling.
For some villagers, a visit to ward office means a three-day journey
By Mahesh KC Poorly-drawn ward boundaries in Putha Uttarganga Rural Municipality are making life harder for residents.