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Supreme Court asks why journalist Kishor Shrestha should not be released
By Durga Dulal The order comes amid a growing debate over Shrestha’s arrest under the Privacy Act, with journalists’ groups calling it an attack on press freedom and others accusing him of targeting women through his publication.
Man-made water hazards are becoming a deadly monsoon trap for children
By Shiva Puri, Durgalal KC & Ghanshyam Gautam 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
By Saroj Oli, Prem Raule & Deepak Pariyar 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
By Suraj Kunwar 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
By Reuters 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?
By Badri Prakash Ojha 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
By Sabina Karki 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
By Rishika Dhakal 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
By Kul Chandra Neupane 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
By Kashiram Dangi The disaster struck one of the remotest parts of Uwa, making rescue operation difficult.
In Nepal, bankers are learning to fear the loan
By Yagya Banjade & Sudil Pokharel 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
By Ramesh Kumar Paudel 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
By Post Report The exhibit explores the meeting points of love, memory, imagination, and human connection.
Supreme Court convicts four men of gang rape, overturning acquittals
By Durga Dulal Court says a victim’s changed testimony cannot by itself justify acquittal when physical, scientific and circumstantial evidence establish the crime.