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Everest Base Camp trek: From self-doubt to finding my feet in the Himalayas
A first solo trek along the famous high-altitude trail becomes a journey of quiet discoveries.
Banking stocks show resilience as Nepse struggles to recover
The banking index has maintained a bullish moving-average pattern even as Nepse remains in a longer-term bearish trend. But resistance around 1,600 continues to hold back the sector.
Key takeaways from Democrats’ sweeping victory in US midterm elections
Democrats capture both chambers of Congress in a sharp rebuke to Trump, with historic gains in Republican strongholds, voter anger over living costs and losses for the president’s handpicked candidates.
Home minister pins rank insignia on new police chief
Sudhan Gurung breaks with convention by personally conferring the insignia on Manoj KC, who previously led investigations into the fake Bhutanese refugee scam.
Vikram Misri says India ready to help rebuild Nepal’s flood-hit infrastructure
New Delhi is prepared to consider Nepal’s proposals for assistance and reconstruction projects following the Bhotekoshi flood.
Removed police chief seeks legal advice
Dan Bahadur Karki, who had 17 months left in his tenure as inspector general, is considering legal action after the cabinet replaced him with Manoj KC.
Obama urges Democrats to act after sweeping election gains
The former president says voters have sent a clear message against divisive politics as projections show Democrats poised to take control of both chambers of Congress.
The reason IGP Dan Bahadur Karki was sacked
Officials say the Inam Sapkota probe, resistance to arrest orders and a long-standing preference for another officer led to the removal.
Who is Manoj KC, the officer now leading Nepal Police?
A contemporary of Dan Bahadur Karki in the same police batch, KC rose to prominence for leading the investigation into the fake Bhutanese refugee scam but was later sidelined.
Out as IGP, in as adviser: Nepal has seen this before
The RSP-led government’s decision to remove IGP Dan Bahadur Karki recalls a similar move in 1997, when Home Minister Bamdev Gautam replaced IGP Achyut Krishna Kharel.
BREAKING: Government removes IGP Dan Bahadur Karki from post
The Cabinet on Wednesday has appointed Karki as the prime minister’s security adviser and assigned new responsibilities to Additional Inspector General Manoj KC, a minister says.
No action taken against IGP Karki, only responsibilities reshuffled: Government spokesperson Pokharel
Government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel says a new post has been created to strengthen security in the current circumstances, and urges that the decision not be viewed as punitive.
South Africa’s David Miller arrives to join Karnali Yaks
The experienced left-handed batter is expected to make his Nepal Premier League debut against Sudurpaschim Royals on Friday, adding firepower to a Karnali side that has won two of its first three matches.
A butterfly haven on Kathmandu’s doorstep
Home to 124 of Nepal’s approximately 630 butterfly species, Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park offers a rich mix of biodiversity, forest trails and tranquil escapes from the bustle of the capital.
The German who helped take Ilam tea to Europe gets a fond farewell
Thomas Holz built more than a business relationship with Nepal’s tea growers. After years of helping introduce their produce to European markets, he has retired from his job but says his bond with the farmers will endure.
Misri meets Khanal, discusses Nepal-India ties
The two discussed ways to deepen the multifaceted partnership and strengthen longstanding ties of friendship between Nepal and India, according to the foreign ministry.
Two dead in Bajhang jeep crash
The jeep, carrying an estimated 12 to 15 passengers, crashed in Kedarsyu Rural Municipality on Wednesday morning. Police have been deployed to the scene.
Democrats capture Congress in sweeping setback for Trump
Democrats make historic gains in Republican strongholds, flipping six Senate seats and at least eight House seats as voters voice frustration over Trump’s handling of the economy and the war with Iran.
India puts food before fuel as El Niño dents ethanol ambitions
Poor monsoon rains and rising food prices are threatening feedstock supplies, potentially pushing ethanol blending down to 15 percent and increasing India’s reliance on imported oil.
Floods push back Siddhababa tunnel opening to mid-January
The Bhotekoshi and Kaligandaki floods disrupted the delivery of electrical and safety equipment, delaying plans to open the tunnel to traffic.
Indian Foreign Secretary Misri arrives in Kathmandu ahead of Shah’s India visit
Talks with Nepali officials will cover a proposed economic package, Indian-funded projects and preparations for the prime minister’s visit to New Delhi.
Democrats gain ground in battle for Congress with North Carolina flip
Roy Cooper’s victory in North Carolina and Democratic gains in Georgia and New Hampshire strengthen the party’s bid to regain control of Congress, as voter discontent over Trump’s economic policies and the Iran war weighs on Republicans.
Man critically injured in shooting in Rautahat
The 28-year-old was hit by six bullets in an attack in Gaur Municipality on Tuesday night. Police have yet to identify the assailants or establish a motive.
Top takeaways from the US midterm elections
Exit polls point to widespread voter discontent over the cost of living and declining Republican support among several key groups that helped Trump win the 2024 presidential election.
Kathmandu expects over $2 billion in loans and grants from Delhi
Indian foreign secretary Misri is visiting Kathmandu on Wednesday to discuss the proposed package ahead of Prime Minister Shah’s India visit later this month.
Ex-PM Nepal, ex-minister Rijal among 97 charged in Morang land swap scam
Anti-graft body seeks Rs734.956 million in damages, prison terms, fines, and confiscation of land transferred through the disputed swap.
Improving disaster communication
Early warning begins with understanding hazards and assessing risks, and continues through clear communication, interpretation of alerts, risk perceptions and decisive actions.
When fear, favour and fervour drive the system
Both the judiciary and the press reflect the prejudices, hierarchies and contradictions of the milieu they inhabit.
Andre Russell extends his stay for an extra match and vows to return next season
The West Indies allrounder scored 52 and took four wickets in Biratnagar’s two-run win over Janakpur, extending his stay by a match and promising to return for next season’s NPL.
NPL Season 3 offers a promising platform for emerging Bangladeshi talent
Ten Bangladeshi players are playing for five different franchises. The list runs from experienced Shakib Al Hasan to young prospects like Ariful Islam and Jishan Alam.
Kathmandu Film Festival puts Nepali cinema’s past, present and future in focus
The festival screened new titles and restored classics, and brought together filmmakers to discuss the industry’s evolution and creative challenges.
Win back Indian travellers
October’s sharp drop in Indian arrivals exposes Nepal’s tourism industry’s vulnerability.
How Inam Sapkota tested the state
The arrest of a previously obscure man has exposed a web of connections involving the Prime Minister’s Office, senior security officials and Supreme Court judges, raising questions about institutional safeguards and judicial accountability.
Dr Govinda KC refuses to end hunger strike despite government appeal
The government says most of KC’s six demands are being addressed, but the medical education reform campaigner accuses it of going back on a July agreement and insists his protest will continue.
Mid-air collision in Everest region raises fresh questions over helicopter safety
An Indian tourist was killed and three others injured when Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty helicopters collided while landing at Pheriche.
Nepal has two decades to turn its youth bulge into an economic dividend, World Bank reports
Weak job growth, remittance dependency, and poor social safety nets threaten Nepal’s chance to capitalise on its demographic dividend.
Jhapa’s roadside singer Jetha Murmu no more
For years, his voice rose above the traffic on the East-West Highway. The visually impaired Santhal singer, honoured but never lifted out of poverty, died Friday in Itahari.
Deuba faction steps up parallel convention drive, urges Congress cadres to join
The faction says it has completed conventions in 618 local levels and 26 districts, with plans for provincial gatherings on November 20 and a central convention on December 7-9.
Lumbini cruise to eight-wicket win as Pokhara suffer third defeat
Lumbini chase down a target of 98 with 50 balls to spare to move to the top of the Nepal Premier League table with five points from three matches.
Nepal’s remaining Bhutanese refugees seek legal recognition
Three decades after fleeing Bhutan, refugees languishing in Jhapa and Morang remain unable to access jobs, banking, and professional opportunities, while repatriation and family reunification remain unresolved.
Lumbini bowlers restrict struggling Pokhara to 97 for nine
Ruben Trumpelmann takes three wickets as Pokhara suffer another batting collapse in their third match of the Nepal Premier League, leaving Lumbini a target of 98.
Three years after Jajarkot earthquake, survivors still wait for safer homes
Delays in identifying beneficiaries, assessing damage and approving reconstruction grants have left thousands of families in temporary shelters, with rebuilding barely underway.
Iran-US deal still out of reach despite heightened diplomatic efforts
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Tuesday that the ball was in the US’ court after Tehran gave a “strong and rational response” to Washington.
Kremlin confirms trilateral Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week
US envoy Steve Witkoff said on Monday that the United States would bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi next week to discuss post-war security agreements and de-escalation.
Russell stars with bat and ball as Biratnagar edge Janakpur
Andre Russell’s unbeaten 52 and four wickets, including two in the final over, help Biratnagar defend 174 and secure a two-run victory in Kirtipur.
Russell’s late assault takes Biratnagar to 174 against Janakpur
Andre Russell smashed an unbeaten 52 off 29 balls after half-centuries from Lokesh Bam and Imran Sheikh to give Biratnagar a competitive total in Kirtipur.
How Deepak Bhatta became Nepal’s most influential power broker
For two decades, Bhatta cultivated extraordinary access to Nepal’s political and bureaucratic elite while keeping himself largely out of public view. A money-laundering investigation has now exposed the networks around him.
Two of eight inmates who escaped Dolpa prison arrested in Rukum West
Police arrested the two men during a vehicle check in Aathbiskot Municipality on Tuesday morning. Six others remain at large.
Madhav Nepal, Minendra Rijal among 97 accused in Rs735m land-swap case
The CIAA alleges that government officials colluded to let a company exchange valuable land in Biratnagar, which should have been confiscated, for cheaper plots.
Indian national killed, New Zealander injured in mid-air chopper collision near Everest
In what is believed to be Nepal’s first mid-air helicopter collision, two choppers struck each other while attempting to land at Pheriche, raising fresh concerns over flight safety and the growing number of helicopter operations in the Everest region.
Protect Nepalis in Saudi Arabia
Houthi drones have killed a Nepali worker. Diplomacy must protect the rest and bring the stranded home.
Kathmandu metropolis bans sale of plastic flowers and garlands ahead of Tihar
The move aims to protect local flower growers and ensure that sales are concentrated at designated locations across the capital.
Six reasons Democrats may fall short of a midterm landslide
A shrinking number of competitive races, uncertain Senate contests, turnout challenges and a Republican fundraising edge could limit Democratic gains despite widespread voter dissatisfaction with Donald Trump.
Janakpur and Lumbini eye top spot in NPL double-header
Janakpur face Biratnagar in the first match before Lumbini take on Pokhara, who are yet to win a game. The fixtures will also mark the final NPL appearances of Moeen Ali and Andre Russell.
Nepal and India agree to step up cooperation on border security
The two security forces will share intelligence and coordinate efforts to curb smuggling, human trafficking, counterfeit currency and drug trafficking.
Bhotekoshi floods leave older survivors grappling with loss, uncertainty and trauma
Two months on, many elderly survivors remain displaced, haunted by memories of the disaster and waiting for news of missing family members. Authorities are yet to establish how many older people were affected.
Indian tourist killed as two helicopters collide in Solukhumbu
New Zealand citizen of Indian origin and both pilots were also injured in the collision at Pheriche.
‘Big Show’ Maxwell announces international retirement
Maxwell bows out after 14 years, having helped Australia win two ODI World Cups and a T20 World Cup, but misses out on a farewell match at the MCG.
Kathmandu Gorkhas defeat Karnali Yaks, once again
Kathmandu have now beaten Karnali in all three NPL seasons, chasing down 181 with two balls to spare in their latest encounter.
Geta medical institute set to start classes before its teaching hospital is fully equipped
The hospital lacks several essential services. Doctors question its ability to provide the clinical training medical students need.
Nepal’s remittance boom is hiding a hiring bust
War and Gulf localisation policies are shrinking overseas hiring, and a migration-dependent economy has little to fall back on.
You’re not plainclothes police, are you?
Nepalis joke about plainclothes police at the door. The laughter hides a fear, and a state too busy quarrelling with itself to answer it.
Where are Chitwan Rhinos heading this season?
After a third-place finish in 2024 and a slump in 2025, the Rhinos are still searching for form in NPL Season 3.
David Warner, the Gorkhas, and a debut to remember
The marquee signing was out early, but Warner’s energy and fielding left their mark on a winning debut.
Nepali film ‘Panch Pandav’ faces boycott calls over perceived religious insults
Filmmakers say social media campaigns based on trailers and short clips threaten creative freedom, while critics insist they have the right to question religious representations.
In ‘Bhag Bheda Bhag’, a flock of sheep holds up a mirror to Nepali society
Samyog Guragain’s absurdist play satirises the contradictions and herd mentality of contemporary Nepali society with a generous dose of humour.
Cyclone Murasu begins making landfall on India’s eastern coast
Authorities have evacuated thousands of residents, with around 30,000 people expected to be moved to safety in Andhra Pradesh, as the storm follows another cyclone that killed at least six people last week.
Supreme Court leaves inquiry into justices linked to alleged fixer to Parliament
A full court meeting on Monday said it will not investigate allegations against its own members.
Nepal Police transfers remain stalled amid political interference
Police chiefs in nine districts have served for over a year. Officers say morale and leadership development are suffering.
Sudurpaschim climb to third after five-wicket win over Chitwan
Brandon McMullen’s 43 and an unbeaten 20 from Aarif Sheikh helped the Royals chase down a target of 130 in 16.4 overs.
Sudurpaschim restrict Chitwan to 129 in NPL clash
Scott Kuggeleijn takes two wickets while Ravi Bopara top-scores with 49 as the Rhinos struggle to build a competitive total.
US overtakes India as Nepal’s largest tourism source market for first time
American arrivals surged 31 percent in October, while Indian visitors fell 30 percent as the August floods disrupted pilgrimage routes and dampened travel from Nepal’s traditionally biggest source market.
Indian foreign secretary to visit Nepal ahead of Balendra Shah’s proposed India trip
Vikram Misri’s November 4-5 visit is expected to help prepare the agenda for the Nepali prime minister’s visit later this month.
Iranians have left Doha talks, draft proposal for US deal being circulated, official says
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said the basis of the talks is a seven-step plan Iran drew up in September to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US naval blockade on Iran.
Japan ambassador nominee withdraws amid conflict-of-interest questions
Jigyan Kumar Thapa informed the parliamentary hearing committee of his decision after questions were raised over his family’s residency and financial ties to Japan.
Rashid Khan and Karan KC power Kathmandu Gorkhas to first win
The Gorkhas chase down 181 with two balls to spare, handing Karnali Yaks their first defeat of the season.
Extreme poverty has nearly disappeared in Nepal, but half remain economically vulnerable
World Bank data show that just 2.4 percent of Nepalis lived below the extreme poverty line in 2022, while 52.7 percent remained below the $8.30 poverty line.
Karnali post 180 against Kathmandu after brisk start
Ariful Islam’s 22-ball 44 and Hussain Talat’s late innings push take the Yaks to a challenging total in Kirtipur.
Supreme Court calls for probe into reports linking justices to middleman
The full court meeting calls for an independent investigation and urges the media not to publish reports that could prejudice individuals or obstruct justice.
Construction boom pushes Nepal’s mountain settlements into flood-prone areas
A new study finds at least 108,500 people in Nepal are exposed to potential flooding, as hydropower development, road expansion and unplanned urbanisation increase risks in vulnerable mountain regions.
China’s robot makers have mastered the moves. Now comes the race for brains
Chinese companies are shifting their focus from robot hardware to AI that can help machines learn unfamiliar tasks, adapt to their surroundings and work with less human guidance.
Indigenous climate activist Pema Wangmo Lama on flood recovery, loans and who gets to say no to hydropower
Lama, who recently attended the UN biodiversity talks, says post-disaster work in Nepal focuses on infrastructure rather than communities, and that safeguards for Indigenous people near hydropower projects rarely work in practice.
Protest is not policy
Nepal’s protest has completed the first stage. The rest depends on what the country builds around it.
Govinda KC flown to Kathmandu as health deteriorates during hunger strike
Doctors say the medical education reform campaigner’s blood glucose level had fallen sharply, putting his life at risk.
How can Nepal’s Parliament impeach Supreme Court judges?
The Rastriya Swatantra Party has instructed its parliamentary wing to act over alleged misconduct in the judiciary. Here is how the Constitution and parliamentary rules govern the impeachment process.
David Warner arrives in Nepal for Kathmandu Gorkhas’ NPL campaign
The former Australian opener could make his debut against Karnali Yaks in the first match of the day on Monday.
Nine people dead in Learjet crash in south Florida
The aircraft issued a series of distress calls moments before crashing in a residential area, with severe weather reported at the time.
Land subdivision halted in 333 local units as federal government plans another rule change
Only 420 local units have classified land under the 2019 law, prompting a fourth amendment to the land-use rules.
RSP leaders rule out Thapa for Japan ambassadorship
The party has discussed asking him to withdraw his nomination in return for possible consideration for a diplomatic posting in another country.
Dashain gone, Tihar uncertain: Nepali workers stranded in Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks disrupt flights
Houthi attacks have disrupted nearly half of scheduled flights from Saudi airports, leaving migrant workers without clear information as their leave runs out and exit-re-entry permits near expiry.
North Korea touts BBQ restaurant boom, but sceptics dismiss it as propaganda
North Korea has announced more than a dozen new barbecue restaurants since September, but analysts say the fanfare is aimed at projecting prosperity while food insecurity remains widespread.
Janakpur register second win in three games
Trit Raj Das’s 61 helps Janakpur defend a modest 147-run total as Pokhara fall nine runs short and suffer their second defeat of the season.
Many children of Nepal’s Maoist war are done with politics
Two decades after the insurgency ended, the children of Nepal’s Maoist fighters are building careers in IT, fashion and insurance. A few still carry the cause.
Sudurpaschim showers state funds on temples, skimps on free medicines
The provincial government has allocated funds for 921 temples, while public health facilities face a severe shortage of funds to buy essential medicines.
Gagan Thapa signals a more assertive role for Congress as main opposition
President says the party will no longer just issue statements over government actions; it would make a more concerted effort in favour of press freedom, judicial independence and the economy.
Nationwide micronutrients survey to be carried out next month
Officials had planned to postpone the regular vitamin A supplementation and deworming campaign until March next year so they could know the actual prevalence of vitamin A deficiency if the supplement is not given before the study.
Jumla’s prized Marsi rice is in demand, but production is declining
From village kitchens to urban hotels and international markets, demand for the indigenous rice is rising, but pest outbreaks and rising cultivation costs are adding to farmers’ woes.
Sudurpaschim Royals break silence on Saturday night delays and absence from post-match conference
Head coach Misbah-ul-Haq clarifies his squad’s stance following an hour-long administrative delay that culminated in a 35-run defeat to Biratnagar Kings.
The government should stop intimidating journalists
Raids on newsrooms and arrests of reporters have no place in a democracy that guarantees press freedom.