Kathmandu’s indoor scrub typhus outbreak

A few days ago, a 40-year-old male was admitted to Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital (STIDH), with a five day history of fever, severe headache, joint pain, red eyes and nausea. Examination revealed a scab known as “eschar” on his...

Nepal’s New Living Goddess Kumari Chosen in Kathmandu Festival

In Kathmandu, Nepal, a two-year-old girl became the country’s new living goddess and, with her family, walked through a narrow alley to the temple palace during the most famous Hindu festival. Named Aryatara Shak’ya, she is currently 2 years and 8...

When smoke blackened the Kathmandu sky

The parliament building had been set on fire by protesters, and the burnt cars had been reduced to blackened heaps, their frames twisted like carcasses. A motorcycle appeared oddly intact, its blue paint shining in the autumn sun. When it got...

Over 500,000 leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain in eight days

KATHMANDU: The exodus of people leaving Kathmandu Valley to celebrate Dashain in their hometowns continues to grow, with more than 553,000 people departing in the past eight days alone. According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office,...

Over 553,000 people leave and 285,000 enter Kathmandu Valley for Dashain

Kathmandu, Sept 30: Amidst the Dashain festival mood, more than 553 thousand people have left the federal capital, Kathmandu. According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, 553,261 people have left the Kathmandu Valley from...

Over half a million leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain

Published at : September 30, 2025 Updated at : September 30, 2025 16:59 Kathmandu More than half a million people have left the Kathmandu Valley since the start of Dashain, according to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office. From...

Ousted Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli says he won’t flee amid political turmoil

Kathmandu: Former Prime Minister of Nepal and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has dismissed rumours that he plans to flee the country, accusing the current government of trying to strip him of his security and official privileges, Dhaka Tribune...

Worldwide Gen Z protests have lessons for America

As Nepal’s Singha Durbar palace in Kathmandu burned last month, a flag bearing a Jolly Roger — featuring a cartoon skull in a straw hat — hung from its ornate golden gates. The flag comes from “One Piece,” the No. 1 best-selling Japanese graphic...

Two killed, over 40 injured in Mahottari bus accident

MAHOTTARI: At least two people were killed and more than 40 others injured when a passenger bus met with an accident in Bardibas Municipality-11, Khayarmara, on Thursday morning. According to police, the Kathmandu-bound bus (Na 6 Kha 1464), which...

Home Minister directs security bodies to be prepared for disaster risk reduction

Home Minister directs security bodies to be prepared for disaster risk reduction Kathmandu, Oct 3: Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal has instructed security agencies to remain in a state of preparedness for potential disaster risk...

NHRC calls for reports on child marriage impact

The National Human Rights Commission. (File photo) KATHMANDU: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for submission of reports and documents related to the impact of child marriage on human rights as part of a nationwide inquiry....

Iran Beats Uzbekistan in 2025 CAVA Women’s Volleyball Challenge Cup

Team Melli Banovan had previously defeated Kyrgyzstan 3-0 and Tajikistan 3-0 in its opening matches. Iran will play Uzbekistan in the final match on Sunday. The competition was originally scheduled to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal, but was relocated...

Your Weekly Recap: Doctors threaten CNS pullout, Luxembourg activist detained in Gaza flotilla, and US government shuts down

Your Weekly Recap for 29 September–3 October 2025. Here are five things you should know at the end of this week: Doctors and dentists threaten withdrawal from CNS agreement over 'unequal treatment' Court hears closing arguments in Nepalese...

Country experiences influence of both monsoon and local winds

Kathmandu, Oct 3: The weather across the country is presently influenced by both monsoon and local winds. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather will remain generally cloudy...

Monsoon withdrawal expected to be delayed this year

Kathmandu, Oct 3: The monsoon, which arrived in Nepal on May 28 and spread across the country by June 20, is likely to be prolonged this year. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the monsoon became active again from October 2...

Nepalese woman stabbed in Hulhumalé

A 21 year old Nepalese woman residing in Hulhumalé was stabbed earlier today, police confirmed. Authorities said they received reports around 12:45 PM of a woman injured with a sharp object and being transported to Hulhumalé Hospital. The victim...

‘Won’t flee amid political turmoil,’ says deposed Nepalese PM KP Sharma Oli

Kathmandu: Former Prime Minister of Nepal and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has dismissed rumours that he plans to flee the country, accusing the current government of trying to strip him of his security and official privileges, Dhaka Tribune...

As many as 111,000 people leave Kathmandu Valley in past 24 hours

Vehicles leaving Kathmandu Valley KATHMANDU: Over 111,000 people left the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours, according to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office. Since Ghatasthapana, a total of 467,000 people have left the Valley as of...

Fulpati sent to Kathmandu from Gorkha

Gorkha, Sept 9: A palanquin containing the Fulpati has been sent from the Dashain Ghar in Gorkha Durbar to be carried all the way to Hanumandhoka Durbar in Kathmandu. Fulpati is an assortment of flowers, leaves, and fruits of different plants...

BYD Scandal & Cross-Border Tax Dodge: John Keels Took Nepalese Chaudhary’s Bait All Along?

By: A Special Correspondent September 29, Colombo (LNW): Serious allegations have surfaced involving the importation of BYD electric vehicles into Sri Lanka, with claims that vehicle engine capacities were deliberately understated to avoid paying...