Nepal

Man airlifted to Kathmandu after setting himself on fire in Sarlahi

A 42-year-old man was critically injured after allegedly setting himself on fire in Sisautiya village of Godaita Municipality-10, Sarlahi, on Friday afternoon.

Nepal

Altitude sickness claims 16 lives in Mustang in one year

Altitude sickness claimed the lives of 16 tourists and pilgrims, including 10 Indian nationals, in Mustang during the current fiscal year, underscoring the growing health risks facing visitors to Nepal's high-altitude destinations.

Kathmandu

Energy key to Nepal's economic transformation, industrial growth: PM Shah

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the energy sector is central to Nepal's economic transformation, industrialisation, job creation and green growth, while assuring private hydropower developers that the government is committed to addressing longstanding challenges facing the industry.

Nepal

Hundreds of meter loan victims begin Janakpur-Kathmandu justice march

More than 200 victims of exploitative loan sharking, locally known as meter byaj, have begun a 15-day march from Janakpur to Kathmandu to press the government to address their long-standing grievances and implement stronger legal safeguards.

Opinion

Reimagining Nepal's foreign policy: A new strategic vision

As a former prime minister with a long career in revolutionary and progressive politics, I want to share insights from practical experience that may guide the young leaders who now hold the decision-making seat, beginning with how our foreign policy has evolved over two and a half centuries.

Photo Gallery

In Pictures: A day in monsoon in Kapan

Heavy rainfall inundated Tenzing Chowk in Kapan, Kathmandu, on Wednesday, leaving vehicles to battle through floodwaters.

Kathmandu

Tripureshwor burn victim Ganesh Nepali dies during treatment at Bir Hospital

Ganesh Nepali, the 25-year-old man who sustained critical burn injuries after attempting self-immolation outside the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor on Thursday, died during treatment at Bir Hospital on Friday.

Nepal

President Paudel certifies four key bills

President Ramchandra Paudel on Thursday certified four bills passed by the Federal Parliament, paving the way for their implementation.

Kathmandu

Govt to bear full treatment cost of burn victim, AIIMS transfer awaits stabilisation

The government has pledged to bear the full cost of treatment for Ganesh Nepali, who sustained severe burn injuries in Thursday's incident outside the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor, while preparing to transfer him to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi once his condition stabilises.

Kathmandu

EU launches €5m South Asia energy connectivity project

The European Union has launched a €5 million regional project aimed at strengthening cross-border electricity trade among five South Asian countries, including Nepal, to enhance energy security, accelerate renewable energy integration and support sustainable economic growth.

Sports

Monsoon set to drench much of Nepal tonight

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of the country on Friday night as the monsoon system gradually strengthens over Nepal.

Sports

Kylian Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Kylian Mbappé spread his arms out wide and spun around after scoring his eighth goal of this year’s World Cup. He later gave the jubilant France fans dotted around the stadium a wave when he left the game because of an injury scare.