Mithilesh Yadav

A TikTok video containing offensive religious remarks has triggered widespread unrest across Madhesh, prompting curfews, mass arrests, and urgent appeals from leaders to uphold communal harmony.

A week-long cold wave has left landless and marginalized communities in Madhesh shivering in fragile shacks, with no warm clothing or bedding and little government support.

Preliminary reports suggest the explosion was extremely powerful, causing damage to the distillery premises. Some of the injured are in serious condition, and the critically injured are being transferred to Birgunj for further treatment.

Tucked away in a narrow alley near Janakpurdham’s Rajdevi Temple, a modest eatery draws crowds daily with the irresistible aroma of mustard-oil fried fish. What began as a local favorite has grown into a culinary destination, attracting food lovers from Kathmandu and across the country.

For years, every visiting minister has assured locals that the collapsed Kamala Bridge will finally be rebuilt. On Friday, Minister Kulman Ghising waded barefoot through water and sand to experience the hardship locals face daily, pledging full effort to “unblock” the stalled project.

After assuming office on Tuesday evening, Chief Minister Yadav flew to Kathmandu on Wednesday morning. His departure slightly eased the tension around the Madhesh Provincial Assembly, which had remained volatile since Monday.

Provincial Chief Sumitra Subedi Bhandari appointed Yadav on Sunday night in accordance with Article 168(3) of the Constitution of Nepal.

Among those affected, stool samples from 11 people were tested using Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT), of which five tested positive for cholera bacteria. Following the positive RDT results, samples from nine individuals were sent to the provincial laboratory in Janakpurdham for detailed culture testing,...

According to Saptari Police spokesperson DSP Dambar Puri, 70-year-old Ramdular Sah was gunned down by an unidentified armed group.

Chaos broke out around 7:30 PM on Monday when 15 to 20 drones flew simultaneously over the Kamala BOP area along the Nepal-India border.