SOCIETY
15 tourists stranded in Hidden Valley rescued
15 tourists stranded in Hidden Valley rescued
On Wednesday, a joint team comprising the Nepali Army, Armed Police Force, Nepal Police and trekking guides was dispatched to the site to carry out rescue efforts.
Oct 31, 2025
SOCIETY
New guidelines for visit visa: Dollar rule removed, six-month passport enough
New guidelines for visit visa: Dollar rule removed, six-mont...
The government enforced a new set of guidelines governing visit visas, replacing the previous six-point standard that had been in effect since January 24, 2024. The decision to introduce the new provision was made at the ministerial level following a proposal from the Department of Immigration, and...
Oct 31, 2025
POLITICS
Former PM Dr Bhattarai backs Rabi Lamichhane’s release, calls for new political front
Former PM Dr Bhattarai backs Rabi Lamichhane’s release, call...
“Let’s get Ravi out somehow — a leadership is required from him as well. If an environment could be created to free him, his skills and talents could be utilized effectively.” Dr. Bhattarai
Oct 31, 2025
SOCIETY
Health services affected across Nepal as nurses intensify their protests
Health services affected across Nepal as nurses intensify th...
The nurses have launched a protest with a 15-point demand that includes establishing nursing positions in schools, revising laws to ensure long-term management for nurses working in government hospitals and colleges—such as provisions for night duty, career advancement, additional services, an...
Oct 31, 2025
SOCIETY
NA begins preparation to withdraw parts of its troops following UN peacekeeping cut
NA begins preparation to withdraw parts of its troops follow...
Nepali Army has begun internal preparation to withdraw troops from UN peacekeeping missions following the UN’s directive to reduce forces by 25 percent due to budget constraints. Despite the downsizing by 25 percent, Nepal will remain the largest contributor of peacekeepers.
Oct 31, 2025
WORLD
Archaeologists unearth clues on French colonial massacre in Senegal cemetery
Archaeologists unearth clues on French colonial massacre in...
In November 1944, around 1,600 soldiers from several west African countries were sent to the Thiaroye camp after being captured by Germany while fighting for France.
Oct 31, 2025
OPINION
Ekta Diwas and the Himalayan Ideal of Unity
Ekta Diwas and the Himalayan Ideal of Unity
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s vision of unity extends beyond India, offering Nepal and the wider South Asian region lessons in cooperation, inclusion, and shared progress. Ekta Diwas serves as a reminder that enduring peace and prosperity are possible only when societies choose solidarity over di...
Oct 31, 2025
WORLD
Xi invites Canada PM to China in first meet in 8 years
Xi invites Canada PM to China in first meet in 8 years
"Recently, with the joint efforts of both sides, China-Canada relations have shown a recovery toward a trend of positive development," Xi.
Oct 31, 2025
SOCIETY
Two arrested in Lalitpur’s Gwarko with leopard skin
Two arrested in Lalitpur’s Gwarko with leopard skin
According to police, the arrested individuals have been identified as Mathura BK, 46, of Changunarayan Municipality–5, Bhaktapur and Ramadevi Shrestha, 40, of Shankharapur Municipality–6, Kathmandu.
Oct 31, 2025
SOCIETY
Sundar Haraincha in Morang records highest rainfall of 210 mm in the last 24 hours
Sundar Haraincha in Morang records highest rainfall of 210 m...
Sundar Haraincha in Morang recorded the highest rainfall of 210 millimeters in the last 24 hours due to Cyclone Montha, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). In comparison, Saptari’s Barmajhiya recorded 143 millimeters of rainfall.
Oct 31, 2025