Kathmandu Post Update
Crumbling Katari-Ghurmi road turns election promise into public anger
Dust, potholes and broken asphalt on a 46-km stretch leave travellers at risk and locals battling health problems as candidates face mounting fury.
Campaign launched to restore Birgunj’s BP Park
The park, spread over 6.7 hectares near Ghantaghar, had been taken over by shacks and waste.
Nepal’s IT exports near $1 billion. Can the momentum be sustained?
Diaspora-led startups and AI services are powering rapid expansion, but experts warn sustaining growth will require education reform and policy stability.
Security agencies say country is ready for March 5 polls
Prime Minister Sushila Karki, the Election Commission, and security agencies review preparedness and risks.
118 Nepalis killed, 132 missing in four years of Russia–Ukraine war
Foreign recruitment drive offering lucrative salary and fast-track citizenship draws hundreds of Nepali youths into conflict.
Government declares three-day public holiday for March 5 election
Earlier, the Election Commission had recommended that the government grant a public holiday to ensure the smooth conduct of the election.
Election cop dies in Baitadi
Third death of election police personnel in the district during current deployment.
Issues of nature and conservation take a back seat in election campaigns
Conservationists say parties prioritise vote-winning projects and ignore the long-term benefits of conserving biodiversity.
Declining academic quality in Karnali make election pledges hollow
Teacher shortages, mass dropouts and migration undermine learning despite rising investment in the province.
Prohibitory order replaces curfew in Birgunj
During the prohibitory period, all forms of gatherings, assemblies, rallies, and demonstrations are banned within the designated area.
Government forms five-member panel to probe Dhading bus crash
The task force has been mandated to carry out a detailed probe into the incident and submit a report.
Nine out of 19 killed in Dhading bus accident identified
24 injured passengers receiving treatment in Kathmandu hospitals.
Seven injured in clash between Chinese and local workers in Sindhuli
Dispute over employee dismissal turns violent, police say.
Indefinite curfew imposed in Birgunj after clash
Administration cites security concerns; movement and gatherings banned.
Curfew lifted in Gaur after peace march
Local leaders, residents march through Sabgadh to show unity.
24 injured in Dhading bus accident sent to Kathmandu
Most of the injured in the bus crash are being treated in the Capital, while one foreign passenger continues care locally.
Bus plunges into Trishuli river, 18 killed
25 injured as rescue efforts continue.
First-time voters in Nepal’s poorest districts want results, not empty promises
As election day approaches, students from remote farwest say survival and opportunity matter more than slogans.
108 Women in Race for 33 Seats in Bagmati
Across 10 constituencies in Kathmandu, 250 candidates are in the fray, including 46 women.
Illegal riverbed mining on Kaligandaki persists despite regulations and Supreme Court order
Contractors accused of using heavy machinery in breach of agreements; activists demand firm political commitment to protect natural heritage.