Kathmandu Post Update

Farmers in Nawalparasi West demand to fix sugarcane support price

Sugarcane production in the district estimated at two million quintals this year.

Man injured in Kailali bus accident dies

The 25-year-old man succumbs to injuries at Seti Provincial Hospital.

Nepali officers to attend training in India

The training to focus on global issues, trade, climate change, and cultural heritage.

Police arrest Durga Prasai on cybercrime charges

The controversial medical entrepreneur is accused of spreading rumours involving Prime Minister Oli.

Legal hurdles keep Sajha Yatayat’s converted electric bus off the roads for eight months

The transport cooperative converted a diesel bus to electric eight months ago, but it is still waiting for a route permit.

Korala immigration office remains closed after inauguration

Staff assigned leave office citing harsh weather conditions.

Active dry Jalebagar landslide threatens lives

Landslips have been occurring along about 150-metre stretch of Jayaprithvi Highway for the past 3 months, but authorities have yet to find a solution.

BRI debate drags on as Chinese envoy lobbies Congress

Differences persist over law enforcement cooperation and developing common positions in international forums.

Former Speaker Dhungana cremated with state honours at Pashupati Aryaghat

Prime minister, political leaders, ministers and people from various walks of life gather to pay tribute to him.

Two electrocuted in separate incidents

A 26-year-old man in Kalikot and a seven-year-old girl in Taplejung die of electric shock.

Elephant terrorises Bardiya villagers, destroys eight homes

Residents stay vigilant as wild elephant wreaks havoc in Madhuwan.

EU Ambassador to Nepal Veronique Lorenzo’s clarification

The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal draws attention to a news item.

Government declares public holiday today to mourn demise of former Speaker Dhungana

Cabinet meeting decides to accord state honour to Dhungana and fly the national flag at half-mast.

Darchula-Baitadi road reopens after 14-hour closure

Landslide triggered by road widening works disrupts transportation on Dashrathchand Highway.

Ministry to tighten foreign affiliations of Nepali colleges

Move aimed to ensure that colleges affiliate only with top 1,000 universities and institutions in world rankings.

Four newly appointed ambassadors take oath before President Paudel

The President made the appointments in accordance with Article 282 (1) of the Constitution.

Kathmandu District Court issues arrest warrant against Rabi Lamichhane and Chhabi Lal Joshi

Lamichhane and Joshi are accused of embezzling millions of rupees from multiple cooperatives while serving in key roles at Gorkha Media Network.

Nepal to host FIDIC Asia-Pacific regional international conference

The three-day event, focusing on governance for climate shocks, will see participation from 23 countries and over 400 attendees.

Former Speaker Daman Nath Dhungana passes away

Politicians and observers described his demise as the end of an era for a leader who consistently championed civil rights, democracy, and justice.

34 Nepali students in Russia face deportation

Court orders deporting students working illegally in a Moscow call centre.