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Gharial numbers up, but fall in Narayani

Chitwan, Dec. 22 -- The annual gharial census has been completed and showed an overall rise in numbers across key river systems, but a decline in the Narayani river. The Chitwan National Park issued a... Read More


Pilgrimage retraces Mahaprajapati Gautami's ancient path

Nawalparasi West, Dec. 22 -- One hundred Buddhist nuns from 13 countries have embarked on a week-long pilgrimage tracing the ancient route taken by Mahaprajapati Gautami, the Shakya queen who renounce... Read More


Ride-hailing no easy option for students struggling to commute in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Dec. 22 -- On a rainy November morning, 19-year-old Rita Oli (name changed) was inside her hostel room in Dillibazar, refreshing ride-hailing apps with growing anxiety. She had an MBBS (Ba... Read More


Government seeks feedback on overseas and out-of-constituency voting

Kathmandu, Dec. 22 -- The government has sought suggestions from political parties and other stakeholders on three election-related provisions, including voting rights for Nepalis living abroad, out-o... Read More


Nepse extends losing streak, falls by 13.88 points on Monday

Kathmandu, Dec. 22 -- The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index continued its downward trajectory on Monday, dropping 13.88 points to close at 2,581.21. The benchmark fell 0.53 percent compared to Sunday... Read More


After China, now US also recalls its ambassador to Nepal

Kathmandu, Dec. 22 -- As Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song is all set to leave the country on Wednesday after Beijing recalled him, the US President Donald Trump has also recalled 30 ambassadors ... Read More


Kathmandu administration denies permission for Gen Z protest, demonstrators dispersed

Kathmandu, Dec. 22 -- The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, said on Monday it had denied permission to a Gen Z group led by Miraj Dhungana to stage a protest, citing procedural requirements. ... Read More


Dolphin population in Karnali river drops to three

Bardiya, Dec. 22 -- The number of dolphins in the Karnali river has fallen sharply, with only three dolphins now spotted in the river. Bardiya National Park reported that a survey in the Patabhar are... Read More


One dead in Taplejung gun accident

Taplejung, Dec. 21 -- year-old man died reportedly after a muzzleloader gun accidentally discharged at Sanghu Lekuwa in ward 3 of Maiwakhola Rural Municipality, Taplejung, on Saturday. The deceased h... Read More


Today's weather: December 20, 2025

Kathmandu, Dec. 21 -- The Meteorological Forecasting Division said that the hilly regions of Sudurpaschim Province will see partly cloudy skies on Saturday afternoon, while the rest of the country wil... Read More