In Gorkha’s flood-hit villages, even cooking a meal is a struggle
The Budhigandaki flood destroyed homes and disrupted road links, leaving families dependent on limited helicopter deliveries for food and other essentials.
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Devotees throng Taleju Bhawani temple on Maha Navami
Open to the public only once a year, the temple in Kathmandu’s Hanuman Dhoka Durbar complex draws large crowds of worshippers during Dashain.
Musk pledges SpaceX shares to every child in America amid scrutiny of Big Tech
The billionaire’s proposal follows Anthropic’s plan to commit at least 5 percent of its shares to social causes, as the technology industry faces growing criticism over AI’s impact on jobs and society.
Ronaldo handed 30-day ban for leaving Portugal camp following coach Jesus rift
The Portuguese FA also fined the 41-year-old forward €255 after upholding a charge over his departure from the national team camp following a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus over his role in the side.
Baglung flood survivors face Dashain without homes as rebuilding stalls
Families in Baglung are living in a cooperative building, relatives’ homes and a buffalo shed after floods swept away their houses and farmland. Many struggle to secure land and meet government requirements for reconstruction aid.
Tourist arrivals in Mustang plunge 41.5 percent
Floods, heavy rain and prolonged closure of the Beni-Jomsom road disrupt access to the Himalayan district during the autumn tourism season.
Nepal hold off Oman for 10-run victory in League 2
Rohit Paudel, Dipendra Singh Airee and Dev Khanal hit half-centuries as Nepal defend a target of 281 to claim their third win of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 series.
Festival imports help Birgunj customs beat monthly target
The border office collected Rs26.73 billion in revenue from mid-September to mid-October, exceeding its target of Rs26.46 billion as imports rose ahead of Dashain, Tihar and Chhath.
Nepal set Oman 281-run target after Paudel-Airee rescue act
Their record 139-run fourth-wicket stand helped Nepal recover from an early collapse in a must-win Cricket World Cup League 2 match.
The swings that bring Dashain to life
As families return to their villages for the festival, traditional swings draw crowds and add to the festive spirit.
Three detained over shooting at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s car
The actor escaped without gunshot wounds in the Mumbai attack, while police investigate an unverified claim linking the shooting to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Paras Khadka came close to quitting cricket three years before retiring
The former captain of Nepal’s national cricket team recalls how Karan KC and Sandeep Lamichhane’s last-wicket heroics against Canada in 2018 kept the team’s ODI dream alive.
Two teenagers injured as conflict-era bomb explodes in Jumla
Gunpowder inside an old iron pipe ignited as the youths tried to cut it for use in a water tap.
Dashain homecomings bring a new wave of visitors to Ramaroshan
Nepalis returning from cities and abroad are adding trips to Achham’s lakes and alpine meadows to their festival plans, but poor roads and limited accommodation remain obstacles.
Bangladesh is battling measles. It’s a “real warning” to other nations
More than 1,100 people have died, most of them children under five, as gaps in vaccination coverage, unreliable data and failures to reach remote communities undermine Bangladesh’s response to the outbreak.
Should we feel guilty about celebrating Dashain this year?
As families gather for Dashain, many are asking whether joy is insensitive when others are still searching, mourning and rebuilding. Psychology says joy and compassion can coexist.
As old Dashain customs fade, the village swing holds high
In Ramechhap, traditional linge ping swings are reconnecting families, preserving festival traditions, and finding new life on social media.
Family alleges abuse after man dies two days into rehab stay
Relatives have filed a police complaint against the operator of a rehabilitation centre in Jhapa, alleging CCTV footage shows the 33-year-old man restrained and beaten. Police are investigating the circumstances of his death.
For evicted squatters, Dashain brings little to celebrate
Six months after losing their homes, families from Kathmandu’s Thapathali and Shankhamul settlements remain in holding centres, struggling without jobs or a clear path to permanent housing.
Slay, cringe, scroll, repeat
Orwell feared a vocabulary too flat to think in. We managed it ourselves, for free, with filters.
What Dashain asks of us this year
From swollen rivers to crowded highways, this year’s Dashain calls for as much care as celebration.
How Nepal played a big role in South Africa’s liberation
Anil Sooklal, South Africa’s top envoy to Nepal, on apartheid-era solidarity, climate justice after the Rasuwa flood, and why Kathmandu and Cape Town should be twinned.
Annapurna trek: Days of physical strain and mental calm
The ABC trail restored the lost confidence in my strength and rejuvenated my soul.
Macron urges calm as France counts cost of worst unrest in years
More than 2,400 people were arrested and nearly 1,000 officers injured as protests over rising living costs and declining public services erupted into violence, damaging hundreds of shops and public buildings.
Upper Karnali project set to advance after years of funding delays
Investment Board Nepal decides to facilitate construction of the 900MW project after repeated deadline extensions, court challenges, and prolonged uncertainty over financial closure.
Police hunt Nepali links to 21.75 kg gold smuggling racket
Investigators suspect gold entered through Kathmandu airport before being processed in Budhanilkantha and potentially transported to India.
Nepal imports 2 million packs of playing cards in two months
The country imported cards worth Rs51.8 million in the first two months of the current fiscal year, generating Rs31.1 million in customs revenue.
France counts cost of worst unrest in years
More than half a million people joined marches in scores of cities, marking the convergence of a month-long student movement with broader social discontent against rising living costs and declining public services.
Traders race to bring in Dashain goods as Tatopani border reopens
More than 45 containers carrying festival goods remain held up in China, with traders uncertain how long the crossing will stay open.
Iran urges US to accept proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s conditions include, among other demands, the lifting of the US blockade on its ports, the lifting of US sanctions on its oil exports as well as ending hostilities on all regional fronts.
Andre Russell to play for Biratnagar Kings in Nepal Premier League
The two-time T20 World Cup winner has scored 9,933 runs and taken 539 wickets in 611 T20 matches, making him one of the most experienced players in the format.
Why your Dashain apples will cost more this year
China supplies most of Nepal’s imported apples, leaving the market exposed to rising freight costs even as domestic production grows.
Three years after quake, survivors in Karnali still face Dashain in temporary shelters
Delayed damage assessments and slow grant processing have delayed home reconstruction in Jajarkot, Rukum West, and Salyan.
Nepal’s Mandira Lamichhane Dhimal elected fellow of the International Science Council
She is the first Nepali woman scientist and only the second Nepali citizen to receive the distinction.
What to know about the US trial over Mamta Kafle’s disappearance
More than two years after the Nepali nurse vanished in Virginia, her husband is on trial for murder, though her body has never been found. He has pleaded not guilty. Here are 14 key questions about the case and the evidence.
Festival crush in Kolkata kills at least 17
Heavy rain triggered overcrowding at a Durga Puja venue as devotees tried to leave, with dozens injured in the crush.
Can Nepal’s hydropower boom withstand a changing Himalaya?
As floods and landslides expose the vulnerabilities of hydropower projects, Nepal’s push to generate 30,000 MW by 2035 raises urgent questions about safety, sustainability and who benefits from the country’s rivers.
For Saptari’s fire-hit families, there is little to celebrate this Dashain
With their homes and belongings reduced to ashes, families in Badgama and Mainakaderi are relying on emergency aid while facing the daunting cost of rebuilding.
Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years
More than half a million people took to the streets over rising living costs and deteriorating public services, as looting, arson and clashes with police left hundreds injured and led to 1,200 arrests.
Gagan Thapa takes oath as Congress president, vows to regain public trust
Says his main challenge was to preserve Congress’s legacy while making it relevant to a changing Nepali society.
DDC to pay dairy farmers every fortnight from 2027
The state-owned corporation plans to expand sales, open new outlets and diversify products to improve cash flow and ensure timely payments to farmers.
Fiction: He was the best in class. He still wasn’t good enough
When Eklavya is denied an award he has earned, he discovers that talent alone cannot overcome the prejudices of those in power.
Three women killed, three missing as jeep plunges into Sunkoshi
The Tata Sumo jeep fell about 200 metres from the Mid-Hill Highway into the river in Sindhuli at 2:30am on Sunday. Four passengers, including the driver, were rescued.
How electric cooking can drive equity
The failure to expand electric cooking in Nepali kitchens shows how Nepal’s energy policies are failing its people.
Media outlets dress up for Dashain. What about other festivals?
Dashain’s prominence in Nepali media is understandable, but how consistently do news outlets recognise the festivals of other religious and cultural communities?
Nepal’s maternal healthcare system has a blind spot
Nepal’s shift to fewer, stronger maternal facilities is sound. The floods show those facilities also have to hold up in a disaster.
Audio attributed to fugitive GB Rai says he is ready to face authorities
In an audio recording and statement published by Setopati, Rai says he is ready to cooperate with authorities and repay depositors, but police have yet to authenticate the material.
Journalist Shrestha released after artist Panta agrees to approach Press Council
Police had taken Shrestha from his residence to Cyber Bureau following a complaint over a report concerning the alleged takeover of 10-ropani land in Dhading.
Ani Choying Drolma appointed vice-chair of Lumbini Development Trust
The Buddhist nun and singer was appointed by the Cabinet on October 16, following a proposal from the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. The post had been vacant for an extended period.
Bangladesh is battling measles. It’s a ‘real warning’ to other nations
Bangladesh’s measles vaccination programme had been a success story. But in 2025, amid political turmoil, it faltered. Its unvaccinated children are now paying the price.
Nepal suffer shock defeat to Canada ahead of crucial Oman clash
Yuvraj Samra’s maiden ODI century helped Canada secure a 24-run victory, leaving Nepal with one match remaining in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2.
Gagan Thapa tops vote count in Nepali Congress convention
Lalitpur Mayor Chiribabu Maharjan ranks second among the top 10 vote-getters, followed by Basana Thapa, according to the results.
Two killed, three injured in auto-rickshaw crash in Jajarkot
The vehicle plunged 60 to 65 metres off the Bheri Corridor road in Nalgad Municipality while travelling from Rukum West to Jajarkot.
Banks to keep select branches open during Dashain holiday
Customers will be able to make basic transactions at designated branches, with most banks planning to operate for two to three hours a day except on the day of Tika.
Bank stocks lead market rally, but can the gains last?
Nepse rose 1.63 percent before Dashain as banking and insurance shares attracted buyers. Analysts point to expected earnings, dividends and margin lending as potential drivers, but say turnover must rise to sustain the rally.
Police take journalist Kishor Shrestha to Cyber Bureau for talks over complaints
Ruling RSP leader Himesh Panta filed a complaint over a report alleging his family had grabbed land, while Shrestha lodged a counter-complaint over Panta’s social media remarks.
Dashain is in the air
Crowded markets, kite-filled skies and packed roads capture the excitement as families head home and communities prepare to celebrate. These pictures by Post photographers offer a glimpse of the sights and spirit of Dashain across Nepal.
Nepal’s leaders call for unity as Shah highlights Dashain’s financial strain
Prime Minister Balendra Shah said financial hardship should not make the festival a burden, while the president and vice-president stressed social harmony and support for families affected by disasters.
Shoppers crowd Kathmandu markets for Phulpati
Families flock to traditional bazaars for flowers, sugarcane, ginger plants and other offerings used in the Dashain ritual.
What’s different about Janakpur Bolts’ jersey reveal?
While other NPL franchises lean on AI-generated content, Janakpur Bolts’ jersey reveal puts human creativity, the team’s troubled past and its determination to rebuild at the centre.
What’s on in Kathmandu Valley this week
From music and workshops to food and heritage walks, here’s what’s happening around the Valley this week.
Nepal’s cultural heritage finds new expression on the runway
At NCFT’s graduating show, 54 designers focused on Nepal’s architecture, agricultural traditions, and traditional jewellery.
Over 1,500 flood-hit children suffer acute malnutrition
Thirteen children have severe acute malnutrition, while experts warn that delayed intervention could push more children into life-threatening conditions.
Beijing’s security concerns cloud Nepal’s push to reopen Tatopani
Flood damage to Rasuwagadhi and the high cost of Korala leave the Sindhupalchok crossing vital to Nepal’s trade with China, but Beijing remains reluctant to reopen it over concerns about Tibet.
Buying online? Ask for a tax bill, pay after delivery
Police recovered money for only 10 percent of online fraud victims who filed complaints. Thousands of sellers operate online, but just 384 e-commerce businesses have registered with the government.
Loss and Damage Fund calls extraordinary meeting for Oct 22 to support Nepal
Nepal formally requested an urgent response from the Fund on August 31, calling on the Board to take a special decision to provide assistance rapidly, directly and effectively.
Bhotekoshi flood displaced 777 students. Nepal plans five-year school recovery
Of the 57 educational institutions assessed in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts, 28 were damaged and 15 were completely destroyed.
16 Musahar families get land titles after years of waiting
The families in Rupandehi’s Gaidahawa Rural Municipality received legal ownership of the land they live on. The district has 82,000 registered landless people and informal settlers.
Teams ditch NSL banner to form new ‘Nepal Football League’
The familiar lineup of seven club owners and former NSL executives returns with a brand-new tournament structure, with its first season kicking off on February 13.
Flash Protests Keep the Flag Flying; Dipke-Bora's Detentions, Police Action Fail to Deter Delhi's Protesters
Delhi Police and security personnel were seen verbally and physically assaulting protesters carrying the national flag, as they forcibly dragged them into detention buses after dark.
Thai embassy defends visa process amid NATTA threat to halt tour sales
The embassy blames visa delays on fraudulent or incomplete documents and last-minute applications, urging travellers to apply at least a month before departure.
Sudhakar Dalela appointed India’s next ambassador to Nepal
The 1993-batch diplomat, who previously served as India’s ambassador to Bhutan and handled Nepal-Bhutan affairs at the foreign ministry, is expected to take up his new assignment shortly.
ICC finally recognises Nepal Premier League
The International Cricket Council sanctions the third edition of the tournament, which is scheduled to run from October 26 to November 21.
Indian police detain ‘cockroach’ movement founder Dipke ahead of protest
More than 130 million voters were deleted during the revision but the Election Commission has denied favouring any party and said wrongly deleted voters can re-enrol.
Nepal to Host ICC Asia Conference in November
High-ranking international cricket delegates and representatives from Test and Associate nations will gather in Kathmandu, with visitors slated to watch the NPL playoffs.
UML pulls out of Madhesh provincial government
The party withdrew its support, accusing the Nepali Congress-led coalition of failing to implement a 15-point agreement, leaving the government in a minority.
How Rabindra Shakya is keeping the art of repoussé alive
Shakya has spent more than 35 years practising repoussé, a centuries-old craft that can take nearly two years to complete a single large piece.
Government declares flood- and landslide-hit areas in three districts disaster zones
The three-month designation covers six local units or parts of them in Gorkha, Dhading and Baglung, with affected families eligible for monthly housing and livelihood assistance of at least Rs15,000.
30MW Khani Khola hydropower project begins test generation
The project in Dolakha district is supplying electricity to the national grid during a 15-day testing period before commercial operations begin.
Modi’s predicament: Gen Z pours out on India’s streets as dissent surges
Youth-led protests over alleged voter-roll manipulation have tapped into wider anger over unemployment, exam leaks and divisive politics, posing the biggest challenge to Modi since he came to power in 2014.
Dashain shopping picks up, but livestock sales lag in Chitwan
Traders who brought goats and Himalayan goats from western Nepal had hoped for brisk business, but buyers have been slower to arrive than expected.
Congress convention vote count concludes
Counting for all 229 positions in the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention ended on Friday morning, taking a week compared with 12 days at the previous convention.
US Secretary of State to skip New Delhi for Jamnagar, Mumbai
This visit comes as US oligarch Elon Musk described Mukesh Ambani as the “real boss of India” last week.
Nepal should be a ‘strategic broker’, not a buffer, says Amitabh Mattoo
The JNU professor says diplomacy, stronger institutions and regional engagement can help Nepal play a greater role as Asia’s power balance shifts.
BYD after-sales chiefs outline plans for EV ecosystem in Nepal
The Chinese EV maker says it will expand service capacity, improve spare parts availability, and train technicians as sales grow in Nepal.
Pāyāḥ was once a tribute to Ajimā. What does the ritual mean today?
The procession, rooted in Newa beliefs and traditions, has evolved in ways that threaten to overshadow its original significance.
Credit picks up, but Nepal’s banks are awash with cash
Bankers say rising import costs, festive demand and currency depreciation, not a broad-based economic recovery, are driving much of the increase.
Attorney General opens settlement route in cases where organised-crime charges fail
A new circular allows settlements in certain criminal cases once a court rejects a linked organised-crime charge and the appeal process ends. Former judges warn the provision could be misused.
Are we training our daughters to be unpaid workers?
Nepal pays billions a year for work it does not count and daughters it did not educate.
Is your local police station ready for the internet?
Crime now arrives as a friend request, a familiar voice, a link too good to ignore. Policing it will take better machines, better-prepared personnel and a public that trusts us enough to talk.
Build infrastructure that stands the test of time
From now on, disaster resilience must guide every stage of Nepal’s reconstruction.
Rejection of two ambassadorial nominees brings RSP tensions into focus
The committee’s decision raises questions about the government’s vetting process and its promise to prioritise merit over political connections.
Nepal’s Asian Games star Sherpa criticises government for reward disparity
Sherpa, a bronze medallist in the 20th Asian Games, voices deep disappointment over state reward rules while urging authorities to value the sweat and sacrifice of the athletes.
Can AI fake a Nepali voice convincingly? Here’s what the experts say
As Nepalis debate the authenticity of viral recordings allegedly featuring a sitting lawmaker, experts explain how convincingly AI can mimic Nepali speech and how forensic analysis can verify the audio.
Nepal bans 47 immunosuppressant brands, doctors question move
Department of Drug Administration has cited safety concerns but doctors say the move could disrupt supplies of life-saving medicines for transplant patients.
How will Nepal verify those missing after the Bhotekoshi floods?
The government has begun compiling an official list of people missing in the August 26 disaster. The process will determine who can be declared dead and whose families qualify for relief.
Janakraj Sapkota’s new novel brings Madhesh’s caste oppression to the fore
‘Magani Marik’ follows a character from the Dom community, among the most marginalised in Nepal’s caste hierarchy, and explores the discrimination and hardship shaping everyday life.
More than 1,200 farm animals lost in Budhigandaki floods
The disaster also destroyed 34 livestock sheds and 12 pig pens, while veterinary teams treat rescued animals and deliver feed and medicines to affected areas.
Far from home, Dashain carries a different kind of ache
In Japan, a Nepali migrant celebrates with friends beside Hiroshima’s Motoyasu river, finding a sense of belonging while longing for family, home and a father who will never welcome him back.
Two killed in wild elephant attack in Jhapa
A 73-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman were attacked while out on a morning walk in Barhadashi Rural Municipality.