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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The vehicle plunged 60 to 65 metres off the Bheri Corridor road in Nalgad Municipality while travelling from Rukum West to Jajarkot.

Lalitpur Mayor Chiribabu Maharjan ranks second among the top 10 vote-getters, followed by Basana Thapa, according to the results.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Crowded markets, kite-filled skies and packed roads capture the excitement as families head home and communities prepare to celebrate.

Families flock to traditional bazaars for flowers, sugarcane, ginger plants and other offerings used in the Dashain ritual.

At NCFT’s graduating show, 54 designers focused on Nepal’s architecture, agricultural traditions, and traditional jewellery.