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Rejection of two ambassadorial nominees brings RSP tensions into focus
By Anil Giri 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
By Nayak Paudel 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
By Sajana Baral 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.
Janakraj Sapkota’s new novel brings Madhesh’s caste oppression to the fore
By Samarpan Shree ‘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.
How will Nepal verify those missing after the Bhotekoshi floods?
By Navin Koirala 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.
Nepal bans 47 immunosuppressant brands, doctors question move
By Arjun Poudel Department of Drug Administration has cited safety concerns but doctors say the move could disrupt supplies of life-saving medicines for transplant patients.
More than 1,200 farm animals lost in Budhigandaki floods
By Hariram Upreti 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.
Nepal arrests four medical service providers as Malaysia recruitment row deepens
By Hom Karki Police accuse them of collecting an unauthorised biomedical fee from migrant workers, while labour ministry officials say a bilateral technical committee had approved the charge. The foreign ministry had urged a diplomatic solution.
At least 33 killed, including 32 students, in Pakistan school roof collapse
By Dawn The collapse at a school in Peshawar killed 32 children aged seven to 14 and a female teacher, prompting calls for a probe and safety audits of educational institutions across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Fire destroys 13 houses in Saptari, leaving nine families homeless
By RN Bishwas Cash, food stocks, clothes and household essentials were reduced to ashes in a fire in Badgama, leaving families struggling to find shelter and meet their daily needs.
Government tells actor Imran Khan to leave country after participation in protests
By The Wire The actor, who holds an Overseas Citizen of India card, was ordered to leave by October 28 over his participation in protests demanding the chief election commissioner’s resignation.
Late-September rains cause Rs65.1 million damage to Kaligandaki Corridor
By Madhav Aryal Landslides and road subsidence have disrupted traffic, while building nine unfinished bridges along the corridor is estimated to cost Rs720 million.
Book Talk: Sara Shneiderman on understanding Nepal through its people
By Anish Ghimire Drawing on more than three decades of research, anthropologist Shneiderman reflects on Nepal’s political transformation, migration and the importance of listening to local communities.
Contractor builds 268-metre suspension bridge in a month after floods cut off communities
By Arjun Poudel Shailendra Raj Pyakurel tapped the construction industry’s own fund to build a vital crossing over the Trishuli river for Rs17.5 million, nearly half the government’s estimate.