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Four Chinese nationals detained over alleged drunken brawl in Kathmandu's Thamel
Police detained four Chinese nationals in Thamel after allegedly finding them drinking alcohol, shouting and fighting outside Fire Chok late at night.
15-NOV-2026 10:54 AM
Two young women stopped at Gaddachauki border over potential human trafficking risk
Armed Police Force personnel stopped two young women at Kanchanpur's Gaddachauki border while they were heading to India over concerns about possible trafficking risks.
15-NOV-2026 10:48 AM
Restaurant fire causes property damage worth lakhs at Bhaktapur’s Radhe Radhe
A fire at a restaurant on the fifth floor of Prajapati Complex in Bhaktapur caused substantial property damage, but emergency teams contained it without casualties.
14-NOV-2026 02:35 PM
Youth arrested in Siraha for TikTok video showing khukuri and allegedly spreading fear
Police in Siraha arrested a 21-year-old man accused of posting a TikTok video displaying a khukuri and making obscene remarks allegedly intended to spread fear.
15-NOV-2026 12:36 PM
Nepali students win four medals, including historic first silver, at astronomy Olympiad in Russia
Nepali students won one silver and three bronze medals in Russia, with Riwash Rai becoming the country's first silver medallist at an international astronomy Olympiad.
15-NOV-2026 11:22 AM
Nepal invites UAE investment in Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project
Nepal has invited UAE investment in the Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project during Home Minister Sudhan Gurung’s Abu Dhabi meeting, which also covered agriculture, services and security technology cooperation.
15-NOV-2026 11:15 AM
Rabi Lamichhane says improving lives in Madhesh is RSP’s first responsibility
RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane says improving lives in Madhesh is the party’s first responsibility, warning that voters may withdraw support if promised changes fail to materialise.
15-NOV-2026 11:06 AM
Mahesh Basnet calls for political movement to oust government before New Year
UML Secretary Mahesh Basnet urged a political movement against the government, proposed cooperation with other parties and called for preparations for upcoming local and provincial elections.
14-NOV-2026 04:23 PM
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Mamta Kafle Bhatt: From a nursing student in Nepal to a missing mother at the center of a US murder trial
Nepali nurse and mother Mamta Kafle Bhatt disappeared in Virginia in July 2024. Her husband, Naresh Bhatt, is on trial for murder, but her remains remain missing.
Beyond the headline: What happens to the thousands of rape cases we never hear about?
Nepal recorded 2,253 rape cases in fiscal year 2081/82, but survey data show widespread non-disclosure of violence, revealing the limits of police statistics in measuring sexual violence.
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Gold price drops Rs 11,300 per tola in Nepal over the past week
Gold prices in Nepal dropped Rs 11,300 per tola last week to Rs 271,700, while silver declined Rs 110 amid international market pressures.
Gold price drops by Rs 12,600 per tola after Tihar market closure
Gold prices fell by Rs 12,600 per tola to Rs 271,700 in Nepal on Friday after the Tihar holiday, while silver dropped Rs 155 to Rs 3,700.
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Youth arrested in Siraha for TikTok video showing khukuri and allegedly spreading fear
Police in Siraha arrested a 21-year-old man accused of posting a TikTok video displaying a khukuri and making obscene remarks allegedly intended to spread fear.
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Rabi Lamichhane says improving lives in Madhesh is RSP’s first responsibility
RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane says improving lives in Madhesh is the party’s first responsibility, warning that voters may withdraw support if promised changes fail to materialise.
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US jury finds Naresh Bhatt guilty of murdering Nepali nurse Mamta Kafle Bhatt
A Virginia jury convicted Naresh Bhatt of murdering Nepali nurse Mamta Kafle Bhatt, concealing and defiling her body. His sentencing is scheduled for March 12, 2027.
Technology
Nvidia launches independent probe into CEO Jensen Huang over alleged Chinese espionage links
Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang following reports of links with a businesswoman suspected of working for Chinese intelligence. Huang has admitted infidelity and apologized publicly.
Sports
Nepali students win four medals, including historic first silver, at astronomy Olympiad in Russia
Nepali students won one silver and three bronze medals in Russia, with Riwash Rai becoming the country's first silver medallist at an international astronomy Olympiad.
Entertainment
GTA VI to launch on Xbox Cloud Gaming at 11:45 am Nepal time on November 19
GTA VI will become available through Xbox Cloud Gaming at 11:45 am Nepal time on November 19, with support for Xbox Series X, Series S and Xbox One.
Health
The cost of pretending everything is okay
In Nepal, stigma, family expectations and limited access can encourage people to hide emotional distress, while recent mental-health initiatives seek to normalise conversations and help-seeking.
Opinion
Why misinformation is becoming easier to believe than facts
Repetition, emotion, social media algorithms, weak information gaps and AI-generated content can make misinformation feel more credible, creating serious challenges for Nepal’s digital public sphere.
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US jury finds Naresh Bhatt guilty of murdering Nepali nurse Mamta Kafle Bhatt
A Virginia jury convicted Naresh Bhatt of murdering Nepali nurse Mamta Kafle Bhatt, concealing and defiling her body. His sentencing is scheduled for March 12, 2027.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins Nepal Festival in Sydney wearing Dhaka topi
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed Sydney's Nepal Festival wearing a Dhaka topi, celebrated Tihar with Nepalis and highlighted their importance to Australia's cultural diversity.
Naresh Bhatt testifies he dismembered wife’s body after finding her dead
Naresh Bhatt testified that he dismembered his wife’s body after finding her dead in 2024, as he faces murder and related charges while her remains remain missing.
Nepali-origin Australian police officer Bikash Bharti receives national bravery award
Nepali-origin Australian police officer Bikash Bharti received a national bravery award for rescuing an injured person and protecting a colleague during a 2025 Sydney shooting.
Nepali grandmother dies in suspected hit-and-run collision in Melbourne’s Tarneit
A 63-year-old Nepali woman visiting family in Australia died in a suspected road collision in Tarneit on October 20, prompting police to seek witnesses and dashcam footage.