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Kemika writes for 24 Ghanta Nepal.

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Cremated Man Returns Home Alive
Nepal

Declared Dead, Cremated, And Mourned: A Nepali Man Returns Home Alive, Leaving Police With A Mystery!

A 36-year-old man from Morang, Padam Bahadur Rai, returned home alive months after his family mistakenly identified and cremated an unidentified accident victim, believing the body was his. His unexpected return has prompted police to reopen the identification process, investigate the real victim's identity, and initiate steps to recover the accident insurance compensation paid to his family.

Yesterday3 MIN READ
Apple Launches First Touchscreen MacBook
Technology

Apple's First Touchscreen MacBook Pro Is Here, but Its Cheaper Model Has a Newer Chip

Apple has introduced its first touchscreen MacBook Pro with a tandem OLED display, Dynamic Island, and M5 Pro or M5 Max processors, alongside a separate 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the newer M6 chip. The new laptops start at $1,999 for the M6 model and $2,899 for the touchscreen version, with pre-orders opening on October 28 and retail availability beginning November 6, 2026.

Yesterday8 MIN READ
Nepali Bodybuilder Earns Professional Status
Sports

From Tanahun To Australia: Nepali Bodybuilder Nipesh Shrestha Earns Professional Status After Winning Men’s Physique Pro Card In Melbourne

Nepali athlete Nipesh Shrestha, originally from Tanahun, has earned his Men’s Physique Pro Card at the Natural Bodybuilding Australia National Championships held in Melbourne on October 11, 2026. A two-time New South Wales state champion, Shrestha balances his career in IT and data analytics with competitive bodybuilding and hopes to represent Nepal internationally.

2 days ago2 MIN READ
Nepal Announces New Football League
Sports

Nepal Football League Announced: Seven Clubs Ready for a New Era of Professional Football

A new franchise-based competition, the Nepal Football League (NFL), has been announced with plans to begin on February 13, 2027, featuring seven existing city-based clubs and potentially more teams. Led by NFL President Kalyan Gurung, the proposed competition aims to strengthen professional football in Nepal through a longer season and home-and-away matches, subject to stadium availability and necessary approvals.

Oct 163 MIN READ
Bike Ambulances Tackle Kathmandu Traffic
Society

Kathmandu Launches Bike Ambulances to Reach Patients Trapped by Traffic and Narrow Streets

Kathmandu Metropolitan City launched a bike ambulance service on Friday, October 16, to help emergency responders reach patients in narrow streets and traffic-congested areas where regular ambulances face delays. Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol announced the service as part of the city's efforts to improve access to emergency healthcare, alongside its existing free 102 ambulance service.

Oct 163 MIN READ
Tesla Unveils Rocket-Powered Flying Roadster
Technology

Tesla’s New Roadster Can Fly, But Will You Ever Be Able to Drive One?

Tesla has unveiled its next-generation Roadster, an electric sports car developed with SpaceX technology that demonstrated brief flight, mid-air flips, and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in a reported 0.81 seconds. However, with production planned for 2028, no confirmed final selling price, and questions about road legality, the futuristic vehicle remains years away from reaching customers.

Oct 163 MIN READ
Nepal's Mountain Workers Earn Recognition
Nepal

A Shelter Above 5,000 Metres: Nirmal Purja's Project Wins International Recognition

Project Horizon's Porter House in Lobuche, established by the Nimsdai Foundation founded by Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, has received a Highly Commended Award in the Community Impact category at the National Charity Today Awards 2026 in the UK. Built at an altitude of around 5,030 metres, the shelter provides mountain porters with a safer place to rest and recover while working along the Everest Base Camp route.

Oct 152 MIN READ
Nepal Secures Third UNHRC Term
Nepal

Nepal Returns to UN Human Rights Council With 173 Votes, But What Comes Next?

Nepal has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term, securing 173 votes and tying with Kuwait for the highest vote count in the Asia-Pacific group. This will mark Nepal's third term on the Council, giving the country another opportunity to contribute to global human rights discussions while taking on greater responsibility to uphold human rights standards.

Oct 143 MIN READ
Wagle Attends Global Financial Meetings
Politics

What Will Nepal Gain From Wagle's 16-Plus Meetings in Bangkok?

Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has departed for Bangkok, Thailand, to attend the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings, scheduled for October 12–18. He is expected to participate in more than 16 bilateral and multilateral engagements focused on Nepal's economic priorities, development financing and international cooperation.

Oct 132 MIN READ
Naruto Returns With New Adventures
Entertainment

Naruto Returns After 12 Years: Original Creator Announces New Manga and Anime

Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto is returning with a new manga titled Naruto: Shadow Rising, marking a major comeback nearly 12 years after the original manga ended in 2014. The franchise has also announced a four-episode anime crossover, Naruto × NINKŪ, bringing Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura together for an unexpected adventure.

Oct 125 MIN READ
A Phone Call Before Dawn: The Man Who Warned Nepal as the Budhi Gandaki Flood Approached
Nepal

A Phone Call Before Dawn: The Man Who Warned Nepal as the Budhi Gandaki Flood Approached

As a devastating flood swept through Gorkha on October 11, local resident Sherap Gurung made urgent phone calls and used Facebook Live to warn communities living downstream of the Budhi Gandaki River. His actions formed part of a wider community warning effort that began before official alerts, highlighting the importance of local communication during natural disasters.

Oct 125 MIN READ
Deadly Secrets Beneath The Mountain
Entertainment

What Lies Beneath the Mountain? 'Tunnel 26' Brings Zombie Horror to Nepali Cinema

Tunnel 26: The Curse Beneath the Mountain, a survival-horror film made through a Nepal-Bhutan-India collaboration, follows a dangerous rescue mission inside a mountain tunnel where an unexplained supernatural threat emerges. Featuring Anoop Bikram Shahi, Anna Sharma and Sangay Tsheltrim, the film was originally scheduled for October 9, 2026, but its theatrical release has been postponed, with plans underway for an international launch.

Oct 115 MIN READ
Eva Giri Transforms Into Draupadi
Entertainment

Eva Giri’s Biggest Transformation Yet? Actress Unveiled as Draupadi in ‘Paanch Pandav’

Eva Giri has been officially introduced as Draupadi in the upcoming Nepali social drama Paanch Pandav, with a newly released character poster revealing a very different look from the image audiences usually associate with her. Directed by Basanta Niraula, the film uses characters and symbolism inspired by the Mahabharata to tell a contemporary Nepali story and is scheduled for a nationwide release on November 6, 2026.

Oct 73 MIN READ
Messi Receives UBA Honorary Doctorate
Sports

From World Champion to ‘Doctor’: Messi Receives UBA’s Highest Honor

Lionel Messi has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires, the institution’s highest honorary distinction, recognising his extraordinary football career and the values he represented while playing for Argentina. The award was presented on October 6 at the Argentine Football Association’s training complex in Ezeiza, shortly before his farewell appearance for the national team.

Oct 75 MIN READ
Nepal’s First Podway Moves Forward
Technology

Nepal’s First Podway Moves Forward: Biratnagar Pilot Enters DPR Stage

Nepal’s first podway project to advance through the formal development process is moving forward in Biratnagar, beginning with an approximately 7-km pilot corridor between Rani and Biratnagar Bus Park estimated to cost around Rs 600 Crore. Kathmandu Podway has submitted the required performance guarantee and is moving into the Detailed Project Report stage, while the longer-term vision is to extend the system toward Bhedetar.

Oct 54 MIN READ