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At Least 18 Killed In Ukraine As Russia Launches New Missile And Drone Attacks

Buying Loose Rice And Lentils Could Change Under Nepal’s New Supply Policy

Nepal's proposed National Supply Policy 2083 seeks tighter controls over the way essential food products such as rice, lentils and other grains reach consumers, alongside stronger quality testing, packaging, labeling and market monitoring measures. The wider draft also proposes reforms aimed at controlling artificial shortages, syndicates and unusual price increases, but the policy remains a draft and has not yet taken effect.

Nepal Cabinet Approves 11 Major Decisions, Including Rs 5,000 Pay Rise and Rs 2.73 Billion Japan Grant

Nepal Cabinet announces 11 major decisions, including a Rs 5,000 monthly increase for school staff, Rs 2.73 billion Japanese grant for Tribhuvan Airport and key international and administrative decisions.

Nepal and India Move to Expand Real-Time Cross-Border Digital Payments

Nepal and India are preparing to expand cross-border digital payment connectivity, including wider UPI acceptance and real-time person-to-person money transfers between the two countries.

From Mahabir Pun’s Innovation Center To MrBeast’s Global Audience: How Nepal’s Nyano Nani Is Helping Save Newborn Lives

Before appearing in MrBeast’s Nepal healthcare project, Nyano Nani had already earned international recognition. Developed through Mahabir Pun’s National Innovation Center, the Nepali baby warmer represents the power of local innovation.

Nepal And ndia Set Three-Year Deadline to Map Cross-Border Land Occupation

Nepal and India have agreed to complete the mapping of land occupied across each other’s side of the 1,880-kilometre border within three years, using unmanned aerial vehicles and joint surveys.

Nepal Cannot Confirm Original Sugauli Treaty Copy As Questions Grow Over Historic Border Document

Nepal’s government says it cannot confirm whether the country possesses the official signed copy of the historic Sugauli Treaty, the 1816 agreement that reshaped Nepal’s borders after the Anglo Nepal War.

Ambulances Carrying Cannabis? Inside Koshi’s Growing Smuggling Network

Ambulances meant to rush patients to hospitals are repeatedly turning up in cannabis-smuggling cases across Koshi Province, with police recovering hundreds of kilograms from emergency vehicles around Dharan, Bhedetar, Morang and Sunsari. The cases expose a wider trafficking corridor running from cannabis-producing hill districts toward the Tarai and Nepal-India border, while increasingly creative smuggling methods are making enforcement more difficult.

India-China Resume Border Trade Through Lipulekh Despite Nepal’s Objection

India and China have restarted their traditional border trade through Lipulekh Pass, a route Nepal claims falls within its territory, reopening a long-standing diplomatic issue.

The Border That Millions Cross Without a Passport

The Nepal India open border supports millions of crossings for work, trade, healthcare, education, and family visits. However, trafficking, smuggling, and illegal migration remain concerns, requiring stronger cooperation and modern security.

Ten Years Later, Why Is Nepal's Key China Border Customs Building Still Not Finished?

Nearly ten years after construction began, the Integrated Customs Building at the Rasuwagadhi Nepal–China border remains only 65% complete despite an original three-year deadline. The government has issued what it says will be the final extension, warning that the contractor could lose the project if construction is not completed within the next six to eight months.

Nepal Seeks India’s Approval to Accept National Identity Card for Cross Border Travel

Nepal has officially asked India to recognise its biometric National Identity Card as a valid travel document for cross border journeys. If approved, the move could make visa free travel easier while supporting Nepal's plan to replace traditional citizenship certificates with a secure digital identity system.

One Peak Away: Nims Purja Nears the End of His Most Ambitious Climbing Challenge

Nepali mountaineer Nirmal “Nims” Purja has completed his 57th successful climb of a mountain above 8,000 metres and is now reportedly one summit away from finishing his Hat-Trick Project. After completing Vinson Massif in Antarctica and Gasherbrum II in Pakistan, Purja must now climb Cho Oyu, on the Nepal–Tibet border, to complete a challenge built around endurance, repetition and high-altitude excellence.

Why Dr Govinda KC Is Risking His Health for Nepal’s Medical System—Again

Dr Govinda KC is preparing to begin his 24th indefinite hunger strike in Dhangadhi after accusing the government of ignoring his deadline and repeatedly failing to honour commitments on medical education, healthcare access and institutional accountability. His five-point agenda challenges disputed appointments, proposed scholarship reductions, expansion of private medical-college seats without adequate standards, weak public services in border regions, and the lack of action on major crimes and corruption.

US Ends Open-Ended Student Stay System, Sets Four-Year Maximum For F-1 And J-1 Visa Holders

The United States is set to replace its decades-old Duration of Status system with fixed admission periods for international students and exchange visitors. F-1 and J-1 visa holders will be admitted for the length of their programmes, up to four years, and will require federal approval to remain longer.

The Story Behind Nepal's Chuchche Map And The Debate Over Nepal's New Coins

Nepal's Cabinet has approved a redesign of the Re. 1 and Rs. 2 coins, with reports that the Re. 1 coin will feature Lo Ghyakar Monastery instead of the country's map. Critics call it a sidelining of a national symbol, while officials call it a cost-driven technical update. The move has revived debate over how national identity is represented on Nepal's currency.

Flood-Damaged EVs Worth Rs. 8.86 Crore Remain Abandoned At Timure Customs For Over A Year As Total Import Damage Reaches Rs. 70.51 Crore

Eleven flood-damaged electric vehicles worth Rs. 8.86 crore have remained abandoned at Timure Customs in Rasuwa for nearly a year after the Lhende River flood. Customs officials say the auction process has not moved forward because the importer has not completed the required procedure.

Nepal and India Agree to Expand Cross-Border Electricity Trade Capacity

Nepal and India have agreed to expand cross-border electricity trade capacity, allowing Nepal to import up to 1,530 MW and export up to 1,850 MW through key transmission lines.

Inside Nepal Police's Drug Bust That Led To Seven Arrests In Two Border Cases

Nepal Police arrested seven people, including five Indian nationals, in separate anti-drug operations in Pokhara and Sunsari, seizing a large quantity of controlled narcotics. Authorities say both cases are under investigation as police continue efforts to curb cross-border drug trafficking.

Nepal PM Balen Shah Meets ADB President After Rs 22 Billion Loan Deal to Modernize Customs and Boost Trade

Prime Minister Balen Shah met Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda following Nepal's Rs 22 billion concessional loan agreement with ADB. The funding will modernize customs, reduce trade costs, improve cross-border trade efficiency, and support job creation.

Nepal Loves Football, So Why Is The World Cup Still A Distant Dream?

Nepal loves football deeply, but love alone has not taken the country to the FIFA World Cup. Weak leadership, ANFA disputes, and unstable management have kept the dream far away

Indian Helicopter Airspace Entry Explained

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said an Indian helicopter entered Nepali airspace in Darchula because of bad weather and poor visibility, not because of any planned or harmful intention. He added that Nepal is coordinating with India while continuing diplomatic efforts to resolve border issues in Susta, Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh.

Three Alleged Victims File Complaint Against Home Minister Sudan Gurung in NHRC

A complaint filed at the National Human Rights Commission has accused Home Minister Sudan Gurung and his team of entering a detention room at Sorhakhutte Police Circle and allegedly threatening three detainees.

From Prison Cells To Power: The Untold Story Of Nepal's Greatest Jailbreak

The men who crawled through a 50-foot tunnel beneath Nakhu Jail were not ordinary prisoners but young revolutionaries determined to continue their political struggle. Decades later, some of them would hold the highest offices in Nepal, turning a prison escape into a remarkable chapter of national history.

China Commits To Accelerating Nepal Projects During High-Level Talks In Beijing

China has assured Nepal that it will speed up the implementation of ongoing bilateral projects and previously agreed development initiatives. The commitment was made during talks between the foreign ministers of the two countries, where both sides discussed expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.

Harka Sampang Proposes NPR 1 Kharab Budget for Nepal Border Fencing, Calls Border Security a National Priority

Shram Sanskriti Party Chair Harka Sampang has proposed NPR 1 kharab for Nepal border fencing, saying border security should be a national priority.

Finance Minister Wagle Says He Will Quit Public Life If EV Tax Misuse Is Proven

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has denied allegations of EV tax information leakage, saying he will quit public life if any misuse is proven as authorities investigate BYD vehicle imports and customs clearance.

Accused Thief Built House, Bought Land And Rs 1 Crore Vehicle Using Stolen Money, Kathmandu Police Investigation Reveals

Kathmandu Police say an accused thief arrested in connection with multiple theft cases used stolen money to buy land, build a three-and-a-half-storey house, and purchase a luxury vehicle worth nearly Rs 1 crore.

Tosima Karki Urges Government To Raise Tobacco Tax To At Least 50%

RSP MP and health department chief Dr. Tosima Karki has urged the Government of Nepal to raise taxes on tobacco products to at least 50%. She said higher tax on tobacco is important to reduce consumption, protect public health, and support the long-term sustainability of Nepal’s health insurance system.

Nepal Government Preparing To Increase Rs 100 Duty-Free Border Limit For Goods Brought From India

Nepal is preparing to revise the Rs 100 customs duty-free limit for goods brought through Nepal–India border areas after complaints from daily shoppers and border residents.

Nepali QR Payment Service Officially Launches In Sri Lanka

Nepali QR Payment Service Officially Launches In Sri Lanka, Allowing Nepali Travelers To Make Direct Digital Payments At More Than LankaQR Merchant Stores