Kathmandu

Kathmandu restricts night travel on Dakshinkali-Hetauda route after rise in fatal crashes

The Kathmandu District Administration Office has imposed night-time operating restrictions on passenger vehicles travelling between Kathmandu and Hetauda via Dakshinkali, citing a growing number of road accidents and fatalities along the route.

Nepal

Sama-Chakewa festival begins across Mithila region

The Sama-Chakewa festival, a traditional celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters, has begun across the Mithila region, bringing women and girls together for rituals, songs and cultural gatherings that will continue for 10 days.

Kathmandu

Hills and mountains may see rain, snow; fog forecast in Tarai

Light rain and snowfall are likely in parts of Nepal's Himalayan and hilly regions on Saturday, while fog and mist are expected to affect visibility in sections of the Tarai, valleys and river basins through Sunday morning, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

World

Thousands of flights canceled as airlines work to dig out from nationwide ground stop

More than 2,000 flights were canceled Saturday as airlines across the U.S. worked to dig out from the longest nationwide ground stop in 25 years, which stranded passengers and forced professional and college sports teams to scramble for alternate transportation.

Nepal

Govt declares public holiday on Monday for Chhath

The government has declared a public holiday on Monday, November 16, the day after Chhath, in addition to the holiday already announced for Sunday, November 15, on the occasion of the festival.

Kathmandu

Indian storyteller Laksh Maheshwari to make Nepal debut on November 29

Indian storyteller and author Laksh Maheshwari, known by his digital identity Single Handedly, is set to make his Nepal debut with a live storytelling performance in Kathmandu on November 29.

Kathmandu

President Paudel appoints four Supreme Court justices

President Ramchandra Paudel has appointed four judges to the Supreme Court on the recommendation of the Judicial Council.

World Cup 2026

Chhath rituals begin across Nepal

Rituals associated with the Chhath festival begin today, with devotees across the Tarai-Madhes, Kathmandu Valley and other parts of the country preparing to worship the Sun God.

Nepal

Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft email and other apps

A widespread outage hit Microsoft platforms including Outlook on Thursday, with many users encountering trouble using their email accounts and other errors across the tech giant's suite of apps.

Nepal

Makwanpur EV crash: Families refuse to receive bodies of 14 victims, demand compensation and probe

Families of 14 people killed in the Makwanpur EV crash have refused to receive the bodies, demanding adequate compensation, an impartial investigation and legal action against those responsible.

Environment

Light rain, snowfall likely in high mountains; morning fog expected in Terai

Light rain or snowfall is likely at one or two places in Nepal’s mountainous regions on Friday, while fog and mist may affect parts of the Terai, valleys and river basins during the early morning, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Nepal

Bamboo handicrafts in demand ahead of Chhath festival

Bamboo and cane products used in Chhath rituals are selling briskly in markets across the Tarai-Madhesh as preparations for the festival gather pace.