Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,145 as more bodies found A mobile hospital from India and a joint Russian-Belarusian hospital also were now operating in Mandalay. World 5 h ago
U.S. Embassy expands Creator's Mela 2025 to Itahari and Pokhara The U.S. Embassy in Nepal has announced the return of Creator’s Mela, the country’s largest in-person conference for digital creators, with new regional editions in Itahari on April 5 and Pokhara on April 12. Kathmandu 11 h ago
Japan, UNFPA partner to strengthen maternal and child health services in Nepal The Government of Japan and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have signed an agreement to implement the “Project for Improvement of Maternal and Child Health Care Services and Adaptive Capacity in Nepal,” a critical initiative to enhance healthcare resilience in the face of climate change and natural disasters. Kathmandu 12 h ago
BIMSTEC should uphold spirit of regional unity and collective cooperation: Minister Dr Rana Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has stressed the need for the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) to uphold the spirit of regional unity and collective cooperation. Nepal 14 h ago
SALW continues to be major cause of armed violence Small arms and light weapons (SALW) continue to be a major cause of armed violence around the world. Women and girls are disproportionately affected by their misuse, including domestic abuse, community insecurity, and conflict-related sexual violence. Nepal 15 h ago
Partly cloudy skies today; MFD warns of rising temperatures, fire risk The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly cloudy conditions in Koshi, Madhesh, and hilly regions this afternoon, while the rest of the country will experience mostly clear skies. Nepal 17 h ago
Glaciers are melting, while Tarai is tormented by a groundwater crisis In the wake of melting glaciers and the groundwater crisis in Tarai, experts in the water and mountain sectors have expressed deep concerns about potential solutions and mitigation measures. Nepal 17 h ago
Footsteps to heaven: Embarking on the enchanting Mardi Himal trek in Nepal Perhaps the most profound realization I had during this transformative journey was the power of perseverance. Nepal 1d ago
Bitcoin investor buys an entire SpaceX flight for the ultimate polar adventure Wang won’t say how much he paid Elon Musk’s SpaceX for the 3 ½-day ultimate polar adventure. Science and Tech 1d ago
Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65 Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has died. He was 65. Entertainment 1d ago
IFC, NRB launch report on impact of digital financial services in Nepal Digital financial services are revolutionizing the financial landscape in Nepal, driving financial inclusion and economic growth, according to a flagship report launched by International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). Nepal 1d ago
Incumbent govt. committed to press freedom, freedom of expression: PM Oli Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said the incumbent government is fully committed to press freedom and freedom of expression. Nepal 1d ago
