Society

Himalayan Literature Festival 2026 to bring global voices to Kathmandu

KATHMANDU: The organisers of the Himalayan Literature Festival & Writers’ Workshop (HLF-WWK) 2026 proudly...

2,453 drivers penalized in Kathmandu in 24 hours

KATHMANDU: Traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley took action against 2,453 drivers within the...

Pokhara clears Firke encroachments, launches corridor plan

KATHMANDU: Pokhara Metropolitan City (PMC) has successfully removed long-standing encroachments from the Firke Khola...

Man held for assaulting Dalit woman

SIRAHA: Police have arrested a man on the charge of physically assaulting a Dalit...

Butwal–Palpa tunnel to open from September

KATHMANDU: Construction of the tunnel section under the Siddhartha Highway (Butwal–Palpa road stretch) has...

Influence of westerly, local winds: Hot days, heatwave expected

KATHMANDU: Nepal is currently under the influence of Westerly and local winds, along with...

Extreme heat disrupts classes in Kanchanpur

KATHMANDU: Local levels in Kanchanpur have started closing schools temporarily owing to rising temperatures....

Gang held for targeting elderly with fake gold scam

KATHMANDU: A gang has been found actively involved in robbing and cheating elderly people...

“Laughter for Life & Motivation” campaign wraps up Kathmandu edition (photos)

KATHMANDU: Makalu Khabar’s “Laughter for Life & Motivation” campaign has officially launched, beginning its...

Mechi-Mahakali national rescue drive: 120 rescued from streets

KATHMANDU: A charity, Manavsewa Ashram, has continued a campaign of rescuing street persons. Two...