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He Came to See Nepal. Then Millions Saw Nepal Through Him, How Harry Jackson Became an Unexpected Voice Carrying Nepal’s Story to the World

British travel creator Harry Jackson came to Nepal while riding a small motorcycle from Thailand toward the United Kingdom, but his unexpected arrival during the 2025 Gen Z uprising turned his travel camera into one of the international windows on a defining moment in Nepal’s recent history. A year later, as Nepal struggles with the devastation of the Rasuwa flood, Jackson has again used his international platform to acknowledge the disaster and help keep global attention on a country he once planned to simply pass through.

China to Continue Sharing Emergency Weather and Hydrological Information With Nepal

China will continue sharing emergency weather and hydrological monitoring information with Nepal, including updates on river blockages and potential glacial lake risks, to support rescue and disaster relief efforts.

After Nepal’s Deadly Floods: How Nepali and Foreign Victims Are Identified and How Families Can Get Their Loved Ones Back

Nepali and foreign victims who cannot be recognized after the Bhote Koshi flood may still be identified through photographs, fingerprints, dental information, personal records and DNA. Even when unidentified remains are temporarily buried, documented reference numbers, forensic evidence and recorded burial locations can allow authorities to identify and return them to families later. For foreign victims, formal identification is followed by ID verification, embassy coordination and repatriation so their remains can be returned home.

Flying Through Disaster: Captain Priya Adhikari Completes Around 100 Rescue Flights

Nepal’s first female helicopter captain, Priya Adhikari, has completed around 100 rescue flights in less than a week while supporting operations in flood- and landslide-hit communities. She says witnessing the destruction has been difficult, but seeing rescued people finally reach safety makes the demanding missions deeply rewarding.

Dor Bahadur Bista: The Anthropologist Who Challenged Nepal’s Social Order — Then Disappeared

Dor Bahadur Bista, a pioneer of Nepali anthropology and outspoken critic of caste hierarchy, helped reshape the study of Nepal’s diverse society. His mysterious disappearance in January 1995 remains unresolved, leaving behind an influential intellectual legacy and unanswered questions about his fate.

Why Nepal Has No Death Penalty

Nepal cannot simply introduce the death penalty because Article 16(2) of the Constitution prohibits capital punishment. Nepal is also bound by the Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR, which commits the country to abolition. However, Nepal can still pursue stronger laws, better investigations, victim protection, prevention, and greater accountability within its legal framework.

25-Year-Old Nepali Student Laxmi Rajbanshi Found Dead in Fukuoka River, Japan Police Investigate Homicide

25-year-old Nepali student Laxmi Rajbanshi was found dead in Fukuoka’s Naka River. Japanese police are investigating the case as a homicide.

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.

Are Students Actually Getting Their 45% Public Transport Fare Discount?

Nepal’s Department of Transport Management has reiterated that students with valid student identity cards are entitled to a 45% discount on public transport fares, reviving attention around a concession first agreed between the government and transport operators in 2009. Despite the directive, implementation remains disputed, with students complaining that they do not always receive the full concession while transport entrepreneurs say the government has stopped providing the tax benefits originally promised in return.

Annapurna Rural Municipality To Build Statue Of Nirmal Purja In His Birthplace

Annapurna Rural Municipality To Build Statue Of Record Breaking Mountaineer Nirmal Purja In His Birthplace Dana And Propose Naming Annapurna I As Nimsdai Annapurna Following His De*th In Broad Peak Avalanche

Good News For Students: Australia Introduces $31.30 (NRs. 3393.09) Minimum Pay For Gig Delivery Workers, Adds Injury Insurance Protection

New Fair Work Commission Rules Give Food And Grocery Delivery Workers Stronger Pay And Safety Guarantees While Maintaining Gig Work Flexibility

Journalist Kishor Shrestha Arrested Over Alleged Privacy Act Violation Linked To Janaastha Publication

Nepal Ranks Among Top Five Countries In Global Narcissism Study: What The Research Really Says

A global study by Michigan State University ranked Nepal fourth among countries with the highest average narcissism scores. But researchers clarify that the findings reflect population-level personality traits, not individual diagnoses. Here is what the study reveals and how narcissism differs from Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

Nepal Has 300+ School Curriculums, But How Many Actually Reach Classrooms?

Nepal is preparing eight new curriculum packages for Classes 6–12, covering mother languages, Population Studies, Tantra Shastra and law-related education, with the proposals awaiting final approval from the Ministry of Education and Sports. The expansion pushes the number of school-level curriculums developed beyond 300, but shortages of students and qualified teachers mean some government-developed curriculums still never make it into actual classrooms.

Nepal Creates History As Saurya Shrestha Wins First Ever Silver Medal At International Physics Olympiad

Nepal has reached a historic milestone after Saurya Shrestha won the country's first ever silver medal at the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 in Colombia. The achievement highlights the immense potential of Nepalese students despite limited institutional support and raises fresh questions about the need for greater government investment in science Olympiads and young academic talent.

Kathmandu’s Bibhas Shrestha Becomes First Nepalese To Work At WWE Headquarters

Bibhas Shrestha from Kathmandu has become the first Nepalese ever to work at WWE Headquarters, serving as a Digital Products Operations Lead. His achievement highlights how Nepalese youth can reach global platforms through education, skills, and hard work.

67 Nepalese D*e In Japan As Financial Pressure And Mental Health Concerns Grow

At least 67 Nepalese citizens d*ed in Japan over the past ten months, including 25 su*cide cases, with many victims being student visa holders working part-time. Rising living costs, education loans, work restrictions, and weak support systems have raised serious concerns about the wellbeing of Nepalese living in Japan.

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.

Sandeep Lamichhane Creates History In ODI Cricket By Becoming Fastest Bowler To Reach 150 Wickets In Just 73 Matches

Sandeep Lamichhane Creates History In ODI Cricket By Becoming Fastest Bowler To Reach 150 Wickets In Just 73 Matches, Breaking Mitchell Starc's Record During ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 Match Between Nepal And Scotland At Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground