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The 102-Year-Old Everest Mystery That Could Rewrite History Forever

Did George Mallory and Andrew Irvine reach Mount Everest's summit nearly 30 years before Hillary and Tenzing? More than a century later, new DNA evidence and a missing camera continue to fuel one of history's greatest unsolved mountaineering mysteries.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung: “No One Will Dare Fire Another Bullet in Nepal”

Nepal Finds a Legal Route for Crypto Donations Despite Its Crypto Ban

A new US-based system allows people around the world to donate cryptocurrency to Nepal’s disaster relief fund by converting digital assets into US dollars outside Nepal before sending the money through the formal banking system.

“I Pray to God That My Sindoor Is Never Wiped Away”: Pregnant Wife Waits for Husband Missing in Rasuwa Flood

Six months pregnant and caring for their two-year-old daughter, Indira Yadav is still waiting for news of her husband, civil engineer Bikas Kumar Yadav, who disappeared after leaving for duty at the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project on the morning of the devastating Bhote Koshi flood. More than the uncertainty of her own future, Indira says she is haunted by one question: whether the baby growing inside her will ever get to see their father.

Nepal’s Section 12B Explained: How Disaster Relief Donations Can Reduce Your Taxable Income

Nepal’s Section 12B allows eligible donations to specified government disaster and reconstruction funds to be deducted from taxable income. The full qualifying donation amount may reduce taxable income, but the actual tax savings depend on the taxpayer’s income and applicable tax rate.

Government Temporarily Suspends ‘Lakhpati’ Lottery As Nepal Directs Resources Toward Rasuwa Flood Relief

Nepal has temporarily suspended the Lakhpati taxpayer lottery as the government focuses on rescue, relief and recovery following the devastating Rasuwa flood. The scheme was designed to encourage consumers to demand genuine PAN or VAT bills and improve tax compliance, while disaster response has now become the immediate national priority.

Kathmandu’s LPG Supply Disrupted: Hotels and Restaurants Face Temporary Sales Restriction

Nepal Oil Corporation has temporarily restricted regular LPG sales to hotels, restaurants, canteens and other commercial users in Kathmandu Valley after flood damage at Krishnabhir disrupted the main supply route into the capital. Available supplies will instead be prioritised for households and vulnerable or essential users, while large businesses have been told to arrange refilling from Terai-based LPG plants and transport cylinders through alternative routes.

A Bottle of Water Made Him Miss the Bus, Hours Later, He Realized It May Have Saved His Life

A last-minute decision to collect drinking water kept 75-year-old Dataram Devkota of Palungtar, Gorkha, from boarding a bus carrying villagers toward Gosaikunda on August 26. The vehicle was later caught in the devastating flood, turning what initially felt like an unlucky missed journey into an escape Devkota now views as an act of God.

Why Are Nepal’s Unidentified Flood Victims Being Buried, And Can Families Get Them Back?

Unidentified victims recovered after the devastating Bhotekoshi flood are being temporarily buried after forensic evidence is collected because many bodies are rapidly decomposing and available mortuary space cannot accommodate the extraordinary number of remains. Each victim is documented through DNA and other identifying information, assigned a unique number, and placed at a recorded burial location so the remains can later be exhumed and returned to the family if their identity is established.

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.

NEPSE Falls 0.95%, Erasing Around Rs 43 Billion in Market Value in One Week Despite Higher Trading Turnover

Nepal’s stock market ended the trading week under pressure, with the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index falling 25.11 points, or 0.95%, between August 17 and August 21, 2026. The benchmark index closed at 2,618.72 points on Friday, down from 2,643.83 points a week earlier. The decline reduced the total market capitalization of companies listed on NEPSE from around Rs 4.547 trillion to Rs 4.504 trillion, meaning approximately Rs 43 billion in market value was erased during the week.

Hetauda Textile Industry Comes Back to Life After 25 Years as Looms Resume Production

After remaining shut since 2057 BS, Hetauda Textile Industry has restarted trial production, with 10 looms now producing fabric and three upgraded with automated technology.

Supreme Court Clarifies: An Intact Hymen Does Not Mean a Minor Was Not Raped

Nepal’s Supreme Court has ruled that an intact hymen cannot by itself be used to conclude that a minor was not raped, explaining that even partial penetration or legally sufficient sexual contact can establish the offence under the law applicable to the case. The ruling came in the case of Sanjay Mukhiya Bin, whose rape conviction involving his eight-year-old stepsister was upheld, although the Court reduced the separate incest-related punishment, bringing his total prison sentence from 20 years to 11 years.

Premier League 2026/27 Season Begins Today as Champions Arsenal Face Coventry City

The 2026/27 Premier League season begins today with reigning champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium.

From Nepal to a Global Innovation Award: The Scientist Behind a Winning Battery Technology

Nepali researcher Dr. Shiva Prasad Adhikari has been recognized as part of the team behind Electro-Lith, an Argonne National Laboratory and General Motors technology selected as one of the 2026 R&D 100 Award winners. The recognition places the battery-related innovation among 100 technologies chosen from 149 finalists in this year’s global competition.

Hetauda Textile Mill Revival Brings Fresh Push for Cotton Farming in Nepal

The government is encouraging businesses and private investors to expand cotton farming in Nepal as Hetauda Textile Mill resumes operations, with Dang, Banke and Bardiya identified as potential cotton-growing areas.

Who Is Responsible When Something Goes Wrong? Understanding Nepal’s Federal, Provincial and Local Governments

Nepal’s Constitution divides responsibilities among the federal, provincial, and local governments. Different problems such as roads, schools, hospitals, passports, waste, and disasters may fall under different levels of government. Knowing who has the legal authority helps citizens understand who should actually be held responsible.

Fake Love, Real Loss: Kaski Woman Loses Rs 3.1 Million (रु 31 Lakh) in Romance Scam

A woman in Kaski reportedly lost Rs 3.1 million (रु 31 lakh) after an online relationship that began on Facebook developed into an elaborate scam involving a supposed wealthy British man and callers posing as Indian police. Police say the case highlights how online fraudsters increasingly exploit emotions, trust and fear alongside techniques such as fake identities, OTP theft and fraudulent foreign opportunities.

Nepali Worker Dies After Entering Jeju Waste Tank to Save Colleague

A 32-year-old Nepali worker identified as Bikash Sherpa from Taplejung died in Jeju, South Korea, after entering a waste-treatment tank at a pig farm where a Vietnamese colleague had reportedly gotten into difficulty while checking equipment. Both workers were pulled from the tank in cardiac arrest and later died, while authorities are investigating the exact cause and circumstances of the workplace accident.

Found Gold Under Your Land? It May Not Be Yours. Found Illegal Items? You Could Still Face Trouble. Here’s What Nepal's Law Says

Nepal’s law treats valuable discoveries and illegal items found on private property differently because ownership, possession, and responsibility are separate legal concepts. While minerals and archaeological objects may come under government protection, a person is not automatically guilty simply because illegal items are found on their property.

Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja: The Man Who Changed Mountaineering Forever

Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja MBE was a legendary Nepali mountaineer who redefined high-altitude climbing through record-breaking achievements, including completing all 14 eight-thousanders in 6 months and 6 days and leading the first winter ascent of K2. His journey from a Gurkha and Special Boat Service soldier to a global mountaineering icon, author and inspiration for millions continues to represent courage, resilience and the belief that nothing is impossible.

Former Nepal Telecommunications Authority Chair Bhupendra Bhandari Arrested In Smart Cell Scam Investigation

Former Nepal Telecommunications Authority Chairman Bhupendra Bhandari has been arrested by Nepal Police's Central Investigation Bureau in connection with the ongoing Smart Cell asset sale investigation.

Ramesh Buda Arrested for Allegedly Killing Nisha Sunuwar Over Rs 1 Lakh in Kathmandu Guest House

Kathmandu police have arrested Ramesh Buda for allegedly killing 25-year-old Nisha Sunuwar after accusing her of stealing Rs 1 lakh. Investigators say her body was hidden inside a guest house bed and remained undiscovered even after the room was rented to other customers.

Pokhara Rescues Over 320 Stray Cattle, Turns Animal Welfare Into a Sustainable Initiative

Pokhara Metropolitan City has rescued more than 320 abandoned cattle, reducing road accidents while supporting animal welfare through milk production and organic compost at Pushkarani Paropakar Gokuldham.

Nepal Cricket Team Gets CAN Farewell Ahead Of League 2 Tri-Series In Netherland

Nepal's national cricket team received an official farewell from the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) before departing for the Netherlands to compete in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series against the Netherlands and Namibia. Nepal is scheduled to face Namibia on July 21 and July 27 and the Netherlands on July 23 and July 29.

Do We Really Love Dogs... Or Just Our Own? The Forgotten Reality of Nepal's Street Dogs

Despite laws against animal cruelty and promising initiatives like Baglung's dog hostel, vaccine shortages, weak implementation, and delayed animal welfare reforms continue to leave both people and street dogs vulnerable.

Adora Holding Fined Rs. 2.5 Lakh Over Food Safety Violations

Adora Holding in Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, has been fined Rs. 2,50,000 after a complaint claimed that a cockroach was found in a potato dish served by the hotel. A sudden inspection later found expired syrup, unlabeled chow mein, artificial food color, unsafe used oil, and poor fridge management.

Sealed Water Bottle Safety Concern In Siraha

A sealed bottle of Rishi Jal water kept for sale at a hotel in Lahan, Siraha, was found with a lizard inside, raising serious concerns about drinking water safety. Following a consumer complaint and inspection, KB & Sons Nepal Company was fined NPR 200,000 and ordered to recall the affected batch from the market.

MacKenzie Scott Becomes America's Biggest Philanthropist After Donating Nearly USD 7 billion In One Year

MacKenzie Scott donated nearly USD 7 billion (around Rs 10.6 kharab) to charities in 2025, accounting for about one-third of all major charitable megagifts made in the United States. Her total lifetime giving through Yield Giving has now exceeded USD 26.3 billion (around Rs 39.9 kharab), making her one of the world's most influential philanthropists.

Rabi Lamichhane And NHRC Report Bring Gen Z Protest Fallout Back Into Focus

Rabi Lamichhane’s Nakkhu Prison issue and the NHRC’s recommendation to investigate several public figures have brought the Gen Z protest violence back into Nepal’s political spotlight.

Nepal Introduces New Film Grading System, Moving Away From Traditional Censorship

Nepal’s Central Film Examination Committee has started a new film grading system, replacing traditional scene cuts and beeps with age-based classification to support creative freedom.

Government Preparing OTT Service Regulation Rules To Bring Platforms Like Netflix, YouTube Premium Under Legal Registration And Tax System

Government Preparing OTT Service Regulation Rules With Proposed Rs 1 Crore License Fee And Separate Registration Charges As Ministry Plans To Bring Platforms Like Netflix, YouTube Premium Under Legal Registration And Tax System

Mountain Dew Batch No. 168 Removed From Market After Food Safety Inspection

Government Orders Immediate Removal of Mountain Dew Batch Produced by Varun Beverages After Reported Health Issues Raise Safety Concerns