scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Sunday, November 30, 2025
TopicKathmandu

Topic: Kathmandu

Nepal PM Prachanda to seek vote of confidence today, third time within 15 months

A PM is required to cross threshold of 50%, which is 138 votes as per present number of parliamentarians. Dahal is expected to get a comfortable majority.

Pro-monarchy stir rocks Kathmandu, protesters demand Nepal be declared ‘Hindu’ state

Tens of thousands of protesters took to streets of Kathmandu Friday, calling for restoration of monarchy. They were led by Durga Prasai, a member of K.P. Oli-led CPN-UML.

Nepal authorities recover bodies of 6 killed, including 5 Mexicans, in helicopter crash

The reason for crash near Likkhu, northeast of Kathmandu, remains unknown, as stated by civil aviation regulator. Probe committee will be established by govt for investigation.

Tracing Nepal’s long history of plane crashes dating back to 2000

While rescue operations are still on, at least 40 people are reported dead in Sunday’s accident at Pokhara International Airport. There were 72 people aboard. 

A game of baccarat & 2 weeks on Serpent’s tail — how Nepal journalist got Charles Sobhraj caught

Nepal's Supreme Court ordered Sobhraj's release Wednesday. 19 years ago, it was a chance encounter with 'bikini killer' at casino that led journalist Joseph Nathan to ultimate scoop.

Nepal Supreme Court orders release of French serial killer Charles Sobhraj on grounds of age

Sobhraj, 78, is thought to have committed at least 20 murders, including 14 in Thailand in the 1970s. He served 21 years in India and was in a Kathmandu jail since 2003.

Nepal is the new battleground for China and US. Beijing goes into overdrive after MCC deal

China’s third-ranked leader Li Zhanshu arrived in Kathmandu on 12 September to strengthen ties with Nepal and to keep the US at bay.

Bad terrain, lack of sophisticated radar tech — why small planes have poor safety record in Nepal

An aircraft carrying 22 people including 4 Indians has gone missing in Nepal’s Mustang district. The Himalayan country has seen 27 fatal plane crashes in three decades.

India wants Nepal not to allow foreigners to use trans-border rail link, cites security

Official sources say since India and Nepal have visa-free travel, other countries' nationals would make travel cumbersome due to immigration, customs and visa-checking procedures.

What the India-Nepal Peace treaty is, and why Nepal has problems with it

The treaty to strengthen and develop India-Nepal ties has been in question in Kathmandu over the years. A call to revise it was raised again earlier this month.

On Camera

‘Delhi winters’ is a legend. Now it’s just air anxiety

The wealthy float above the crisis—insulated in air-purified cars, weekend getaways at farmhouses, and vacations timed perfectly to coincide with Delhi’s worst weeks.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.