The Latest Breaking News from Kathmandu

Officials say 25 people are injured, including two from New Zealand and China

19 dead including a British national following crash 50 miles from capital Kathmandu

A passenger bus veered off a road and plunged into the Trishuli River in Dhading, Nepal, early Monday, resulting in at least 18 fatalities and 25 injuries. The bus, en route from Pokhara to Kathmandu, was carrying over 35 passengers when the accident occurred. Rescue operations are underway, though challenging…

“एकं सद्विप्रा बहुधा वदन्ति” Rigveda 1.164.46 Truth is one, the wise describe it in many ways. Have you ever wondered what happens to faith when it crosses borders? When people migrate, trade, build kingdoms, or settle on distant islands, they carry their gods with them. But something beautiful happens along…

What Does “Most Polluted” Even Mean? It’s not like one place wins a forever trophy for being the worst, air quality rankings aren’t set in stone. Reports from groups like IQ Air track PM2.5 levels (fine particulate matter) over months or a year, comparing how often cities exceed safe limits…

Crowds thronged Kathmandu’s Pashupatinath Temple for Shivaratri, where worship, music and a rare legal tolerance of marijuana marked the festival.

Nepal’s Shivaratri festival draws huge crowds to Kathmandu as holy men and devotees openly smoke cannabis as part of worship

Thousands rallied for Nepal's former king, Gyanendra Shah, demanding monarchy restoration outside Kathmandu airport. Supporters chanted slogans and offered flowers, despite prohibitory orders. This resurgence follows economic distress and political instability, with pro-monarchy groups aiming to influence upcoming March elections. Many Nepalis express frustration with the republic's unfulfilled promises.

Thousands of supporters have gathered outside Kathmandu airport to greet former king Gyanendra Shah and demand Nepal restore the monarchy

For Indian travellers planning an international holiday in 2026, visa procedures often become the biggest roadblock. Lengthy paperwork, appointment delays, and uncertainty around approvals can make overseas travel stressful. However, several destinations continue to offer visa-free or simplified entry for Indian passport holders, making them ideal for easy and spontaneous…

In 2025, youth-led protests erupted everywhere from Morocco to Nepal, Madagascar and Europe. A generation refused to remain silent in the face of economic precariousness, corruption and eroding democratic norms and institutions.