CIB detains Pasang Sherpa of Panorama Himalaya Trekking & Expedition in helicopter scam case

KATHMANDU– Nepal Police have taken another suspect into custody as part of a widening investigation into an alleged helicopter rescue fraud scheme that targeted foreign trekkers in the Everest region. … Read More

7 Nepalis detained in Gulf countries for sharing war‑linked videos

UAE– Seven Nepali nationals working in the Persian Gulf have been detained for sharing war‑related and unverified videos on social media, according to officials from Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. … Read More

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reported dead after U.S.–Israel strikes

NEW YORK– Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Reported Dead After U.S.–Israel Strikes Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been reported dead following a series of coordinated U.S. and … Read More

Dalai Lama denies meeting Epstein after being named in U.S. files

NEW YORK– The office of the Dalai Lama has firmly denied online claims linking him to Jeffrey Epstein after his name appeared in recently released U.S. court documents. The files, … Read More

Nepal sees alarming increase in cancer among children and youth

KATHMANDU-Nepal is witnessing a worrying rise in cancer cases among children, teenagers, and young adults, according to doctors, researchers, and national health organizations. What was once considered a disease mostly … Read More

Millions may lose SNAP benefits on Feb. 1

CONNECTICUT– Millions of low‑income Americans who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are preparing for major changes on February 1, when new federal work requirements officially take effect. … Read More

Nepal consulate in New York warns Nepali citizens in the U.S.

NEW YORK — The Consulate General of Nepal in New York has released an urgent public notice addressing all Nepali citizens currently living in the United States. The advisory highlights … Read More