The Baitadeli dialect, rooted in the Khas tradition, is a marker of identity of the far west; mostly oral, eventually written in Devanagari, it declines as Nepali dominates; Locals see it as vital heritage, its preservation a cultural distinctiveness

Former chief justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as Nepal's interim prime minister, the first woman in the role, following anti-graft protests that forced K.P. Sharma Oli to resign; the oath of office ceremony was broadcast live

Approximately 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X, have been banned after they failed to register with the government by the 28 August deadline; the move has sparked protest over restrictions on expression and digital freedom

Climbing fees have been waived for nearly 100 Himalayan peaks in the remote northwest for the next two years, aiming to attract mountaineers to these less-developed regions