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File Photo: Daunne along the Narayangadh-Butwal road section. Photo: RSS

Butwal–Narayanghadh Road blocked due to landslide in Daunne

The Butwal–Narayanghat road section has once again been obstructed, halting traffic along the Daunne stretch of Binayi Triveni Rural Municipality–2 in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East) under the East–West Highway.

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13yo boy dies after falling from school bus in Sarlahi

A 13-year-old boy died after falling from a school bus in Sarlahi.

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396kg of marijuana seized in Saptari

A joint patrol team of Nepal Police and Armed Police Force seized a large quantity of marijuana from Mahadeva Tole in Pato, Dakneshwari Municipality-5, Saptari district.

File - Manma area in Kalikot. Photo: RSS

Seven injured in Kakikot road accident

Seven people, including a child and a woman, were injured early this morning when a Hiace vehicle traveling from Jumla to Surkhet met with an accident in Takulla, Kalikot district.

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Chitwan DAO orders closure of 45 unauthorized educational counseling centers

The District Administration Office has directed the closure of 45 educational counseling and language training centers operating without official approval in Chitwan district.

Prime Minister Oli to return home today

Diplomatic efforts on for search, rescue of Nepalis missing in Uttarakhand floods:...

No need to 'act your age': Let's accept our vulnerabilities

Gold price nears Rs 200,000 per tola on Friday

Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli holds a sideline meeting with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Jin Liqun during the UN Conference on LLDCs in Turkmenistan. Photo: PM Secretariat

PM Oli Stresses Sustainable Infrastructure and Seamless Transit for LLDCs' Growth

According to PM Oli, it is time to fulfill the promises made and build a future in which no nation is left behind.

Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel asses the damage and rescue operation after a flash flood that swept away many houses and buildings in Dharali, a Himalayan mountain village in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand state, India. Photo: AP

13 Jajarkot Residents Missing in Uttarakhand Flash Flood

All the missing persons are residents of Ward No. 2 in Kushe Rural Municipality, Jajarkot.

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From Campus to Confidence: How a Student Club at Ace Is Redefining Leadership for the Next Generation

“I used to tremble at the thought of speaking in front of a class,” says Reyaz PS Gautam, a final-year student at Ace Institute of Management and one of the core members of Ace Toastmasters Club. “Now, I’ve hosted major events, mentored others, and found a version of myself I never thought existed. It all started with Ace Toastmasters.”

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Globally, non-communicable diseases are responsible for approximately 4.3 million deaths each year.

Rise in Non-Communicable Diseases Alarming in Nepal

Globally, non-communicable diseases are responsible for approximately 4.3 million deaths each year.

File---Nepal's President Ramchandra Paudel. Photo: RSS

Prez Paudel urges state to secure athletes' future within sports sector

On the occasion, President Paudel also extended his gratitude to everyone who contributed to Dhant’s remarkable achievement.

PM Oli calls on Turkmenistan President during UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in Awaza. Photo: PM Secretariat

PM Oli Invites Turkmenistan President to Visit Nepal

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended an official invitation to the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedow, to visit Nepal.

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Indra Bahadur Baniya Sworn In as Chief Minister of Bagmati Province

Indra Bahadur Baniya, the newly appointed Chief Minister of Bagmati Province, took the oath of office and secrecy today.

Nepal’s PM Oli addresses the UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in Turkmenistan. Photo: RSS/PM Secretariat

PM Oli Calls for Turning Landlocked Barriers into Gateways of Opportunity

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has emphasized that geography must no longer define a nation's destiny.

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Nepal’s Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli speaks during a sideline meeting at the UN Conference on LLDCs in Turkmenistan. Photo: PM Secretariat

PM Oli: Nepal Bears the Burden of Climate Change Despite Minimal Carbon Emissions

PM Oli stressed that glacial melt is not merely an environmental concern for countries like Nepal, but a constant threat undermining development, national security, and survival.

Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli holds a sideline meeting with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Jin Liqun during the UN Conference on LLDCs in Turkmenistan. Photo: PM Secretariat

PM Oli Stresses Sustainable Infrastructure and Seamless Transit for LLDCs' Growth

According to PM Oli, it is time to fulfill the promises made and build a future in which no nation is left behind.

Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel asses the damage and rescue operation after a flash flood that swept away many houses and buildings in Dharali, a Himalayan mountain village in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand state, India. Photo: AP

13 Jajarkot Residents Missing in Uttarakhand Flash Flood

All the missing persons are residents of Ward No. 2 in Kushe Rural Municipality, Jajarkot.

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LLDCs must not be left behind in the global trading system: PM Oli

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and leader of the Nepali Delegation to the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), has said LLDCs face a complex web of challenges for trade potentials.

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Karnali PA to be prorogued from midnight

The meeting of the Karnali Province Council of Ministers held this morning has decided to recommend ending the sixth session of the second term of the Provincial Assembly from this midnight.

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FILE - Motorists drive through a flooded road caused by heavy monsoon rain in Lahore, Pakistan. Photo: AP

Pakistan's deadly monsoon floods were worsened by global warming, study finds

Heavy monsoon rains have resulted in a series of disasters that have battered South Asia, especially the Himalayan mountains, which span across five countries, in the last few months.

Indo Tibetan Border Police soldiers clear the debris and look for the survivors after a flash flood that swept away many houses and buildings in Dharali, a Himalayan mountain village in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand state, India. Photo: AP

Rescuers search for dozens missing after deadly flash floods kill 4 in northern India

Flood waters triggered by intense rains gushed down the narrow mountains Tuesday into Dharali, a mountain village in Uttarakhand state, sweeping away homes, roads and a local market.

FILE - In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, the Long March-5B Y4 carrier rocket carrying the space lab module Mengtian blasts off from the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center in south China's Hainan Province.

Philippines condemns China's rocket launch after suspected debris sparked alarm

Philippine aircraft and vessels were deployed Tuesday to search for the rocket debris, Año said.

Houses are inundated in slash and some swept away after flash floods in Dharali, a Himalayan mountain village in the Uttarkashi district of Indian state of Uttarakhand. Photo: AP

Flash floods kill at least 4 and trap others under debris in northern India

The flooding in northern India is the latest in a series of disasters that have battered the Himalayan mountains, which span across five countries, in the last few months.

Asma Begum, standing next to her husband, is reflected in a mirror as she holds a portrait of her daughter Meherunnesa, who died by a stray bullet while standing near a window at her home, hours after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country amid a student-led mass uprising last year in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo: AP

A year after a bloody uprising, Bangladesh is far from political stability

Bangladesh also faces political uncertainty over a return to democratically held elections.

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Envisioning a public welfare state in South Asia: A paradigm of inclusive progressivism

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South Asia is a region of immense cultural diversity and intricate socio-economic dynamics.

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The silent sufferers: A strain on Nepal's BFIs

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The financial landscape for Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) in Nepal has become increasingly challenging in recent years.

Cracked dry fields n Lakshmipur of Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City-16 in Dang. The fields have cracked and dried up due to drought. With no proper water supply, the rice fields lack sufficient irrigation. Photo: RSS

Path to resilience must begin now: Before Tarai's groundwater is irretrievably exhausted

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Madhes Province, Nepal’s agricultural breadbasket, is enduring one of the most worrying droughts in recent memory.

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Cimex launches BYD ATTO 1 in Nepal, promises a revolution in urban EV mobility

Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of BYD Auto Industry Co. Ltd. in Nepal, has officially launched the BYD ATTO 1, an award-winning compact electric vehicle, during the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2025.

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Hyundai Nepal announces "Hyundai Awesome August" Campaign

Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Hyundai vehicles in Nepal, has officially launched the “Hyundai Awesome August” campaign, introducing an exciting blend of exclusive benefits and rewarding experiences.

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Visa opens Kathmandu Office, appoints Manoj Thapa as head of Nepal operations

Visa, the global leader in digital payments, has formally inaugurated its dedicated Nepal office in Kathmandu, reaffirming its long-term commitment to supporting Nepal’s transition toward a cashless economy.

File: A student of Gurukul school of Art completes artwork of U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, in Mumbai, India. Photo: AP

Trump to put additional 25% import taxes on India, bringing combined tariffs to 50%

The Indian government on Wednesday called the additional tariffs “unfortunate."

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NEPSE drops by 41 points amid broad market decline

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) continued its downward trend on Tuesday, sliding by 41.35 points or 1.43% to close at 2,834 points by the end of the trading session.

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In Pictures: NAIMA Auto Expo

Rabindra Dhant, an MMA fighter, sits on a vehicle upon his arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, August 4, 2025, after defeating Indian fighter Chungreng Koren to claim the Bantamweight Championship title. He is the first Nepali fighter to become an MFN champion. Photo/Skanda Gautam

In Picture: MFN champion Rabindra Dhant

An aircraft prepares to land as construction continues on a new taxiway and apron facilities at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Photos/Skanda Gautam

An aircraft prepares to land as construction continues on a new taxiway and apron facilities at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Photos/Skanda Gautam

In Pictures: Construction progresses amid busy operations at TIA

A mother swings her child toward the fire and smoke of a burnt straw effigy of the mythical demon Ghanta Karna during Gathemangal festival celebrations in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. According to tradition, burning the effigy is believed to drive away evil spirits and protect children from diseases.

A mother swings her child toward the fire and smoke of a burnt straw effigy of the mythical demon Ghanta Karna during Gathemangal festival celebrations in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. According to tradition, burning the effigy is believed to drive away evil spirits and protect children from diseases.

In Pictures: Gathemangal Festival

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In Pictures: Gathemangal celebrated with fire and faith in Bhaktapur

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In Pictures: First Monday of Shrawan at Pashupatinath Temple

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Barcelona strips Ter Stegen of captaincy for refusing to sign medical report

The club said Thursday that central defender Ronald Araujo will act as first-team captain until further notice.

FILE - Barcelona's goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen gestures during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid, Spain. Photo: AP

Elina Svitolina, of Ukraine, hits a return to Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during quarterfinal tennis action at the National Bank Open in Montreal. Photo: AP

Tennis player Elina Svitolina faces hateful abuse after loss, blames 'shameful' bettors

Following her straight-sets loss to Naomi Osaka in the quarter-finals of the National Bank Open on Tuesday night, Svitolina posted screenshots of the messages on Instagram.

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NPL: 150 cricketers shortlisted for auction

In preparation for the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced the final list of 150 players eligible for the upcoming auction.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a shot during French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris. Photo: AP/File

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Cincinnati Open and will head to the US Open without preparation

Djokovic's withdrawal from Cincinnati follows his decision to sit out the Toronto Masters that concludes this week.

Pakistan's Saim Ayub bats during the third Twenty20 cricket match against the West Indies, in Lauderhill. Photo: AP

Pakistan wins 3rd T20 by 13 runs to clinch a 2-1 series victory over West Indies

Both teams travel to the Caribbean for a series of three one-day internationals.

File---Nepal's all-rounder Kushal Malla. Photo: Twitter/CAN

Kushal Malla Returns to National Team for Top End T20 Series in Australia

The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Top End T20 Series in Australia.

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File: Miroslava Montemayor. Photo: AP

Winpot Names Miroslava Montemayor as Brand Ambassador

Winpot Casino is a leading online and retail casino that operates within Mexico, with a core ethos of delivering a vibrant, entertaining experience for players.

File: Bailey Zimmerman poses for a portrait on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

From a job at a meat processing plant to country music stardom, Bailey Zimmerman is figuring it out

NEW YORK, AUGUST 4His is a Cinderella story.Before the big tours and country music award nominations, Bailey Zimmerman was growing up in the small town of Louisville, Illinois, working at the local...

Composer Nhyoo Bajracharya and singer Banika Pradhan performing at the Paleti. Courtesy: Nepalaya

Nhyoo Bajracharya Graces Paleti with Music and Memories

KATHMANDU, JULY 27Nhyoo Bajracharya, the celebrated composer and musician, performed at the Paleti session held at Nepalaya's 'r' Sala this Friday and Saturday.Seated on stage with his...

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Rapper Jamesy set to embark on Nepal tour

KATHMANDU, JULY 27Rising Nepali hip-hop and R&B artist Jamesy, who has been making headlines as one of the most dynamic performers of his generation, is set to embark on a Nepal tour.Dipen Singh Giri,...

FILE - Hulk Hogan rips his shirt before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York. Photo: AP

Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71

CLEARWATER, JULY 25Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing, bicep-busting icon of professional wrestling who turned the sport into a massive business and stretched his influence into TV, pop...

FILE - Singer Ozzy Osbourne performs during halftime of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills in Inglewood, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022. Photo: AP

Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76

Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice - and drug-and-alcohol ravaged id - of heavy metal, died Tuesday, just...

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From Campus to Confidence: How a Student Club at Ace Is Redefining Leadership for the Next Generation

“I used to tremble at the thought of speaking in front of a class,” says Reyaz PS Gautam, a final-year student at Ace Institute of Management and one of the core members of Ace Toastmasters Club. “Now, I’ve hosted major events, mentored others, and found a version of myself I never thought existed. It all started with Ace Toastmasters.”

File: Dr. Abeer Al-Gharbawi performs surgery illuminated by the flashlights of two cellphones during a power outage at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. Photo: AP

A young surgeon tries to save lives at a crippled Gaza hospital

Israeli forces returned to Shifa in March 2024, igniting two weeks of fighting in which the military said it killed some 200 militants who had regrouped there.

General Manager Ashok Tanna. Photos: Courtesy Sarika Khada

New faces, fresh vision

One of Kathmandu’s most iconic five-star properties, The Everest Hotel, is ready for a fresh chapter under the leadership of newly appointed General Manager Ashok Tanna, and dynamic Executive Chef Irfan Khan.

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Taekwondo & Toastmasters

When you think of Toastmasters, what comes to your mind? Perhaps speeches, stage presence, or maybe that nervous flutter before public speaking. But on one unforgettable day, SAIM Toastmasters Club of Division C broke that mold—literally and metaphorically.

People drink coffee overlooking Boudhanath Stupa at Himalayan Java cafe in Kathmandu, Nepal. Photo: AP

Tea-loving Nepal is warming up to coffee

Coffee hasn't always been an easy sell in Nepal.

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In this photo provided by the Hakai Institute, researcher Alyssa Gehman from the Hakai Institute counts and measures sunflower sea stars in the Burke Channel on the Central Coast of British Columbia, Canada, in 2023.

Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars

Scientists may also test if some populations have natural immunity, and if treatments like probiotics may help boost immunity to the disease.

Minister for Communication Prithvi Subba Gurung. Photo: RSS

Nepal, an appropriate location for data centre, says CIT Minister Gurung

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has said that the 'digital divide' has become a very serious problem all over the world, and ways to reduce it a matter of concern for everyone.

Prof. Dr. Rijan Bhakta Kayastha, Coordinator of the Himalayan Cryosphere, Climate, and Disaster Research Center (HICCDRC) at Kathmandu University. Photo Courtesy: NFSJ

Rising heat, rising risks: Scientist warns of growing glacial flood threats in Nepal Himalayas

With rising global temperatures accelerating glacier melt, the threat of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) is growing dangerously across Nepal’s Himalayas.

This photo provided by Axiom Space shows the private crew of four, in dark suits, from left, Axiom mission commander Peggy Whitson, Hungary's Tibor Kapu, India's Shubhanshu Shukla and Poland's Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski, during a farewell ceremony aboard the International Space Station on Sunday.

Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary head back to Earth after private space station mission

Their capsule undocked from the orbiting lab and aimed for a splashdown the next morning in the Pacific off the Southern California coast.

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Ngāi Tahu partners with colossal and Peter Jackson to resurrect the extinct Moa

In a groundbreaking Indigenous-led initiative, the Ngāi Tahu Research Centre has partnered with Texas-based de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences and filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson to bring back the South Island Giant Moa, an extinct flightless bird that once roamed Aotearoa/New Zealand,

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Kicking change: Aurium Academy blends football with mental wellness in Nepal

In a country where young talent often goes unnoticed, Aurium Academy is quietly changing the game, both on and off the field. Based in Kathmandu, the academy is emerging as a leading force in grassroots football and youth mental health in Nepal.

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NTB unveils Rs 1.59 billion budget for FY 2082/83, a first at start of fiscal year

The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has announced a budget of Rs 1.59 billion for the fiscal year 2082/83, with a strong focus on tourism infrastructure development, market promotion, branding, and disaster preparedness.

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Upper Mustang flood caused by GLOF, HiRISK confirms; Experts warn of growing risks from high-altitude lakes

The recent flood in Upper Mustang has been confirmed as a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), according to a Rapid Hazard and Risk Assessment (RHA) report published by HiRISK, raising fresh concerns over the increasing risk posed by high-altitude glacial lakes in Nepal.

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20 missing in Rasuwagadhi flood, authorities urge caution amid widespread damage

At least 20 people have been reported missing following a devastating flash flood that entered Nepal from the Rasuwagadhi border point early Tuesday morning.

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File - A person bungee jumping from the Kushma Bungee Jump station -- second highest bungee station in the world -- constructed on the suspension bridge that connects Kushma of Parvat to Balewa of Baglung, on Monday. Photo: RSS

Nepal introduces national standards for safe and systematic bungee jumping

Ministry of Culture,Tourism and Civil Aviation has introduced the Adventure Sport Bungee Operation Standards, 2078, with the aim of regulating and ensuring the safety, reliability, and professional operation of bungee jumping across the country.

World

People watch smoke rising after an airplane crashed in Ahmedabad, Gujarat state, India, Thursday, June 12, 2025. Photo: Mohan Nakum via AP

London-bound Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India

An Air India passenger plane bound for London with more than 240 people on board crashed Thursday in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad, the airline said.

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Kidney transplant survivor Pemba Sherpa makes record ascent of Mt Everest

A 37-year-old Sherpa climber from Solukhumbu has made history by becoming the first kidney transplant survivor to successfully summit Mt Everest.

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Praashiya Pangeni crowned winner of Junior School Princess 2025

The 10th edition of Junior School Princess 2025, an inter-school beauty pageant was held on Saturday, at Rastriya Nachghar, Jamal.

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