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Nepal govt stops providing on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals

Nepal has decided to stop granting on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals.

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File: Every day around 1,200 tons of waste from capital city is being managed presently in Bancharedanda.. Photo: RSS/RSS

Locals halt waste disposal at Bancharedanda

The disposal of waste from Kathmandu Valley at Bancharedanda has been halted due to obstruction by local residents.

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Rainfall Helps Reduce Kathmandu's Air Pollution; AQI Falls to 149

Air pollution that had blanketed major cities, including the Kathmandu Valley, for the past few days has begun to decrease gradually.

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NHRC directs government to ensure smooth petroleum supply, curb hoarding

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the government to take all necessary measures to ensure the smooth distribution of petroleum products.

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NOC urges public not to hoard cooking gas; supply remains regular

The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has urged consumers not to hoard cooking gas (LPG cylinders), stating that the import of the essential fuel is continuing as usual.

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21 Nepalis rescued from illegal online scam centres in Cambodia

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In Pictures: Cooking gas

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Air pollution annually kills about 42,000 people in Nepal

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UML chair Oli bereaved of father

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A general view of Kathmandu's houses and settlements from Manamaiju on Friday, after overnight rain cleared the fog that had enveloped the valley for several days. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal/RSS

Rain, snowfall likely in hilly and Himalayan regions

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast rainfall and snowfall in several hilly and Himalayan areas of the country over the next 24 hours due to the partial influence of a western low-pressure system.

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Nepal's election message: Rise of digital democracy and the power of public vigilance

Prior to Nepal’s 2022 general election, this writer had an opportunity to meet Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). During that conversation, I shared an electoral principle I have long advocated: the most meaningful vote a candidate can receive is the one cast by voters who do not personally know the candidate.

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Brutal rape, murder of Dalit girl shocks the nation

The alleged rape and murder of 16-year-old Inisha BK has shocked the nation, with several prominent figures, leaders and netizens using the hashtag #justiceforinisha in social media to express their outrage and demand justice for the victim.

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Temperature on the rise, likely to increase further

The temperature across most parts of the country has risen between March 10 and 12.

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File: RSP President Rabi Lamichhane. Photo: RSS

SC orders full hearing on writ petition against Rabi Lamichhane

The Supreme Court of Nepal has ordered a full hearing on a writ petition filed against Rabi Lamichhane, chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).

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Chinese Envoy Zhang calls on Minister Aryal

Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Zhang Maoming, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal today.

10 Mar, 2026

Supreme Court Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla. Photo: RSS

Justice cannot be delivered under fear or intimidation: Justice Malla

Supreme Court Justic Sapana Pradhan Malla has said that justice cannot be delivered under fear or intimidation.

10 Mar, 2026

File: Air quality continues to worsen in Kathmandu Valley
kathmandu valley air pollution. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

Air quality continues to worsen in Kathmandu Valley

The AQI measured the Valley’s air quality at 174, ranking it as the second most polluted city in the world as of 4:00 pm today.

10 Mar, 2026

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Department of Passports. Photo: Sandeep Sen

Passport services may face temporary disruption during system upgrade

The Department of Passports has warned that passport services across the country and at Nepali missions abroad may face temporary disruptions as the government prepares to shift to a new passport issuance system.

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Brutal rape, murder of Dalit girl shocks the nation

The alleged rape and murder of 16-year-old Inisha BK has shocked the nation, with several prominent figures, leaders and netizens using the hashtag #justiceforinisha in social media to express their outrage and demand justice for the victim.

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UML CC Member Krishna Thapa dies of heart attack

Krishna Thapa, central committee (CC) member and Kaski district in charge of the CPN (UML), died of a heart attack this afternoon.

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File---Pedestrians use umbrellas to shield themselves from rainfall in Kathmandu. Photo:Rss

Heavy rainfall recorded in Chitwan, Gorkha and Udayapur districts

The department stated that Udayapur recorded the highest rainfall, measuring 82.2 millimeters within the past three hours.

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Youths stage a sit-in protest in front of the District Administration Office Kaski demanding stern action against those responsible for the murder of teenager Inisha BK of Birendranagar. Photo: RSS

Stern action demanded against perpetrators of Inisha's rape and murder

The protesters carried placards reading “Take Action Against Rapists,” “Stop Rape,” and “Give Justice to Inisha’s Family.”

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Residents and officers from Israel's Home Front Command inspect a house destroyed by an Iranian missile strike in Zarzir, northern Israel, Friday, March 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area of government-organized rally

Iran continued its daily attacks on oil and other infrastructure around the Gulf region, and on Friday Saudi Arabia said that it downed nearly 50 drones.

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An oil tanker burns after being hit by an Iranian strike in the ship-to-ship transfer zone at Khor al-Zubair port near Basra, Iraq, late Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Photo: AP

Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting

Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted world energy supplies, the global economy and international travel.

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Smoke rises after an explosion at the airport in Irbil, Iraq, late Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors

Iran has targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations and effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all traded oil passes.

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Smoke rise from an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran.

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A UAE navy ship patrols the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Mina Al Fajer, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a big challenge

The rising prices causing winces of pain at gasoline pumps are due, in large part, to the impact of the Iran war on the Strait of Hormuz,

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Nepal's election message: Rise of digital democracy and the power of public vigilance

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Prior to Nepal’s 2022 general election, this writer had an opportunity to meet Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). During that conversation, I shared an electoral principle I have long advocated: the most meaningful vote a candidate can receive is the one cast by voters who do not personally know the candidate.

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Awaken your latent genius within: The power of flow experience

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There are two core branches of thinking: creative thinking and analytical thinking. Creative thinking pertains to thinking for new ideas and products — of seeing a new pattern of relationship between things that weren’t obvious before. This extends to finding new ways to expressing things and combining existing ideas to producing new and better alternatives.

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Nepal's health insurance system is on the brink: The new government has one chance to fix it

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On March 5, 2026, Nepali voters delivered one of the most decisive electoral verdicts in the country’s democratic history.

Business

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Gold price falls by Rs 2,000 per tola; silver drops sharply

The price of fine gold in the domestic market declined by Rs 2,000 per tola on Thursday, a day after it had risen by the same amount.

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Tata Motors launches 'Switch to Tiago EV' exchange campaign in Nepal

Tata Motors, through its authorised distributor Sipradi Trading, has announced a special exchange campaign aimed at promoting electric vehicles in Nepal.

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inDrive honours 80 driver-partners with 'Biswasko Samman' awards

inDrive has recognised 80 driver-partners in Nepal through its inDrive Driver Partner Excellence Awards: ‘Biswasko Samman’.

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NOC urges public to limit petroleum use, avoid unnecessary LP gas storage

The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has urged the public to purchase and use only the necessary amount of petroleum products and cooking gas.

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Gold price rises by Rs 2,000 per tola in domestic market

The price of fine gold in the domestic market increased by Rs 2,000 per tola on Wednesday.

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A woman sits atop a cooking gas cylinder as residents queue to refill LPG amid fears of shortages following disruptions in global energy supplies due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Friday, March 13, 2026.

A woman sits atop a cooking gas cylinder as residents queue to refill LPG amid fears of shortages following disruptions in global energy supplies due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Friday, March 13, 2026.

In Pictures: Cooking gas

Locals harvesting snails from a pond in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality-8, Sunsari. According to medical experts, snails are rich in protein, low in fat and calories, beneficial for weight control, and good for diabetes patients. Photo: RSS

In Pictures: Harvesting snails from a pond

A supporter rides a scooter with the photo of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) candidate Biraj Bhakta Shrestha after he wins a second term in the House of Representatives from Kathmandu-8, Nepal, on Friday, March 6, 2026.

A supporter rides a scooter with the photo of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) candidate Biraj Bhakta Shrestha after he wins a second term in the House of Representatives from Kathmandu-8, Nepal, on Friday, March 6, 2026.

In Pictures: Biraj Shrestha victory parade

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) candidate Toshima Karki rings a bell as she celebrates with supporters after winning a second term in parliament from Lalitpur-3 in the House of Representatives election in Lalitpur, Nepal, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) candidate Toshima Karki rings a bell as she celebrates with supporters after winning a second term in parliament from Lalitpur-3 in the House of Representatives election in Lalitpur, Nepal, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

In Pictures: Toshima Karki victory parade

Peach flowers in full bloom on a peach tree on a roadside pavement in Lazimpat, Kathmandu. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal/RSS

In Pictures: Peach blossoms in Kathmandu

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) candidate Rajiv Khatri receives a flower from a supporter after winning the Bhaktapur-2 seat in the House of Representatives election, defeating CPN-UML heavyweight Mahesh Basnet, in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) candidate Rajiv Khatri receives a flower from a supporter after winning the Bhaktapur-2 seat in the House of Representatives election, defeating CPN-UML heavyweight Mahesh Basnet, in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

In Pictures: Rajiv Khatri wins in Bhaktapur

Sports

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Watkins header propels Aston Villa past Lille in Europa League, Midtjylland stuns Forest

Another Bundesliga team, Freiburg, needs to overturn a 1-0 defeat to Genk in Belgium.

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Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller, top centre, scores a goal that was disallowed after a VAR review, during the round of 16, first leg soccer match of the Europa League between VfB Stuttgart and FC Porto, in Stuttgart, Germany, Thursday March 12, 2026. (Marijan Murat/dpa via AP)

Real Madrid's Federico Valverde, center, celebrates after scoring his third goal during a first leg round of 16 Champions League soccer match between Real Madrid and Manchester City in Madrid, Spain. Photo: AP

Real Madrid dominates Man City in Champions League, PSG beats Chelsea, Arsenal salvages draw

Even without a host of Galacticos, Real Madrid was far too strong for Manchester City in the latest Champions League clash of these titans.

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Bayern's Josip Stanisic celebrates with team mates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League round of 16 soccer match between Atalanta and FC Bayern Munich in Bergamo, Italy. Photo: AP

Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid win big in Champions League, Liverpool loses, Barcelona held

Bayern thrashed Atalanta 6-1 without top scorer Harry Kane in the starting lineup.

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Glimt's Hakon Evjen celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during a Champions League playoff soccer match between Inter Milan and Bodo Glimt, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, Feb.24, 2026. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Madrid-Man City, PSG-Chelsea rematches headline Champions League last-16 with newcomer Bodø/Glimt

Real Madrid hosts Manchester City for the second time this season and the fifth straight year in the knockout rounds.

10 Mar, 2026

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ANFA office lockout lifted after talks with players' association; A Division League set to begin April 13

The lockout at the central office of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) in Satdobato was lifted on Tuesday following discussions between ANFA officials and the Nepal Football Players Association.

10 Mar, 2026

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ANFA condemns surprise lockout of its headquarters, warns of threat to international fixtures

The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has strongly condemned an unexpected lockout of its central office in Satdobato by the Nepal Football Players Association, calling the action undisciplined and anarchic and warning that it risks derailing not only domestic competitions but critical international fixtures including FIFA series matches, AFC qualification games and the SAFF U-20 Championship.

09 Mar, 2026

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FILE - Shakira performs during the Global Citizen Festival in New York on Sept. 27, 2025. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Q&A: Shakira says she feels like she's just getting started. A Rock Hall nomination begs to differ

Shakira is on her way to drop her son off at flag football practice.

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This image released by Disney shows Whitney Leavitt, left, and Mark Ballas from the dancing competition series "Dancing with the Stars." (Andrew Eccles/Disney via AP)

'Dancing with the Stars' pro Mark Ballas leaps back to Broadway in 'Chicago'

NEW YORK, MARCH 10Mark Ballas is returning to Broadway in "Chicago" and the "Dancing with the Stars" pro will be reuniting with an old friend.Ballas, playing slippery lawyer Billy Flynn starting April...

10 Mar, 2026

Amrit Gurung perfoms during Siliguri concert. Photo: Nepalaya

Nepathya captivates Siliguri with call for linguistic harmony

KATHMANDU, MARCH 2Nepathya, Nepal's premier folk-rock band, enthralled the Nepali diaspora living in and around Siliguri, India, on Saturday.In a statement today, Nepalaya, the band's...

02 Mar, 2026

Actor Shia LaBeouf, who was arrested this month over an alleged assault outside a bar during Mardi Gras, enters New Orleans Criminal Court, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)

Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested again on battery charge in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, MARCH 1Actor Shia LaBeouf, who was arrested and charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on...

02 Mar, 2026

An old-fashioned record player plays in the office of Mikey Shulman, one of the founders of AI music generator startup Suno, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Cambridge, Mass. Photo: AP

AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they're hoping to join it

CAMBRIDGE, FEBRUARY 26Suno CEO Mikey Shulman pulls up a chair to the recording studio desk where a research scientist at his artificial intelligence company is creating a new song.The flute line...

26 Feb, 2026

A completed British Academy Film Awards mask sits on a workbench at the FSE Foundry in Braintree, England on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Photo: AP

BAFTA and BBC apologize for racial slur during awards show

LONDON, FEBRUARY 24The British Academy Film Awards and BBC apologized Monday for a racial slur that was broadcast during Sunday's show while two stars of the film "Sinners" were onstage.The...

24 Feb, 2026

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From fear to spotlight: SpeakUp 2026 empowers next generation of confident communicators

SpeakUp 2026, a multi-session leadership and communication initiative led by Saroj Tamrakar, Division Director of Division C, District 41, Toastmasters International, successfully concluded its 10-day training journey with an Inter-College Public Speaking Competition at SAIM College on February 21.

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A woman holds up a placard during a protest marking the International Women's Day, in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

International Women's Day is a celebration and a call to action. Here are things to know

The U.N. began commemorating the holiday in 1975, which was International Women’s Year, and its General Assembly officially recognized the day two years later.

08 Mar, 2026

Deepak Raj Joshi, CEO of Nepal Tourism Board

Doha Diary: Lessons from crisis and uncertainty

For the past few years, as a Chief Executive Officer of the Nepal Tourism Board, I have been coordinating Nepal’s participation in ITB Berlin—the world’s largest tourism trade fair.

06 Mar, 2026

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Reframing Toastmasters for the AI Era

For decades, Toastmasters International has been viewed through a narrow lens: a place to learn public speaking and leadership. That narrative served its time well.

05 Mar, 2026

A child with cerebral palsy attends Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, at an event organized by the Trishla Foundation in Prayagraj, India,Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)

What to know about Holi, the Hindu festival of colors

Holi, widely known as the Hindu festival of colors, is a joyful annual celebration at the advent of spring with cultural and religious significance.

03 Mar, 2026

Science and Tech

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Instagram says it will notify parents if teens 'repeatedly' search for terms related to suicide

Instagram said Thursday it will start alerting parents if their kids repeatedly search for terms clearly associated with suicide or self-harm. The alerts will only go to parents who are enrolled in Instagram’s parental supervision program.

26 Feb, 2026

In this image from video provided by NASA, France’s Sophie Adenot, Russia’s Andrei Fedyaev and Americans Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway greet colleagues as they enter the International Space Station after arriving on a SpaceX Dragon capsule on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. Photo: NASA via AP

Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew

The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday’s arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns.

16 Feb, 2026

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Ting Ting represents Nepal at Web Summit Qatar 2026

Nepali AI company Ting Ting has marked a major milestone for the country’s technology sector by representing Nepal as the sole startup at Web Summit Qatar 2026, one of the world’s largest global tech gatherings.

11 Feb, 2026

Mountain Torrent frog (Amolops mahabharatensis). Photo Courtesy: Pooja Paudel

Researchers call for integrated approach for conservation of mountain torrent frogs

A study conducted by the Environment Protection and Study Centre (ENPROSC) researchers on ‘Promoting Conservation of Mountain Torrent Frogs’ has called for an integrated approach to conserve mountain torrent frogs in Nepal, stressing the need for the involvement of local communities, local governments and conservation agencies.

10 Feb, 2026

Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, left, NASA astronauts Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui are seen inside the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard the SpaceX recovery ship SHANNON shortly after having landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Long Beach, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (NASA via AP)

Astronauts say space station's ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisis

The astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in “super handy” during the medical crisis.

22 Jan, 2026

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Kathmandu

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leaders and activists with flags exchanging greetings outside the Office of the Election Officer for Constituency No. 1 in New Baneshwar after Ranju Darshana Neupane was elected as the member of the House of Representatives from RSP in Kathmandu Constituency No. 1. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal/RSS

RSP wins 1 seats, leads in 52 as Election Commission posts early results from 69 of 165 constituencies

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)has won 1 seat and is leading in 52 more constituencies, according to early results posted on the Election Commission of Nepal's official portal covering 69 of the 165 House of Representatives constituencies as vote counting continues Friday.

World

Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'

The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude.

Nepal

Icefall Doctors. Photo: SPCC

Icefall Doctors depart for Everest Base Camp as Spring 2026 season gets under way

The men who make Everest climbable have left Namche Bazaar.

Entertainment

FILE - Eric Dane arrives at a promotional event for the series "Euphoria," in Los Angeles, April 20, 2022. Photo: AP

Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53

Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” and who later in life became an advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.

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Record-holding Chinese climber, Sherpas felicitated for first ascent of two peaks

Record-holding Chinese mountaineer He Jing along with Sherpa climbers have been felicitated in the Capital after they returned from the historic first winter ascent of two virgin peaks in Western Nepal.

Health

Black flying-foxes (Pteropus alecto) hanging in a tree. Photo: byrdyak/freepik

No Nipah case in Nepal, Health Ministry adopts high vigilance

Nepal has not recorded any case of Nipah virus infection so far, but the government has placed the country on high public health alert following confirmed cases in neighbouring India and heightened regional surveillance, the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) said on Monday.

Nepal

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JICA Volunteers: Cultivating change at Nepal's grassroots level

Honoka Tanimoto moves between rows of students at Shree Ramrekha Basic School in Baglung, guiding their hands across computer keyboards as they practice typing. For many children from economically disadvantaged families, this is their first sustained exposure to digital technology—an experience Tanimoto is determined to make meaningful despite limited school resources.

Health

Health Minister Dr. Sudha Sharma Gautam launching the Community-Based Disease Surveillance System.

Nepal launches community disease surveillance system to catch outbreaks early

When unusual illnesses strike a village, it's often teachers who notice students falling sick in clusters. When livestock die unexpectedly, community health volunteers hear about it first.

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