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File - People from the Tamang community dance and sing celebrating Sonam Lhosar, the beginning of their New Year in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Photo: Skanda Gautam/ THT

Sonam Lhosar being celebrated today

The Tamang community is celebrating Sonam Lhosar, the Tamang New Year, across the country today with various cultural and religious programmes.

Passengers wait in the hall of Madrid train station on Sunday, January 18, 2026, following the announcement of the suspension of service due to an accident in which two trains derailed in Cordoba. Photo: Carlos Luján/Europa Press via AP

High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21

A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least people 21 and injuring dozens more, the country's transport minister said.

Firefighters try to control a massive fire that was broke out in a multi-story shopping mall in overnight, in Karachi, Pakistan, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Photo: AP

Death toll in Karachi shopping plaza fire rises to 10 as search continues for dozens missing

The death toll from a massive fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, rose to at least 10 after rescuers recovered four more bodies from the badly damaged building during an overnight search for dozens of people reported missing, officials said Monday.

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BYD Nepal warns public against fake websites, social media pages

Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of BYD Auto Industry Co. Ltd. in Nepal, has issued a public advisory warning customers against unauthorized digital platforms falsely claiming to represent BYD Nepal.

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Malisa Acharya wins 'Face of SY 2082 (Brand Ambassador Hunt)'

Malisa Acharya has won the ‘Face of SY 2082 (Brand Ambassador Hunt)’, a competition organised by SY Entertainment Pvt Ltd.

Gold hits record Rs 282,000 per tola, jumps Rs 4,200 in a day

A generation demands change - and the ballot must deliver

EC calls candidates to file FPTP nominations on January 20

Election Code of Conduct comes into force ahead of March 5 HoR polls

The injured are currently receiving treatment at the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Dharan.

Five Killed, 13 Injured in Dharan Road Accident

The injured are currently receiving treatment at the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Dharan.

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PM Karki, EC officials discuss election issues

The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu.

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National Assembly's 19th session begins

Announcing the opening of the session, NA Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal welcomed the members.

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PM Karki, EC officials discuss election issues

The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu.

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National Assembly's 19th session begins

Announcing the opening of the session, NA Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal welcomed the members.

FILE----Kathmandu Metropolis Mayor Balendra Shah. Photo: RSS

KMC Mayor Balen Shah resigns

Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Balendra Shah, has tendered his resignation.

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Canada Fund for Local Initiatives drives positive change in Nepal with five community projects

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) recorded significant progress in advancing gender equality, inclusive governance, democracy, climate action and economic empowerment in Nepal during 2025–26 through five community-based projects, supported by an investment of CAD 163,500.

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Three NA members resign

Three members of the National Assembly (NA), the upper house of the Federal Parliament, have resigned.

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The injured are currently receiving treatment at the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Dharan.

Five Killed, 13 Injured in Dharan Road Accident

The injured are currently receiving treatment at the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Dharan.

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Cabinet Approves Grant for Human–Tiger Interface Project

The government has decided to accept a grant equivalent to 3.6 million US dollars for a project aimed at managing the human–tiger interface.

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One killed, another critically injured in Rautahat bike accident

One person was killed and another critically injured after a motorcycle accident at Kachhuwa Bridge in Durga Bhagwati Rural Municipality of Rautahat district on Saturday evening.

Office of the Attorney General of Nepal. Photo: Sandeep Sen

Money laundering, organised crime charges against all accused dropped

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has decided to withdraw the organised crime and money laundering cases filed against all of the accused in the cooperative fraud case involving Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President and former home minister Rabi Lamichhane. Preparations are being made to withdraw the organised crime and money laundering cases filed against all of the accused following a controversy in which only Lamichhane’s case was withdrawn.

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Iranian climber missing, sherpa dead after Makalu winter summit

Search and rescue teams are scouring Mount Makalu's upper slopes for an Iranian mountaineer who vanished during descent, while a Sherpa climber's body has been located at 7,500 meters following Thursday's winter ascent of the world's fifth-highest peak.

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World

People protest against Trump's policy towards Greenland in front of the US consulate in Nuuk, Greenland. Photo: AP

Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

The joint statement by some of America’s closest allies signaled a possible turning point in the recent tensions over sovereignty and security nearly 24 hours after Trump’s threat.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado waves to supporters on Pennsylvania Avenue as she leaves the White House after meeting with President Donald Trump Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Washington. Photo: AP

Venezuela's Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their meeting

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro.

A man rides by on a quad bike past a row of Greenlandic national flags in Nuuk, Greenland. Photo: AP

What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration

At the same time, Denmark and several European allies are sending troops to Greenland in a pointed signal of intent to boost the vast Arctic island's security.

People walk on a street in Nuuk, Greenland, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future

Trump, in his Oval Office meeting with reporters, said: “We’ll see how it all works out. I think something will work out.”

Secretary of State Marco Rubio makes a statement to reporters while meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan at the State Department in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Photo: AP

US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, including Nepal, over public assistance concerns

The US State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.

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Co-creating inclusive public open spaces in Nepal: Design should reflect the needs of those who will use it

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In Nepal's rapidly growing cities, the need for public spaces that welcome everyone is more urgent than ever. While the government has admirable policies aimed at creating accessible public areas through community involvement, the reality often falls short.

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The alchemy of mindfulness: Exploring the inner radiance of our being

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It is rightly said that mindfulness — a cognitive skill and practice — helps us to identify our hidden emotional patterns.

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SGC of the NC: Deuba should attend to avoid party's split

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The Special General Convention (SGC) of the Nepali Congress (NC) underway in the capital has virtually cast a spell on all the Nepalis in general and the democrats in particular. It was reflected by the participation of myriads of people with incredible energy and enthusiasm in its inaugural programme held at Bhrikuti Mandap last Sunday. It has been organised following the constitutional provision of the NC, which provides that it should be held if more than 40 per cent of the members of the General Convention (GC) request in writing. At least 54 per cent of the members had submitted a...

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NEPSE jumps 31 points as Finance sector surges nearly 6%

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index climbed by 31.12 points, or 1.17 per cent, on Sunday, closing at 2,672.55 points, driven largely by a strong rally in the finance sector.

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Bangladesh Medical Education Fair held in Kathmandu

Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Private Medical College Association (BPMCA), organized “Bangladesh Medical Education Fair-2026” in Kathmandu to promote Bangladesh’s medical education among Nepali students.

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Gold price rises by Rs 600 per tola, Silver edges down

The price of gold increased by Rs 600 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday, taking the rate to Rs 277,800 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.

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Creator's Mela 2026 kicks off in Chitwan

The U.S. Embassy in Nepal has launched Creator’s Mela 2026: Vision to Venture, a multi-city initiative aimed at accelerating the growth of Nepal’s creative economy by helping digital creators transition from content creation to sustainable professional enterprises.

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MetLife Nepal expands outreach with three new agency offices

MetLife Nepal has expanded its agency network with the opening of three new offices in Bardibas (Mahottari), Pathari (Morang), and Baglung, strengthening access to life insurance and financial protection services in regional communities.

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Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt steps out of Tribhuvan International Airport upon his arrival for the inauguration ceremony of a casino in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Photo/Skanda Gautam

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt steps out of Tribhuvan International Airport upon his arrival for the inauguration ceremony of a casino in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Photo/Skanda Gautam

In Pictures: Sanjay Dutt in Nepal

Canadian American actress Sunny Leone walks towards a vehicle upon her arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport for the engagement of a casino in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Photo/Skanda Gautam

In Picture: Sunny Leone in Nepal

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In Pictures: Tamu Lhosar celebrations at Tundikhel

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In Pictures: Mountains view seen from Sailung View Tower

File: A majestic view of Tsho-Rolpa Glacial Lake in Dolakha district. Photo: Mausam Shah 'Nepali'/THT

File: A majestic view of Tsho-Rolpa Glacial Lake in Dolakha district. Photo: Mausam Shah 'Nepali'/THT

In Pictures: Tsho-Rolpa Glacial Lake - A Trek Through Peril, Majesty, and Himalayan Wilderness

Residents and cultural groups carry the historic Toran, a carved wooden structure stolen from the house of the Living Goddess Kumari and recently returned from the British Museum after being taken from Nepal two decades ago, back to its original shrine with traditional music and celebrations in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Friday, November 21, 2025.

Residents and cultural groups carry the historic Toran, a carved wooden structure stolen from the house of the Living Goddess Kumari and recently returned from the British Museum after being taken from Nepal two decades ago, back to its original shrine with traditional music and celebrations in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Friday, November 21, 2025.

In Pictures: Stolen historic Toran returns home

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Man United stuns Man City in Carrick's first game and Liverpool and Arsenal drop points

Manchester United's latest reboot is off to a flying start.

Manchester City's Abdukodir Khusanov, left, challenges for the ball with Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City in Manchester, England. Photo: AP

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts during her first round match against Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah of France at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. Photo: AP

Top-ranked Sabalenka and Alcaraz advance on an opening day of records at the Australian Open

Rod Laver Arena was heaving for their first-round matches, capping a day when a record total of 100,763 fans packed into Melbourne Park.

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ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier: Nepal Lose to Thailand by eight wickets

Nepal suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Thailand in their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on Sunday.

Skippers from ten participating nations pose for a portrait during the Captains’ Meet ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Kathmandu. Photo: Mausam Shah ‘Nepali’/THT

ICC Women's T20 Global Qualifier: Nepal to Face Thailand in Opening Match

CAN has announced free entry for spectators at both venues throughout the tournament.

Nepal’s national men’s cricket team poses for a portrait in Kathmandu ahead of their departure to Sri Lanka for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Photo: Mausam Shah ‘Nepali’/THT

CAN bids farewell to national team for ICC T20 World Cup

Nepal has been placed in a group alongside England, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Italy for the T20 World Cup.

Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo, left, celebrates a goal that was later disallowed by a VAR decision during the English League Cup semifinal first leg soccer match between Newcastle and Manchester City in Newcastle, England. Photo: AP

Semenyo scores again as Man City beats Newcastle 2-0 in English League Cup semifinal

Semenyo also scored on his debut in the 10-1 rout of Exeter in the FA Cup over the weekend.

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FILE - Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day performs during the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Indio, Calif. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)

Green Day to open 60th Super Bowl with anniversary ceremony celebrating generations of MVPs

The NFL is marking the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl with a hometown opening act.

FILE - Korean group BTS appears at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on April 3, 2022. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

The new BTS album title and what to know about the K-pop band's comeback

NEW YORK, JANUARY 15After a nearly four-year musical hiatus, the K-pop giants BTS are back. Well, almost.On Thursday morning, the entertainment company BigHit Music shared on social media that the...

Amy Poehler poses in the press room with the award for best podcast for "Good Hang with Amy Poehler during the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Photo: AP

Complete list of 2026 Golden Globe Award winners

BEVERLY HILLS, JANUARY 12The revolutionary saga "One Battle After Another" won best picture, musical or comedy at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards."Hamnet" won best picture, drama at the ceremony Sunday...

Singer and actor Prashant Tamang. Courtesy: Prashant/Facebook

Singer and actor Prashant Tamang dies at 42

KATHMANDU, JANUARY 11Singer and actor Prashant Tamang passed away from cardiac arrest on Sunday morning at the age of 42.News of Tamang's sudden demise sent shockwaves through Nepali-speaking...

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Taylor Swift leads the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Award nominations, followed by Bad Bunny and more

NEW YORK, JANUARY 8Pledge allegiance to her hands, her team, her vibes: Taylor Swift once again leads the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Award nominees with nine. She's followed by Bad Bunny, Sabrina...

Composer Aavaas performing at the last Paleti of 2025. Photo: Nepalaya

Final 2025 Paleti resonates with Aavaas's collaborative tunes

KATHMANDU, JANUARY 4Composer Aavaas's creative performance was successfully staged at Paleti on Friday and Saturday evenings at the 'r' sala of Nepalaya.In a press release, Nepalaya...

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Guinness record holder Sunar receives Honorary Doctorate in sports science

Dinesh Sunar, who has set 21 Guinness World Records in various sports, has been conferred with Honorary Doctorate in sports science by an American University.

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'Saigrace - The Storyteller' book review: A living document of human experience

Saigrace Pokharel is a master storyteller who, in recent years, has managed to win the hearts of listeners of any age, be it young or old.

Björn Söderberg, Co-founder of Build up Nepal, said: “It is a true honour to receive the Zayed Sustainability Prize. Photo: AP

Build up Nepal Wins the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Climate Action Category

Björn Söderberg, Co-founder of Build up Nepal, said: “It is a true honour to receive the Zayed Sustainability Prize.

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Elsden's Warriors from the Himalayas chronicles lives of Gurkha veterans

A book titled Warriors from the Himalayas, written by Gordon Elsden, was unveiled at an event held at British Gurkhas Nepal in Lalitpur on Tuesday.

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IFMGA guide Jyamchang Bhote summits Vinson Massif for 15th time

Renowned Nepali mountaineer and IFMGA-certified guide Jyamchang Bhote has successfully scaled Vinson Massif (4,892m) in Antarctica for a record 15th time, further strengthening his reputation as one of Nepal’s most experienced polar and high-altitude guides.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, left, and Australian Communications Minister Anika Wells speak to the media during a visit to St John Paul II College in Canberra, Australia, on Dec. 11, 2025. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP Image via AP

Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children

Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia since the country banned use of the platforms by those under 16, officials said.

This photo provided by NASA shows clockwise from bottom left are, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui gathering for a crew portrait wearing their Dragon pressure suits during a suit verification check inside the International Space Station’s Kibo laboratory module, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (NASA via AP)

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.

FILE - Workers install lighting on an "X" sign atop the company headquarters, formerly known as Twitter, in downtown San Francisco, July 28, 2023. Photo: AP

Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Musk's Grok over sexualized AI images

Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, as concerns grow among global authorities that it is being misused to generate sexually explicit and nonconsensual images.

A couple of Bosch 800 Series fully automatic espresso machines are seen on display at the Bosch booth during the CES tech show Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Las Vegas. Photo: AP

'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells

The promise of artificial intelligence was front and center at this year's CES gadget show. But spicing up a simple machine like a refrigerator with unnecessary AI was also a surefire way to win the “Worst in Show.”

This image provided by Blue Origin, Michaela Benthaus poses after the Blue Origin's capsule landed on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 in West Texas. Photo: Blue Origin via AP

Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space

A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high.

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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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Nepali Mountain guides Riten Tashi Sherpa and Ashish Gurung receiving South Korea’s prestigious Golden Ice Axe from South Korean Ambassador to Nepal Park Tae-Young on December 27 in Kathmandu. Photo Courtesy: Nepal Mountaineering Association

Nepali guides receive Korea's Golden Ice Axe for Mera Peak recovery

Two Nepali mountain guides have been awarded South Korea’s prestigious Golden Ice Axe for their role in a high-risk body recovery operation on Mera Peak last October, marking the first time Nepali climbers have received the country’s highest mountaineering honour.

Environment

File - Sacks of garbage collected from Mount Everest are seen in Namche Bajar, Solukhumbu district, on May 27, 2019. Photo: AP

As melting glaciers reveal decades of trash, Nepal moves to clean up the Himalayas

High above the clouds, where prayer flags snap in thin air, and climbers chase lifelong dreams, another, quieter legacy has been building for decades: discarded oxygen cylinders, torn tents, frozen human waste, and even the remains of those who never made it back.

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Hyatt Place Butwal opens as Nepal's newest international-brand hotel

Hyatt Place Butwal has officially opened its doors in Rupandehi, marking the expansion of the Hyatt brand in Nepal with its third property in the country after Kathmandu and Pokhara.

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Robust remittances, soaring exports buoy economy as inflation cools

Nepal’s economy displayed a strong external performance coupled with subdued domestic inflation in the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the latest macroeconomic report released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Sunday.

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Tourists in Annapurna Base camp area. Photo: RSS

Tourist arrivals near pre-pandemic levels; Nepal records 128,443 visitors in October

Nepal’s tourism industry continues its strong rebound, with 128,443 international visitors arriving in October 2025, marking a 3.3 percent increase compared to the same month last year and a 96 percent recovery compared to pre-pandemic figures from October 2019, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).

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Autumn climbing season sees 1,450 climbers on Nepal's peaks, royalty tops USD 1.8 million

Nepal’s mountains have seen steady climbing activity this autumn, with 1,450 climbers across 175 teams receiving permits, according to a Department of Tourism report under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation.

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The framed photo of 38-year-old Sauran Kishor Shrestha rests in the trembling hands of his wife, Rojita Shrestha, at their home in Dhungedhara, Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, October 6, 2025. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

He went out for change and never returned: Remembering a father, a dreamer, a martyr

The framed photo of 38-year-old Sauran Kishor Shrestha rests in the trembling hands of his wife, Rojita Shrestha, at their home in Dhungedhara, Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, October 6, 2025.

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