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Parsa tiger population rises 73% as park pursues global standards

Parsa National Park’s tiger population has risen by nearly 73 per cent in four years, prompting the park to begin a process to bring its conservation management in line with international standards.
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Police officer arrested in Bara for leaking video in Garima case

​​​​​​​A police officer involved in the investigation into the murder of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary has been arrested for allegedly making public a sensitive video of an accused person’s statement.
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Doctors resign as superintendent pushes discipline in Udayapur

Three contract doctors have resigned from Udayapur District Hospital within a week of a new medical superintendent taking charge and launching a drive to improve discipline and services.
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Shree Kumari Chhen, New Kumari Niwas restored with Indian aid

Shree Kumari Chhen and New Kumari Niwas in Patan, Lalitpur, have been restored with a post-earthquake reconstruction grant of around Rs 50 million from the Government of India.
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199 kg marijuana seized from tipper in Udayapur, driver arrested

Police have seized 199 kilograms of marijuana from a tipper truck in Udayapur's Katari and arrested its 21-year-old driver.
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14th South Asian Games set for April 3–11 in Pakistan

The 14th South Asian Games will be held in Pakistan from April 3 to 11, 2027, according to the Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC).
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Nepal basketball team heads to Dubai for FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

The Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC) on Saturday bade farewell to the national basketball team that will compete in the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
File -A vendor waits for customers to sell vegetables at Kalimati fruit and vegetable market in Kathmandu on Sunday. Photo: Skanda Gautam

From rice to apples, Rs 24b of farm goods enter via Kakarbhitta

Rice, pulses, tomatoes, apples and watermelons were among the agricultural products that helped push Nepal’s imports through the Kakarbhitta border to Rs 24.26 billion last fiscal year.

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Govt commits to three measures for Garima's family

The government has agreed to take three measures in response to the demands of the family of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary of Jitpur Simra sub-metropolitan city-1, Bara, who died in a tragic incident.
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Lawmakers pledge to turn youth advocacy into legislative action

Members of the House of Representatives have pledged to transition youth advocacy into formal legislative action and establish structured, evidence-based engagement with young people.
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Kathmandu hostels given one month to meet safety standards

The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, has given private hostel operators one month to comply with mandatory safety, infrastructure and operational standards, citing complaints of student mistreatment, excessive fees, poor infrastructure, inadequate sanitation, drug abuse, clashes and deaths.
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CIAA chief seeks legal reforms on Cabinet decisions

Chief Commissioner of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) Prem Kumar Rai has urged Parliament to amend existing laws to clear up ambiguities over the Cabinet’s policy decisions, while defending the anti-graft body against lawmakers’ allegations of executive interference by the Prime Minister’s Secretariat.
21 Aug, 2026
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Japan honours NMA for Manaslu anniversary

The Embassy of Japan in Nepal has honoured the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) with the Ambassador’s Award for its role in organising the 70th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mount Manaslu.
21 Aug, 2026

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Ujyalo Nepal Party launches campaign to remove VAT on electricity

The Ujyalo Nepal Party has launched a nationwide signature campaign demanding that the government remove VAT on electricity and recover outstanding dues from dedicated and trunk-line users.
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KOICA-funded INSPIRE project marks one year of advancing digital learning in Madhesh

The KOICA-funded INSPIRE project, aimed at promoting digital learning, practical skills and inclusive education in Madhesh Province, has completed its first year of implementation.
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Father, son arrested in Udayapur over misuse of citizenship documents

Police have arrested a father and son in Udayapur after complaints that photocopies of citizens’ identity documents were allegedly misused to open eSewa and bank accounts and conduct transactions.
21 Aug, 2026
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Families of deceased mountain workers receive livelihood support

Shangri-La Nepal Foundation today organised a ‘Livelihood Support Relief Fund Handover Program’ for widows and children of Nepali mountain workers who lost their lives in the Himalayas.
21 Aug, 2026
A newly installed Nepal Telecom tower in Guthijyula market, Kanakasundari Rural Municipality, Jumla. Photo: Ministry of Communications Secretariat/RSS

Nepal drafts telecom policy to cut broadband costs, boost literacy

Nepal has set its sights on making basic broadband more affordable and raising digital literacy to 85 percent within the next decade under a new integrated telecommunications policy proposed by the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA).
21 Aug, 2026
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Naagdhunga Tunnel. Photo: Nepal Photo Library

Trial operation begins for private vehicles in Rs 29B tunnel

Rescue workers search through a heap of refuse after it collapsed at Conakry’s largest landfill, Guinea, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. Photo: AP

Guinea landfill landslide kills 30 in Conakry's Dar Es Salam

Rising floodwaters of the Rapti River eroding riverbanks near Kamaiyabasti, Baijapur–Banke. Photo: Bheshraj Basnet/RSS

Heavy rain forecast in four provinces as monsoon remains active

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Residents and frontline workers embark on Ebola outbreak awareness campaign in Beni, North Kivu province, eastern Congo, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Photo: AP

Congo receives more than 16,000 doses of Ebola vaccine as it grapples with unprecedented outbreak

Congo has received more than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine as the country grapples with the fastest Ebola outbreak in history, the country's health minister said.
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Funeral pallbearers sit behind caskets during a memorial service for the victims of a ferry that capsized on Lake Kariba in Kariba, Zimbabwe, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. Photo: AP

26 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe's ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 72

Eighteen children were among more than 70 people killed when an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe this week, police said Saturday after rescuers recovered more bodies.
16 Aug, 2026
In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), rescuers inspect a damaged building following an earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Photo: BASARNAS via AP

UPDATE: Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 38 and toppling buildings

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 38 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Authorities said more than a dozen residents were injured.
15 Aug, 2026
Policemen talk to the residents of a slum affected by a landslide in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Photo: AP

Landslide in Mumbai kills 6 as India is drenched by monsoon rains

Heavy monsoon rains triggered a landslide in a densely populated neighborhood in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, early Wednesday, killing at least six people and injuring four others, authorities said.
12 Aug, 2026
A schoolgirl cries outside her school where deaths and injuries were reported after a shooting in Thailand's Nonthaburi province, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. Photo: AP

Student kills at least 6 in a shooting at a high school in Thailand, authorities say

A student shot several people at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least six people and wounding several others, police said.
07 Aug, 2026

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Parsa tiger population rises 73% as park pursues global standards

Rising floodwaters of the Rapti River eroding riverbanks near Kamaiyabasti, Baijapur–Banke. Photo: Bheshraj Basnet/RSS

Heavy rain forecast in four provinces as monsoon remains active

File - Persons with disabilities ride wheelchairs to participate in a rally marking the 32nd International Disability Day in Chitwan. Photo: RSS

Real teaching for a disabled child: What a bottle cap taught me that the classroom couldn't

Naagdhunga Tunnel. Photo: Nepal Photo Library

Trial operation begins for private vehicles in Rs 29B tunnel

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File -A vendor waits for customers to sell vegetables at Kalimati fruit and vegetable market in Kathmandu on Sunday. Photo: Skanda Gautam

From rice to apples, Rs 24b of farm goods enter via Kakarbhitta

Rice, pulses, tomatoes, apples and watermelons were among the agricultural products that helped push Nepal’s imports through the Kakarbhitta border to Rs 24.26 billion last fiscal year.
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Royal Enfield launches Classic 350 Gorkha Edition in Nepal

Royal Enfield has launched the Classic 350 Gorkha Edition in Nepal, a special edition motorcycle inspired by the heritage and traditions of the Gorkha community.
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Sierra.ev set for Nepal debut at NADA Auto Show

The Sierra.ev electric vehicle has officially arrived in Nepal and is set to make its debut at the NADA Auto Show 2026 in Kathmandu.
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Gold price rises Rs 2,800 per tola

The price of fine gold increased by Rs 2,800 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday.
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Proton Nepal launches 'Redefine Your Everyday' campaign for e.MAS 5

Jagdamba Motors, the authorised distributor of Proton vehicles in Nepal, has launched its “Redefine Your Everyday” television commercial campaign for the Proton e.MAS 5 electric vehicle.
21 Aug, 2026

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The Brightest City in Nepal? Lalitpur Metropolitan City Is Working on It

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Patan's Lakhe Blows Fire In A Ritual Of Protection

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This year's World Elephant Day theme says it all: 'Safe & Eco-friendly Corridors, Safe Elephants'.

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Residents and rescue workers search through the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake struck Cali, Colombia, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. Photo: AP

Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble.
11 Aug, 2026
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"Why Didn't YOU Solve It During Your Tenure?" Sudan Gurung Fires Back Over Nirmala Panta Case

Home Minister Sudan Gurung asked Parliament members to avoid repeatedly raising the Nirmala Panta case, citing investigation ethics and sensitivity.
06 Aug, 2026
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Hari Khadka & Aman Pratap: Football, Memories & a Final Goodbye | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 34

Two legends of Nepali football. One unforgettable episode. And a commentary so iconic that even Hari Khadka couldn't resist joining in.
24 Jul, 2026
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50 Years of Football Memories with Raju Shakya & Sanjeeb Shilpakar | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 33

Legends of the game. A lifetime of football stories. One unforgettable conversation.
24 Jul, 2026
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Sajan & Mamta: Rigged Debate, Ronaldo & Football Chaos | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 32

They started the episode with a laugh and ended it with a SIUUU. Everything in between? Pure chaos.
24 Jul, 2026

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14th South Asian Games set for April 3–11 in Pakistan

The 14th South Asian Games will be held in Pakistan from April 3 to 11, 2027, according to the Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC).
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Nepal basketball team heads to Dubai for FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

The Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC) on Saturday bade farewell to the national basketball team that will compete in the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
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Over 4,000 runners expected for Right to Protein Run in Pokhara

More than 4,000 runners are expected to participate in the ‘Right to Protein Run 2026’ to be held in Pokhara on September 19, organisers said.
20 Aug, 2026
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Himalayan Open Golf 2026 makes history in Colorado

​​​​​​​The Himalayan Open Golf Tournament made history on August 8–9, 2026, bringing together more than 110 Nepali diaspora golfers at the beautiful Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course in Castle Rock, Colorado.
16 Aug, 2026
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Third Nepal Premier League set for October 26-November 21

The third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) will be held from October 26 to November 21, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced.
09 Aug, 2026
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All-Nepal U-18 Inter-School Football Tournament opens registration

Registrations have opened for the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026, an all-Nepal inter-school football tournament for boys' and girls' Under-18 teams.
04 Aug, 2026
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CM of Sikkim Prem Singh Tamang (4th from right) along with other dignitaries jointly launch Nepathya's ticket n tshirt for Gangtok show. Photo: Courtesy Nepalaya

Sikkim govt supports Nepathya's Gangtok concert

Nepal’s popular folk-rock band Nepathya has received state-level backing for its upcoming concert in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, India after announcing the show on its website.
21 Aug, 2026
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St Xavier's College stages student-led play 'Bichitra Baje'

KATHMANDU, AUGUST 20The Department of Major Arts at St Xavier's College, Maitighar, has begun a three-day run of Bichitra Baje, a Nepali adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez's short story...
20 Aug, 2026
This image released by Sony Pictures shows Tom Holland in a scene from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." Photo: Sony Pictures via AP

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355...
03 Aug, 2026
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Incessant Rain Studios, NIMB Ace Capital collaborate for Lost In Mandala

KATHMANDUIncessant Rain Studios has collaborated with NIMB Ace Capital to present Lost In Mandala, a historic cinematic project billed as Nepal's first animated feature film designed specifically...
29 Jul, 2026
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Everest Base Camp to host World's first silent festival in October

Key Takeaways: Festival named The Base Camp Sessions will use LED wireless headphones Attendance limited to trekkers completing a 12-day guided Khumbu trek Proceeds to support glacier monitoring...
17 Jul, 2026
A "Just Married" sign is displayed on Madison Square Garden during a wedding between singer Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce on Friday, July 3, 2026, in New York. Photo: AP

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. What to know about the wedding

NEW YORK, JULY 5Your English teacher and your gym teacher are married. And we finally know a few more details surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden.Adam...
05 Jul, 2026

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Funny happens: An evening of improv by Everest Toastmasters

On 16th August, Everest Toastmasters Club didn't conduct a regular, formal Toastmasters meeting. Every month, the Club conducts a special meeting, and this time it was an Improv Show led by Nepal's only ventriloquist and a veteran Toastmaster, Seema Golchha.
20 Aug, 2026
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Shreejana Rana elected to Zonta International board

Shreejana Rana has been elected to the Zonta International Board of Directors for the 2026–28 biennium, becoming the first Nepali to serve on the global organisation’s governing board.
16 Aug, 2026
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Building better clubs through better leadership: The Toastmasters Leadership Institute

Leadership is a continuous process of learning, adapting and growing with others.
13 Aug, 2026
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Symphony 5.0: Jhapa Toastmasters' dymphony 5.0 strikes a chord of confidence, connection, and change

Hotel The Kingsbury stood witness to a memorable evening as attendees from Jhapa, Itahari, Dharan, Kathmandu, and Siliguri gathered for Symphony 5.0, the annual celebration of Jhapa Toastmasters Club.
06 Aug, 2026
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Collaborate, learn, lead: The spirit of the Toastmasters Leadership Institute

Learning is a lifelong journey, and Toastmasters International provides the ideal environment for individuals to continuously refine their communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
30 Jul, 2026

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Nepali scientist Shiba Adhikari wins 2026 R&D 100 Award

Nepali-born scientist Dr Shiba P. Adhikari has won the prestigious 2026 R&D 100 Award for his research contribution to Electro-Lith, a battery-manufacturing technology developed at the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory.
19 Aug, 2026
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Heidelberg anthropologist wins SES award for Nepal Himalaya expedition

Abdullah Rubaet Chowdhury, a cultural anthropologist, policy expert and social scientist at the University of Heidelberg, has been named the 2026 Elodie Sandford Explorer by the UK-based Scientific Exploration Society (SES) for an expedition to document indigenous ecological knowledge in Nepal’s Mustang.
18 Aug, 2026
A 1981 Commodore SP9000 “Super PET” computer and floppy disk drives are displayed at the Vintage Computer Festival in Mountain View, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. Photo: AP

As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting vintage computers is growing

Software engineer Josh Dersch loves old computers. He spends countless hours tinkering in his garage, trying to coax decades-old machines back to life. He estimates he owns more than 200 vintage computers and devices in his Seattle home.
11 Aug, 2026
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Anthropic says its AI models hacked 3 organizations during testing

Anthropic said its artificial intelligence models hacked into three other organizations during testing, just days after ChatGPT maker OpenAI raised concerns over AI controls after it disclosed its rogue models hacked another company.
31 Jul, 2026
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South Asian internet pioneers honoured at SANOG Conference in Kathmandu

Internet pioneers from five South Asian countries were honoured in Kathmandu on Sunday for their contributions to expanding internet access and commercial internet services across the region.
27 Jul, 2026

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