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FILE - A view of the Kanchenjunga mountain along the Himalayan mountain range on the frontier between Nepal and Sikkim is seen March 14, 2005. Photo: Reuters

Nepal celebrates platinum jubilee of Mt Kanchenjunga's first ascent

On 25 May 1955, Joe Brown and George Band, members of a British expedition, made history by becoming the first climbers to summit Mt. Kangchenjunga, the world’s third-highest peak.

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Made for Nepal, powered by global tech: Panchakanya's bathware revolution

Ask anyone building a house in Nepal, and they'll tell you: The bathroom is personal.

FILE - Mount Everest, the world highest peak, and other peaks of the Himalayan range are seen through an aircraft window during a mountain flight from Kathmandu, on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Photo: Reuters

Building on Hillary's legacy: Himalayan Foundations vital to Nepal 10 years after the 2015 earthquake

As Nepal marked ten years since the 2015 earthquake, some scars remain—but so does the strength of the Nepali people and our commitment to stand alongside them, and with each other.

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Voices of Change: Dental Students Lead a Nation Toward Better Oral Health

In celebration of World Oral Health Day, dental students from across Nepal came together for a powerful, month-long national campaign to raise awareness about oral health.

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Labour Minister Bhandari urges implementation of 24-hour insurance scheme for Nepali workers in UAE

Sharat Singh Bhandari, Minister for Labour, Employment, and Social Security, raised some important issues that will benefit Nepali workers in the long run during a bilateral discussion with Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates.

South Korea's former President Moon indicted for alleged bribery

Toastmasters bridging the gap

Ten years since the Gorkha Earthquake: Nepal is still not fully prepared

Terror Knows No Borders

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The One who created God must be a Genius

From the first cry of a newborn to the last moments of life on a deathbed, we are among the creation of God. In every turn, curve, and step of life, we are under the supervision of God.

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First Skywell Pilot Summit concludes in Kathmandu

Nepal’s first-ever Skywell Pilot Summit 2025 concluded, bringing together aviation professionals to discuss safety, unity, and the future of the aviation sector.

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Food system dialogue held in Lumbini to shape future policies

A multi-stakeholder food system dialogue was held in Lamahi, Lumbini Province,aimed at providing recommendations to the provincial government for food-system related policy and plan formulation.

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First Skywell Pilot Summit concludes in Kathmandu

Nepal’s first-ever Skywell Pilot Summit 2025 concluded, bringing together aviation professionals to discuss safety, unity, and the future of the aviation sector.

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Nima Rinji, Purnima become UNDP Nepal's first climate influencers

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nepal today nominated two internationally celebrated climbers– Nima Rinji Sherpa and Purnima Shrestha - as UNDP Nepal’s first climate influencers to raise awareness about climate justice in Nepal.

Experts participate in a one-day seminar on OECMs hosted by NAST in Kathmandu. Photo: THT

NAST Explores OECMs for Biodiversity Conservation in Nepal Amid Global Climate Crisis

As a signatory to various international environmental accords, Nepal has begun exploring the relatively new concept of OECMs.

File--National Examinations Board (NEB) Nepal. Photo: NEB

NEB decides to conduct Grade 12 exams on the scheduled date

The National Examinations Board (NEB) has decided to conduct the Grade 12 examinations as scheduled, starting from April 24.

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Education Minister Bhattarai resigns from her post

Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Bidya Bhattarai, has resigned from her position.

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Indian Minister Khattar pays courtesy call on PM Oli

The visiting Indian Minister for Power, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today.

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Indian Power Minister offers worship at Muktinath

India's Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar offered worship at the Muktinath Temple here this morning.

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Three killed in Jorayal road accident

Three people were killed in a road accident that occurred at Golden, Jorayal Rural Municipality-1 along the Bhimdutta Highway on today morning.

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Food system dialogue held in Lumbini to shape future policies

A multi-stakeholder food system dialogue was held in Lamahi, Lumbini Province,aimed at providing recommendations to the provincial government for food-system related policy and plan formulation.

Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj has officially launched its kidney transplant service starting today.

Bheri Hospital launches kidney transplant service

Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj has officially launched its kidney transplant service starting today.

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US Vice President JD Vance speaks at the Rajasthan International Center in Jaipur, India. Photo: AP

Vance calls for greater ties with India, hails progress on trade talks

India and the U.S. hope to seal a bilateral trade agreement this year and have set an ambitious target of more than doubling their bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.

Police officers calm an injured dog while a dead body lies near a multi-story building damaged by a Russian strike on a residential neighborhood in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Photo: AP

Russia batters Ukraine's Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as Kremlin warns peace talks will take time

Russia has effectively rejected a U.S. proposal for an immediate and full 30-day halt in the fighting by imposing far-reaching conditions.

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, left, prays in front of the body of Pope Francis laid out in state inside his private chapel at the Vatican. Photo: AP

Pope Francis' funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday

World leaders praised Francis for his moral leadership and compassion, while ordinary faithful remembered his simplicity and humanity.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting in New Delhi, India. Photo: AP

Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid US tariffs

Vance was accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, a practicing Hindu whose parents are from India, along with their three children and officials from the U.S. administration.

File---U.S. Vice President JD Vance, right, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a bilateral meeting at the residence of the U.S. Ambassador on the sidelines of the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris. Photo: AP

Vance and Modi are likely to discuss a potential US-India trade deal. Here's what to know

The U.S. is also India’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade valued at $190 billion until recently.

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Economic Reform Commission report: Will it also gather dust in the cupboard?

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The report of the High-level Economic Reform Commission, also dubbed as the road map of the economy, has been the talk of the town after it was submitted to Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel by the commission Chairman, Rameshwore Khanal, a former secretary of the Nepal government, and its members.

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Mission: Stop smoking: Enforce the rules

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This piece is about tackling the worrisome trend of smoking among Nepali youths and ensuring that Metropolitan governments can have an important role to play.

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What are they searching for?: It's all part of the Easter spirit

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Every year, on a Sunday in spring, one can observe the same scene all over Germany: children from toddlers to teens busily running around in houses, gardens, public parks or even in zoos. They all seem to be looking for something…

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Gold price drops by Rs 7,500 per tola after record high

After hitting a record high of Rs 197,900 per tola, gold prices in Nepal dropped sharply by Rs 7,500 on Wednesday. Silver prices also saw a modest decline, following the volatile market trend.

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Gold price nears Rs 200,000 per tola after sharp surge on Tuesday

Gold prices in Nepal have surged by Rs 6,900 per tola in a single day, nearing the Rs 200,000 mark. Silver prices have also inched upward, continuing the market’s upward trend.

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NEPSE slides by 7.75 points as trading, finance sectors lead decline

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index fell by 7.75 points or 0.28 percent on Monday, closing at 2,698.28 points by the end of the trading day.

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Gold hits all-time high at Rs 191,000 Per tola on Monday

The price of gold set a new record in the domestic market on Monday, continuing its streak of historic highs.

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NEPSE jumps 26 points; Daily turnover surges to Rs 10.79 billion

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index gained 26.49 points, or 0.98 percent, on Thursday—the last trading day of the week—to close at 2,722.73 points.

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Legendary Brazilian football star Roberto Carlos arrives at Tribhuvan International Airport to attend a Nepal Super League match as a special guest in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Legendary Brazilian football star Roberto Carlos arrives at Tribhuvan International Airport to attend a Nepal Super League match as a special guest in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

In Pictures: Roberto Carlos in Nepal

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In Pictures: Jacarandas in bloom

Thirty-year-old Sujan Bagha Shrestha pierced his tongue for the third time during the annual Tongue Piercing Festival held on Baisakh 2 in Bode, Madhyapur Thimi Municipality, Bhaktapur, on Tuesday. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

Thirty-year-old Sujan Bagha Shrestha pierced his tongue for the third time during the annual Tongue Piercing Festival held on Baisakh 2 in Bode, Madhyapur Thimi Municipality, Bhaktapur, on Tuesday. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

In Pictures: Tongue Piercing Festival

Sindoor Jatra. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

Sindoor Jatra. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

In Pictures: Sindoor Jatra

Nepalese revelers carry chariots of deities as they parade through the ancient city of Thimi during the Sindoor festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The festival marks the Nepali New Year as revelers carry chariots of Hindu gods and goddesses and toss vermillion powder in a vibrant display of celebration.

Nepalese revelers carry chariots of deities as they parade through the ancient city of Thimi during the Sindoor festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The festival marks the Nepali New Year as revelers carry chariots of Hindu gods and goddesses and toss vermillion powder in a vibrant display of celebration.

In Pictures: Thimi comes alive with Sindoor Jatra celebrations

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In Pictures: Biska Jatra

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Table-topping Gujarat routs defending champion Kolkata in IPL

Kolkata was stifled for 159-8 by the Gujarat spinners and lost its third home game.

Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India. Photo: AP

St. Pauli's Eric Smith challenged by Leverkusen's Exequiel Palacios, left, and Patrik Schick during the Bundesliga soccer match between FC St. Pauli and Bayer Leverkusen at Millerntor-Stadion, Hamburg, Germany. Photo: AP

Leverkusen's hopes of a 2nd consecutive Bundesliga title fade with draw at St. Pauli

Bayer Leverkusen's hopes of a second consecutive Bundesliga title faded with a 1-1 draw at St. Pauli on Sunday.

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, right, celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Arsenal at Portman Road, Ipswich, England. Photo: AP

Arsenal beats Ipswich 4-0 to keep Premier League title race going and Man United loses again

Chelsea moved up to fifth by rallying to beat Fulham 2-1 with two late goals.

Barcelona's Dani Olmo, centre, challenges for the ball with Celta's Ilaix Moriba during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Celta de Vigo at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain. Photo: AP

Raphinha leads Barcelona's thrilling 4-3 comeback over Celta in La Liga

Hansi Flick ran onto the field on the final whistle and lifted Raphinha off his feet in a bear hug.

Manchester United's Diogo Dalot celebrates scoring during the Europa League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Manchester United and Olympique Lyon in Manchester, England. Photo: AP

Man United seals spectacular comeback to beat Lyon 5-4 and advance to Europa League semifinals

United will play Athletic Bilbao in the semifinals after the Spanish club beat Rangers 2-0.

Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav bats during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India. Photo: AP

Mumbai limits Hyderabad batting powerhouse to notch 4-wicket win in IPL

Hyderabad lies at No. 9 just ahead of last-place Chennai Super Kings with two wins and five defeats.

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Singer Sangita Rana Pradhan. Photo: Nepalaya

Sangita Rana Pradhan to Perform at Paleti After 18 Years

Paleti is a monthly musical series held on the final weekend of every English month.

File---Actress Jessica Alba smiles during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets, in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Simone Biles are winners at the Webby Awards

LOS ANGELES, APRIL 22Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Rihanna,Travis Kelce and Simone Biles all won honors at the Webby Awards, which recognize the best internet content and creators.The International...

FILE - Katy Perry appears at an "American Idol" Season 22 Top 10 tastemaker event in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

Katy Perry gears up for sci-fi inspired world tour

ONTARIO, APRIL 18In less than a year, Katy Perry has released an album, campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris and, just this week, flown to space. As she heads to Mexico City to kick off a world...

Nepathya frontman Amrit Gurung. Courtesy: Nepalaya

Riding high on Sydney success, Nepathya gears up for Gokarneshwar performance

KATHMANDU, APRIL 7After a successful tour of Australia, Nepal's pioneering folk-rock band Nepathya is set to perform at Gokarneshwar in Kathmandu this Saturday.In a statement issued today, the...

FILE - Soprano Anna Netrebko attends a news conference on the premiere of Manon Lescaut in the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, Russia. Photo: AP

Soprano Anna Netrebko to open Royal Opera season, returning after a 6-year absence

MOSCOW, APRIL 2Soprano Anna Netrebko will return to London's Royal Opera after a six-year absence to open the 2025-26 season in a new production of Puccini's "Tosca" that starts Jakub...

FILE - Val Kilmer poses for a portrait, Jan. 9, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. Photo: AP

Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

LOS ANGELES, APRIL 2Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in "Top Gun," donned a voluminous cape as Batman in "Batman Forever" and portrayed Jim Morrison in "The...

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Dr. Mukesh Mallick, Member, Gandaki Toastmasters Club

From Shyness to Spotlight – My Toastmasters Journey

“I once feared the sound of my own voice. But today, I stand here—speaking not just with confidence, but with purpose.”

Sotheby's Deputy Chairman, Middle East & Head of Sotheby's UAE, Katia Noun Boueiz wears the Mediterranean Blue diamond during its worldwide debut in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Photo: AP

A 10-carat blue diamond shines at a $100 million exhibition in Abu Dhabi

A rare blue diamond was displayed Tuesday at an exhibition of $100 million worth of the world's rarest diamonds in the United Arab Emirates’ capital, Abu Dhabi.

Quang Dung, the chef and owner of Chapter Dining, poses for a photo, in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo: AP

How one chef in Vietnam uses fish sauce as the foundation for flavor

“Fish sauce isn’t just about saltiness. It is as much about umaminess. It is magic,” he said, adding that he hoped more people would cook with fish sauce.

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Blend your way to better chicken vindaloo

Vindaloo is an Indian dish of Portuguese influence that typically is associated with the state of Goa on India’s southwestern coast,

Poet Momila, Nawaraj Lamsal, Dinesh Adhikari and Usha Adhikari jointly launch 'Pani Ko Parade'. Photo: Nepalaya

Nepalaya releases 'Paniko Parade', a poetry collection by Dinesh Adhikari

Poet Dinesh Adhikari’s poetry collection, Paniko Parade, has been officially released.

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This image from video animation provided by NASA in October 2022 depicts the Lucy spacecraft. Photo: NASA via AP

NASA's Lucy spacecraft beams back pictures of an asteroid shaped like a lumpy bowling pin

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft has beamed back pictures from its latest asteroid flyby, revealing a long, lumpy, odd-shaped space rock.

The Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft is seen as it lands in a remote area near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, with NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner aboard, Sunday, April 20, 2025. Photo: Bill Ingalls/NASA via AP

Soyuz capsule with 2 Russians, 1 American returns from ISS

A Soyuz capsule carrying two Russians and one American from the International Space Station landed Sunday in Kazakhstan, ending their seven-month research assignment.

Astrophysicist Nikku Madhusudhan poses for a photo at the Institute of Astronomy at the University of Cambridge, England. Photo: AP

Scientists find possible chemical signs of life on a faraway planet

Independent scientists described the findings as interesting, but not nearly enough to show the existence of life on another planet.

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Nvidia plans to manufacture AI chips in the US for the first time

Nvidia announced Monday that it will produce its artificial intelligence super computers in the United States for the first time.

This image provided by the Allen Institute on April 8, 2025, shows a digital representation of neurons in a section of a mouse's brain, part of a project to create the largest map to date of brain wiring and function, in Seattle, Wash. Photo: Forrest Collman/Allen Institute via AP

Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy

Thanks to a mouse watching clips from “The Matrix,” scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date – a diagram of the wiring connecting 84,000 neurons as they fire off messages.

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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.

Environment

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PET recycling facility for green bottles begins operations in Bharatpur

A PET recycling facility capable of processing green plastic bottles has come into operation in Jagannath Chowk, Bharatpur Metropolitan City-4.

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FILE - A child being administered vitamin A drops during the National Vitamin A programme, at Basantapur, Kathmandu, on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Photo: THT

2.2 million children to receive Vitamin 'A' nationwide this weekend

The government is set to administer Vitamin ‘A’ supplements to around 2.2 million children across the country on Saturday and Sunday as part of the National Vitamin ‘A’ Program.

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Lower Everest to host mountain biking festival 'Tour-de-Khijidemba-Pikey 2025'

The Lower Everest Region of Nepal is set to host one of the most exciting adventure tourism events of the year—the Tour-de-Khijidemba-Pikey 2025, a four-day mountain biking festival scheduled from May 1 to May 4.

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FILE - Thick blanket of smog covers Kathmandu valley due to air pollution and the recent forest fires in many parts of the country, on Friday, March 26, 2021. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Nepal chokes under toxic air as forest fires rage and rain stays away

A thick, grey smog has blanketed Kathmandu Valley and much of Nepal, turning the air acrid and the sky an unnatural shade of white. Across the country, forests are burning, rain is scarce, and the air grows heavier with each passing day.

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FILE - Mariatou Doumbia, a member of a women's group, draws water from a well on a farm that was funded by USAID in Kimbirila-Nord, Ivory Coast, Feb. 21, 2025. Photo: AP

Earth's storage of water in soil, lakes and rivers is dwindling. And it's especially bad for farming

University of Melbourne hydrology professor Dongryeol Ryu and his collaborator Ki-Weon Seo were on a train to visit Ryu's family when they found something startling.

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Media workshop highlights the role of media in communicating climate science

A media workshop aimed at fostering dialogue between the scientific community and the media was held in Kathmandu, emphasizing the crucial connections between the cryosphere, water resources, and climate change impacts.

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Smooth Coated Otters. Photo Courtesy: Sagar Giri WWF Nepal

A delicate balance: Transforming river community livelihoods to protect otters and the Karnali ecosystem

Transforming tradition to save biodiversity—local communities in the Karnali region are shifting from fishing to sustainable livelihoods to protect the endangered smooth-coated otter and restore river ecosystems.

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