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CIB arrest Jagdamba group chair Shankar Agrawal

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested Jagdamba group chairperson Shankar Agrawal this evening in Kathmandu.

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FILE - A crowd of foreign aspirant workers wait outside the Department of Foreign Employment office in Kathmandu.

DoFE publicises list of 352 accused in foreign employment fraud

The Department of Foreign Employment has made public details of individuals accused of defrauding job seekers aspiring for foreign employment.

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50% cooperatives in Kathmandu fail to submit regular reports

Nearly half of the 1,900 cooperatives operating under the purview of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) have failed to submit their regular reports, according to the KMC's Cooperatives Department.

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Deepa Dahal, PM Shah’s press and research expert

Journalist Deepa Dahal appointed PM Shah's press and research expert

Deepa Dahal, an investigative journalist, writer and lecturer, has been appointed as Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah’s press and research expert.

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People gathered in Baddubai Park located in Dubai, UAE. Photo: Prakash Singh/THT

11 Nepalis arrested in West Asia for spreading rumours

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that 11 Nepalis have been arrested for allegedly spreading fake news and engaging in cybercrime in connection with the ongoing conflict in West Asia, and over 86,000 Nepalis have registered for rescue.

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Minister Shrestha begins discussion on energy policy

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11 Nepalis detained in Gulf countries for spreading misleading content on Israel–Iran...

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NMA urges probe into Everest allegations, warns against misinformation

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CIB refutes 'fake rescue' poisoning claims in Everest region, urges responsible reporting

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This image taken from video provided by NASA shows the Artemis II crew, from left, Canadien astronaut and mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, Commander Reid Wiseman, mission specialist Christina Koch and pilot Victor Glover as they speak with NASA Mission Control via video conference from the moon's orbit Thursday, April 2, 2026. Photo: NASA via AP

Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts fired their engines and blazed toward the moon Thursday night, breaking free of the chains that have trapped humanity in shallow laps around Earth in the decades since Apollo.

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Italian premium motorcycle brand Morbidelli launched in Nepal

Italian motorcycle brand Morbidelli has been officially launched in the Nepali market, introducing a range of premium motorcycles targeting high-end riders and enthusiasts.

Rautahat tractor accident. Photo: Prabhat Kumar Jha

Tractor accident in Rautahat claims driver's life

A 28-year-old tractor driver was found dead on Friday morning after being trapped under the engine in a tractor accident in Gadhimai Municipality.

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RSP's Aryal files nomination for HoR Speaker

Vice-chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Dol Prasad Aryal, filed his nomination for the post of Speaker of the House of Representatives on Friday.

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Following the recommendation, Oli and Lekhak were arrested on March 28.

Court extends custody of Oli, Lekhak by two more days

Earlier, on March 29, Judge Ananda Prasad Shrestha had allowed their custody for five days for investigative purposes.

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File: Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Dol Prasad Aryal speaks at a program in Kathmandu. Photo: RSS

RSP picks Aryal as HoR Speaker candidate

The HoR is scheduled to convene at 11:00 am on Sunday (April 5) to elect the Speaker.

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Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane speaks during the House of Representatives meeting in the multipurpose hall of the under-construction Federal Parliament building at Singha Durbar, Thursday. Photo: Ratna Shrestha/RSS

We will pay back voters by fulfilling our responsibility: RSP President Lamichhane

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has said that they will pay back for the 'debt of the electoral mandate' given them by the people through fulfillment of responsibility.

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Nepali Congress leader Bhishmaraj Angdambe addresses the first House of Representatives meeting on behalf of his party in the multipurpose hall of the under-construction Federal Parliament building at Singha Durbar, Thursday. Photo: Ratna Shrestha/RSS

Rekindling hope and trust among citizens through good governance is a must: NC leader Angdembe

Nepali Congress (NC) leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has highlighted the need to rekindle hope and trust among citizens through consensus, collaboration and good governance.

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Aryal sole candidate for HoR Speaker, set for unopposed election

Dol Prasad Aryal, Vice Chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, has emerged as the sole candidate for Speaker of the House of Representatives after filing his nomination within the stipulated deadline on Friday.

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Rautahat tractor accident. Photo: Prabhat Kumar Jha

Tractor accident in Rautahat claims driver's life

A 28-year-old tractor driver was found dead on Friday morning after being trapped under the engine in a tractor accident in Gadhimai Municipality.

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FILE- Equipment used at a scam center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Photo: AP

Three more Nepalis rescued, repatriated from Cambodia

Three more Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been brought back to Nepal with the initiative of the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok and support from Cambodian authorities.

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Nepal Airlines begins special flights to Gulf amid travel disruption

Nepal Airlines begins special flights to Gulf amid travel disruption

Nepal Airlines has begun operating special flights to Gulf destinations from Friday to facilitate Nepali nationals affected by recent travel disruptions.

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Rajan Sharma, General Secretary of the Nepal India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI). Photo: THT

From access to integration: Reimagining Nepal–India trade for a new growth era

Rajan Sharma is General Secretary of the Nepal India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) and a trade, transport, and logistics strategist with over three decades of experience spanning the private sector, government advisory, multilateral institutions, and regional business platforms.

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President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region

Iran state media reported the attack on the B1 bridge, which was still under construction, citing authorities in Alborz province.

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FILE - Residents and rescue workers inspect the site of an airstrike at a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Siddiqullah Alizai, File)

Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China after deadly fighting

It remains unclear who is representing Pakistan and Afghanistan in the latest negotiations in China.

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In this image made from video provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Russian soldiers prepare to fire a grenade launcher towards Ukrainian positions on an undisclosed location in Ukraine. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

Russia claims full control of Ukraine's Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talks

Russian claims of battlefield progress have in the past shown discrepancies.

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Plumes of smoke rise from an oil facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks

Iran has maintained an average of 30 strikes each day for the last three weeks, and at various points it has picked up its tempo of attacks.

31 Mar, 2026

Members of the Basij paramilitary force stand at a checkpoint in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, March 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Trump threatens to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure if a deal is not reached 'shortly'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure,

30 Mar, 2026

Opinion

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Time to reinvigorate diplomatic engagement: Russia provides opportunity for new avenues of cooperation

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Diplomacy remains a fundamental instrument of a nation’s political direction. At a time when global diplomacy appears to be weakening, Nepal and Russia are approaching a significant milestone – 70 years since the establishment of formal diplomatic relations on July 20.

Newly appointed Prime Minister Balen Shah gestures during a swearing-in ceremony at the President’s residence in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Friday, March 27, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Meteoric rise of Premier Balen Shah: Need to avoid hurry and the subsequent nosedive

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Prime Minister Balen Shah has seen a meteoric rise in Nepali politics.

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Reforming Nepal's universities: From challenges to opportunity

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The recent parliamentary elections in Nepal have delivered a renewed mandate for leadership after years of public frustration with governance.

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Italian premium motorcycle brand Morbidelli launched in Nepal

Italian motorcycle brand Morbidelli has been officially launched in the Nepali market, introducing a range of premium motorcycles targeting high-end riders and enthusiasts.

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Fuel prices hiked by Rs 15 per litre from midnight

The Nepal Oil Corporation has increased the prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene by Rs 15 per litre, with the revised rates coming into effect from midnight Thursday.

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Gold price stable, silver gains Rs 50 per tola

Gold price remained unchanged in the domestic market on Friday, while silver recorded a modest gain, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.

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Foreign exchange reserves rise 27.5% to Rs 3.41 trillion by mid-March

The country's gross foreign exchange reserves climbed 27.5 percent to Rs 3,413.77 billion by mid-March 2026 from Rs 2,677.68 billion at mid-July 2025, according to Nepal Rastra Bank, reflecting the strong inflow of remittances and an improved balance of payments position.

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Remittance inflows surge 37.7% to Rs 1.45 trillion in first eight months

Remittance inflows to Nepal rose sharply by 37.7 percent to Rs 1,449.65 billion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the latest report by Nepal Rastra Bank.

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In Pictures: Temal Jatra at Boudha

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In Pictures: Halesi–Aiselukharka area in Khotang

Serpentine Bhojpur Road. Photo: RSS

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Newly appointed Prime Minister Balen Shah embraces former interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki after the swearing-in ceremony of the new prime minister and council of ministers at the President’s residence in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Friday, March 27, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Newly appointed Prime Minister Balen Shah embraces former interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki after the swearing-in ceremony of the new prime minister and council of ministers at the President’s residence in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Friday, March 27, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: A heartfelt moment at Shital Niwas

Flora Expo at Bhrikutimandap. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

Flora Expo at Bhrikutimandap. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

In Pictures: Flora Expo at Bhrikutimandap

A Himalaya Airlines jet takes off against the clear morning view of Machhapuchhre Himal. Photo: Radhika Kandel / RSS

In Picture: Clearing skies and mountain views

Sports

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Hyderabad cruises to big win over Kolkata in the Indian Premier League

Hyderabad had lost its opening game to defending champion Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad's Travis Head plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Kolkata, India, Thursday, April. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/ Bikas Das)

Delhi Capitals' Sameer Rizvi plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals in Lucknow, India, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

Impact substitute Rizvi anchors Delhi to a 6-wicket win over Lucknow in IPL

Rizvi anchored Delhi to 145-4 in 17.1 overs with an unbeaten 70 off 47 balls after coming in for Thangarasu Natarajan in the fourth over.

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Iraq's team pose for a group photo prior to the World Cup playoff final soccer match between Iraq and Bolivia in Monterrey, Mexico, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

World Cup qualifying marathon ends with Iraq securing the 48th and final spot

The 48-team field for FIFA ’s biggest ever World Cup is complete after a qualifying process that spanned more than two and a half years.

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Italy players react during a penalty shootout during the World Cup qualifying playoff final soccer match between Bosnia and Italy in Zenica, Bosnia, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

Italy is out again. The 4-time champion misses 3rd straight World Cup with shootout loss in Bosnia

One of soccer’s historic powers has reached a once-unfathomable low.

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FILE - The FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed before press conference at Rockefeller Plaza, June 16, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)

What to know about the 2026 World Cup playoffs

The final six World Cup places will be decided Tuesday with the conclusion of two playoff tournaments that will complete the 48-team lineup.

31 Mar, 2026

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, India, Monday, March 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

Young Sooryavanshi hits 15-ball fifty as Rajasthan thumps Chennai by eight wickets in IPL

Sooryavanshi gave Rajasthan a blazing start of 74-0 in the powerplay.

31 Mar, 2026

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A cover image of Nepathya Canada Tour 2026. Photo: Nepalaya

Nepathya to tour three cities in Ontario, Canada

Tickets for the Toronto concert have already been sold out, while sales for the remaining venues are reportedly filling up fast.

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This combination of images shows Justin Bieber, from left, Cardi B, and Stephen Curry. (AP Photo)

Cardi B and Steph Curry earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney's bathwater

NEW YORK, MARCH 31Cardi B, Steph Curry, Dwayne Johnson, Justin Bieber and the use of Sydney Sweeney's bathwater are among the nominees for this year's Webby Awards, which mark their 30th...

31 Mar, 2026

A cover image of singer and composer Durga Kharel, who is set to feature in this months's Paleti show. Photo: Nepalaya

Durga Kharel to bring nostalgic melodies to Paleti

KATHMANDU, MARCH 22Renowned singer and composer Durga Kharel from Darjeeling, India, is set to feature in this month's Paleti 'r' Sala in Kathmandu.In a statement today, Nepalaya, the...

22 Mar, 2026

Ryan Gosling attends the premiere of "Project Hail Mary" at Lincoln Center Plaza on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Box Office: 'Project Hail Mary' blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM

NEW YORK, MARCH 22"Project Hail Mary" is bringing audiences to movie theaters in numbers the industry hasn't seen for a non-franchise film since "Oppenheimer." The science fiction epic starring...

22 Mar, 2026

FILE - Marc Jacobs, left, and Sofia Coppola pose for a portrait photograph for the film "Marc by Sofia" during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP, File)

In 'Marc by Sofia,' a portrait of a fashion luminary: 'There was no off limits'

VENICE, MARCH 18Neither Sofia Coppola nor Marc Jacobs were convinced a documentary was a good idea. Jacobs wasn't sure he wanted to be the subject of one and Coppola wasn't sure she wanted...

18 Mar, 2026

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Documentary 'The Everest Dream' to premiere at NIFF

KATHMANDU, MARCH 17A new documentary film titled The Everest Dream, based on the inspiring journey of traumatic brain injury survivors from Scotland to Mount Everest Base Camp, is set to premiere at...

17 Mar, 2026

Lifestyle

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FILE - A pregnant woman stands for a portrait in Dallas, May 18, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

More women are having babies later in life. How to improve your chance of a healthy pregnancy

Ultrasounds late in pregnancy may also spot problems with the fetus.

30 Mar, 2026

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Radhika Das set for kirtan performance at Patan Museum

Renowned kirtan artiste Radhika Das will perform live in Nepal on March 27 at the historic Patan Museum, in what is expected to be an evening focussed on immersive mantra, meditation and devotional music.

26 Mar, 2026

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Beyond the spotlight: Finding courage and confidence on the Area D1 Speech Contest stage

The bright stage lights, the grand auditorium, and the quiet anticipation of the audience created a moment I will always remember.

26 Mar, 2026

Author Om Rijal, his daughter Spriha Rijal and Historian Bhaweshor Pangeni jointly launch the novel. Photo: Nepalaya

Om Rijal's second novel Paikelo released

Author Om Rijal’s second novel, Paikelo, was officially released on Saturday at the 'r' sala in Kalikasthan, in an event organized by Publication Nepalaya.

23 Mar, 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.

12 Mar, 2026

Science and Tech

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This image taken from video provided by NASA shows the Artemis II crew, from left, Canadien astronaut and mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, Commander Reid Wiseman, mission specialist Christina Koch and pilot Victor Glover as they speak with NASA Mission Control via video conference from the moon's orbit Thursday, April 2, 2026. Photo: NASA via AP

Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts fired their engines and blazed toward the moon Thursday night, breaking free of the chains that have trapped humanity in shallow laps around Earth in the decades since Apollo.

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SCAEF Nepal launches 4-day specialized GIS and Remote Sensing Training in Pokhara

The Society of Consulting Architectural and Engineering Firms (SCAEF Nepal) has launched a four-day specialized training on GIS and Remote Sensing with the objective of enhancing professional capacity within Nepal’s consulting, construction sector and clients from concerned government departments and ministries (3Cs).

28 Mar, 2026

FILE - In this photo made with a long exposure, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with four private citizens onboard, lifts off from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39-A, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Photo: AP

From rockets to cancer research, here's how the number pi is embedded in our lives

Math nerds and dessert enthusiasts unite to celebrate Pi Day every March 14, the date that represents the first three digits of the mathematical constant pi.

15 Mar, 2026

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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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Lifestyle

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Thus Nepal participates UCI Para Cycling World Cup

On 10th March 2026, I got a call from a woman cycling activist Asmita Rajbansi. She was seeking a help to bid farewell and good luck to Ranjana Dhami, who was rushing to participate Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Para Cycling World Cup in Chiang Mai Thailand.

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.

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