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Home Minister calls for police reforms, modern crime investigation

Home Minister Sudan Gurung has said the government is preparing legal reforms to make Nepal Police more professional, capable and technologically advanced, including through a new Police Bill.
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Education Department, Room to Read train master trainers in life skills education

The Department of Education, with technical support from Room to Read Nepal, has completed a five-day training programme to strengthen the delivery of life skills education in schools across all seven provinces.
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A stronger center, or a stronger state?

For decades, Nepalis have complained about a government that moves too slowly. Ministries work in silos, projects stall, databases do not talk to each other, and citizens struggle to get routine services. Now a young government seems determined to change that. Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s administration has begun bringing digital governance, information systems, intelligence and monitoring of implementation closer to the Prime Minister’s Office.
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Dhulikhel resort wins two honours at South Asian Travel Awards

Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel has won two awards at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, receiving gold in the Leading Wedding Hotel/Resort category and silver in the Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort category.
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Ambassadors' Club Nepal welcomes newly accredited diplomats

Ambassadors’ Club Nepal hosted a reception for newly accredited ambassadors to Nepal and their spouses, bringing together diplomats, lawmakers, senior government officials and representatives of international organisations.
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Most-wanted fugitive linked to Justice Bam murder captured after year on run

One of Nepal's most-wanted fugitives, convicted in the murder of former Supreme Court justice Ran Bahadur Bam, has been arrested more than a year after escaping from prison, with police recovering pistols, ammunition and cash from his home in Sarlahi.
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Mustang Chyangra arrive in Kathmandu valley as Dashain demand picks up

Mustang chyangra have started arriving in Kathmandu Valley markets ahead of Dashain, but rain-damaged roads and bridges have driven up transport costs and pushed prices higher than last year.
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Pokhara-Dubai flights: Flydubai opens bookings through October 2027

Flydubai's decision to open ticket bookings for its Pokhara-Dubai service until October 30, 2027, has boosted confidence among tourism entrepreneurs who see the move as a sign the city's first scheduled international route may become a long-term connection.

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Dashain waste collection to halt for four days in Kathmandu Valley

Waste collection and disposal services in the Kathmandu Valley will be disrupted for four days during Dashain as sanitation workers at the Banchare Danda landfill take leave to celebrate the festival.
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Mustang Chyangra arrive in Kathmandu valley as Dashain demand picks up

Mustang chyangra have started arriving in Kathmandu Valley markets ahead of Dashain, but rain-damaged roads and bridges have driven up transport costs and pushed prices higher than last year.
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Nepal Army rotates 407 peacekeepers in South Sudan mission

The Nepali Army has rotated 407 peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, with one contingent returning home as another takes over duties in the conflict-affected African nation.
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Home Minister Gurung returns after three-day India visit

Home Minister Sudan Gurung has returned to Nepal after a three-day visit to India, where he proposed a regional disaster preparedness and response framework at the first BIMSTEC home ministers' meeting amid growing climate-related risks across South Asia.
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Army chief returns from official visit to UK

Chief of the Army Staff General Ashok Raj Sigdel returned to Nepal on Wednesday after completing an official visit to the United Kingdom, the Nepali Army said.
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25 children rescued at Gaddachauki Border while being taken to India

Twenty-five children under the age of 10 were rescued at the Gaddachauki border after they were reportedly being taken to Dehradun, India, to study the Tibetan language, prompting an investigation by Nepali authorities.
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Most-wanted fugitive linked to Justice Bam murder captured after year on run

One of Nepal's most-wanted fugitives, convicted in the murder of former Supreme Court justice Ran Bahadur Bam, has been arrested more than a year after escaping from prison, with police recovering pistols, ammunition and cash from his home in Sarlahi.
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Yeti Airlines launches festive campaign with Rs 571,000 scooter as grand prize

Yeti Airlines has launched a 39-day festive campaign offering passengers a chance to win a Pooja Django 125 scooter worth Rs 571,000 and weekly mountain flights.
1d ago
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India, Nepal reaffirm commitment for cooperation

Home Minister Sudan Gurung met his Indian counterpart, Amit Shah, on the sidelines of the First Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Home Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi.
1d ago
Wild elephant found dead in paddy field in Udayapur. Photo: Shyam Rai

Wild elephant found dead in paddy field in Udayapur

An adult male wild elephant that had been living around the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve for about a year was found dead in a paddy field in Udayapur, with authorities yet to determine the cause of its death.
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Dashain exodus. Photo: Nepal Photo Library

Dashain exodus tops 348,000 as damaged highways test travel network

File - Overcast skies blanket the Kathmandu Valley, with residential areas shrouded in clouds as seen from Manmaiju on Sunday morning. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal / RSS

Rain, thunderstorms likely in parts of Nepal as western system influences weather

A volunteer clears the way for an ambulance transporting injured school children following a roof collapse at a private school in Peshawar, Pakistan, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. Photo: AP

School roof collapse in Pakistan kills at least 35 and injures more than 50

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Vehicles lie crushed beneath a collapsed hotel after an earthquake struck Penonome, Panama, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Photo: AP

Panama declares a state of emergency as powerful quake aftershocks rattle communities

The government of Panama declared a state of emergency Saturday as the aftershocks of two powerful earthquakes that roiled the country shook communities for hours. Officials did not attribute any deaths to the quakes but reported damages in all 10 of Panama's provinces and two Indigenous territories.
11 Oct, 2026
This image from video obtained and verified by AP shows thick black smoke and flames rising from a fire at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Photo: UGC via AP

12 killed and over 300 hurt in latest attack on Riyadh airport, Saudi authorities say

The latest attack on the international airport in Saudi Arabia's capital of Riyadh killed 12 people and injured over 300 others, civil aviation authorities said early Sunday, with some in critical condition. A Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen.
11 Oct, 2026
FILE - U.N. human rights chief Navanethem Pillay prior to the opening of a session of the Human Rights Council at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, June 18, 2012. Photo: Salvatore Di Nolfi/Keystone via AP

Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice

Former U.N. human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a judge on the International Court of Justice, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in Oslo, Norway.
09 Oct, 2026
A student attends a protest against under-resourced schools, in Rennes, western France, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. Photo: AP

Gruesome injuries throw spotlight on France's policing of high school protests

The police tear gas grenade shattered the 14-year-old’s jaw and many of his teeth. The officer who fired it was taken into custody a week later and charged with violent mutilation, punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Following surgery, the boy cannot speak and can only eat with a straw, his mother says.
08 Oct, 2026
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Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar dies at 75

Nana Patekar, an acclaimed Indian actor and filmmaker, died Thursday at his home in the western state of Goa. He was 75.
08 Oct, 2026

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25 children rescued at Gaddachauki Border while being taken to India

Dashain exodus. Photo: Nepal Photo Library

Dashain exodus tops 348,000 as damaged highways test travel network

File - Overcast skies blanket the Kathmandu Valley, with residential areas shrouded in clouds as seen from Manmaiju on Sunday morning. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal / RSS

Rain, thunderstorms likely in parts of Nepal as western system influences weather

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Dashain waste collection to halt for four days in Kathmandu Valley

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Bhotekoshi and Budhi Gandaki floods: Reminders for the immediate relocation of riverside settlements

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The Budhi Gandaki flood that struck its river basin on that unfortunate Sunday morning has certainly dealt Nepal a double blow, as the country has yet to recover from the earlier shock of the gigantic Bhotekoshi flood, nicknamed the Himalayan Tsunami, which hit on August 26. It originated in such a remote area that its cause is yet to be ascertained. Preliminary observations have attributed it to a landslide outburst flood, but the possibility of a glacial lake outburst flood further upstream cannot be ruled out.

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Pokhara resort wins Best New Hotel/Resort award at SATA 2026

Himalayan Hideaway Resort Pokhara, part of The Centara Collection, has won the Best New Hotel/Resort 2026 award at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), held in the Maldives.
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Remittance inflows jump nearly 24% to Rs 436 billion in two months

Nepal received Rs 436.36 billion in remittances during the first two months of the current fiscal year, a strong 23.9 percent increase from a year earlier, even as the number of first-time migrant workers heading abroad declined.
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Pokhara-Dubai flights: Flydubai opens bookings through October 2027

Flydubai's decision to open ticket bookings for its Pokhara-Dubai service until October 30, 2027, has boosted confidence among tourism entrepreneurs who see the move as a sign the city's first scheduled international route may become a long-term connection.
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Two-year-old girl killed by school bus in Rautahat

A two-year-old girl was killed after being hit by a school bus while playing beside the road in front of her house in Motipur, Chandrapur Municipality-8, Rautahat, on Wednesday.
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IMF, World Bank unveil framework to combat digital financial fraud

As cyber-enabled financial fraud becomes increasingly sophisticated and cross-border, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group have unveiled a new framework to help countries detect vulnerabilities, strengthen safeguards and coordinate responses to digital financial crime.
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Flash Flood Strikes Budhigandaki River

Flash Flood Strikes Budhigandaki River In Northern Gorkha

Nepali Army Begins Bailey Bridge Installation

Nepali Army Begins Bailey Bridge Installation At Betrawati's Falakhu Khola

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House Collapses In Dhapakhel Landslide, Lalitpur; No Human Casualties

Indra Jatra Festival Begins

Indra Jatra Festival Begins In Kathmandu

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Tourism bodies seek common platform as Nepal prepares new Tourism Act

Nepal's leading tourism organisations have agreed to establish a Nepal Tourism Federation, creating a common platform to address sector-wide challenges, improve coordination among agencies and strengthen the industry's collective voice.
05 Oct, 2026
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Ncell extends free services in flood-hit areas for seven days

Ncell has extended free voice, data and SMS services in areas affected by the Bhotekoshi River floods in Rasuwa for another seven days, from September 5 to 11.
08 Sep, 2026
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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Koshi football leaders call for change in ANFA leadership amid deepening crisis

Football stakeholders in Koshi Province have called for an alternative to the current leadership of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), saying disputes within the governing body and its suspension by FIFA have left the future of Nepali football uncertain.
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Abhishek Bastola

Abhishek Bastola breaks new ground for Nepali tennis on global stage

From becoming Nepal's first male tennis player with an official International Tennis Federation ranking to competing on the ATP Challenger Tour, Abhishek Bastola has spent much of his career opening doors that had never before been crossed by a Nepali tennis player.
13 Oct, 2026
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Gurukul, Jana Jyoti win on second day of APCC school football championship

Gurukul Vidya Sadan of Gandaki Province and Jana Jyoti Secondary School of Madhesh Province recorded victories on the second day of the national championship of the Asian Paints Champions Cup (APCC) All Nepal Inter-School Football Tournament 2026 on Friday.
11 Oct, 2026
Asian Paints Champions Cup

Three teams open Asian Paints Champions Cup national stage with wins

Sagarmatha Secondary Boarding School of Lumbini, Shree Jeewan Jyoti of Sudurpashchim and Jana Jyoti Secondary School of Madhesh opened their campaigns with victories as the national championship stage of the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026 began on Thursday.
09 Oct, 2026
Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026

Asian Paints Champions Cup national stage begins Thursday

The national stage of the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026, an all-Nepal inter-school U-18 football tournament, begins on Thursday with provincial champions competing for the boys’ and girls’ national titles.
08 Oct, 2026
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CIB seeks cases against four ANFA officials over Rs 6.65m irregularities

​​​​​​​The Nepal Police Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has recommended filing cases against four officials of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) over alleged financial irregularities amounting to more than Rs 6.65 million.
08 Oct, 2026
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Gauthali leads Nepal's domestic box-office chart with Rs 260.27 million

Gauthali has topped Nepal’s domestic film box-office chart with gross earnings of Rs 260.27 million from 944,612 tickets sold, according to the Film Development Board, Nepal.
12 Oct, 2026
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Beyond Everest's Beauty, 'Road to Everest' tells a story of a changing Himalaya

Key Takeaways: 50-minute documentary 'Road to Everest' screened in Hong Kong, drawing diverse audiences Film follows Raj Gurung's expedition and highlights Sherpa contributions and...
15 Sep, 2026
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'Elephants in the Fog' to represent Nepal at 2027 Oscars

Key Takeaways: Elephants in the Fog selected as Nepal's official entry for the 2027 Oscars The International Feature Film Selection Committee announced the decision Sunday Film chosen over...
13 Sep, 2026
The Renoir Museum is pictured after thieves stole four valuable Renoir paintings, in Cagnes-sur-Mer, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. Photo: AP

Thieves steal 4 Renoirs from a French museum. 2 of the paintings are still missing

PARIS, SEPTEMBER 9Two thieves sliced through a fence, climbed through a window and stole four valuable Renoir paintings Tuesday from a small museum on the French Riviera, but abandoned two of the...
09 Sep, 2026
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Kathmandu galleries launch art sales for flood relief

KathmanduA painting sold in Kathmandu this week could mean food, shelter or clean water for a flood-hit family elsewhere in Nepal. That is the idea behind two new gallery initiatives raising funds for...
01 Sep, 2026
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

KATHMANDU: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...
21 Aug, 2026

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Art workshop and peace ambassador recognition ceremony held in Patan

A Peace Art Workshop and Peace Ambassador Recognition ceremony was held at the Bhandarkhal Garden of the Patan Museum, Lalitpur on October 12.
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Nepali authors present works at Frankfurt Book Fair

Nepali authors Pushpa Joshi and Lila Raj Karki represented Nepal at the Frankfurt Book Fair, held from October 7 to 11 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
12 Oct, 2026
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Beyond the Podium: Preparing Toastmasters for the Roles That Make the Community Work

The obvious answer might be good speakers, an attentive audience and a well-organized venue. But behind every successful Toastmasters contest is another group whose work is just as important: the judges and chief judges who evaluate contestants, uphold standards and ensure that every participant gets a fair opportunity.
08 Oct, 2026
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Robert Powell catalogue launched, Retrospective to follow in 2027

A catalogue on the late Australian artist Robert Powell, who lived in Nepal for 30 years, was launched at The Kalā Salon in Chhaya Center on September 29, ahead of a major Retrospective planned for 2027.
01 Oct, 2026
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Toastmasters beyond the podium: When communication Found a Canvas

What happens when Toastmasters members put down their speech notes, step away from the podium and pick up a paintbrush? For Division B of Toastmasters Nepal, the answer was an evening of colour, conversation and connection.
01 Oct, 2026

Science and Tech

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Nepali AI innovation wins ASOCIO AI in Healthcare Award 2026

Nepali technology firm WiseYak Pvt Ltd has won the ASOCIO AI in Healthcare Award 2026 for its AI-Assisted Cytology Solution for Cervical Cancer Screening (AISCS). Presented at the ASOCIO Digital and AI Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, the award recognises homegrown innovation addressing critical public health challenges across Asia-Oceania.
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Portraits of Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford are shown on the screen as they are announced as the laureates of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, Sweden, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. Photo: Anders Wiklund/TT News Agency via AP

Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford win Nobel memorial prize in economics

American-born economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel memorial prize in economics on Monday for their work on models that have helped governments and central banks manage economic shocks.
12 Oct, 2026
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NTA warns internet providers against unauthorised tariff hikes

The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has said internet service charges have not increased and warned providers against charging more than approved rates or operating without authorisation.
10 Oct, 2026
Portraits of Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai are shown on the screen as they are awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, Sweden, on Oct. 7, 2026. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/TT News Agency via AP

Scientists win chemistry Nobel for discoveries about mirrored molecules that led to many drugs

Scientists Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for untangling mysterious mirror images in molecules, a discovery that has been used to develop countless drugs and transformed modern medicine.
08 Oct, 2026
Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel are shown on the screen as they are awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, as announced during a press conference at the Nobel Forum at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, Oct. 5, 2026. Photo: Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency via AP

Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for research into brain activity

The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists working on the mechanisms the brain uses to switch on, or off, the activity of individual nerve cells.
05 Oct, 2026

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