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Bureaucratic delay sparks heated road blockades by Rautahat sugarcane farmers

Sugarcane farmers in Rautahat have launched protests after the distribution of more than Rs 70 million in government subsidies was delayed, raising fears that the allocated budget could lapse before reaching beneficiaries.
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File - Nepali women entrepreneurs are participating in a trade mission in Manchester, UK. Photo Courtesy: British Embassy Kathmandu

Govt to back 'Ma Udhyami' trademark, boost women-led businesses

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has asserted that the government is committed to supporting women entrepreneurs and creating a business environment that helps their products reach national and international markets.
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Nepali youth from Bajura dies after assault in Bengaluru, family seeks justice

​​​​​​​A 21-year-old Nepali migrant worker from Bajura has died in an Indian hospital after allegedly being assaulted in Bengaluru, prompting his family to demand a fair investigation and strict action against those involved.
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FILE - An aerial view of a Rohingya refugee camp, home to over a million of Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya minority, in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, Nov. 25, 2025. Photo: AP

More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees

More than 500 people are feared dead after reports that two boats carrying members of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya minority have capsized in the Bay of Bengal, officials said Thursday.
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File - A view of Tribhuvan University in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, on Sunday, December, 2018. Photo: Sandeep Sen

UGC to take over higher education degree equivalency from July 17

The University Grants Commission (UGC) will assume responsibility for determining the equivalency of higher education degrees and issuing equivalency certificates from July 17, following a recent legal amendment.
11 h ago
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after teammate Enzo Fernandez scored their side's first goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Photo: AP

Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final

Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates. With one more win, he'll be delivering another World Cup trophy to Argentina.
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Kathmandu, Pokhara face high rainfall risk

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather across Nepal on Thursday, with widespread rainfall and the possibility of heavy downpours in several provinces as monsoon conditions persist.
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India supports construction of monastery in Solukhumbu with Rs 33 million grant

The foundation stone for the Ngagyur Nyingma Palyul Dhongag Chholing Monastery in Solukhumbu district was laid on Tuesday under an Indian government-funded community development project worth approximately Rs 33 million.

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UNFPA's new Nepal representative presents credentials to Foreign Minister Khanal

Sriram Haridass, the newly appointed United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative for Nepal, presented his letter of credentials to Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal on Tuesday.
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Amnesty International calls for release of detained activist Majid Ansari

Amnesty International has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Gen-Z activist Majid Ansari, expressing concern over what it described as his arbitrary detention after he visited a temporary holding centre for victims of forced evictions in Kirtipur.
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Home Minister Sudan Gurung. Photo Courtesy: PMO Nepal

Seven days to act: Govt orders ministries to roll out Gen-Z rehabilitation package without delay

The government has directed all ministries to implement within seven days a comprehensive relief and rehabilitation package for the families of those killed and injured during the Gen-Z movement of September 8-9, 2025.
13 Jul, 2026
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China-sponsored Everest Summiteers Summit draws controversy

The Department of Tourism has asked the Nepal Mountaineering Association and the Expedition Operators Association Nepal to furnish their opinions about the Everest Summiteers Summit recently organised by Everest Alliance Nepal in Kathmandu.
13 Jul, 2026
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Department of Passport goes live with new system; public urged to wait out three-month stabilisation period

Nepal's Department of Passport has launched a new passport service delivery system, with operations beginning today, marking what the department describes as the country's largest-ever data migration in passport management history.
13 Jul, 2026

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UML withdraws support from Sudurpashchim govt

The CPN-UML has withdrawn its support to the Sudurpashchim Provincial Government after Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah dismissed three UML ministers and one state minister from the Cabinet.
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India supports construction of monastery in Solukhumbu with Rs 33 million grant

The foundation stone for the Ngagyur Nyingma Palyul Dhongag Chholing Monastery in Solukhumbu district was laid on Tuesday under an Indian government-funded community development project worth approximately Rs 33 million.
1d ago
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Six arrested in Butwal with Rs 622,000 fake currency, printing gear

Police have arrested six people from a shop in Butwal with counterfeit Nepali banknotes worth Rs 622,000 and equipment allegedly used to print fake currency.
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File - Sudurpaschim Province Chief Minister, Kamal Bahadur Shah. Photo: RSS

Sudurpashchim CM sacks all UML ministers amid budget dispute

Sudurpashchim Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah on Tuesday dismissed all four ministers from the CPN-UML after the party failed to clarify its position on the provincial budget.
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Half of Nepal's paddy plantation completed

Paddy plantation has been completed on about half of Nepal’s targeted farmland this season, with delayed monsoon rains slowing progress compared to last year, the Department of Agriculture said.
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Chitwan's deadliest elephant 'Dhrube' tracked with GPS, tusks trimmed

Meter loan victims. Photo: Pushpa Raj Khatiwada

Meter loan victims await Home Minister as talks face delay in Nijgadh

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Nepal to enter direct global qualifier as ICC revamps T20 pathway

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A man puts flowers outside the music bar where a fire killed a number of people in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Photo: AP

Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30, dozens remain in hospital

The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday.
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Health workers interact at the Evangelical Medical Center, in Bunia, eastern Congo, Friday, July 3, 2026, where Ebola clinical trials are scheduled to take place. Photo: AP

Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected province

New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said, as the death toll in the country's latest Ebola outbreak reached 600.
09 Jul, 2026
Health workers tend to an Ebola patient at the Rwampara Treatment Center in Ituri, Congo, Thursday, June 18, 2026. Photo: AP

Some health workers in Congo's Ebola outbreak go on strike over pay issues as deaths near 600

The healthcare workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak are walking off their jobs to protest delays in their payments, threatening efforts to slow the outbreak that officials said continues to spread faster than the response.
08 Jul, 2026
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, rescuers conduct search and rescue at the site of a landslide at a village in Nanhe township of Tanchang County, Longnan City, northwest China's Gansu Province on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Photo: Xinhua via AP

Death toll of landslide in northwestern China rises to 21 as rescue operations conclude

The death toll from a landslide in northwestern China rose to 21, state media reported Wednesday, following the conclusion of rescue operations at the scene.
08 Jul, 2026
Security personnel stand guard in the compound of a prison where deadly clashes broke out on Sunday, in Negombo, 35 kilometers (22 miles) north of the capital Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, July 6, 2026. Photo: AP

Clashes in Sri Lankan prison leave at least 25 dead, mostly inmates

Clashes broke out inside a prison in the outskirts of Sri Lanka’s capital, killing at least 25 people, most of them inmates, and injuring more than 100, officials said Monday.
07 Jul, 2026

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Chitwan's deadliest elephant 'Dhrube' tracked with GPS, tusks trimmed

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Kathmandu, Pokhara face high rainfall risk

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Nepal to enter direct global qualifier as ICC revamps T20 pathway

File - A view of Tribhuvan University in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, on Sunday, December, 2018. Photo: Sandeep Sen

UGC to take over higher education degree equivalency from July 17

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Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel marks anniversary with CSR support for disabled child care home

Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel has donated food, hygiene and medical supplies to Om Disabled Child Care Home in Syuchatar as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities marking the hotel's seventh anniversary.
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PM assures hotel sector of government backing, urges compliance and PPP collaboration

Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Tuesday said the government has given high priority to the private sector and urged hotel entrepreneurs to work in partnership with the state, assuring them that efforts to boost tourism are being pursued at a fast pace.
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Proton Nepal opens bookings for e.MAS 5, launches price prediction campaign

​​​​​​​Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd., the authorised distributor of Proton vehicles in Nepal, has opened bookings for the all-new Proton e.MAS 5 electric SUV while launching a promotional campaign allowing customers to predict its official launch price.
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Kajaria Ramesh Tiles opens exclusive showroom in Morang

Kajaria Ramesh Tiles Ltd has expanded its retail network in eastern Nepal with the opening of an exclusive showroom in Kanchanbari, Morang, in partnership with Annapurna Bathware and Marbles.
2d ago
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Samsung launches Galaxy A27 5G in Nepal with AI features, six years of software support

Samsung Nepal has launched the Galaxy A27 5G smartphone in the domestic market, introducing artificial intelligence (AI) features, extended software support and enhanced security to its Galaxy A series.
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Nischal & Madhu: R9's Hair, Messi Wars & Endless Laughter | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 27

Nischal & Madhu: R9's Hair, Messi Wars & Endless Laughter | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 27.
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Dayahang Rai: Football Barefoot, Bhale Cup & the GOAT | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 26

He's brought countless unforgettable characters to life on screen. But in this episode, you meet the football fan behind the actor.
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Saugat Pradhan & Bibek Khadgi: Fashion, Football & Portugal | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 25

Two of Nepal's tallest models walk into the circus... and Aman Pratap Adhikary wastes no time roasting them.
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Anna Sharma & ShreeGo: Football Memories, Wrong Jersey & Big Laughs | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 24

Football stories, childhood memories, hilarious games, and Anna Sharma's unstoppable laughter.
08 Jul, 2026
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Nirisha & Paramita: Hostel Tales, Scams & Football Fever | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 23

Hostel stories, a fake World Cup ticket, football with Grandma, and bungee adventures, Episode 23 has it all.
08 Jul, 2026

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Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final

Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates. With one more win, he'll be delivering another World Cup trophy to Argentina.
13 h ago
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after teammate Enzo Fernandez scored their side's first goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Photo: AP
Spain's Pedro Porro reacts after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Photo: AP

Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup final.
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Argentina's Julian Alvarez (9) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026. Photo: AP

Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina back to the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland, while another goal by Lautaro Martinez with seconds left in extra time only served to make the 3-1 victory look a whole lot easier than it was Saturday night.
12 Jul, 2026
England's Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Norway and England in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, July 11, 2026. Photo: AP

Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals

Jude Bellingham locked arms with teammate Harry Kane as England fans belted out the Beatles' “Hey Jude.”
12 Jul, 2026
France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after France defeated Morocco during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. Photo: AP

Kylian Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Kylian Mbappé spread his arms out wide and spun around after scoring his eighth goal of this year’s World Cup. He later gave the jubilant France fans dotted around the stadium a wave when he left the game because of an injury scare.
10 Jul, 2026
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring their second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Photo: AP

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals

It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn't know when it's beaten.
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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

Your 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.
05 Jul, 2026
FILE - Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, right, is congratulated by Taylor Swift as they celebrate the Chiefs' victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship NFL football game, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. Photo: AP

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden?Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the...
29 Jun, 2026
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French Embassy honours Cannes-winning Nepali film 'Elephants in the Fog'

KATHMANDU, JUNE 14The French Embassy in Nepal has celebrated the international success of Nepali film Elephants in the Fog, which won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2026 Cannes...
14 Jun, 2026
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Elephants in the Fog writes history by winning Cannes Un Certain Regard jury prize

KATHMANDU: It was a moment of immense pride for the director and the cast and crew of the film Elephants in the Fog on the night of May 22 when their film won the Cannes' International Film...
24 May, 2026
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KIMFF 2026 to screen over 50 films from 29 countries in 23rd edition

KATHMANDU, MAY 19The 23rd edition of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) will be held from May 27 to 31, 2026 at QFX Chhaya Centre in Thamel, Kathmandu, featuring more than 50...
19 May, 2026
Peruvian actor Octavio Bernaza appears during a performance of "Teatro La Plaza’s Hamlet" at the Theatre for a New Audience at Polonsky Shakespeare Center in New York. Photo: Julieta Cervantes via AP

From Taylor Swift to the Oscars, 400-year-old 'Hamlet' flourishes in the age of TikTok

NEW YORK, MAY 10He's on screen, onstage, on tour, online and in song. "Hamlet" - William Shakespeare's masterpiece about a moody Danish prince - seems to be having a moment.A National...
10 May, 2026

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One river. Two banks. One destination: Toastmasters District 41 unites Nepal and Bangladesh at historic leadership training

The start of a new Toastmasters year is always exciting, but this year felt particularly different yet special for Toastmasters International District 41.
09 Jul, 2026
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Between applause and aspiration

There is something profoundly beautiful about the close of a Toastmasters year. It is not merely the turning of a calendar or the passing of leadership from one team to another.
02 Jul, 2026
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Environmental scientist Chandra Giri launches debut novel on illegal migration

Internationally renowned environmental scientist Dr Chandra Giri has launched his debut novel, Donkey (Sapana ko Kalbato), a work that explores the dangers, sacrifices and emotional toll of irregular migration to the United States.
30 Jun, 2026
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Birat Anupam's debut book on Nepal's first general election wins Sahitya Post Nonfiction Award

Author, translator and journalist Birat Anupam has won the Sahitya Post Nonfiction Award 2082 BS for his debut book, Pahilo Aam Nirwachan 2015 (First General Election 1959), which chronicles Nepal's first democratic parliamentary election.
30 Jun, 2026
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Roots & Blooms: Shivangini Rana's art of what lies beneath

There is something deceptively simple about the title of Shivangini Rana's latest solo exhibition, Roots & Blooms. Flowers are what first catch the eye, but it is the roots beneath them that quietly keep everything alive. For Rana, that contrast mirrors life itself.
30 Jun, 2026

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This photo provided by NASA shows Kieran Wilson, LINK’s principal investigator, and Hunter Robertson, a space systems engineer, both at Katalyst Space, standing next to their spacecraft inside the SES (Space Environment Simulator) at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., April 17, 2026, ahead of thermal vacuum testing. Photo: Sophia Roberts/NASA via AP

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth

A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth.
05 Jul, 2026
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Two Nepali teenagers selected for global space mission programme in India

Two young Nepali women have been selected to represent Nepal at Mission ShakthiSAT 2026, a global space education and satellite programme to be held in India from August 23 to 30, organisers announced.
05 Jul, 2026
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attends an announcement with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won at the Blue House presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 29, 2026. Photo: Kim Min-Hee/Pool Photo via AP

South Korean tech giants to build a $518 billion chipmaking hub to serve soaring AI demand

South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix said Monday they will invest a combined 800 trillion won ($518 billion) in building a new computer chipmaking hub in the country’s southwest region, capitalizing on surging artificial intelligence -driven demand.
29 Jun, 2026
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Nepali youths develop country's first school carbon footprint calculator

A team of students from Kathmandu University has developed Nepal's first school-level carbon footprint calculator, a bilingual digital tool designed to help schools measure and monitor their greenhouse gas emissions as part of efforts to build a climate-smart education system.
29 Jun, 2026
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InnoventuresAI launches Springbase.AI in Nepal

InnoventuresAI Inc., a US-based technology company, has launched its AI operating system “Springbase.AI” in Nepal, aiming to streamline business workflows and improve productivity.
18 Jun, 2026

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