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Saturday, 08 August 2026

Badimalika. Photo: Prakash Singh

Badimalika's high-altitude appeal grows beyond the annual pilgrimage

Badimalika in Bajura is drawing visitors well before its annual Janai Purnima pilgrimage, with more than 100 people now reportedly reaching the high-altitude religious and tourism destination on an average day.

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Smugglers get creative: Modified bicycles used to transport stolen sal timber in Rautahat

Timber smugglers in Rautahat have turned to a specially modified bicycle to move freshly cut sal logs through the forest under cover of darkness, highlighting the changing tactics used to evade patrol teams.

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The first few hours can decide a snakebite victim's fate in Nepal

Delays in reaching medical facilities are turning snakebites into a deadly monsoon hazard in Nepal, with 57 people killed in 757 incidents across 64 districts since April 14, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).

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File - Search and Rescue operation in Yalung Ri. Photo Courtesy: Pasang Kidar Sherpa

Bodies spotted at 5,000m on Yalung Ri, weather halts recovery

Bodies have reportedly been spotted at around 5,000 metres on Yalung Ri in Dolakha’s Rolwaling region, nearly nine months after an avalanche buried seven climbers on the 5,630-metre peak.

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RPP Bagmati parliamentary party leader Uddhav Thapa. Photo: Prakash Dahal

RPP opts out of Bagmati power game, says no deal without central nod

The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has decided not to join the Bagmati provincial government or any power-sharing arrangement without a directive from its central leadership, complicating efforts by rival parties to form a new government.

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

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KOICA initiative seeks to strengthen Nepal's entrepreneurship ecosystem

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Cancellation of IATS seminar sparks dispute

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Kathmandu Valley reports highest injuries; Lumbini records most deaths

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Taxing power, wasting opportunity: Nepal should reward households for switching to clean energy

A country that curtails monsoon hydropower, spends nearly Rs 340 billion importing petroleum products, and records per-capita electricity demand barely one-tenth of the global average should not tax households for moving beyond basic lighting. The policy penalises progress and protects dependence on imported fuel.

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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.

Ramechhap tea gardens. Photo: Himal Dhungel

Tea gardens turn remote Ramechhap village into emerging agri-tourism destination

What was once a barren, shrub-covered hillside in Ramechhap has been transformed into a lush tea estate that is now drawing a growing number of visitors, with local farmers increasingly combining tea cultivation with tourism to diversify their income.

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A vehicle transports the coffin containing the body of renowned Nepali mountaineer Pur Bahadur Gurung (Yukta) at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Mountaineering community bids farewell to Pur Bahadur 'Yukta' Gurung

Hundreds of mountaineers, family members and well-wishers gathered in Kathmandu on Thursday evening to pay their final respects to veteran Nepali mountain guide Pur Bahadur "Yukta" Gurung, whose body was repatriated from Pakistan a week after he was killed in the deadly Broad Peak avalanche.

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Bangladesh Embassy marks July Mass Uprising Day in Kathmandu

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu on Wednesday observed July Mass Uprising Day, commemorating the second anniversary of the July Mass Uprising in Bangladesh with a memorial programme attended by diplomats, academics and members of the Bangladeshi community.

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British envoy highlights Nepal-UK education ties at English education meet

LCCI Global Qualifications, in partnership with Cambridge English, organised the Cambridge English Leadership Conference 2026 in Kathmandu, bringing together school leaders, principals and educators to discuss the future of English language education in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).

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One killed, 19 injured in Gwarko bus crash

A woman was killed and 19 others injured after a passenger bus crashed into the wall of the Gwarko flyover in Lalitpur on Thursday.

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Kathmandu DAO orders designated smoking areas in hotels, restaurants

The Kathmandu District Administration Office (DAO) has directed hotels and restaurants across the district to strictly enforce provisions of the Tobacco Products (Control and Regulation) Act, warning of legal action against establishments that fail to comply.

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NADA Auto Show to begin September 25 with 50% early-bird ticket discount

The Nepal Automobile Association of Nepal (NADA) will organise the 18th NADA Auto Show 2026 at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Centre in Kathmandu from Bhadra 9 to 14, coinciding with its 50th anniversary.

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Ramechhap tea gardens. Photo: Himal Dhungel

Tea gardens turn remote Ramechhap village into emerging agri-tourism destination

What was once a barren, shrub-covered hillside in Ramechhap has been transformed into a lush tea estate that is now drawing a growing number of visitors, with local farmers increasingly combining tea cultivation with tourism to diversify their income.

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Photo: Prabhat Kumar Jha

'Mystery Beast' that terrorised Rautahat villages turns out to be hunting dog

Weeks of fear over a mysterious animal that repeatedly attacked goats and other livestock in several Rautahat villages came to an end after forest officials identified the predator as a hunting dog caught in a specially installed trap.

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Photo: Prabhat Kumar Jha

Floodwaters swamp Postal Highway, Rautahat residents forced to risk dangerous crossing

Residents and commuters in Rautahat have been forced to risk crossing floodwaters after the swollen Lalbakaiya River inundated a section of the Postal Highway, disrupting movement in Rajpur Municipality.

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Petrol tanker bursts into flames after serving to avoid deer in Rautahat

A petrol tanker was engulfed in flames after it overturned while attempting to avoid a deer that suddenly crossed the East-West Highway in Rautahat early Thursday, although no human casualties were reported.

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World

In this photo released by the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director General, speaks during a meeting with partners in Kinshasa, Congo, Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026. Photo: World Health Organization Via AP

WHO chief says Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay

The world’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than efforts to fight it, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday during a visit to Congo where some health workers are striking over a lack of pay.

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Esther Lutula, a 26 year-old woman who is four months pregnant and a mother of four who stopped going for prenatal checkups shortly after the current Ebola outbreak, does the laundry outside her house in Bunia, northeastern, Congo, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Photo: AP

Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as the fastest-growing outbreak surges

Ebola has killed more than 1,700 people in eastern Congo in the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease, data showed.

04 Aug, 2026

FILE - A herd of elephants grazes in Amboseli National Park in Kajiado, Kenya, Feb. 12, 2026. Photo: AP

Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms

Fifteen elephants that died over the past month in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by tomatoes contaminated by cyanide, wildlife authorities told local media Wednesday.

30 Jul, 2026

This aerial image shows the damaged AEON Mall after an earthquake in Kashima, Kumamoto prefecture, southern Japan, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Photo: Kyodo News via AP

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected

An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said.

28 Jul, 2026

Rescue workers evacuate flood victims from a flooded area near Lahore,Pakistan, Monday, Jun 27, 2026. Photo: AP

Pakistan monsoon death toll tops 100 in a month as more heavy rain forecast

The death toll from monsoon rains and flash flooding in Pakistan over the past month surpassed 100 on Monday as weather forecasters warned that more heavy rain is expected across the country later this week.

28 Jul, 2026

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Taxing power, wasting opportunity: Nepal should reward households for switching to clean energy

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A country that curtails monsoon hydropower, spends nearly Rs 340 billion importing petroleum products, and records per-capita electricity demand barely one-tenth of the global average should not tax households for moving beyond basic lighting. The policy penalises progress and protects dependence on imported fuel.

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Balochistan and the limits of force: Internationalisation of the conflict is inevitable

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Balochistan’s story is not a footnote in South Asian history; it is the chronicle of a nation that began independent, was annexed by force, and has spent the better part of eight decades refusing to accept that fate.

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Kaptanganj tragedy and its aftermath: Need of frequent political, religious dialogues

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Madhes Pradesh was virtually up in flames following a clash between two religious communities in Kaptanganj, Sunsari.

Business

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From Rs 10 crore loss to Rs 3 crore profit: Nepal Aushadhi Limited's turnaround after 25 years

The Nepal Aushadhi Limited, which once struggled to pay employees and remained virtually closed for nearly a decade, has returned to profit after 25 years, posting a Rs 3 crore profit in FY 2025/26.

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Ncell launches monsoon offer with Up to 20% cashback

Ncell has launched a limited-period Monsoon Offer, allowing prepaid customers to receive cashback of up to 20 per cent on eligible pack purchases and new prepaid SIM card purchases.

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Gold soars Rs 12,200 per tola in two days, nears Rs 3 lakh mark

Gold price continued their sharp rally in the domestic market on Thursday, surging by Rs 8,000 per tola in a single day to bring the two-day gain to Rs 12,200 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.

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Gold jumps Rs 4,200 per tola

The gold price surged by Rs 4,200 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.

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A woman sits on an empty LPG cylinder while waiting in line outside the Nepal Oil Corporation amid a cooking gas shortage in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, August 3, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Govt urges calm as LP gas supply set to normalise within days

The government on Tuesday assured consumers that the supply of cooking liquefied petroleum (LP) gas is expected to return to normal within the next few days, urging households not to panic-buy or stockpile cylinders amid concerns over shortages.

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In Pictures: Kathmandu queues up as cooking gas shortage sparks panic buying

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IN PICTURES: Bol Bom pilgrims take holy dip in Bagmati River

The wife of Som Kumar Tamang, 44, mourns beside his coffin after the body of the Nepali migrant worker arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

The wife of Som Kumar Tamang, 44, mourns beside his coffin after the body of the Nepali migrant worker arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: Coffin brings home Nepali driver killed in Kuwait drone attack

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In Pictures: Miss Nepal World 2026

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In pictures: Devotees mark Dipankara Buddha procession in Kathmandu

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In pictures: Services disrupted across hospitals as doctors protest

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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.

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Hari Khadka & Aman Pratap: Football, Memories & a Final Goodbye | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 34

Two legends of Nepali football. One unforgettable episode. And a commentary so iconic that even Hari Khadka couldn't resist joining in.

24 Jul, 2026

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50 Years of Football Memories with Raju Shakya & Sanjeeb Shilpakar | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 33

Legends of the game. A lifetime of football stories. One unforgettable conversation.

24 Jul, 2026

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Sajan & Mamta: Rigged Debate, Ronaldo & Football Chaos | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 32

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

24 Jul, 2026

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Rubishka Shrestha: Unscripted, Unfiltered & Unforgettable | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 31

This time, the host becomes the guest and the circus gets a whole lot more interesting.

24 Jul, 2026

Sports

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All-Nepal U-18 Inter-School Football Tournament opens registration

Registrations have opened for the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026, an all-Nepal inter-school football tournament for boys' and girls' Under-18 teams.

04 Aug, 2026

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FILE - FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa. Photo: AP

Asian soccer body joins opposition to FIFA and Infantino's World Cup private equity plan

Asia’s soccer body joined opposition to Gianni Infantino’s plan for private investors to buy stakes in the World Cup and said Friday FIFA must urgently review its management style.

31 Jul, 2026

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Nepal finish winless as Netherlands secure 57-run League 2 victory

Nepal ended the eighth ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series winless after suffering a 57-run defeat to the Netherlands in Utrecht on Wednesday.

30 Jul, 2026

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Second successive defeat leaves Nepal struggling in League 2 standings

Nepal suffered a six-wicket defeat to the Netherlands in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 in Utrecht on Thursday, registering their second successive loss in the series.

24 Jul, 2026

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Nepal suffer second straight defeat in CAVA Men's Championship

Nepal endured its second consecutive defeat in the Men’s Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Championship, losing 3-2 to Sri Lanka in a closely contested match in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Thursday.

23 Jul, 2026

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Nepal fall to Namibia by eight wickets in League 2

Nepal suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Namibia in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on Tuesday.

22 Jul, 2026

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Entertainment

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

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” made box office history in its first weekend in theaters.

03 Aug, 2026

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Incessant Rain Studios, NIMB Ace Capital collaborate for Lost In Mandala

KATHMANDUIncessant Rain Studios has collaborated with NIMB Ace Capital to present Lost In Mandala, a historic cinematic project billed as Nepal's first animated feature film designed specifically...

29 Jul, 2026

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Everest Base Camp to host World's first silent festival in October

Key Takeaways: Festival named The Base Camp Sessions will use LED wireless headphones Attendance limited to trekkers completing a 12-day guided Khumbu trek Proceeds to support glacier monitoring...

17 Jul, 2026

A "Just Married" sign is displayed on Madison Square Garden during a wedding between singer Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce on Friday, July 3, 2026, in New York. Photo: AP

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

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

05 Jul, 2026

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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Symphony 5.0: Jhapa Toastmasters' dymphony 5.0 strikes a chord of confidence, connection, and change

Hotel The Kingsbury stood witness to a memorable evening as attendees from Jhapa, Itahari, Dharan, Kathmandu, and Siliguri gathered for Symphony 5.0, the annual celebration of Jhapa Toastmasters Club.

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Collaborate, learn, lead: The spirit of the Toastmasters Leadership Institute

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

30 Jul, 2026

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Mrs Nepal World 2026 applications open, grand finale set for October

Ribbon Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. has opened applications for Mrs Nepal World 2026, with the national pageant for married women set to culminate in the grand finale on Kartik 14 (late October).

30 Jul, 2026

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Everest Base Camp: More than just a trek

I am a physician by profession, and my wife, who is also a physician, shares many of my interests. One of our greatest passions is traveling and trekking together.

28 Jul, 2026

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Coffee and conversations: Breaking barriers one sip at a time

If you were to ask me what was the very first line of communication that I wished I had made at my first Toastmasters meeting, it would have been something as simple as: “Hello, this is Anamika Koirala”.

23 Jul, 2026

Science and Tech

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Anthropic says its AI models hacked 3 organizations during testing

Anthropic said its artificial intelligence models hacked into three other organizations during testing, just days after ChatGPT maker OpenAI raised concerns over AI controls after it disclosed its rogue models hacked another company.

31 Jul, 2026

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South Asian internet pioneers honoured at SANOG Conference in Kathmandu

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

27 Jul, 2026

SpaceX's mega rocket Starship begins its take off but is aborted, in Starbase, Texas, Thursday, July 16, 2026. Photo: AP

SpaceX Starship launch aborted on the pad at the last moment

SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket came within a second or so from blasting off on a test flight Thursday, but some of the engines failed to ignite, triggering a launch abort amid billowing clouds of smoke and vapor.

22 Jul, 2026

Facebook faces ongoing outage, thousands report access problems

Facebook users across multiple regions reported widespread access issues on Sunday afternoon, with the platform's browser version displaying an error message stating that accounts were "temporarily unavailable" due to a site issue.

19 Jul, 2026

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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Nepal

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Cave becomes delivery room as remote Bajura woman gives birth en route to health post

A 24-year-old woman in remote Bajura gave birth to a baby boy inside a roadside cave after going into active labour while being carried to a health facility, highlighting the continuing challenges of maternal healthcare access in Nepal's remote mountain districts.

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Nepali mountaineer Chatur Tamang at Mount Elbrus

Nepali climber Chatur Tamang makes history with 200th Mount Elbrus summit

Nepali mountaineer Chatur Tamang has etched his name into global mountaineering history by scaling Mount Elbrus (5,642 metres) for the 200th time, an extraordinary feat that underscores Nepal's enduring presence in the international climbing arena.

Environment

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Heavy rain likely in four provinces as monsoon remains active

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly districts of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces today, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of continued monsoon activity across much of the country.

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Property transaction revenue hits record high ahead of capital gains tax hike

Nepal’s government collected nearly Rs 11.95 billion from property transactions in Asar, the highest monthly figure in recent years, but officials and data analysts say the surge reflects deadline-driven behaviour rather than a genuine revival of the real estate market.

Nepal

A view of the Himmatpur camp for former Kamaiyas (freed bonded labourers) in Kailari Rural Municipality, Kailali. Photo: Tekendra Deuba

26 years after Kamaiya liberation: Land ownership problems still haunt former bonded labourers

Twenty-six years after Nepal abolished the Kamaiya bonded labour system, hundreds of freed Kamaiya families in the western Tarai continue to face unresolved rehabilitation issues, including land ownership disputes, incomplete resettlement and administrative uncertainty.

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A Diplomat in the Death Zone

Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at US Embassy Nepal, became the first American Foreign Service Officer to summit Mount Everest on May 20. He has returned with a deeper reverence for both the mountain and the risks it demands.

Health

File - A member of a rapid response team from Nepal's Department of Livestock Services, wearing protective gear, culls fowls after authorities confirmed an outbreak of bird flu at a poultry farm in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Photo: AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha

Govt releases Rs 500m relief as bird flu losses top Rs 700m

The government has released Rs 500 million to compensate poultry farmers hit by Nepal's expanding bird flu outbreak, as authorities warned of strict legal action against anyone selling infected poultry and urged the public to remain vigilant against the risk of human transmission.

Health

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Snakebites no longer just a tarai problem as cases reach Everest's doorstep

Snakebite is no longer just a Tarai problem. Cases are increasingly being reported from Nepal's hills and mountain districts, including Solukhumbu, home to Mount Everest, forcing health authorities to expand treatment services into areas where snakebite was once considered rare and where hospitals were never equipped to handle venomous bites.

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