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Saturday, 05 September 2026

File A carrying her belongings from her home in a flood-affected area as rescue and relief efforts continue following devastating flash floods and mudslides at Devighat in Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Bhotekoshi Flood: 1,290 dead, 8,197 rescued, 4,800 missing so far

The death toll from the devastating Bhotekoshi flash floods has reached 1,290, with 4,798 people still missing, according to Nepal Police.

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Thailand provides THB 7M aid, Rs 26M relief for Nepal flood victims

The Royal Thai Government has provided THB 7 million, or around Rs 26 million, in cash and emergency relief supplies to support victims of the recent flash floods and mudslides in Nepal.

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Bagmati Province to provide free education, housing to flood-orphaned children

The Bagmati Province government has decided to provide free education and accommodation up to Grade 12 to children who lost their parents in the devastating Bhotekoshi floods in Rasuwa.

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New track opening at Krishnabhir to restore Prithvi Highway link

Work to open a new track along the hillside above Krishnabhir on the Prithvi Highway began Friday morning, as authorities stepped up efforts to restore road connectivity with Kathmandu.

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Two Indians killed as car plunges into Phewa Lake

Two Indian nationals died and two others were injured when a car with an Indian registration number plunged into Phewa Lake in Pokhara early Friday morning.

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Nepal celebrates Krishna Janmashtami with prayers, fasting and vigils

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang donates $10M to Nepal flood relief fund

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TikTok furniture scam: Rs47,198 stolen via screen share, two held Prabhat Kumar Jha

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Udayapur Cement begins GM appointment process, raising revival hopes

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Nepal's LDC graduation review urged after $1.95B flood losses

A global research organisation has called for a post-disaster review of Nepal’s scheduled graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category, arguing that the devastating August 26 floods exposed gaps in the current assessment framework.

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EU provides additional Rs 89 million in flood relief

The European Union (EU) is providing an additional Rs 89 million in humanitarian assistance to communities affected by the devastating flash floods in Nepal.

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The journey to the top: Lessons beyond the crown

On 22 August 2026, Bhaisepati Toastmasters Club marked a significant milestone with its 318th meeting, bringing together a day of speeches, conversations and reflections around a theme that resonates far beyond the world of public speaking: “Journey to the Top.”

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Nepal to observe national mourning for Bhotekoshi flood victims Sept 7

The government has declared September 7 a national day of mourning in honour of those who lost their lives in the Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa, while September 8 will be observed as a public holiday on Gen-Z Martyrs’ Day.

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Landslide disrupts Kathmandu LPG supply as firms bottle outside Valley

A highway blockage caused by a landslide has disrupted Kathmandu’s LPG supply chain, prompting gas companies to start bottling cooking gas outside the Valley and transport filled cylinders into the capital through alternative routes.

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Japan, JICA send 9.3 tonnes of emergency aid to Nepal floods

Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have provided nearly 9.3 tonnes of emergency relief supplies to communities affected by the devastating floods and landslides that struck Rasuwa, Nuwakot and surrounding areas on August 26.

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Prime Minister Balendra Shah addresses a meeting of the House of Representatives held at the Federal Parliament Building in Singhadurbar on Wednesday. Photo: Gopal Dahal/RSS

PM Shah tells Parliament: No rest while fighting Bhotekoshi disaster

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the government cannot afford to “take rest” while thousands of people are affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi flash flood, telling Parliament that the state must provide people with courage and support during the crisis.

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Maya Rana Tufo contributes Rs 10 million to PM's Relief Fund

Maya Rana Tufo, daughter of late entrepreneur Prabhakar SJB Rana, has contributed Rs 10 million to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for relief and support of people affected by the devastating floods in Nepal.

01 Sep, 2026

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Missing for four days, 10-year-old girl found dead in Sarlahi river

A four-day search for a 10-year-old girl who went missing from Dhankaul Rural Municipality ended in tragedy after her body was found in the Manushmara River.

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Nepal's LDC graduation review urged after $1.95B flood losses

A global research organisation has called for a post-disaster review of Nepal’s scheduled graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category, arguing that the devastating August 26 floods exposed gaps in the current assessment framework.

1d ago

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EU provides additional Rs 89 million in flood relief

The European Union (EU) is providing an additional Rs 89 million in humanitarian assistance to communities affected by the devastating flash floods in Nepal.

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Bhotekoshi, Trishuli face high flash-flood risk despite falling levels

The Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers may currently be flowing below alert levels, but Rasuwa and Nuwakot remain at high risk of flash floods, according to the latest government forecast issued after last month’s devastating Bhotekoshi flooding.

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Nearly 12,000 rescued, 4,216 still missing after Bhotekoshi floods

Nearly 12,000 people have been rescued following the devastating Bhotekoshi floods, but 4,216 remain unaccounted for, keeping search operations at the centre of the disaster response.

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Rescue workers search through a heap of refuse after it collapsed at Conakry’s largest landfill, Guinea, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. Photo: AP

Guinea landfill landslide kills 30 in Conakry's Dar Es Salam

A mountainous heap of refuse collapsed at the largest landfill in Guinea 's capital of Conakry early on Sunday, killing 30 people, according to the central government.

24 Aug, 2026

Residents and frontline workers embark on Ebola outbreak awareness campaign in Beni, North Kivu province, eastern Congo, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Photo: AP

Congo receives more than 16,000 doses of Ebola vaccine as it grapples with unprecedented outbreak

Congo has received more than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine as the country grapples with the fastest Ebola outbreak in history, the country's health minister said.

23 Aug, 2026

Funeral pallbearers sit behind caskets during a memorial service for the victims of a ferry that capsized on Lake Kariba in Kariba, Zimbabwe, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. Photo: AP

26 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe's ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 72

Eighteen children were among more than 70 people killed when an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe this week, police said Saturday after rescuers recovered more bodies.

16 Aug, 2026

In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), rescuers inspect a damaged building following an earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Photo: BASARNAS via AP

UPDATE: Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 38 and toppling buildings

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 38 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Authorities said more than a dozen residents were injured.

15 Aug, 2026

Policemen talk to the residents of a slum affected by a landslide in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Photo: AP

Landslide in Mumbai kills 6 as India is drenched by monsoon rains

Heavy monsoon rains triggered a landslide in a densely populated neighborhood in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, early Wednesday, killing at least six people and injuring four others, authorities said.

12 Aug, 2026

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The pressure conundrum: The long and short of stress

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To cut a long story short, our stress response originates in and is co-ordinated by the brain. Long before a stress response takes place in us, we perceive a threat to our well-being. This may involve all manner of conscious and unconscious thoughts, beliefs, memories, and emotions.

The Betrawati area, located along the border of Nuwakot and Rasuva districts, reduced to rubble by the flood that swept through the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuva on Bhadau 10. Photo: Ghanashyam Shrestha/RSS

Why didn't people react to the warning? Perhaps the problem was not the warning

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This is perhaps one of the most important questions emerging from last week’s glacial rock avalanche and flood. A simple answer I keep hearing is: “Bro, because every single person thought it was the same as last year.” That answer sounds simple, but it reveals something much deeper about how people interpret disaster warnings.

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Rasuwa was 'not an ordinary flood'. The danger is making it normal

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In November 2025, while crossing Langtang on the Great Himalaya Trail for a climate documentary, I walked beneath Langtang Lirung and up to its base camp before continuing west through Syabrubesi towards the Ruby Valley.

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Gold price rebounds by Rs 7,600 per tola

The price of gold in the domestic market rebounded by Rs 7,600 per tola on Thursday.

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DDC cuts farmer dues by Rs 52 crore, targets 150,000L daily milk

The Dairy Development Corporation (DDC), which has been struggling with arrears and unsold stocks, says it has reduced outstanding payments to farmers by Rs 52 crore in four months and is now targeting daily milk collection of 150,000 litres.

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The meeting of the International Relations and Tourism Committee held at Singha Durbar on Wednesday. Photo: Gopal Dahal/RSS

Bhotekoshi flood causes over Rs 50 billion damage to tourism sector: Minister Paudel

The tourism sector has suffered preliminary losses of more than Rs 50 billion due to the Bhotekoshi flash flood, according to Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadak Raj Paudel.

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Gold price falls Rs 8,800 per tola, slips below Rs 300,000

The price of fine gold declined by Rs 8,800 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday, falling below the Rs 300,000 mark.

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Nepal saw 3.65pc drop in tourist arrivals in August

Nepal received 85,444 international tourists in August, a 3.65 per cent decline compared to the 88,680 arrivals recorded during the same month last year.

02 Sep, 2026

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A woman gently smiles after gathering her belongings from her home onto a truck in a flood-affected area as rescue and relief efforts continue following devastating flash floods and mudslides at Devighat in Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

A woman gently smiles after gathering her belongings from her home onto a truck in a flood-affected area as rescue and relief efforts continue following devastating flash floods and mudslides at Devighat in Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: Nepal's Bhotekoshi tragedy – rescue, loss, and hope after the floods

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In Picture: Mi Pwa Lakhe fire dance festival in Lalitpur

Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

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In Pictures: Ghantakarna Festival

The coffin containing the body of Nepali mountaineer Gyalu Sherpa is headed towards the cremation site at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

The coffin containing the body of Nepali mountaineer Gyalu Sherpa is headed towards the cremation site at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: Broad Peak bodies victims arrive in Kathmandu

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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

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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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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

Sports

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APCC Trophy Tour takes off: Nepalgunj hosts spectacular first stop

Ahead of the tournament's opening match, the Asian Paints Champions Cup (APCC) Trophy Tour officially launched today with an early morning reveal event at Holyland English Secondary School in Nepalgunj.

28 Aug, 2026

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Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026 ready to kick off across Nepal

Nepal’s grassroots sports landscape is on the brink of a historic milestone as the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026- All Nepal Interschool Football Tournament prepares to unite school communities across all seven provinces.

27 Aug, 2026

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Rotary golf fellowship raises $3,500 for global polio eradication drive

The Rotary Club of Himalayan Golfers (RCHG) has raised around US$3,500 through the Nepal legs of the Virtual Rotary World Golf Fellowship 2026, generating a total impact of US$10,500 through the Rotary International-Gates Foundation matching arrangement.

25 Aug, 2026

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14th South Asian Games set for April 3–11 in Pakistan

The 14th South Asian Games will be held in Pakistan from April 3 to 11, 2027, according to the Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC).

23 Aug, 2026

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Nepal basketball team heads to Dubai for FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

The Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC) on Saturday bade farewell to the national basketball team that will compete in the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

23 Aug, 2026

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Over 4,000 runners expected for Right to Protein Run in Pokhara

More than 4,000 runners are expected to participate in the ‘Right to Protein Run 2026’ to be held in Pokhara on September 19, organisers said.

20 Aug, 2026

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Kathmandu galleries launch art sales for flood relief

A 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 flood victims through art sales.

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

‘Bichitra Baje’

St Xavier's College stages student-led play 'Bichitra Baje'

KATHMANDU, AUGUST 20The Department of Major Arts at St Xavier's College, Maitighar, has begun a three-day run of Bichitra Baje, a Nepali adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez's short story...

20 Aug, 2026

'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. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355...

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

Lifestyle

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The journey to the top: Lessons beyond the crown

On 22 August 2026, Bhaisepati Toastmasters Club marked a significant milestone with its 318th meeting, bringing together a day of speeches, conversations and reflections around a theme that resonates far beyond the world of public speaking: “Journey to the Top.”

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Tasneem's Cookout traces MTR's 100-year culinary legacy

Tasneem’s Cookout with MTR, an event that brought together guests for an immersive introduction to the heritage of Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR) and its celebrated South Indian vegetarian cuisine, took place in Kamalpokhari on August 23.

25 Aug, 2026

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Funny happens: An evening of improv by Everest Toastmasters

On 16th August, Everest Toastmasters Club didn't conduct a regular, formal Toastmasters meeting. Every month, the Club conducts a special meeting, and this time it was an Improv Show led by Nepal's only ventriloquist and a veteran Toastmaster, Seema Golchha.

20 Aug, 2026

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Shreejana Rana elected to Zonta International board

Shreejana Rana has been elected to the Zonta International Board of Directors for the 2026–28 biennium, becoming the first Nepali to serve on the global organisation’s governing board.

16 Aug, 2026

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Building better clubs through better leadership: The Toastmasters Leadership Institute

Leadership is a continuous process of learning, adapting and growing with others.

13 Aug, 2026

Science and Tech

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Climate change may worsen Himalayan quake impacts, but no direct link established

Climate change may increase the vulnerability of Himalayan regions to secondary hazards following major earthquakes, but there is currently no scientific evidence linking climate change directly to the recent disaster in Tibet and Nepal, according to a City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) expert.

28 Aug, 2026

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Nepali scientist Shiba Adhikari wins 2026 R&D 100 Award

Nepali-born scientist Dr Shiba P. Adhikari has won the prestigious 2026 R&D 100 Award for his research contribution to Electro-Lith, a battery-manufacturing technology developed at the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory.

19 Aug, 2026

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Heidelberg anthropologist wins SES award for Nepal Himalaya expedition

Abdullah Rubaet Chowdhury, a cultural anthropologist, policy expert and social scientist at the University of Heidelberg, has been named the 2026 Elodie Sandford Explorer by the UK-based Scientific Exploration Society (SES) for an expedition to document indigenous ecological knowledge in Nepal’s Mustang.

18 Aug, 2026

A 1981 Commodore SP9000 “Super PET” computer and floppy disk drives are displayed at the Vintage Computer Festival in Mountain View, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. Photo: AP

As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting vintage computers is growing

Software engineer Josh Dersch loves old computers. He spends countless hours tinkering in his garage, trying to coax decades-old machines back to life. He estimates he owns more than 200 vintage computers and devices in his Seattle home.

11 Aug, 2026

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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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Landslide creeps towards Dhankuta settlement, dozens of families at risk

A landslide that has been expanding for years in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6 is now creeping towards homes, forcing a dozen families from their houses and leaving 26 more at risk of displacement.

World

In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), rescuers attempt to clear debris at building damaged by an earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Photo: BASARNAS via AP

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20 and toppling buildings

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.

Nepal

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Sudurpaschim CM Shah resigns, clearing way for new govt

Sudurpaschim Province has moved closer to ending its prolonged political uncertainty after Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah resigned on Thursday, 30 days after the CPN-UML withdrew support from his government over a dispute surrounding the provincial budget.

Nepal

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Domestic violence makes up nearly half of women-and-children cases in Bajura

Domestic violence accounted for nearly half of all cases involving women and children registered by police in Bajura over the past three fiscal years, highlighting the risks faced by victims within their own homes and communities.

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.

Nepal

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.

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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.

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