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Tuesday, 14 July 2026

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Narayanghat–Muglin road section closed as heavy rain triggers landslides

Vehicular movement along the Narayanghat–Muglin section has been suspended until further notice after incessant rainfall triggered landslides and falling rocks at multiple locations, the Chitwan District Administration Office said on Monday.

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Heavy rain shuts two Kathmandu–Hetauda road links

Vehicular movement on two key road links connecting Bagmati Province's capital Hetauda with the federal capital Kathmandu has been suspended following continuous rainfall and growing flood and landslide risks.Vehicular movement on two key road links connecting Bagmati Province's capital Hetauda with the federal capital Kathmandu has been suspended following continuous rainfall and growing flood and landslide risks.

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File - Water dam of Kulekhani Hydro Electricity Project in Kulekhani of Makawanpur district, on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Photo: RSS

Scooter rider swept away by flash flood near Kulekhani Dam

A man was swept away along with his scooter by a flash flood in Simkhola of Indrasarowar Rural Municipality-2, Makwanpur, on Monday afternoon.

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Dang ward member arrested for assaulting education officer during school poll

Police have arrested a ward member of Ghorahi Sub-metropolitan City for allegedly assaulting an education officer by pouring used engine oil (mobil) on him in an alleged attempt to disrupt a school management committee election.

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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.

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China-sponsored Everest Summiteers Summit draws controversy

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Truck swept away by flood in Makwanpur, driver swims to safety

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DHM warns of flash flood risk in small rivers for next three days

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Rain halts Justice March, not protest, say meter loan victims

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IOE Thapathali student wins Asian Paints Kaleidoscope 2025-26 design competition

Asian Paints Nepal has concluded the 13th edition of the Kaleidoscope – All Nepal Architecture & Interior Design Competition 2025-26, recognising outstanding architecture and interior design students from across the country.

Diplomacy. Illustration: Ratna Sagar Shrestha/THT

Beyond handshakes: Nepal needs agenda-led diplomacy

Courtesy may open diplomatic doors, and protocol may preserve the dignity of the state, but neither is enough to protect Nepal’s national interest.

Rajendra Bajgain

Investing in the next generation: A lesson for Nepal and the world

On the 250th anniversary of the United States, an extraordinary vision was introduced—one that seeks to make every child a participant in the nation’s economic future.

Kathmandu

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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.

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Private schools' umbrella organisation demands removal of equity tax

Four umbrella organisations of private educational institutions in Nepal have jointly demanded the withdrawal of the newly imposed 3 percent “Equity Education Service Fee” through the budget for the fiscal year 2026/27 immediately.

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Minister Rawal commits to resolute land title distribution

A high-level delegation of federal ministers visited the state-run holding centre in Kharipati, Bhaktapur, on Sunday in a rapid response to mounting public and political backlash, assuring displaced landless squatters that the government is actively working to issue permanent land ownership certificates (Lalpurja) as quickly as possible.

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Dr Tuladhar takes charge as Acting Chief Election Commissioner

Election Commissioner Dr Janaki Kumari Tuladhar has assumed the role of Acting Chief Election Commissioner following the retirement of Ram Prasad Bhandari on July 7 upon reaching the constitutional age limit of 65.

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Self-immolator's tragic death triggers chaos in the Parliament, streets

A tragic dispute over illegal parking in the heart of the capital has spiralled into a full-blown national crisis, claiming the life of a young worker, leading to the arrest of municipal police officers and creating a bitter political tension in the Parliament.

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Govt, Kathmandu Metropolitan, victim's family reach 9-point deal over Ganesh Nepali's death

The government, Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) and the family of Ganesh Nepali, who died while undergoing treatment at the Burn Unit of Bir Hospital, have signed a nine-point agreement following nearly 24 hours of negotiations.

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Police personnel at the incident scene. Photo: Prabhat Kumar Jha

Dowry allegation in Rautahat after newlywed's death

A dowry allegation has surfaced following the death of 20-year-old Nisha Kumari Sah Sonar, who was found hanging in her bedroom in Katahariya Municipality-3. Her family claims she was murdered by her husband’s family over dowry demands and the incident staged to appear as suicide.

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Design change delayed bhatauli bridge in Ramechhap, now finally open

The Bhatauli Khola bridge faced a major setback when construction was halted for nearly a year due to design changes.

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Farmers transplanting rice saplings at Shishaghat Phant, of Madhyanepal Municipality-4, Lamjung. Photo: Devendra Gurung / RSS

Only 18% paddy plantation completed in Dhankuta

Paddy plantation in Dhankuta has reached only 18 percent by the third week of the monsoon planting season, as inadequate rainfall continues to delay transplantation across the district.

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Minister for Agriculture, Forests and Environment Gita Chaudhary at an interaction with farmers regarding chemical fertilizer supply in Khairhani, Chitwan, on Saturday. Photo: Krishna Acharya / RSS

Nepal farmers to get timely fertilizer distribution: Agriculture Minister Chaudhary

Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, has assured farmers that the government is working to ensure a smooth supply of fertilizers in the coming days. She noted that a larger quantity of chemical fertilizers has been imported this year compared to previous years.

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World

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

This photograph released by the Phu Manorom temple shows a group of Thai Buddhist monk posing for a picture at Phu Manorom temple in Mukdahan province, Thailand, Thursday, July 2, 2026. Photo: Phu Manorom temple via AP

11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 8

An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, killing eight, officials said.

02 Jul, 2026

Opinion

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Diplomacy. Illustration: Ratna Sagar Shrestha/THT

Beyond handshakes: Nepal needs agenda-led diplomacy

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Courtesy may open diplomatic doors, and protocol may preserve the dignity of the state, but neither is enough to protect Nepal’s national interest.

Rajendra Bajgain

Investing in the next generation: A lesson for Nepal and the world

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On the 250th anniversary of the United States, an extraordinary vision was introduced—one that seeks to make every child a participant in the nation’s economic future.

This undated image shows the flag of Nepal at Maitighar Mandala, in Kathmandu. Photo: Nishant Pokhrel/THT

Reimagining Nepal's foreign policy: A new strategic vision

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As a former prime minister with a long career in revolutionary and progressive politics, I want to share insights from practical experience that may guide the young leaders who now hold the decision-making seat, beginning with how our foreign policy has evolved over two and a half centuries.

Business

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FOTON expands EV after-sales network with five new service centres

FOTON has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) after-sales network in Nepal by opening five new authorised Total Care Shield Service points in Bhaluwang, Baglung, Lalbandi, Chapur and Lahan.

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Healthy home marks 21 years, plans expansion under new leadership

Healthy Home, a Nepal-based wellness and aesthetics service provider, has celebrated its 21st anniversary, announcing plans to expand its services and strengthen its operations under a new generation of leadership.

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Škoda Nepal launches facelifted Kushaq at starting price of Rs 5.79 million

Škoda Nepal has launched the facelifted Kushaq SUV in the Nepali market, introducing updated features, two turbo-petrol engine options and a new maintenance package aimed at enhancing ownership experience.

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IOE Thapathali student wins Asian Paints Kaleidoscope 2025-26 design competition

Asian Paints Nepal has concluded the 13th edition of the Kaleidoscope – All Nepal Architecture & Interior Design Competition 2025-26, recognising outstanding architecture and interior design students from across the country.

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Gelje Sherpa's Everest expedition film shot on Xiaomi 17 Ultra released

A video documenting Nepali mountaineer Gelje Sherpa's Mount Everest expedition, filmed using the Xiaomi 17 Ultra smartphone, has been released, showcasing footage captured in the extreme conditions of the world's highest peak.

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In Pictures: A day in monsoon in Kapan

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In Pictures: Paddy fields of Kirtipur

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Photo of the Day: Turkepul-Jyau Pokhari-Sampang-Falidobato Road in Bhojpur

A view of the Himalayan range from Pachhabhaiya, Lekhnath, Pokhara Metropolitan City-31. Photo: Radhika Kandel /RSS

Photo of the Day: Himalayan range viewed from Pachhabhaiya

Kathmandu Valley. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

Kathmandu Valley. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

In Pictures: Kathmandu Valley on Sunday morning

Kapan Monastery is seen through monsoon rain from Boudha Heights on Saturday evening, as showers reduced visibility across parts of the Kathmandu Valley. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

Kapan Monastery is seen through monsoon rain from Boudha Heights on Saturday evening, as showers reduced visibility across parts of the Kathmandu Valley. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

In pictures: Monsoon rains blanket Kathmandu Valley

World Cup

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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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Gyanendra Malla: Football Stories of a Cricketer | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 22

What happens when one of Nepal's most respected cricketers steps into the football circus?

08 Jul, 2026

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Nimesh Kapali & Suprim Pandey: Runway Walks & Football Talks | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 21

From Football in field to the runway, EP 21 brings Nepal's finest models into the circus.

08 Jul, 2026

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Sunflower V/S Bumblebee ft. Barsha Raut & Mexam Gaudel | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 20

Kollywood star Barsha Raut meets comedian Mexam Gaudel for an episode packed with football banter, hilarious roasts, crazy games, and pure circus chaos.

08 Jul, 2026

Sports

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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.

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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

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.”

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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.

08 Jul, 2026

Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere (17) celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. Photo: AP

Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

Images told the story of the United States' World Cup downfall.

07 Jul, 2026

Spain's Pedro Porro (12) and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) react after Spain defeated Portugal in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. Photo: AP

Mikel Merino's late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career

Mikel Merino was still on the bench in the final minutes of regulation, with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente worried about hanging on to his substitutes as long as possible because of looming extra time.

07 Jul, 2026

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Entertainment

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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

Elephants in the Fog. Photo: AFP

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

Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF)

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

Science and Tech

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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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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.

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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.

Environment

Rupa Rana, Chairperson of the Joltepokhari Community Forest User Group, gives a tour of the conservation ponds under construction inside the Joltepokhari Community Forest at Hupsekot Rural Municipality. Photo: Sandeep Sen

Capturing every drop: How conservation ponds are recharging Nepal's dry Chure hills

Nepal's monsoon has arrived late and is expected to remain weak in its early phase, raising concerns for a country heavily dependent on rainfall for agriculture, drinking water and hydropower.

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Left to die on Everest, he crawled home anyway

For seven days, Dawa Sherpa had nothing - no food, no bottled oxygen, no rescue team looking for him. Somewhere between the death zone and the Khumbu Icefall, the 57-year-old Sherpa guide from Okhaldhunga was alone on the world's highest mountain, fighting to stay alive.

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US endurance Athlete Tyler Andrews sets new Everest speed record as Spring 2026 season closes on historic high

American mountain runner Tyler Andrews scripted history by scaling Mount Everest (8,848.86m) from Base Camp to summit in just 9 hours and 55 minutes, setting a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) for an oxygen-assisted ascent and capping what has been one of the most remarkable Everest seasons on record.

Kathmandu

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NHRC recommends action against KP Oli, two former ministers, senior security officials over Gen Z protest violence

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has held former prime minister KP Sharma Oli primarily responsible for the September 2025 Gen Z protest violence that left 76 people dead, recommending legal action against him along with two former ministers and several senior security officials for human rights violations.

Nepal

File - Climbers crossing Hillary step as they ascend towards Everest summit. Courtesy: Pasang Rinzee Sherpa

Pa Dawa's 30th Everest summit headlines record-filled day on Nepal's peaks

Nepal’s spring climbing season witnessed another historic day on Monday as veteran climber Pasang Dawa Sherpa, popularly known as Pa Dawa, summited Mt Everest for the 30th time, becoming only the second climber in history to achieve the feat after Kami Rita Sherpa.

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A combination image of Kami Rita Sherpa and Lakpa Sherpa.

Kami Rita, Lhakpa Sherpa script history with record Everest summits on same day

Two Nepali mountaineers etched their names deeper into Everest history on Sunday morning, with Kami Rita Sherpa completing his record 32nd ascent of the world's highest peak and Lhakpa Sherpa reaching the summit for an unprecedented 11th time, both on the same day.

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