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Thursday, 15 October 2026

File -A resident looks at the swollen Trishuli river in Galchhi, Dhading District, Nepal, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. Photo: AP

Post-disaster recovery bill tops Rs 559 billion as govt forwards 504 projects

The government has proposed more than Rs 559.7 billion for reconstruction and recovery projects after floods, landslides and other monsoon disasters damaged infrastructure across Nepal, making it one of the country's largest post-disaster rebuilding efforts.

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Wild elephant found dead in paddy field in Udayapur. Photo: Shyam Rai

Wild elephant found dead in paddy field in Udayapur

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

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Hospital director Dr Indra Kumar Limbu collects a token from the token machine in the Medicine OPD, at BPKIHS. Photo: Santosh Kafle

BPKIHS goes digital with smart queue and lab report systems

Patients visiting BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences can now track their place in outpatient queues in real time after the hospital introduced a digital token system and automated laboratory report printing to reduce waiting times and improve service delivery.

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Nepal elected to UN Human Rights Council for third term

Nepal has secured a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term after winning 173 votes in the General Assembly, the highest among countries elected from the Asia-Pacific group.

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Army chief returns from official visit to UK

Chief of the Army Staff General Ashok Raj Sigdel returned to Nepal on Wednesday after completing an official visit to the United Kingdom, the Nepali Army said.

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Motorcyclist killed in truck collision in Hetauda

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IMF, World Bank unveil framework to combat digital financial fraud

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Art workshop and peace ambassador recognition ceremony held in Patan

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Koshi football leaders call for change in ANFA leadership amid deepening crisis

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Nepali AI innovation wins ASOCIO AI in Healthcare Award 2026

Nepali technology firm WiseYak Pvt Ltd has won the ASOCIO AI in Healthcare Award 2026 for its AI-Assisted Cytology Solution for Cervical Cancer Screening (AISCS). Presented at the ASOCIO Digital and AI Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, the award recognises homegrown innovation addressing critical public health challenges across Asia-Oceania.

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Gorkha flood triggered by massive landslide, glacial debris in upper Budhi Gandaki, report says

A massive landslide involving snow, water and glacial debris at an altitude of around 5,500–6,000 metres triggered successive destructive floods in the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district on October 11, according to a technical report by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).

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Scrub typhus detected in 234 people in Chitwan in three months

Scrub typhus has been detected in 234 people in Chitwan over the first three months of the current fiscal year, with health officials reporting no deaths despite a steady stream of infections.

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Ram Hari Khatiwada, Ajay Babu Siwakoti elected NC joint general secretaries

Ram Hari Khatiwada and Ajay Babu Siwakoti have been elected as joint general secretaries (open category) under the 15th National Convention of the Nepali Congress.

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Everest climber Lakpa Rita Sherpa donates Rs 2.08 million for disaster relief

Renowned mountaineer Lakpa Rita Sherpa, who has summited Mount Everest more than 17 times, has donated Rs 2,082,850 to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund to support people affected by recent natural disasters.

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Dashain rush sees over 56,800 leave Kathmandu Valley in 24 hours

More than 56,800 people left the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours as Dashain travel gathered pace, with Nagdhunga recording nearly half of all departures.

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RSP bars MP Khagendra Sunar from formal events pending internal probe

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has directed its lawmaker Khagendra Sunar not to attend any formal events in his capacity as a public representative until an internal investigation into allegations against him is completed.

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Dashain exodus gathers pace as 207,251 leave New Bus Park

More than 207,000 passengers left Kathmandu’s New Bus Park over nine days as the annual Dashain exodus gathered pace, with highway disruptions adding to the challenges of festive travel.

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Sudurpaschim to probe budget irregularities, prepare supplementary budget

Sudurpaschim Province has agreed to investigate allegations of irregularities in its Rs 37.70 billion budget and prepare a supplementary budget based on the findings, a move that ended a three-month political deadlock and cleared the way for the budget's passage.

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Gorkha flood triggered by massive landslide, glacial debris in upper Budhi Gandaki, report says

A massive landslide involving snow, water and glacial debris at an altitude of around 5,500–6,000 metres triggered successive destructive floods in the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district on October 11, according to a technical report by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).

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Police seize over 1.2 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur in three days

Police have seized more than 1.2 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur in just three days, uncovering three separate shipments and arresting two suspects as part of an ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking.

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Three held after stolen motorcycle found dismantled in Rautahat

Police have detained three people after recovering a stolen 200cc NS motorcycle in dismantled condition at a workshop in Gujara Municipality, Rautahat.

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Province chiefs call for greater autonomy, coordination at inter-provincial summit

Chief ministers of Nepal’s seven provinces have called for stronger intergovernmental coordination, clearer constitutional powers and greater cooperation to strengthen federalism at an inter-provincial summit that began in Biratnagar on Tuesday.

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

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

The government of Panama declared a state of emergency Saturday as the aftershocks of two powerful earthquakes that roiled the country shook communities for hours. Officials did not attribute any deaths to the quakes but reported damages in all 10 of Panama's provinces and two Indigenous territories.

11 Oct, 2026

This image from video obtained and verified by AP shows thick black smoke and flames rising from a fire at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Photo: UGC via AP

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

The latest attack on the international airport in Saudi Arabia's capital of Riyadh killed 12 people and injured over 300 others, civil aviation authorities said early Sunday, with some in critical condition. A Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen.

11 Oct, 2026

FILE - U.N. human rights chief Navanethem Pillay prior to the opening of a session of the Human Rights Council at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, June 18, 2012. Photo: Salvatore Di Nolfi/Keystone via AP

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

Former U.N. human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a judge on the International Court of Justice, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in Oslo, Norway.

09 Oct, 2026

A student attends a protest against under-resourced schools, in Rennes, western France, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. Photo: AP

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

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

08 Oct, 2026

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Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar dies at 75

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

08 Oct, 2026

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

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

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Look above the river

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The October 11 flood in the Budhi Gandaki is a reminder that Nepal’s river disasters can begin well above the riverbanks. Preliminary police reports suggest a landslide near Siringe Himal blocked a stream.

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Nepal must formally request TPS from the United States

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In the aftermath of the devastating floods in Nepal, Nepalis around the world have rallied to support families and communities as they grieve, recover, and rebuild.

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Italian-inspired gelato brand opens in Lalitpur

Nuts & Scoop, an Italian-inspired gelato brand, opened in Sanepa, Lalitpur, on Sunday, with more than 200 customers visiting on its opening day, according to the company.

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NTA fines 14 ISPs for unapproved internet packages, tariffs; Orders compensation

The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has fined 14 internet service providers Rs 50,000 each after finding they introduced unapproved service packages, charged customers beyond approved rates and failed to comply with tariff regulations.

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File - The Supreme Court building at Singha Durbar, which is now in the final phase of construction. Photo: Ratna Shrestha/RSS

Trademark registration of 'Perfect Center Fillz' cancelled

The Department of Industry has cancelled the trademark registration of ‘Perfect Center Fillz’ chewing gum following a Supreme Court ruling that found the mark sufficiently similar to Italian confectionery company Perfetti Van Melle S.p.A.’s established ‘Center Fruit’ trademark.

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Annapurna Circuit sees tourist recovery after weather disruption

Tourist arrivals on the Annapurna Circuit are picking up after floods, landslides and heavy snowfall disrupted travel, with around 150 to 200 visitors now arriving daily at the tourist check and information centre in Dharapani.

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173 cargo containers leave Mustang after Beni-Jomsom road reopens

A total of 173 cargo containers carrying goods imported from China have left Mustang for Pokhara, Kathmandu and other destinations following the reopening of the obstructed Beni-Jomsom road.

11 Oct, 2026

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FILE - A close-up view of a Nobel Prize medal at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Md., Dec. 8, 2020. Photo: AP

The Nobel Prize week is kicking off in Stockholm with the medicine award

Nepal’s Living Goddess Kumari (center), Lord Ganesh (left) and Lord Bhairav (right) take part in a prayer ritual during the first day of Indra Jatra in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Nepal’s Living Goddess Kumari (center), Lord Ganesh (left) and Lord Bhairav (right) take part in a prayer ritual during the first day of Indra Jatra in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

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Women clad in traditional attires sing and dance on the first day of Indra Jatra at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Women clad in traditional attires sing and dance on the first day of Indra Jatra at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: First day of Indra Jatra

Women sing during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 14, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Women sing during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 14, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: Haritalika Teej celebrated at Pashupatinath Temple

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In Picture: Krishna Bhir

Members of the Nepali Army conduct a search-and-rescue operation inside the Chilime Hydropower Station on the 16th day after the deadly flash flood and mudslide in Rasuwa, Nepal, on September 10, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Members of the Nepali Army conduct a search-and-rescue operation inside the Chilime Hydropower Station on the 16th day after the deadly flash flood and mudslide in Rasuwa, Nepal, on September 10, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In pictures: Nepali Army continues search-and-rescue operation inside tunnels, 16 days after Rasuwa flash flood

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Tourism bodies seek common platform as Nepal prepares new Tourism Act

Nepal's leading tourism organisations have agreed to establish a Nepal Tourism Federation, creating a common platform to address sector-wide challenges, improve coordination among agencies and strengthen the industry's collective voice.

05 Oct, 2026

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Ncell extends free services in flood-hit areas for seven days

Ncell has extended free voice, data and SMS services in areas affected by the Bhotekoshi River floods in Rasuwa for another seven days, from September 5 to 11.

08 Sep, 2026

Residents and rescue workers search through the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake struck Cali, Colombia, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. Photo: AP

Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble.

11 Aug, 2026

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"Why Didn't YOU Solve It During Your Tenure?" Sudan Gurung Fires Back Over Nirmala Panta Case

Home Minister Sudan Gurung asked Parliament members to avoid repeatedly raising the Nirmala Panta case, citing investigation ethics and sensitivity.

06 Aug, 2026

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

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

24 Jul, 2026

Sports

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Abhishek Bastola breaks new ground for Nepali tennis on global stage

From becoming Nepal's first male tennis player with an official International Tennis Federation ranking to competing on the ATP Challenger Tour, Abhishek Bastola has spent much of his career opening doors that had never before been crossed by a Nepali tennis player.

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Gurukul, Jana Jyoti win on second day of APCC school football championship

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

11 Oct, 2026

Asian Paints Champions Cup

Three teams open Asian Paints Champions Cup national stage with wins

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

09 Oct, 2026

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Asian Paints Champions Cup national stage begins Thursday

The national stage of the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026, an all-Nepal inter-school U-18 football tournament, begins on Thursday with provincial champions competing for the boys’ and girls’ national titles.

08 Oct, 2026

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CIB seeks cases against four ANFA officials over Rs 6.65m irregularities

The Nepal Police Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has recommended filing cases against four officials of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) over alleged financial irregularities amounting to more than Rs 6.65 million.

08 Oct, 2026

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Nepal beat Afghanistan by five wickets in men's cricket

Nepal defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in men’s cricket at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Friday.

25 Sep, 2026

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Gauthali leads Nepal's domestic box-office chart with Rs 260.27 million

Gauthali has topped Nepal’s domestic film box-office chart with gross earnings of Rs 260.27 million from 944,612 tickets sold, according to the Film Development Board, Nepal.

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Beyond Everest's Beauty, 'Road to Everest' tells a story of a changing Himalaya

Key Takeaways: 50-minute documentary 'Road to Everest' screened in Hong Kong, drawing diverse audiences Film follows Raj Gurung's expedition and highlights Sherpa contributions and...

15 Sep, 2026

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'Elephants in the Fog' to represent Nepal at 2027 Oscars

Key Takeaways: Elephants in the Fog selected as Nepal's official entry for the 2027 Oscars The International Feature Film Selection Committee announced the decision Sunday Film chosen over...

13 Sep, 2026

The Renoir Museum is pictured after thieves stole four valuable Renoir paintings, in Cagnes-sur-Mer, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. Photo: AP

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

PARIS, SEPTEMBER 9Two thieves sliced through a fence, climbed through a window and stole four valuable Renoir paintings Tuesday from a small museum on the French Riviera, but abandoned two of the...

09 Sep, 2026

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Kathmandu galleries launch art sales for flood relief

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

01 Sep, 2026

CM of Sikkim Prem Singh Tamang (4th from right) along with other dignitaries jointly launch Nepathya's ticket n tshirt for Gangtok show. Photo: Courtesy Nepalaya

Sikkim govt supports Nepathya's Gangtok concert

KATHMANDU:Nepal's popular folk-rock band Nepathya has received state-level backing for its upcoming concert in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, India after announcing the show on its...

21 Aug, 2026

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Nepali authors present works at Frankfurt Book Fair

Nepali authors Pushpa Joshi and Lila Raj Karki represented Nepal at the Frankfurt Book Fair, held from October 7 to 11 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

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Beyond the Podium: Preparing Toastmasters for the Roles That Make the Community Work

The obvious answer might be good speakers, an attentive audience and a well-organized venue. But behind every successful Toastmasters contest is another group whose work is just as important: the judges and chief judges who evaluate contestants, uphold standards and ensure that every participant gets a fair opportunity.

08 Oct, 2026

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Robert Powell catalogue launched, Retrospective to follow in 2027

A catalogue on the late Australian artist Robert Powell, who lived in Nepal for 30 years, was launched at The Kalā Salon in Chhaya Center on September 29, ahead of a major Retrospective planned for 2027.

01 Oct, 2026

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Toastmasters beyond the podium: When communication Found a Canvas

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

01 Oct, 2026

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When Toastmasters turned laughter into leadership

What happens when an organisation known for prepared speeches, and structured evaluations decides to put the serious stuff aside and go with a laughter performance breaking the regular meeting pattern?

17 Sep, 2026

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Nepali AI innovation wins ASOCIO AI in Healthcare Award 2026

Nepali technology firm WiseYak Pvt Ltd has won the ASOCIO AI in Healthcare Award 2026 for its AI-Assisted Cytology Solution for Cervical Cancer Screening (AISCS). Presented at the ASOCIO Digital and AI Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, the award recognises homegrown innovation addressing critical public health challenges across Asia-Oceania.

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Portraits of Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford are shown on the screen as they are announced as the laureates of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, Sweden, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. Photo: Anders Wiklund/TT News Agency via AP

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

American-born economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel memorial prize in economics on Monday for their work on models that have helped governments and central banks manage economic shocks.

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NTA warns internet providers against unauthorised tariff hikes

The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has said internet service charges have not increased and warned providers against charging more than approved rates or operating without authorisation.

10 Oct, 2026

Portraits of Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai are shown on the screen as they are awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, Sweden, on Oct. 7, 2026. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/TT News Agency via AP

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

Scientists Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for untangling mysterious mirror images in molecules, a discovery that has been used to develop countless drugs and transformed modern medicine.

08 Oct, 2026

Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel are shown on the screen as they are awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, as announced during a press conference at the Nobel Forum at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, Oct. 5, 2026. Photo: Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency via AP

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

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

05 Oct, 2026

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Himlung avalanche: Rescuers descend after grim search, 12 remain missing

The search for twelve kitchen staff still missing after Sunday's avalanche at Himlung Himal Base Camp in Manang has been paused, rescuers said on Monday, after the volunteer team recovered four bodies and concluded no one else had survived.

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Manaslu Base Camp. Photo: Seven Summit Treks/facebook

'The summit will wait': Weather closes Manaslu season, Dhaulagiri climbers retreat

Nepal’s autumn mountaineering season has been disrupted by persistent rain and snowfall, with the 2026 Manaslu climbing season likely closed while teams on Dhaulagiri have retreated to base camp amid unstable weather.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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