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A high-risk transmission line, operated by Nepal Electricity Authority, runs along the Kaligandaki riverbank near the Thasang-2 canal. The line expands from the Thasang-2 Kowang substation to connect Upper Mustang. Photo: Sundar Kumar Thakali/RSS

Nepal sets 28,500 MW target, eyes 15,000 MW exports in decade-long energy strategy

Nepal has unveiled an ambitious energy consumption growth and export strategy targeting a tenfold increase in per capita electricity consumption and the development of 28,500 megawatts of installed capacity by 2035, as the government moves to transform its hydropower surplus from a seasonal headache into a major revenue stream.

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Govt appoints Narayan Dutta Paudel as APF's 13th IGP

The government has appointed Additional Inspector General Narayan Dutta Paudel as the 13th Inspector General of the Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal.

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NC parliamentary party leader Bhismaraj Angdembe. Photo: RSS

Bhismaraj Angdembe elected NC parliamentary party leader

Bhishmaraj Angdembe has been elected unopposed as the parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Congress.

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NTB CEO Joshi to speak at PATA Annual Summit in South Korea

Nepal Tourism Board CEO Deepak Raj Joshi will join global tourism leaders at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Annual Summit 2026 (PAS 2026), to be held across the South Korean cities of Gyeongju and Pohang from May 11 to 14.

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Sikta Irrigation Project. Photo: RSS

Sikta Irrigation Project's western main canal not friendly to wildlife

The under-construction Sikta Irrigation Project in the district has turned into a death trap for wildlife.

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Rs 6.42 billion revenue collected from Rasuwagadhi in nine months

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Indian pilgrim dies of altitude sickness in Mustang

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Thunderstorms likely in hills as Tarai swelters

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Gold price crosses Rs 300,000 mark again

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Over 2,400 drivers fined for traffic rule violations in Kathmandu Valley

An additional 1,413 individuals were penalised for various other traffic violations.

FILE - Foreign tourists visiting Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Photo: RSS

7,642 third-country tourists enter Nepal via Kakarbhitta in nine months

Nepal received a total of 7,642 tourists from third countries over the past nine months through the eastern border point at Kakarbhitta.

Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans in Chennai, India, Sunday, April 26, 2026. (AP Photo)

Another IPL top-order failure for Chennai in 8-wicket defeat to Gujarat. Lucknow hosts Kolkata

In Sunday’s evening game, Lucknow Super Giants hosts Kolkata Knight Riders in a bottom-of-the-table clash.

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Over 2,400 drivers fined for traffic rule violations in Kathmandu Valley

An additional 1,413 individuals were penalised for various other traffic violations.

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Bulldozers remove illegally built structures on public land in Manohara, Bhaktapur, on Sunday. Photo: Kiranraj Bista/RSS

Demolition drive continues along Manohara riverbank

Authorities continued their drive to clear illegal settlements along riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley, beginning demolition of huts at the Manohara riverbank in Bhaktapur on Sunday.

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Authorities manage the relocation of squatters from the Thapathali settlement in Kathmandu to Radha Swami Satsang in Sundarighaat, Kirtipur, on Saturday. Photo: Bikalp Dahal/RSS

Screening of Thapathali squatters underway; relocation begins

The government has begun screening landless squatters displaced from the Bagmati riverbank in Thapathali, with registration and relocation processes currently underway.

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Tourism Minister Paudel signals end of political appointments as CAAN opens DG post to open competition

The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has invited applications for the position of Director General through an open competitive process for the first time, with Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel declaring that the days of political appointments at the aviation authority are over.

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Encroached squatter settlements in Thapathali being removed on Saturday. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

Govt to evacuate squatters today, tomorrow

The government plans to evacuate encroached squatter settlements along the Kathmandu valley’s riverbanks over the next two days. Three of these settlements — Thapathali, Sinamangal and Manohara — are scheduled to be evacuated from tomorrow morning and continue on Sunday.

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FILE - Foreign tourists visiting Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Photo: RSS

7,642 third-country tourists enter Nepal via Kakarbhitta in nine months

Nepal received a total of 7,642 tourists from third countries over the past nine months through the eastern border point at Kakarbhitta.

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FILE - Mount Pumori, center left, looms in the background as a mountaineer negotiates Khumbu Icefall to descend to Everest Base Camp, in Nepal, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Pasang Rinzee Sherpa, File)

Climber injured on Dhaulagiri rescued after two-day ordeal

A climber who sustained injuries while descending Dhaulagiri in Dhawalagiri Rural Municipality–4 of Myagdi has been successfully rescued after two days.

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The Road Division Office, Hetauda, uses a dozer on Sunday to demolish houses, shacks and other structures built on encroached land in the area surrounding Ghantaghar (clock tower) in Birgunj, Parsa. Photo: RSS

Nationwide drive launched to clear encroached public land

The government has launched a nationwide campaign to remove illegal structures built on public land, including riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley.

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RSP lawmaker Pokharel apologises after widespread criticism for indecent conduct

Bishwaraj Pokharel, a member of the House of Representatives elected from Okhaldhunga, has apologised in the face of growing criticism from lawmakers, netizens and members of his own party for mistreating Santadhahadur Magar, the principal of Chandeshwori Secondary School.

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Deepak Raj Joshi, Chief Executive Officer at Nepal Tourism Board. Photo credit: Subash Thapa via NTB

Nepal launches first Safari Tourism Mart in Chitwan to boost wildlife tourism

The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has launched the country’s first-ever Safari Tourism Mart in Meghauli, aiming to position Nepal as a leading global destination for responsible wildlife tourism.

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World

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the New Safe Confinement structure that was built to shield the damaged Reactor No. 4, is seen on Monday, April 6, 2026, from the abandoned town of Pripyat, Ukraine, where the workers at the plant once lived. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Ukrainians thought they had reduced the risks at Chernobyl. Then Russia invaded

The two explosions at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant came decades apart in the dead of night.

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Members of law enforcement respond during the White House Correspondents Dinner, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Washington. Photo: AP

Shots fired as gunman charges toward ballroom at White House correspondents' dinner. Trump unharmed

A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday night, charging toward the ballroom in a chaotic encounter with Secret Service agents as guests dived under tables at the sound of shots being fired.

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A flight-crew member climbs into the cockpit of a French air force Rafale fighter jet stationed on a NATO air-policing mission at the Siauliai Air Base in Lithuania as another member of the French detachment stands at the foot of the ladder on Sunday, April 19, 2026 (AP Photo/John Leicester)

In Baltic skies, NATO and Russian pilots size each other up warily but without a tilt into war

When NATO's call came, the French fighter pilots scrambled with practiced urgency, already suited up to shorten their response times.

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FILE - Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Photo: AP

Trump orders US military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz

Trump, in a separate post on Thursday, claimed a leadership rift between moderates and hardliners was confounding Iran.

23 Apr, 2026

In this photo, provided by the French Army on Monday, April 20, 2026, a Russian Su-35 fighter jet flies over the Baltic Sea. (Etat-Major des Armees via AP)

NATO intercepts Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea

Monday's flight was the latest in Russia's maneuvers over the Baltic Sea.

22 Apr, 2026

Opinion

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Reform, resistance, and the politics of disruption: They must translate into durable transformation

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In Nepal’s evolving political landscape, reform is increasingly being made to order. When state-led creativities begin to challenge entrenched systems, resistance rarely targets abstract policies alone, it often converges on individuals perceived as symbols of disruption.

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Is migraine just a headache? An invisible condition that quietly disrupts everyday life

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This is a sentence I have heard countless times, often from people who genuinely care about me. My family, my friends, even relatives who believe they are comforting me have said this.

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Music for your ears: The power of sonic energy

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While music has been a historical hit parade since ancient times, modern science testifies to the fact that some of the networks in the human brain seem to be solely dedicated to music.

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Gold price rebounds by Rs 2,700 per tola

The price of gold rebounded in the domestic bullion market on Sunday, rising by Rs 2,700 per tola.

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A bulldozer clears makeshift shelters and other structures illegally built on public land in the Gairigaun area, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-9, on Saturday. Photo: Bimal Bahadur Bista/RSS

Dismantling of illegal structures begins in Gairigaun

The work of removing the squatter settlements in Gairigaun located in Kathmandu Metropolitan City-9 has begun from today. The structures built on the public land along the Bagmati river is being dismantled as per the government's directives.

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inDrive rewards top drivers with EV cab, scooters

Global ride-hailing platform inDrive has awarded top-performing driver partners with an electric cab and e-scooters under its Platinum Driver Giveaway campaign.

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MetLife Nepal expands services to Jumla

MetLife Nepal has expanded its services to Jumla, aiming to improve access to insurance and financial services in one of the country’s remote regions.

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Hetauda Cement Industry shut for lack of raw materials

Hetauda Cement Industry, which had been grappling with financial crisis for a long time, has shut down due to a shortage of raw materials.

24 Apr, 2026

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Terraced fields in Gurung Village, Lamjung. Photo: Rajesh Gurung

Terraced fields in Gurung Village, Lamjung. Photo: Rajesh Gurung

in Pictures: Terraced fields in Gurung Village in Lamjung

Security personnel oversee the demolition of riverbank squatter settlements as residents remove their belongings and authorities begin relocation efforts in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Security personnel oversee the demolition of riverbank squatter settlements as residents remove their belongings and authorities begin relocation efforts in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

In Pictures: Riverbank squatter settlements demolition

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In pictures: Thapathali squatter settlement eviction

Rato Machindranath Jatra. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

Rato Machindranath Jatra. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

In Pictures: Rato Machindranath Jatra

Dandagaun in Ghandruk, located in Annapurna Rural Municipality-11, Kaski. Ghandruk, which lies on the Annapurna Circuit Trekking Route, is one of Nepal's most famous tourist destinations.

Photo: Ram Bahadur Thapa/RSS

Dandagaun in Ghandruk, located in Annapurna Rural Municipality-11, Kaski. Ghandruk, which lies on the Annapurna Circuit Trekking Route, is one of Nepal's most famous tourist destinations.

Photo: Ram Bahadur Thapa/RSS

Ghandruk: A famous tourist destination

A female Purple Sunbird poised to drink nectar from a flower in Inaruwa Municipality-2, Sunsari. Though small, this bird is among the most agile — capable of hovering in place like a bee to sip nectar from flowers. Photo: Nabin Gadtaula / RSS

In Picture: Purple Sunbird

Sports

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Barcelona closes in on La Liga title and Atletico wins before facing Arsenal

Marcus Rashford went on as a substitute and sealed the 2-0 victory in the 74th as Barcelona earned its first win at Getafe in six seasons.

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Barcelona's Marcus Rashford, center, scores his side's 2nd goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Getafe and Barcelona in Getafe, Spain, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

NPC player receives the Player of the Match award after defeating Budhanilkantha during the 10th PM Cup in Kathmandu. Photo: Mausam Shah ‘Nepali’/THT

Wins for Police, Rukum West, Help Nepal; New Diamond leads women's table in 10th PM Cup

In the opening men’s match, Nepal Police Club defeated Budhanilkantha Volleyball Club in straight sets 25–22, 25–17, 25–18.

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Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans in Chennai, India, Sunday, April 26, 2026. (AP Photo)

Another IPL top-order failure for Chennai in 8-wicket defeat to Gujarat. Lucknow hosts Kolkata

In Sunday’s evening game, Lucknow Super Giants hosts Kolkata Knight Riders in a bottom-of-the-table clash.

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Manchester City players celebrate after scoring during the FA Cup semifinal soccer match between Manchester City and Southampton in Manchester, England, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Man City books another FA Cup final and Arsenal goes top of the Premier League

Manchester City is back in another FA Cup final. Arsenal is back on top of the Premier League.

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Bayern's Jamal Musiala celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the Bundesliga soccer match between FSV Mainz 05 and FC Bayern Munich in Mainz, Germany, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Torsten Silz/dpa via AP)

Bayern recovers from 3 goals down to beat Mainz for confidence boost before PSG clash

Last-placed Heidenheim staved off demotion with a 2-0 win over relegation rival St. Pauli.

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Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in New Delhi, India, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

Lokesh Rahul's 152 in vain after Punjab's record chase against Delhi in IPL

In the evening game, Rajasthan Royals hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad in Jaipur.

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Entertainment

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Singer Pawan Gole alongside Musician Ramesh Gurung performing at Paleti. Photo: Nepalaya

Singer Pawan resonates at Paleti with melodious tunes

In this edition of Paleti, singer Pawan Gole performed 16 songs, comprising both new and classic numbers.

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Nepathya members bid farewell to the audience in London, Ontario. Photo: Nepalaya

In Pictures: Nepathya's Final Canada Concert in London, Ontario

KATHMANDU, APRIL 22Nepal's premier folk-rock band Nepathya concluded its series of performances in Canada with a grand musical show attended by a large audience in London, Ontario, despite it...

22 Apr, 2026

FILE - Natalie Portman appears at the photocall for the film "Arco" at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France on May 16, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP, File)

Natalie Portman is pregnant with her third child, her first with Tanguy Destable

NEW YORK, APRIL 20Natalie Portman is expecting her third child at age 44.The actor told Harper's Bazaar she is "very grateful" to be welcoming a child with partner Tanguy Destable, 45, a French...

20 Apr, 2026

A cover image of April Paleti with Pawan Gole. Photo: Nepalaya

Darjeeling-based singer Pawan Gole returns to Paleti after 14 years

KATHMANDU, APRIL 18After a hiatus of fourteen years, renowned Darjeeling-based singer Pawan Gole is set to feature at Nepalaya's Paleti at 'r' Sala in Kalikasthan, Kathmandu.In a...

18 Apr, 2026

Nepathya frontman Amrit Gurung performs during Sudbury concert. Photo: Nepalaya

In pictures: Nepathya delights audience in Sudbury, Canada

KATHMANDU, APRIL 14Nepal's premier folk-rock band Nepathya has entertained members of the Nepali diaspora in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.In a statement, the band's management company Nepalaya...

15 Apr, 2026

FILE - Indian Bollywood playback singer Asha Bhosle attends the Music launch of Bhosle's film ëMaií in Mumbai, India, Jan. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool, File)

Asha Bhosle, one of India's most versatile Bollywood singers, dies at 92

NEW DELHI, APRIL 12Asha Bhosle, one of India's most versatile Bollywood singers whose performances shaped the country's musical memory and modern cinema, has died. She was 92.The legendary...

12 Apr, 2026

Lifestyle

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Nepal Police Club (NPC) Head Coach Chandra Kunwar. Photo: Mausam Shah 'Nepali'/THT

A Life in Volleyball: Chandra Kunwar's Journey from Gulmi Hills to the Coaching Helm

From commanding the court as one of Nepal’s standout volleyball players to mentoring future talents from the sidelines, his journey reflects a seamless transition from athlete to coach.

23 Apr, 2026

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Chronicle 2026 Showcases Excellence in Communication and Leadership in Itahari

Chronicle 2026 – Area C4 International Speech and Table Topics Contest, held at Hotel Verandah, Itahari-6, Sunsari, on April 4, celebrated communication, leadership, and personal growth.

16 Apr, 2026

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NVA national award goes to Sital Kaji Shrestha

Nepal Veterinary Association during its 16th national conference held in Tilottama, Rupandehi presented NVA National Award to Sital Kaji Shrestha who is also the past president of the association.

12 Apr, 2026

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Renew, recommit, rise: Why Toastmasters still matters today

Twice every year, members of Toastmasters International are presented with a simple yet powerful choice: to renew their membership or to move on.

09 Apr, 2026

FILE - A pregnant woman stands for a portrait in Dallas, May 18, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

More women are having babies later in life. How to improve your chance of a healthy pregnancy

Ultrasounds late in pregnancy may also spot problems with the fetus.

30 Mar, 2026

Science and Tech

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FILE - This image, provided by NASA, shows the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas captured by the Hubble Space Telescope on Nov. 30, 2025, about 178 million miles (286 million kilometers) from Earth. (NASA, ESA, STScI, D. Jewitt (UCLA), M.-T. Hui (Shanghai Astronomical Observatory), J. DePasquale (STScI) via AP, File)

Scientists trace latest interstellar comet's home to a cold, isolated corner of the Milky Way

The findings were published in Nature Astronomy.

23 Apr, 2026

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New driving licences meet Intl' ISO standards, allows offline verification via QR scan: MoCIT

The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) has said the new smart driving licence system is more secure and practical, fully compliant with international ISO 7810 ID-1 standards— the same format used globally for credit cards — incorporating 39 distinct security features designed to prevent forgery and unauthorised use.

21 Apr, 2026

A two-day cybersecurity workshop being held in Surkhet of Karnali Province. Photo: NAST

Two-day cybersecurity workshop held in Karnali to strengthen digital resilience

The programme focused on raising cybersecurity awareness and bridging the digital divide, with an emphasis on improving digital literacy and strengthening institutional preparedness against evolving cyber threats.

12 Apr, 2026

The Artemis II crew, from left, Jeremy Hansen, Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman come to the center stage at the end of a crew return event Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Ellington Field in Houston. Photo: AP

Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip

Still marveling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home Saturday from hundreds who took part in NASA's lunar comeback that set a record for deep space travel.

12 Apr, 2026

This image provided by NASA, astronaut and Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch peers out of one of the Orion spacecraft's main cabin windows, looking back at Earth, as the crew travels towards the Moon on Thursday, April 2, 2026. (NASA via AP)

It's time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13's distance record. What to know about the moon flyby

The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration.

07 Apr, 2026

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Nepal

Khumbu Icefall

All eyes on Khumbu Icefall as joint team moves to clear Everest route

The Expedition Operators Association of Nepal (EOAN) and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) are set to deploy a joint team of around 20 people, including icefall doctors and Sherpa climbers from various expeditions, to the Khumbu Icefall on Sunday morning to assess ground conditions and attempt to open or identify alternate routes through the section that has been blocking progress toward Camp I on Everest.

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File - Mount Everest, the world highest peak, and other peaks of the Himalayan range are seen through an aircraft window during a mountain flight from Kathmandu, on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Photo: Reuters

944 climbers, Rs 1 billion in royalties - and a hanging serac threatening Nepal's Everest season

Nepal has crossed the Rs 1 billion mark in mountaineering royalties for the Spring 2026 season, with the Department of Tourism issuing climbing permits to 944 mountaineers from 76 countries across 30 peaks

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Nepali artist Amrit Karki to feature in Ladakh Biennale

Nepali artist Amrit Karki is set to present a newly commissioned work at the 2026 sā Ladakh Biennale, scheduled from August 1 to 10 in India.

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Home Minister Sudan Gurung. Photo Courtesy: PMO Nepal

Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigns, cites conflict of interest concerns

Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned from his post on Wednesday amid mounting controversy over his share investments, becoming the latest minister in the Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government to be embroiled in scandal within weeks of its formation.

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Makalu. Photo Courtesy: Seven Summit Treks/facebook

Spring 2026 climbing season opens with summits on three 8,000ers

Nepal's Spring 2026 climbing season has opened with a flurry of successful ascents across three eight-thousanders in a single weekend, with teams reaching the summits of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Makalu between April 17 and 18, signalling a strong start to what is shaping up to be an active season on the high peaks.

Environment

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Nepal issues new plastic bag directive, bans bags thinner than 40 microns

The Government has issued a new Plastic Bag (Regulation and Control) Directive, 2082, replacing the earlier directive of 2068, establishing comprehensive standards for the production, import, storage, sale, distribution, and use of plastic bags across the country.

Lifestyle

Photo Courtesy: UCI /Thai Para Cycling Association

Thus Nepal participates UCI Para Cycling World Cup

On 10th March 2026, I got a call from a woman cycling activist Asmita Rajbansi. She was seeking a help to bid farewell and good luck to Ranjana Dhami, who was rushing to participate Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Para Cycling World Cup in Chiang Mai Thailand.

Kathmandu

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leaders and activists with flags exchanging greetings outside the Office of the Election Officer for Constituency No. 1 in New Baneshwar after Ranju Darshana Neupane was elected as the member of the House of Representatives from RSP in Kathmandu Constituency No. 1. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal/RSS

RSP wins 1 seats, leads in 52 as Election Commission posts early results from 69 of 165 constituencies

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)has won 1 seat and is leading in 52 more constituencies, according to early results posted on the Election Commission of Nepal's official portal covering 69 of the 165 House of Representatives constituencies as vote counting continues Friday.

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