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Bhai Tika being observed today, auspicious time set for 11:07 am

Bhai Tika, the final day of the five-day Tihar festival, is being observed across the country today, with the auspicious time for receiving the tika set for 11:07am.
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Festivals promote social harmony and unity, says PM Shah

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said traditional festivals help bring people together by encouraging them to set aside differences and promoting social unity, harmony and tolerance.
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International Mountain Museum sees rise in visitor numbers

The International Mountain Museum in Pokhara has recorded a rise in visitor numbers in recent months, with 20,938 domestic and international tourists visiting the museum in the first four months of the current fiscal year up to November 6.
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Foreign Minister Khanal arrives in Antalya for COP31

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead the Nepali delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).
08 Nov, 2026
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Foreign minister Khanal leaves for COP31 in Türkiye

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal left for Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled for November 9-20.
07 Nov, 2026
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Nepal should not only negotiate the consequences; it should confront the cause at COP31

The government of Nepal has outlined four core national priorities to highlight at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), to be held from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye.
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TU says more than 700 ropanis of land returned to university control

Tribhuvan University (TU) has said more than 700 ropanis of land in Kirtipur have been brought back under its management after institutions and organisations occupying the properties formally communicated with the university regarding vacating, renewing or entering into new agreements.
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Woman in ICU after alleged knife attack by husband

A 25-year-old woman is undergoing intensive care treatment after allegedly being stabbed multiple times by her husband in Bara, with police arresting the suspect two days after the attack.

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Tribhuvan International Airport. Photo: Sandeep Sen/THT

Passengers can now track luggage movement at Tribhuvan Airport

International passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport will now be able to monitor the movement of their checked baggage in real time after authorities introduced a live-feed system aimed at improving transparency and passenger service.
06 Nov, 2026
File - A view of Tribhuvan University in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, on Sunday, December, 2018. Photo: Sandeep Sen

TU says more than 700 ropanis of land returned to university control

Tribhuvan University (TU) has said more than 700 ropanis of land in Kirtipur have been brought back under its management after institutions and organisations occupying the properties formally communicated with the university regarding vacating, renewing or entering into new agreements.
06 Nov, 2026
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UIAA 1982 declaration brings researchers back to Kathmandu to understand mountain ecosystem

A team of researchers from Switzerland and Nepal has been conducting historical research on the 1982 declaration of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) to understand the present context of the mountain ecosystem in Nepal.
06 Nov, 2026
Indian Ministry of External Affairs Secretary Vikram Misri paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Balendra Shah at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Singha Durbar, on Thursday. Photo: Kamal Kumar Basnet / RSS

Indian Foreign Secretary Misri calls on PM Shah

Prime Minister Balendra Shah received Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in an audience at the Office of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers at the Singha Durbar on Thursday.
06 Nov, 2026
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Festival security operation targets gambling, firecrackers and crime

Nepal Police have launched a special nationwide security operation for the Tihar, Nepal Sambat and Chhath festivals, stepping up patrols, surveillance and border inspections to prevent crime and maintain public safety during the festive season.
06 Nov, 2026

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File - A Nepali police personnel worship a dog on Kukur Tihar, the second day of the second largest festival at the Central Police Dog Training School in Kathmandu, on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Kukur Tihar being observed across Nepal

Kukur Tihar, the festival dedicated to dogs, is being observed across the country today, the third day of Yamapanchak during this year’s Tihar festival.
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Police seize 2.82 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur

Police have seized 2,820.5 kilograms of marijuana hidden in a field in Udayapur, one of the largest recent drug recoveries in the district, and launched an investigation to identify those behind the consignment.
06 Nov, 2026
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Woman in ICU after alleged knife attack by husband

A 25-year-old woman is undergoing intensive care treatment after allegedly being stabbed multiple times by her husband in Bara, with police arresting the suspect two days after the attack.
06 Nov, 2026
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7SF launches H. pylori screening campaign in Solukhumbu's Tapting village

Continuing its humanitarian activities, the 7 Summits Foundation has conducted an initial Helicobacter pylori screening campaign at Tapting village in Solukhumbu.
06 Nov, 2026
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Nearly 200,000 questionable student records trigger education ministry investigation

The Ministry of Education and Sports has formed a five-member investigation committee after identifying suspected fake and duplicate entries involving nearly 200,000 students in the Integrated Educational Management Information System (IEMIS), raising concerns over the possible misuse of government grants allocated to community schools.
06 Nov, 2026
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Festivals promote social harmony and unity, says PM Shah

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International Mountain Museum sees rise in visitor numbers

Trekkers are silhouetted against the backdrop of snow-covered mountain at Ama Yangri peak in Sindhupalchowk district. Photo: Mausam Shah "Nepali"/THT

Nepal approves first National Standard for High-Altitude Sickness Management

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Jet nosedives and erupts into fireball near busy roadway in South Florida. All 9 on board died

A business jet carrying nine people nose-dived into a South Florida neighborhood Sunday and erupted into a giant fireball that appeared to just miss homes near a busy roadway. Everyone on board was killed, the nation's transportation secretary said.
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Mass shootings over Halloween weekend leave at least 6 dead and dozens injured across US

Mass shootings over the Halloween weekend — largely in nightlife districts across the U.S. — left at least six people dead and dozens injured, officials said.
02 Nov, 2026
Demonstrators attend a protest under the slogan "Gen Z Takes Care of It" in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Photo: AP

French protest violence eases while scattered riots hit Germany ahead of school return

French authorities expressed relief Sunday after mass protests over rising living costs resulted in less violence than previous weekends. But police expect new demonstrations as high schools at the heart of the movement reopen Monday after their autumn break.
02 Nov, 2026
In this photo provided by DFO Balasore Wildlife Division, rescued baby orangutans huddle together in Bhograi village in Balasore district of Odisha, India, September, 2026. Photo: DFO Balasore Wildlife Division via AP

Baby orangutans in India expose illegal wildlife trade as experts question a billionaire's zoo

The villagers who first spotted the five baby orangutans in a casuarina forest in India in early September were puzzled by their reddish hair and unfamiliar faces.
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High-speed train hits stopped train in central Spain, killing at least 10

A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 10 people on Wednesday in central Spain, authorities said.
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Bhai Tika being observed today, auspicious time set for 11:07 am

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Nepal Oil Corporation moves to consolidate LPG sector

Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has initiated a process to merge liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) companies operating under different brands, saying the move is aimed at improving distribution efficiency and protecting consumer interests.
02 Nov, 2026
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Pokhara to train 120 youth free of cost in six job-oriented sectors

Pokhara Metropolitan City will provide free vocational training to 120 people this fiscal year, aiming to enhance employment opportunities, encourage self-employment and produce skilled workers for sectors facing growing demand.
02 Nov, 2026
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100,000 kg of Manaslu apples stranded after floods wash away transport routes

Thousands of kilograms of apples harvested in the Manaslu region are sitting unsold in warehouses after floods washed away roads and bridges, cutting off one of northern Gorkha's most important sources of income during the peak harvest season.
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Nepal approves 94 FDI projects worth Rs 5.11bn

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is very heartening to know that Nepal has been promised $ 20 million for the reconstruction of the Bhote Koshi Flood by the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD). It was created in 2022 as a new financial instrument.
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NRB to sell gold asarfi, silver medallions ahead of Tihar

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) will begin selling gold asarfi and silver medallions ahead of Tihar, targeting devotees who use the items during Laxmi Puja, one of the most important rituals of the festival.
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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.
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Ncell extends free services in flood-hit areas for seven days

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Abhishek Bastola becomes first Nepali to enter Australian Open Asia-Pacific wild-card play-off

Nepali tennis player Abhishek Bastola has become the first player from the country to gain acceptance into the Australian Open 2027 Asia-Pacific Wild Card Play-off, marking another milestone for Nepali tennis.
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Lumbini Lions continue perfect run as Pokhara's struggles deepen

Defending champions Lumbini Lions maintained their unbeaten start to the Nepal Premier League with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Pokhara Avengers at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground on Monday.
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The third edition of the Nepal Premier League continues on Monday with a double-header, as four teams begin their quest for the title in a season featuring major upgrades, including the tournament's first use of the Decision Review System (DRS).
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Abhishek Bastola wins back-to-back matches at Bengaluru tennis tour

Nepal’s Abhishek Bastola has won his first two matches at the UTR Pro Tennis Tour Bengaluru, defeating India’s second seed Vansh Bisht and Romania’s Adrian Constantin in consecutive victories.
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Gauthali leads Nepal's domestic box-office chart with Rs 260.27 million

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Art workshop and peace ambassador recognition ceremony held in Patan

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