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Everest Summiteers Summit sparks dispute over certificates, funds, legitimacy

Nepal's two most prominent mountaineering bodies have formally rejected any association with the Everest Summiteers Summit held in May, with Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) filing a strong reply with the Department of Tourism that calls for investigation and action against its organiser, Everest Alliance Nepal, even as the company insists it followed all legal procedures.
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Sugarcane farmers suspend Rautahat protest as process begins to release Rs 70 million subsidy

Sugarcane farmers in Rautahat have suspended their protest after the District Administration Office (DAO) agreed to initiate the payment process for long-pending government subsidies, with eligible farmers expected to receive the funds within a week after required documents are submitted.
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File - Sudurpaschim Province Chief Minister, Kamal Bahadur Shah. Photo: RSS

Rs 37b budget in Sudurpashchim fails to pass as coalition rift blocks approval

​​​​​​​The Sudurpashchim Provincial Government has entered a partial budget vacuum after failing to secure provincial assembly approval for its budget for the fiscal year 2026/27, leaving it unable to make public expenditures from the start of the new fiscal year.
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Shoppers at the leather footwear fair at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. Photo: Roshan Sapkota/RSS

PM Shah pledges support to boost exports of Nepali footwear

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has pledged government support to promote exports of domestically manufactured footwear, saying the sector has significant potential to reduce imports and create jobs.
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Nepal urged to put youth aspirations at centre of demographic policies

The Government of Nepal, in collaboration with the National Youth Council and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), marked World Population Day 2026 by calling for youth aspirations to be placed at the heart of the country's demographic and development policies.
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Jawalakhel Central Zoo reopens after Bird Flu outbreak brought under control

The Central Zoo in Jawalakhel reopened to visitors on Friday after nearly a month of closure, with the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) announcing that the avian influenza outbreak detected inside the facility has been brought under control.
Ramechhap cold storage. Photo: Himal Dhungel

Rs 53 million cold storage facility set to aid Ramechhap farmers

A vegetable and fruit cold storage centre built in Manthali Municipality-1, Sanimadau of Ramechhap has undergone operational testing and is set to come into immediate operation, offering a major boost to local farmers.
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In Pictures: Shrawan preparations – A dash of green in Kathmandu

The festive rush is on at Kathmandu's Asan–Indra Chowk market as Hindu women shop for green pote necklaces and bangles ahead of the holy month of Shrawan (Sawan) — a time of devotion, prosperity and marital well-being.

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Central Zoo. Photo: THT/ File

Jawalakhel Central Zoo reopens after Bird Flu outbreak brought under control

The Central Zoo in Jawalakhel reopened to visitors on Friday after nearly a month of closure, with the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) announcing that the avian influenza outbreak detected inside the facility has been brought under control.
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File - A view of Tribhuvan University in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, on Sunday, December, 2018. Photo: Sandeep Sen

UGC to take over higher education degree equivalency from July 17

The University Grants Commission (UGC) will assume responsibility for determining the equivalency of higher education degrees and issuing equivalency certificates from July 17, following a recent legal amendment.
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UNFPA's new Nepal representative presents credentials to Foreign Minister Khanal

Sriram Haridass, the newly appointed United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative for Nepal, presented his letter of credentials to Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal on Tuesday.
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Amnesty International calls for release of detained activist Majid Ansari

Amnesty International has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Gen-Z activist Majid Ansari, expressing concern over what it described as his arbitrary detention after he visited a temporary holding centre for victims of forced evictions in Kirtipur.
14 Jul, 2026
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.
13 Jul, 2026

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Ramechhap cold storage. Photo: Himal Dhungel

Rs 53 million cold storage facility set to aid Ramechhap farmers

A vegetable and fruit cold storage centre built in Manthali Municipality-1, Sanimadau of Ramechhap has undergone operational testing and is set to come into immediate operation, offering a major boost to local farmers.
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Nepali youth from Bajura dies after assault in Bengaluru, family seeks justice

​​​​​​​A 21-year-old Nepali migrant worker from Bajura has died in an Indian hospital after allegedly being assaulted in Bengaluru, prompting his family to demand a fair investigation and strict action against those involved.
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Bureaucratic delay sparks heated road blockades by Rautahat sugarcane farmers

Sugarcane farmers in Rautahat have launched protests after the distribution of more than Rs 70 million in government subsidies was delayed, raising fears that the allocated budget could lapse before reaching beneficiaries.
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Meter loan victims. Photo: Pushpa Raj Khatiwada

Meter loan victims await Home Minister as talks face delay in Nijgadh

A crucial second day of negotiations between Home Minister Sudan Gurung and victims of illegal loan sharking (meter byaj) was delayed on Wednesday after the minister failed to arrive at the scheduled meeting, raising concerns among protesters awaiting a resolution to their demands.
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Scooter rider swept away by flash flood in Simkhola found dead

A man swept away along with his scooter by flash floods in Simkhola near the Kulekhani Dam in Makwanpur has been found dead, a day after his vehicle was recovered, police said.
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NEPSE surges 79 points as manufacturing, hydropower and investment lead gains

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Bagmati restructures cabinet, cuts ministries from 14 to 8

Gahawamai Rath Yatra in Birgunj. Photo: Ram Sarraf

Rain fails to dampen devotion as thousands join Gahawamai Rath Yatra in Birgunj

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FILE - An aerial view of a Rohingya refugee camp, home to over a million of Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya minority, in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, Nov. 25, 2025. Photo: AP

More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees

More than 500 people are feared dead after reports that two boats carrying members of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya minority have capsized in the Bay of Bengal, officials said Thursday.
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A man puts flowers outside the music bar where a fire killed a number of people in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Photo: AP

Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30, dozens remain in hospital

The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday.
14 Jul, 2026
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

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Siddhartha Bank launches gold loan scheme with up to Rs 5 million ceiling

Siddhartha Bank Limited has launched a new lending product called Siddhartha Gold Loan, allowing customers to use gold and gold jewellery as collateral to secure loans of up to Rs 5 million, the bank announced on Thursday.
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Two new Bajaj Chetak electric scooters likely to debut in Nepal

Bajaj Auto is expected to introduce two new electric scooter models in the Nepali market, with the launch likely to coincide with the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 in August.
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Award-winning Chery Q EV to debut at NAIMA Mobility Expo

Chery's award-winning electric urban crossover, the Chery Q, is set to make its Nepal debut at the NAIMA Mobility Expo 2026, its authorised distributor Pioneer Moto Corp. announced.
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File - Nepali women entrepreneurs are participating in a trade mission in Manchester, UK. Photo Courtesy: British Embassy Kathmandu

Govt to back 'Ma Udhyami' trademark, boost women-led businesses

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has asserted that the government is committed to supporting women entrepreneurs and creating a business environment that helps their products reach national and international markets.
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Joint Steering Committee meeting advances Nepal–India energy cooperation

Nepal and India have reviewed progress on bilateral power sector cooperation, with both sides agreeing to accelerate the implementation of cross-border transmission lines, hydropower projects and electricity trade.
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Nischal & Madhu: R9's Hair, Messi Wars & Endless Laughter | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 27

Nischal & Madhu: R9's Hair, Messi Wars & Endless Laughter | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 27.
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Dayahang Rai: Football Barefoot, Bhale Cup & the GOAT | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 26

He's brought countless unforgettable characters to life on screen. But in this episode, you meet the football fan behind the actor.
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Saugat Pradhan & Bibek Khadgi: Fashion, Football & Portugal | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 25

Two of Nepal's tallest models walk into the circus... and Aman Pratap Adhikary wastes no time roasting them.
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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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Nepal to enter direct global qualifier as ICC revamps T20 pathway

Nepal will compete in a 16-team Global Qualifier for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 after the International Cricket Council (ICC) approved a revised qualification pathway and new tournament format at its Annual General Meeting in Edinburgh.
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Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after teammate Enzo Fernandez scored their side's first goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Photo: AP

Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final

Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates. With one more win, he'll be delivering another World Cup trophy to Argentina.
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Spain's Pedro Porro reacts after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Photo: AP

Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup final.
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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

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.
12 Jul, 2026
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.”
12 Jul, 2026
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
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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
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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
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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

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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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