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Monday, 29 June 2026

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Elephants at the door: Wild herds terrorise villages in Udayapur and Jhapa as human-wildlife conflict deepens

In Udayapur, six families woke up to find their homes destroyed. In Jhapa, farmers have abandoned their rice fields to spend their days chasing elephants away from their villages.

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Bosch hosts annual partners summit, unveils new power tool solutions in Nepal

Bosch Nepal, in collaboration with its authorised distributor Infratech Pvt. Ltd., hosted the Bosch Power Partners Summit Nepal 2026 in Kathmandu, bringing together around 120 dealers, retailers and professional users to showcase the company's latest power tool innovations and strengthen partnerships.

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Special Court extends UML Vice-chair Bishnu Paudel's remand by three days

The Special Court on Monday extended the remand of former finance minister and CPN-UML Vice-chair Bishnu Prasad Paudel by three days, allowing investigators to continue probing a money laundering case against him.

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NEPSE falls 16 points as turnover drops to Rs 2.67 billion

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) extended its losing streak on Monday, with the benchmark index falling 16.54 points, or 0.62 percent, to close at 2,632.96 points.

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Paramilitary soldiers and police officers stand guard on a road cordoned off near the site of a militant attack at the provincial headquarters of the paramilitary Pakistan Rangers in Karachi, Pakistan, Sunday, June 28, 2026. Photo: AP

Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say

Overnight ground operations and strikes by Pakistani forces have killed at least 36 civilians and injured more than 160 others, Afghan officials said Monday, as tensions between the neighbors further escalated. One Afghan official said the attacks would be met with retaliation.

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775 kg of marijuana seized from mini truck on Koshi Highway, driver arrested

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Nepali youths develop country's first school carbon footprint calculator

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Global IME launches 'Udyamshala' to support startups and SMEs

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Seven killed, 105 injured in road accidents across Nepal in past 24 hours

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Gold price drops Rs 1,400 per tola; silver also slips

Gold price declined in the domestic market on Monday, with fine gold falling by Rs 1,400 per tola, while silver also registered a marginal decrease.

Forensic technicians examine a skydiving plane that crashed in Tomblaine northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board, Sunday, June 28, 2026. Photo: AP

A skydiving plane crashes in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board

Families watched in shock as a skydiving plane carrying their loved ones on what was meant to be a thrilling introduction to parachuting crashed in northeastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.

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Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.

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Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari and former prime ministers Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', KP Sharma Oli, Madhav Kumar Nepal, and Jhalanath Khanal gather at a programme in Kathmandu on Sunday to commemorate the 75th birth anniversary of late Madan Bhandari. Photo: Pradeep Raj Onta / RSS

Four ex-PMs share stage at Madan Bhandari event

In a dramatic development and amid speculations of a possible communist alliance, four former prime ministers of the Communist Party were seen on a common platform today at a symposium titled ‘Nepal’s Communist Movement and Popular Leader Madan Bhandari’.

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RPP PP leader Gyanendra Shahi calls for equal accountability of state, citizens

Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) parliamentary party leader Gyanendra Shahi has said the state should be held accountable alongside citizens if the government introduces stricter penalties for traffic rule violations.

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Nepal, France lead regional push against illegal waste trafficking

Nepal and France have stepped up regional cooperation to combat illegal waste trafficking by bringing together customs, security and environmental authorities from South and Southeast Asia to strengthen cross-border enforcement against environmental crime.

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AI can spread facts and fake news alike, Swiss envoy tells journalism students

Swiss Ambassador to Nepal Dr Danielle Meuwly said that artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to amplify both credible information and misinformation, stressing that critical thinking and fact-checking have become more important than ever in the digital age.

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Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma speaks at a judiciary-media interaction event hosted by the Supreme Court in Kathmandu on Friday. Photo: Kiranraj Bista/RSS

Judiciary, media complement each other: Chief Justice

Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma has said the judiciary and the media are complementary institutions that share the common responsibility of safeguarding citizens' rights and ensuring justice.

26 Jun, 2026

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Nepalgunj Airport. Photo: Sandeep Sen

Tourism entrepreneurs push for Nepalgunj–Delhi direct flights to boost arrivals

Tourism entrepreneurs in Nepalgunj have urged the government to initiate direct flights between Nepalgunj and New Delhi, saying the air link is crucial to boosting tourist arrivals and unlocking the tourism potential of western Nepal.

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Bhutan begins construction of temple complex in Lumbini

Bhutan has officially begun construction of its long-awaited temple complex in Lumbini, marking a new milestone in the cultural and spiritual ties between Nepal and Bhutan.

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RSP concludes first convention amid myriad of shortcomings

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) ended its historic first general convention with the last elections of the central committee marred by a sharp decline in voter turnout and public allegations of factionalism.

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RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane speaks at the party's closed session following his oath-taking ceremony at the Chitwan Industry Association exhibition hall on Friday. Photo: Sanad Adhikari/RSS

RSP emerges as major political force after first general convention: Chair Lamichhane

Newly elected Chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, on Friday said the party has emerged as a major and mature political force following its first general convention.

26 Jun, 2026

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Amnesty, Advocacy Forum urge Nepal to end torture, ensure accountability

Amnesty International Nepal and Advocacy Forum-Nepal have urged the government to take urgent action to end torture, custodial deaths and impunity, warning that Nepal continues to fail in meeting its constitutional and international human rights obligations.

26 Jun, 2026

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Forensic technicians examine a skydiving plane that crashed in Tomblaine northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board, Sunday, June 28, 2026. Photo: AP

A skydiving plane crashes in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board

Families watched in shock as a skydiving plane carrying their loved ones on what was meant to be a thrilling introduction to parachuting crashed in northeastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.

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UK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugees

Britain's government said it will open safe, legal routes for eligible refugees, while also changing human rights laws to make it easier to deport people who are in the country illegally.

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Rescue workers search through the rubble three days after earthquakes struck Catia la Mar, Venezuela, Saturday, June 27, 2026. Photo: AP

Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430

Tensions flared Saturday as desperation grew in Venezuela's state of La Guaira as rescuers and civilians searched for earthquake survivors and the death toll rose sharply to 1,430.

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FILE - Three boys use their phones while sitting outside a school in Sydney, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. Photo: AP

Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media

The Australian government plans to strengthen laws that ban children younger than 16 from social media platforms, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

26 Jun, 2026

Residents walk among the rubble of building damaged in earthquakes the previous day in Catia La Mar, Venezuela, Thursday, June 25, 2026. Photo: AP

Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes

Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured.

26 Jun, 2026

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Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal answers lawmakers' queries on the Appropriation Bill during a House of Representatives session at the Federal Parliament in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, on Thursday. Photo: Gopal Dahal/RSS

Strategic autonomy in a multipolar Asia: Nepal's smart diplomacy through active non-alignment

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Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal’s recent visits to New Delhi (5-7 June) and Beijing (14-17 June) were more than routine diplomatic engagements.

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RSP's first convention: A search for vision to drive the country

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Bharatpur is buzzing with political activities with the first three-day General Convention of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) now heading towards its fag end.

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The FATF grey list: What it means for ordinary people

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Ram Bahadur Thapa works on a construction site in Qatar. Every month, he sends Rs 40, 000 home to his wife Sita and their two children in Dhangadhi.

Business

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MetLife waives late fees to revive lapsed insurance policies

MetLife Nepal has launched a limited-time campaign allowing customers to reinstate lapsed life insurance policies with late fee waivers of up to 100 percent.

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TVS launches upgraded Apache RTR 160 4V in Nepal at Rs 429,900

TVS Motor Company has launched the upgraded TVS Apache RTR 160 4V motorcycle in the Nepali market, introducing new safety and technology features aimed at performance enthusiasts.

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LG launches 'Essential Series' home appliances in Nepal, expands nationwide campaign

LG Electronics has launched its new 'Essential Series' range of home appliances in Nepal, introducing refrigerators, washing machines and air conditioners designed specifically for Nepali households.

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Gold price drops Rs 1,400 per tola; silver also slips

Gold price declined in the domestic market on Monday, with fine gold falling by Rs 1,400 per tola, while silver also registered a marginal decrease.

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KTM and Triumph open new showroom in Lalitpur

KTM and Triumph have launched a new joint showroom in Lalitpur, Nepal, bringing both brands' motorcycle lineups under one roof for customers in the Kathmandu Valley.

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Photo Gallery

Aerial drone view of Jhuleni, a tourist destination in Pyuthan Municipality–6, Pyuthan district. Photo: Keshar Sunar/RSS

Photo of the Day: Jhuleni

Women from the local Tharu community fish using traditional traps (Tapi) at Arjunkhola in Lamahi Municipality-5, Dang. Photo: Kuldeep Neupane/RSS

Photo of the Day: Fishing with traditional traps

Women operate a traditional water mill to grind flour in Rishidaha, Mellekh Rural Municipality-2, Achham. Such water mills are becoming increasingly rare in the district. Photo: Sushil Bhandari/RSS

Photo of the Day: Women grinding flour at a water mill

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Photo of the Day: Rato Machindranath

Women and children from the Magar community clad in traditional attire play the traditional Eagle-and-Chicken game during the Bhume Parva festival, celebrated to worship the earth and nature, with prayers for good harvests, prosperity, and protection from natural disasters in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, June 15, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Women and children from the Magar community clad in traditional attire play the traditional Eagle-and-Chicken game during the Bhume Parva festival, celebrated to worship the earth and nature, with prayers for good harvests, prosperity, and protection from natural disasters in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, June 15, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: Bhume Parva Festival

A view of the historic Kankrebihar Temple in Birendranagar Valley, the capital of Karnali Province. Photo: Hemant Kesi/RSS

Photo of the Day: The temple of Kankrebihar

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Dr. Shrujana & Zenisha Moktan on Football, Tattoos & Childhood | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 14

Episode 14 brings together two incredible women who have inspired Nepal through beauty, confidence, passion and their unique journeys:

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Shilpa Maskey & Teriya Magar Break the Internet | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 13

Welcome to another crazy episode of Xtreme Football Circus

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Eva Giri and Parakram Rana having fun | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 12

Hosted by Aman Pratap Adhikary, Episode 12 brings football, fashion, content and entertainment together with two of Nepal’s most creative personalities:

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Nepal's World Cup Anthem Is Pure Goosebumps | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 11

Football meets music, mountains and Nepali pride in one unforgettable episode!

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Fans celebrate after the World Cup Group J soccer match between Jordan and Argentina in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Saturday, June 27, 2026. Photo: AP

Final day of group play at the World Cup sets the field for the round of 32

The round of 32 at the World Cup is set, with the knockout stage getting underway Sunday as Canada plays South Africa in Southern California.

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Sports

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Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup's first knockout match on Stephen Eustáquio's late goal

Right after Canada finished its first knockout match victory in a World Cup, coach Jesse Marsch huddled his players on the grass of a stadium still in pandemonium and spoke from his heart — shouted, actually.

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Canada's Stephen Eustaquio scores his side's opening goal against South Africa during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. Photo: AP

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring his side's 3rd goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Jordan and Argentina in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Saturday, June 27, 2026. Photo: AP

Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record

Messi didn't have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games.

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Sunmaya Budha. Photo Courtesy: La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB

Sunmaya Budha smashes 11-year record to conquer Italy's Lavaredo 120K

Nepali trail runner Sunmaya Budha continued her remarkable rise on the international stage by winning the prestigious La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra Trail 120K in Italy, setting a new women's course record in the process.

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Belgium's Leandro Trossard (10) celebrates his goal against New Zealand with teammates Kevin De Bruyne (7) and Charles De Ketelaere (17) during the first half of a World Cup Group G soccer match, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, June 26, 2026. Photo: Timothy Matwey/The Canadian Press via AP

Trossard, De Bruyne score and Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 to advance at the World Cup

Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start at the World Cup to advance to the knockout round with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night.

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France's Ousmane Dembele celebrates with Kylian Mbappe, right, after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. Photo: AP

France forward Ousmane Dembélé scores a first-half World Cup hat trick in 4-1 win over Norway

Not so fast, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. Ousmane Dembélé has just entered the Golden Boot race.

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Ecuador players celebrate at the end of the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ecuador and Germany in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Thursday, June 25, 2026. Photo: AP

Ecuador advances to World Cup knockout rounds, beats Germany 2-1 on Plata's 77th-minute goal

A little flick of Gonzalo Plata’s big toe helped Ecuador make a great escape.

26 Jun, 2026

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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

Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.

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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

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

Singer-songwriter, David Burke aka D4vd sits in artist space at Coachella music festival on April 18, 2025 in Indio, Calif. (AP Photo)

What to know about singer D4vd and the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

LOS ANGELES, APRIL 29Singer and songwriter D4vd has been charged with murder, sexual abuse and dismemberment in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.His lawyers said he is not guilty and...

29 Apr, 2026

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Chudka Dance of Darai community in Tanahun. Photo: RSS

Darai community works to preserve traditional Chudka dance

The Darai community in Tanahun has intensified efforts to preserve its traditional Chudka dance, a fading cultural heritage practice.

22 Jun, 2026

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Passang Nuru Sherpa's pandemic Memoir named finalist for International Book Award

Nepali-American author and community responder Passang Nuru Sherpa has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 International Book Award (IBA) in the Non-Fiction Creative category for his memoir 'Behind the Mask'.

20 Jun, 2026

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Dhairya Cancer Foundation introduces therapeutic knitting for caregivers of cancer patients

Dhairya Cancer Foundation (DCF) has launched a therapeutic knitting and crochet programme for parents of children undergoing cancer treatment.

18 Jun, 2026

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Growing together: How mentorship shapes leaders across Toastmasters worldwide

What if the difference between struggling alone and growing with confidence is simply having the right mentor beside you?

12 Jun, 2026

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Piyush Mishra does not want to be known either as a messenger nor a revolutionary.

09 Jun, 2026

Science and Tech

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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.

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Akaassh Jatia

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

The Shenzhou-23 manned mission launches from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Photo: AP

China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay

China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft Sunday night with three astronauts heading to its space station, including one set to stay in space for a year.

26 May, 2026

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New IT curriculum being developed to produce industry-ready professionals

The Nepal Association for Software and IT Services Companies (NAS-IT), the apex body representing Nepal’s IT and software companies, is developing a new bachelor-level IT curriculum aimed at producing industry-ready professionals aligned with market demands.

19 May, 2026

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Nepal Startup Innovation Hackathon 2026 concludes, Team Nova wins top prize

The Nepal Startup Innovation Hackathon 2026 concluded on May 12, with “Team Nova” winning the top prize of Rs 50,000 for its project “Leapnode”.

14 May, 2026

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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

Everest route open for Spring 2026 season after fixing team summits

Mount Everest's climbing route is now open for the Spring 2026 season after an 11-member rope-fixing team led by Mingma Dorchi Sherpa reached the 8,848.86-metre summit at approximately 10:25 am on Wednesday, the Expedition Operators' Association Nepal (EOAN) announced.

Health

FILE - In this June 15, 2010 file photo, a rat wanders the subway tracks at Union Square in New York. Photo: AP

Hantavirus risk to Nepal remains very low, says EDCD

Health authorities have assessed the risk of hantavirus infection in the country as very low, even as a cluster of Andes virus cases linked to a cruise ship has claimed three lives and infected at least 11 people globally, prompting the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) to place international entry points on alert.

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