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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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Budhiganga Municipality building in Bajura. Photo: Prakash Singh

Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura left without chief administrator for four months, services paralysed

Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura district has been without a chief administrative officer for nearly four months, leaving daily administration, financial transactions and public service delivery severely disrupted with only three months remaining in the current fiscal year.

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Venomous snake sightings rise in Banke amid heat

Venomous snakes have begun appearing in increased numbers in Banke district as temperatures rise, according to the Division Forest Office.

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Martadi–Kolti road section in Bajura district. Photo: Prakash Singh

Contractor's inaction leaves Bajura road project stalled, hundreds of millions returned unspent year after year

A blacktopping project on the Martadi–Kolti road section in Bajura district has ground to a halt, with the contracted company repeatedly failing to begin work and forcing hundreds of millions of rupees in allocated budget to be returned unspent each fiscal year.

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Twelve houses gutted in fire in Nawalparasi

Twelve houses were gutted in a fire that broke out at Bhairampur-5, Pratappur, Paschim Nawalparasi on Tuesday. The damage amounts to more than Rs 40 million.

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Indian national arrested in Birgunj with 30,000 Tramadol tablets

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All will be brought on board to conduct NC general convention: President Thapa

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Heatwave tightens grip on Terai as hills see rain

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In Pictures: Rato Machindranath Jatra

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File - Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) building on Tuesday, 9th January, 2018, showing recovery from the damages of 2015 earthquake. Photo: RSS

High returns, low scale: The Nepal paradox

Nepal's mutual fund industry has, over the past decade, established a performance record that merits serious consideration.Since Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) formally brought in Mutual Fund Regulation 2067, around 55+ schemes have been launched.

This undated image shows the flag of Nepal at Maitighar Mandala, in Kathmandu. Photo: Nishant Pokhrel/THT

When embassies multiply, sovereignty shrinks

Kathmandu was never meant to be a world capital, yet if you move through Lazimpat, Baluwatar, Lainchaur or Maharajgunj on a weekday, you could mistake it for one.

FILE - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, right, welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron on the opening day of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. (Halden Krog/Pool Photo via AP, File)

French ambassador calls for South Africa to be at G20 after Trump bars country

South Africa is not a G7 member but has sometimes attended summits.

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Home Minister Sudan Gurung. Photo Courtesy: PMO Nepal

Minister Gurung mired in controversy twice in less than three weeks

Another minister has become embroiled in controversy less than a month after the formation of the Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government.

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Tribhuvan International Aiport. Photo: Sandeep Sen

Two immigration officials removed from TIA duties over illegal passport stamping

Two immigration officials have been relieved of their duties at Tribhuvan International Airport and referred for investigation after they were found to have acted outside prevailing law and departmental decisions

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Non-resident amabssador of Gambia to Nepal, Mustapha Jawara, presents his letter of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel in Kathmandu. Photo: RSS

Non-Resident Ambassadors Present Credentials to President Paudel

At separate ceremonies held at Sheetal Niwas, President Paudel received the credentials of four ambassadors.

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US Assistant Secretary of State Paul Kapur. Photo Courtesy: US Embassy in Nepal

US Assistant Secretary of State Kapur arrives

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, S. Paul Kapur, arrived here today. During his visit to Nepal, he is scheduled to meet government officials, business leaders, and cultural experts.

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File - Prime Minister Balen Shah gestures during a swearing-in ceremony at the President’s residence in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Friday, March 27, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

PM to hold talks with university, academy heads

Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to hold a meeting with vice-chancellors of universities and academies at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers today.

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Home Minister Sudan Gurung. Photo Courtesy: PMO Nepal

Opposition parties seek HM's resignation

In light of Home Minister Sudan Gurung’s involvement with shady broker and businessman Deepak Bhatta, major opposition parties have increased their calls for a fair investigation and the home minister to step down.

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Strengthen NPC, Policy Research Institute for Better Governance: PM Shah

PM Shah further cautioned that budgetary and legal constraints should not be cited as excuses for underperformance.

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National Cyber Security Centre warns public against rising ransomware attacks

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a public advisory warning of a significant rise in ransomware attacks on information technology systems, urging individuals and institutions to take immediate precautions to protect their data.

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Home Minister Sudan Gurung. Photo Courtesy: PMO Nepal

Home Minister Gurung defends share investments, denies concealment

Home Minister Sudan Gurung has dismissed allegations that he concealed share investments worth Rs 2.5 million from his official property declaration, saying all his stock market investments — exceeding Rs 20 million — are clearly listed in his property details, publicly available on the Council of Ministers' website.

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Ujyalo Nepal Party Chief Ghising demands rollback of fuel price hike

Kulman Ghising, chair of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, has urged the government to withdraw the recent increase in petroleum prices, citing its impact on remote regions.

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FILE - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, right, welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron on the opening day of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. (Halden Krog/Pool Photo via AP, File)

French ambassador calls for South Africa to be at G20 after Trump bars country

South Africa is not a G7 member but has sometimes attended summits.

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FILE - Tim Cook arrives at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker's hardware leader

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity.

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Migrants queue outside Barcelona City Hall to obtain paperwork needed to apply for Spain's immigration amnesty, which could allow hundreds of thousands of people to obtain legal status, in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Migrants rush to apply under Spain's new mass legalization program

Many immigrants from Latin America and African countries work in key areas of Spain’s economy including agriculture, tourism and the service sector.

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A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-32 plane approaches landing at Nur Khan airbase ahead of second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Ehsan Shahzad)

Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz

Two Pakistani officials said Monday that Iran has expressed a willingness to send a delegation to Islamabad.

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FILE: In this June 14, 2018, file photo, Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks at a news conference in Chicago. Photo: AP/File

French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on X

Elon Musk has been summoned to Paris on Monday, where investigators are looking into allegations of misconduct related to the social media platform X, including the spread of child sexual abuse material and deepfake content.

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Waste control on Everest: Calls for transformation in governance behaviour

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From being a vital site of spiritual reverence and mountaineering challenge, Mount Everest in Nepal is now a mainstream revenue-earning source for the mountaineering-based tourism industry of the country.

File - Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) building on Tuesday, 9th January, 2018, showing recovery from the damages of 2015 earthquake. Photo: RSS

High returns, low scale: The Nepal paradox

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Nepal's mutual fund industry has, over the past decade, established a performance record that merits serious consideration.Since Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) formally brought in Mutual Fund Regulation 2067, around 55+ schemes have been launched.

This undated image shows the flag of Nepal at Maitighar Mandala, in Kathmandu. Photo: Nishant Pokhrel/THT

When embassies multiply, sovereignty shrinks

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Kathmandu was never meant to be a world capital, yet if you move through Lazimpat, Baluwatar, Lainchaur or Maharajgunj on a weekday, you could mistake it for one.

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Gold, silver prices decline in domestic market

The price of gold declined in the domestic bullion market on Wednesday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.

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Samsung launches campaign targeting remittance households

Samsung Nepal has launched a new campaign titled “Sapana dekhi Sambhawana samma”, focusing on the aspirations and contributions of Nepali migrant workers and their role in supporting families and the national economy.

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Aloft Kathmandu Thamel extends support to orphanage children

Aloft Kathmandu Thamel has provided educational support to children at Matri Nepal Bal Griha as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative ahead of the new academic session.

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Kajaria expands network with new showroom in Lalitpur

Kajaria Ramesh Tiles Limited has opened a new exclusive showroom at Imadol, Lalitpur, expanding its presence in the Nepali market.

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NEPSE slips 13 points as market ends broadly in Red

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell 13.17 points, or 0.46 percent, on Monday to close at 2,825.23 points, with the market ending broadly in the red across nearly all sectors.

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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

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In Pictures: Temal Jatra at Boudha

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In Pictures: Halesi–Aiselukharka area in Khotang

Serpentine Bhojpur Road. Photo: RSS

Serpentine Bhojpur Road

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Mumbai stuns Gujarat with a 99-run win after bowling out host for 100 in IPL

The IPL's biggest win of the season by runs lifted Mumbai off the bottom of the table.

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Mumbai Indians' Tilak Verma plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad, India, Monday, April 20, 2026.(AP Photo/ Ajit Solanki )

Nepal players celebrate after taking a wicket against UAE during T20I Series in Kathmandu. Photo: CAN/Facebook

Nepal crush UAE by eight wickets to draw T20I Series 1–1

With this result, the series ended in a 1–1 draw, after the UAE had taken the lead with a six-wicket win in Monday’s opening match.

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Nepal’s players look dejected after losing opening fixture against the UAE at TU Cricket Stadium. Photo courtesy: CAN/Facebook.

Nepal suffers six-wicket defeat to UAE in first T20I

The second T20I between Nepal and the UAE is scheduled for Tuesday at the same venue under floodlights.

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Bayern players celebrate after their team clinched the German league title after a Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern and Stuttgart in Munich, Germany, Sunday, April 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Bayern Munich clinches another Bundesliga title with 4-2 win over Stuttgart

Bayern Munich clinched another Bundesliga title on Sunday by easing to a 4-2 win over Stuttgart.

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Real Sociedad's goalkeeper Unai Marrero makes a save during during the penalty shoot out at the Copa del Rey final soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad in Seville, Spain, Saturday, April. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)

Sociedad beats Atletico on penalties to win Copa del Rey. American coach Matarazzo lifts 1st title

Atletico will now turn its focus to the Champions League semifinal against Arsenal staring later this month.

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Nepal women’s cricket team celebrates after taking a wicket against Italy during the ICC Women’s T20 Challenge Trophy in Rwanda. Photo: CAN/Facebook

Nepal defeats Italy to register first win in ICC Women's T20 Challenge Trophy

Nepal has secured its first win in the ICC Women's Twenty20 Challenge Trophy, defeating Italy by 50 runs in a match played at the Rwanda Cricket Stadium in Rwanda today.

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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

Natalie Portman is expecting her third child at age 44.

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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

Fans of K-pop band BTS pose for a photo outside the venue for the BTS World Tour Arirang in Goyang, South Korea, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea

SEOUL, APRIL 9Tens of thousands of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.Returning to the stage after a nearly...

09 Apr, 2026

FILE - Kanye West, known as Ye, watches the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Washington Wizards and the Los Angeles Lakers, on March 11, 2022, in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London

LONDON, APRIL 6Pressure was mounting Sunday on American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer, after criticism from U.K. Prime Minister Keir...

06 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

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Radhika Das set for kirtan performance at Patan Museum

Renowned kirtan artiste Radhika Das will perform live in Nepal on March 27 at the historic Patan Museum, in what is expected to be an evening focussed on immersive mantra, meditation and devotional music.

26 Mar, 2026

Science and Tech

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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.

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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

This photo provided by NASA shows the moon seen from a window on the Orion spacecraft Integrity during the Artemis II mission on Friday, April 3, 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.

05 Apr, 2026

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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.

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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

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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.

World

Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'

The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude.

Nepal

Icefall Doctors. Photo: SPCC

Icefall Doctors depart for Everest Base Camp as Spring 2026 season gets under way

The men who make Everest climbable have left Namche Bazaar.

Entertainment

FILE - Eric Dane arrives at a promotional event for the series "Euphoria," in Los Angeles, April 20, 2022. Photo: AP

Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53

Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” and who later in life became an advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.

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Record-holding Chinese climber, Sherpas felicitated for first ascent of two peaks

Record-holding Chinese mountaineer He Jing along with Sherpa climbers have been felicitated in the Capital after they returned from the historic first winter ascent of two virgin peaks in Western Nepal.

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