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Friday, 19 June 2026

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle answers questions, at a House of Representatives session in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, on Thursday. Photo: Gopal Dahal/RSS

Property Probe Commission will not interfere with CIAA: Finance Minister Wagle

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has said the newly formed Property Probe Commission will not interfere with the constitutional jurisdiction of the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA).

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ADB approves $115 million loan to boost water, sanitation services in Nepal municipalities

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $115 million concessional loan to improve water supply, sanitation services and urban resilience in rapidly growing municipalities of Nepal.

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64.13% students graded in Class 12 results

A total of 64.13 percent of students have been graded in the Class 12 examination results published today by the National Examination Board.

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This photo provided by Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyev's official telegram channel shows firefighters extinguish a burning car after a Ukrainian drone attack outside Moscow on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Photo: Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyev's official telegram channel via AP

Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capital

Ukraine struck a major Moscow oil refinery Thursday for a second time in a week, sending huge plumes of black smoke over the capital and disrupting hundreds of flights at its airports in one of its biggest drone attacks since Russia’s full-scale invasion over four years ago, officials said.

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Qatar's Lucas Mendes (3) and Canada's Richie Laryea (22) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Qatar in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. Photo: AP

Red cards and poor defense send Qatar to its worst World Cup loss, a 6-0 embarrassment vs. Canada

Qatar’s World Cup defeat to Canada on Thursday went so awry that goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada appeared to break down in tears after the final whistle, receiving comfort from a teammate and Canada’s Jacob Schaffelburg.

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Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0

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Nepali MMA fighter Koshish Shrestha to represent Delhi in India's International Fight...

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Rain, thunderstorms forecast for eastern hills as heatwave grips western Tarai

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FM says disputes exist on northern border too

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CIAA summons Arzu Rana in passport procurement corruption case

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has summoned former Foreign Minister and Nepali Congress leader Arzu Rana Deuba for questioning in connection with the alleged corruption in the e-passport procurement case.

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Foreign Employment Department intensifies action against fraud, worker grievances

The Department of Foreign Employment has stepped up enforcement and grievance-handling measures in response to rising complaints in the foreign employment sector.

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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.

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KMC opens final online application for Class 11 scholarships

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has opened the final nomination (wrap-up) online application for Class 11 and 12 scholarships for the academic session 2026/27, allowing eligible students to once again select their preferred subjects and educational institutions.

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Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal 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

Rs 88.33bn allocated for Intensive Urban Programme: Minister Lamsal

Minister for Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamsal has said the government has allocated Rs 88.33 billion for the Intensive Urban Programme aimed at systematically developing and managing market areas in around 300 towns across the country.

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CIAA summons Arzu Rana in passport procurement corruption case

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has summoned former Foreign Minister and Nepali Congress leader Arzu Rana Deuba for questioning in connection with the alleged corruption in the e-passport procurement case.

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Foreign Employment Department intensifies action against fraud, worker grievances

The Department of Foreign Employment has stepped up enforcement and grievance-handling measures in response to rising complaints in the foreign employment sector.

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Bangladesh envoy pays courtesy call on Speaker Aryal

Bangladesh Ambassador Md. Shafiqur Rahman paid a courtesy call on Speaker of the House of Representatives Dol Prasad Aryal at Singha Durbar on Wednesday.

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South Korea commits USD 12 million for climate-resilient rice project in Nepal

The Government of South Korea, through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has committed USD 12 million in grant assistance for a six-year project aimed at boosting climate-resilient rice production and food security in Nepal's Terai region.

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A crow sits on top of a greater one-horned rhino along the dense forests and plains at Chitwan National Park in Chitwan, Nepal on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Photo: Skanda Gautam/ THT

Govt allocates Rs 411 million to mitigate human-wildlife conflict

The government has allocated Rs 411 million for programmes aimed at mitigating human-wildlife conflict in the upcoming fiscal year, introducing a separate budget sub-heading on “Human-Wildlife Coexistence” for the first time.

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Agriculture and Forestry University produces 5,906 graduates in 16 years

The Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) in Rampur has produced a total of 5,906 graduates in the 16 years since its establishment, highlighting its growing role in developing Nepal's agricultural and forestry human resources.

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Nepal Police

Police detain 92 in anti-drug sweep operation in Jhapa

Police in Jhapa have detained 92 people, including suspected drug users and traffickers, during a two-day anti-narcotics sweep operation conducted across the district.

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File - A view of Tribhuvan University in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, on Sunday, December, 2018. Photo: Sandeep Sen

Tribhuvan University orders faculty on study leave to report within 15 days

Tribhuvan University (TU) has directed professors and staff members who failed to return to university service after completing study leave to contact the university within 15 days.

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World

A man stands beside a fishing pole along the shore as cargo ships and commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. PHOTO: Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP

US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue

President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, according to details released by both countries.

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This image taken from video provided by KABC shows law enforcement responding to the scene of an aircraft crash, Monday, June 15, 2026, near Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Photo: KABC via AP

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say

A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert and burst into flames Monday, killing all eight people aboard, military officials said.

16 Jun, 2026

FILE: An Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft carrying security personnel takes-off from the technical airport in Jammu February 9, 2008. Photo: Reuters

5 killed when Indian Air Force transport aircraft crashes in Assam

Five Indian Air Force personnel were killed when a transport aircraft crashed during a routine training flight in the northeastern state of Assam, officials said Saturday.

13 Jun, 2026

In this photo provided by the Philippine Red Cross, rescuers inspect the damage after an earthquake in General Santos, Philippines, Monday, June 8, 2026. Photo: Philippine Red Cross via AP

A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 19, fells buildings and sets off a tsunami

An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines Monday, killing at least 19 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in damaged buildings and sending a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts.

08 Jun, 2026

An injured student is evacuated following an early morning fire outbreak at Utumishi Girls School in the Gilgil area, central Kenya, Thursday, May 28, 2026. Photo: AP

Fire rips through dormitory at girl's school in Kenya, killing at least 16 students

A fire ripped through a dormitory in a girls' boarding school in central Kenya on Thursday, killing at least 16 students, a government official said, in the latest such incident to afflict the East African nation.

28 May, 2026

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Trade, tourism, and connectivity diplomacy: Converting Nepal into a consistent international hub

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Nepal has spent decades defining itself as a country that others should want to engage with on account of its mountains, its geography, and its spiritual heritage.

Bagmati Province

Houses for poor families: Bagmati Pradesh takes the lead

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The provincial governments are often portrayed as white elephants that a poor country like Nepal can ill afford.

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From political symbolism to smart diplomacy: Engage widely, align selectively, and decide independently

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Nepal’s relationship with India has long been described as special, unique, and indispensable. Yet despite this reality, Nepal-India relations have often oscillated between excessive optimism and unnecessary suspicion, frequently shaped by domestic political calculations rather than long-term national interests.

Business

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NAIMA completes stall allocation for Mobility Expo 2026

The Nepal Automobile Importers and Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) has completed stall allocation for the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 through a transparent lottery system.

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LG unveils "Essential Series" for Nepali households

LG Electronics Singapore, in partnership with CG Electronics, has launched the “LG Essential Series” home appliances in Nepal, targeting affordability and local household needs.

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File - Armed Police Force personnel stand near electric vehicles seized for investigation in Mustang. Photo: Sundar Kumar Thakali/RSS

Probe finds no irregularities as seized BYD electric vehicles released

Authorities have released hundreds of BYD electric vehicles that had been seized by the Armed Police Force (APF) for the past two weeks over suspected import irregularities through the Korala border point in Mustang.

16 Jun, 2026

Karnali Province Minister for Economic Affairs and Planning Rajiv Bikram Shah poses with officials ahead of presenting the provincial budget for fiscal year 2083/84 to the Karnali Provincial Assembly on Monday. Photo: Shurbahadur Singh/RSS

All seven provinces table FY2083/84 budgets; Bagmati leads at Rs 66.93B, Koshi posts highest growth at 12.74pc

All seven provincial governments have tabled their budgets for fiscal year 2083/84 (2026/27), with total allocations ranging from Rs 32.99 billion in Gandaki to Rs 66.93 billion in Bagmati, as provinces prioritised infrastructure, health, education, and investment promotion amid varying fiscal conditions.

16 Jun, 2026

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Gold price jumps Rs 5,000 per tola, nears Rs 300,000 mark

Gold prices surged sharply in the domestic market on Monday, rising by Rs 5,000 per tola and edging closer to the Rs 300,000 mark again.

15 Jun, 2026

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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

Revelers take part in a Pride Parade celebrating the LGBTIQA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and asexual) community in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Revelers take part in a Pride Parade celebrating the LGBTIQA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and asexual) community in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: Nepal Pride Parade

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In Pictures: Newly reappointed ministers Sudan Gurung, Mahabir Pun

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In Pictures: Boating in Kulekhani Dam

World Cup

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RONALDO: Anti-Hero Saga Climax | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 05 ft. Apoorwa Kshitiz Singh & Aayush

Join Aman Pratap Adhikary for a fun-filled FIFA World Cup conversation with stand-up comedians Apoorwa Kshitiz Singh and Aayush Shrestha. From bold predictions to hilarious reactions, this episode covers everything happening around the world of football.

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WILL NEYMAR MISS OUT?! Breakdown with PK Vines & Miss Nepal | Football Circus EP 02

Welcome to Xtreme football circus, the only of Nepali YouTube show that showcases the biggest FIFA World Cup in history like a high-octane drama.

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England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates after scoring a goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Photo: AP

Harry Kane ties England's record for World Cup goals in 4-2 win over Croatia

Hey, Jude, you and Harry didn't let England down.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Photo: AP

Lionel Messi ties the World Cup goals record with an incredible hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria

Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an early lead in its World Cup opener against Algeria.

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WILL GERMANY DOMINATE THE WORLD CUP? || XTREME FOOTBALL CIRCUS || EP 04

From hilarious football debates to unexpected hot takes, they discuss FIFA World Cup predictions, match reviews, previews, meme reactions, favourite players, legendary teams, football history, and the ever-growing global football culture.

16 Jun, 2026

Sports

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Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener

The coach of Iran's World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night.

16 Jun, 2026

Iran's Ramin Rezaeian (23) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Iran and New Zealand in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Monday, June 15, 2026. Photo: AP

Germany's Jonathan Tah, front , and Curaçao's Tahith Chong fight for the ball during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. Photo: AP

Havertz sparks Germany's 7-1 rout of Curaçao after underdogs' historic 1st goal in World Cup

Germany's seven-goal rout of Curaçao in its World Cup opener on Sunday was the perfect outcome to overshadow a close first half and boost the team after consecutive group-stage exits for the four-time champions.

15 Jun, 2026

Japan's Koki Ogawa, left, celebrates with teammates their side's second goal against the Netherlands during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. Photo: AP

Daichi Kamada's late goal gives Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in World Cup opener for both

Daichi Kamada and his Japanese teammates were minutes away from a World Cup -opening loss that wouldn't have been unexpected considering the opponent.

15 Jun, 2026

Qatar's Pedro Miguel, yells as he celebrates after teammate Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi, scored his sides first goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Qatar and Switzerland in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Saturday, June 13, 2026. Photo: AP

Boualem Khoukhi's goal on header in stoppage time earns Qatar a 1-1 World Cup draw with Switzerland

Qatar might be able to finally move forward from its forgettable home World Cup four years ago, scoring a stoppage-time goal to earn a shocking 1-1 draw with Group B favorite Switzerland on Saturday.

14 Jun, 2026

Scotland's John McGinn (7) celebrates with teammate's Aaron Hickey (2) and Lewis Ferguson (19) after scoring his teams first goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Haiti and Scotland in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Saturday, June 13, 2026. Photo: AP

Scotland marks 28-year World Cup absence with 1-0 victory over Haiti in Group C

Coach Steve Clarke made it clear he didn't enjoy his first two experiences leading Scotland during lackluster showings in the European Championship.

14 Jun, 2026

United States' Folarin Balogun (20) celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Paraguay with teamates during the World Cup Group D soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. Photo: AP

US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun's 2 goals

Folarin Balogun fired his second goal into the top far corner of Paraguay's net and then led his American teammates to the corner of their home stadium, reveling in the frenzy created by their historic first half at their World Cup opener.

13 Jun, 2026

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Entertainment

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French Embassy honours Cannes-winning Nepali film 'Elephants in the Fog'

The 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 Film Festival.

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

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

Singer Pawan resonates at Paleti with melodious tunes

KATHMANDU, APRIL 26A musical Paleti programme featuring renowned Darjeeling-based singer and composer Pawan Gole and musician Ramesh Gurung was held on Friday and Saturday evenings at Nepalaya's...

26 Apr, 2026

Lifestyle

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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.

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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

Piyush Mishra

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

09 Jun, 2026

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2026 K-Vibe Festival 'Glow and Taste' showcases Korean culture in Kathmandu

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal organized the 2026 K-Vibe Festival, titled “Glow and Taste,” on Saturday at Chhaya Center, Kathmandu, highlighting Korean beauty, cuisine and cultural exchange.

07 Jun, 2026

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Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival to spotlight South Asian identity, India-Nepal ties

The fourth edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) will be held in Kathmandu on June 6–7, bringing together prominent writers, artists, filmmakers, scholars, diplomats and public intellectuals from Nepal, India and across South Asia.

04 Jun, 2026

Science and Tech

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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.

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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

David Park, a food and beverages manager at Lotte Hotel Seoul, demonstrates during an interview with The Associated Press in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Photo: AP

A South Korean startup captures workers' techniques to develop AI brains for robots

His head, chest and hands strapped with body cameras, David Park deftly folded a banquet napkin the way he has thousands of times during his nine years at the five-star Lotte Hotel Seoul. Each of his motions is fed into a database that will one day teach a robot to do the same.

12 May, 2026

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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.

Kathmandu

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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.

Nepal

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.

Nepal

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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Sankhuwasabha climber sets Makalu record with ninth ascent, targets Everest to complete three-peak spring sweep

Sankhuwasabha-born mountaineer Lakpa Sherpa, widely known as Makalu Lakpa, summited Mt. Makalu (8,485m) for a record ninth time at 5:00 am on May 2, becoming the climber with the most ascents of the world's fifth-highest peak while simultaneously advancing an ambitious three-peak campaign within a single spring season.

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