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Nepal, India agree to develop high-quality cross border transmission line

Nepal and India have agreed to develop a high-quality transmission line for cross border power trade.

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Media Action Nepal slams NA's decision to pass restrictive Media Council Bill

Media Action Nepal has expressed serious concern over the National Assembly (NA)’s unanimous passage of the 'Media Council Bill-2080 BS' on February 10, without addressing broader civil society concerns.

President Donald Trump, right, shakes the hand of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the conclusion of a news conference in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Washington. Photo: AP

Trump calls India's Modi a 'great friend' but warns of higher U.S. tariffs on Indian goods

President Donald Trump greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House with a bear hug on Thursday and called him “a great friend of mine," but nonetheless warned that India won't be spared from higher tariffs he's begun imposing on U.S. trade partners around the world.

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Online labour permit approval begins from UAE

The government has started the service of online labour permit approval from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Nepal's Embassy in Abu Dhabi is the country's second diplomatic mission abroad to provide service of labour permit approval after the Embassy of Nepal, Muscat.

Black-breasted Thrush. Photo: Gopi Shrestha/RSS

Black-breasted Thrush recorded second time in Nepal

The Black-breasted Thrush has been recorded for the second time in Nepal.

Local bodies slam federal govt's decision to slash grants

'Dabur gung-ho about future growth in Nepal'

Pride and prejudice: The quest for a paradigm change

Land ordinance cannot be accepted, says LSP-N

Everton's Beto, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Liverpool, Liverpool, England. Photo: AP

Everton scores stoppage-time equalizer against Liverpool in last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park

Four goals, four red cards and a last-gasp equalizer that will go down in English soccer lore.

Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha, left, plays a shot as South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen, center, and Wiaan Mulder watch during the tri-series ODI cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa, in Karachi, Pakistan. Photo: AP

Salman and Rizwan centuries power Pakistan to record chase and place in tri-nation series final

Pakistan's previous highest successful chase was 349 against Australia at Lahore in 2022.

FILE -People carry an injured protester in a cycle rickshaw to a hospital after he was shot at by the police during a protest against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo: AP

UN rights office estimates up to 1,400 killed in crackdown on protests in Bangladesh

In a new report, the Geneva-based office says security and intelligence services “systematically engaged” in rights violations that could amount to crimes against humanity and require further investigation.

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Health Minister Paudel stresses the need for disease prevention strategy

Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has emphasized the need for a comprehensive strategy to prevent diseases among citizens.

Students from the Nepal Student Union, affiliated with the Nepali Congress Party, stage a symbolic protest against the government's decision to pass the Social Media Bill in the National Assembly in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Nepal Students' Union leaders protest against Social Media Bill

Leaders of the Nepal Students' Union (NSU) have protested the Social Media Bill, which has been registered in the National Assembly, the upper house of the federal parliament.

Police personnel use a rope to rescue people after a Melamchi drinking water pipeline burst, causing severe flooding in the Babarmahal area of Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Melamchi pipeline burst inundates Babarmahal, collapses road

A pipe in the Melamchi water supply network ruptured today causing severe flooding in the capital's Babarmahal area.

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Babarmahal area submerged after water supply pipe burst

The Babarmahal area of Kathmandu was waterlogged after a major water supply pipe on the main road burst open.

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DPM Singh calls for utilising educational opportunities

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, has stressed the need for an adequate utilisation of opportunities in the education sector.

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Nepal-Australia Partnership Conference to be held on February 23

Himalayan Outreach International Australia has announced a summit in Melbourne for the first time to promote goodwill, friendship, and strong relations.

fILE--A view of Pathivara temple in Taplejung district. Photo: RSS

Call to preserve the uniqueness of Pathibhara

Stakeholders have urged the preservation of Pathibhara’s unique religious and cultural heritage.

File--A farmer applies chemical fertilizers to a paddy field in Kanchanpur district. Photo: RSS

PM Oli directs Agriculture Ministry to ensure timely availability of chemical fertilizers

PM Oli directed the Agriculture Ministry to participate proactively, ensuring Nepal's engagement is both strategic and result-oriented.

Illustration: Ratna Sagar Shrestha/THT

World Radio Day being observed today

The World Radio Day is being observed by organizing several awareness-creating programmes across the globe, today.

Managing Director of NOC Chandika Prasad Bhatta. Photo: THT

Fueling Growth: How a Cross-Border Pipeline Transformed Nepal's Energy Future

Nepal's partnership with India is a standout success in a world where geopolitical tensions often disrupt essential services.

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FILE -People carry an injured protester in a cycle rickshaw to a hospital after he was shot at by the police during a protest against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo: AP

UN rights office estimates up to 1,400 killed in crackdown on protests in Bangladesh

In a new report, the Geneva-based office says security and intelligence services “systematically engaged” in rights violations that could amount to crimes against humanity and require further investigation.

In this photo released by Royal Thai Army, more than 250 people from 20 nations who were reportedly rescued from alleged scam centers in Myanmar, as they crossed into Thailand's Tak province.

Rescued from virtual slavery in Myanmar's online scam centers, 260 foreigners, including Nepalis, are being repatriated

Several ethnic militias are believed to be involved in criminal activities, including drug trafficking and protecting call-center scam operations.

FILE - U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi embrace after giving a joint statement in New Delhi, India. Photo: AP

Modi and Trump's friendly rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longstanding bonhomie with President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader kicks off a visit to Washington on Wednesday

FILE - Southern Sudanese people are seen through a Southern Sudanese flag lining up to cast their votes in Juba, Southern Sudan. Photo: AP

Corruption survey gives many nations worst scores in over a decade. South Sudan slides to the bottom

South Sudan slid to the bottom of the index with just eight points, displacing Somalia although the latter country's score dropped to nine.

Israeli captive, Eli Sharabi, who has been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, stands on a stage escorted by Hamas fighters before being handed over to the Red Cross in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip. Photo: AP

A look at the hostages taken to Gaza by Hamas, by the numbers

Hamas abducted some 250 people in its Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the war.

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FILE - Chemotherapy is administered to a cancer patient via intravenous drip. Photo: AP

Free cancer treatment for children: Will Nepal deliver?

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When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the world of their family crumbles.

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Professor Yagya Prasad Adhikari: Forgotten commentator of democratic socialism

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The Federal Constitution of Nepal has pledged to bring development in the country through socialism.

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The Social Media Bill: A comparison with the theory of information overflow

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In recent years, social media platforms have become integral to everyday life. F

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Gold price rebounds by Rs 2,300 per tola

After a sharp decline of Rs 2,700 per tola on Wednesday, gold prices in the domestic market rebounded by Rs 2,300 per tola on Thursday.

The transmission line is crucial for Nepal’s plan to export 15,000 megawatts of electricity to India and Bangladesh by 2035.

Nepal and India agree on modality for cross-border transmission line

Nepal and India have agreed on the modalities for constructing cross-border transmission lines.

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Nepali women entrepreneurs explore business opportunities in UK

Six Nepali women entrepreneurs are participating in a trade mission in Manchester, UK, from February 10 to 12, aiming to explore new business opportunities and strengthen international trade ties.

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Gold price drops by Rs 2,700 per tola, falling short of record high

After a continuous rise nearing its all-time high, gold prices in the domestic market saw a sharp decline of Rs 2,700 per tola on Wednesday, the last trading day of the month.

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Esewa Money Transfer launches 'Cashfull Valentine' campaign to celebrate love and remittances

Esewa Money Transfer, Nepal’s leading digital remittance service provider, has launched an exciting Valentine Week campaign - ‘Cashfull Valentine.’

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In Pictures: Shalinadi Mela

Britain’s Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, gestures during her visit to Maiti Nepal in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Maiti Nepal works to rescue and rehabilitate victims of human trafficking. Photo: Skanda Gautam/ THT

Britain’s Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, gestures during her visit to Maiti Nepal in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Maiti Nepal works to rescue and rehabilitate victims of human trafficking. Photo: Skanda Gautam/ THT

In Pictures: Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh visit Nepal

Nepalese shamans from the Tamang community rest during a parade in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The parade celebrates the Sonam Losar festival, which coincides with the Chinese and Mongolian New Year. This year marks the year 2861, the Year of the Snake.

Nepalese shamans from the Tamang community rest during a parade in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The parade celebrates the Sonam Losar festival, which coincides with the Chinese and Mongolian New Year. This year marks the year 2861, the Year of the Snake.

In Pictures: Sonam Losar

Nepalese women stand on the banks of the Bagmati river to collect holy water during the month-long Swasthani Bratakatha festival, dedicated to Goddess Swasthani and Lord Madhav Narayan, at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, January 29, 2025

Nepalese women stand on the banks of the Bagmati river to collect holy water during the month-long Swasthani Bratakatha festival, dedicated to Goddess Swasthani and Lord Madhav Narayan, at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, January 29, 2025

In Pictures: Swasthani Bratakatha

An aircraft soars against the backdrop of snowy mountains on a clear day in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

An aircraft soars against the backdrop of snowy mountains on a clear day in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

In Pictures: Aircraft soars against the backdrop of snowy mountains

A Pomeranian looks on while participating in the 3rd BAIRO Championship Dog Show, organized by the Kennel Club of Nepal at Jawalakhel Football Ground in Lalitpur, Nepal, on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

A Pomeranian looks on while participating in the 3rd BAIRO Championship Dog Show, organized by the Kennel Club of Nepal at Jawalakhel Football Ground in Lalitpur, Nepal, on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: Dog Show in Nepal

Sports

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Kane lifts Bayern to beat Celtic in Champions League playoffs. Milan, Atalanta and Monaco all lose

Harry Kane loves scoring against Kasper Schmeichel, his longtime rival in Tottenham vs Leicester and England vs Denmark games.

Bayern's Harry Kane celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League play off first leg soccer match between Celtic Glasgow and Bayern Munich at the Celtic Park Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland. Photo: AP

Everton's Beto, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Liverpool, Liverpool, England. Photo: AP

Everton scores stoppage-time equalizer against Liverpool in last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park

Four goals, four red cards and a last-gasp equalizer that will go down in English soccer lore.

Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha, left, plays a shot as South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen, center, and Wiaan Mulder watch during the tri-series ODI cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa, in Karachi, Pakistan. Photo: AP

Salman and Rizwan centuries power Pakistan to record chase and place in tri-nation series final

Pakistan's previous highest successful chase was 349 against Australia at Lahore in 2022.

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides third goal during the Champions League playoff first leg soccer match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Photo: AP

Bellingham strikes late for Real Madrid in 3-2 win at Man City in Champions League 1st leg playoff

Real Madrid’s Galacticos just don’t know when they are beaten. Manchester City just keep on making the same mistakes.

Sri Lanka's Captain Charith Asalanka celebrates his century during the first ODI cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Photo: AP

Captain Asalanka hits career-best 127 in Sri Lanka's 49-run win over Australia

In reply, Australia was bowled out for 165 runs in 33.5 overs.

Man City and Real Madrid meet in Champions League with one of Europe's giants facing elimination

The giants are meeting in the two-legged playoffs after struggling in the new-look league phase of the competition.

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Nepal's rewoned folk-rock band Nepathya is all set to embark on an extensive musical tour across Australia, marking its first international tour of 2025.

Nepathya set for Australia Tour with performances in seven cities

The final stop on their tour will be Sydney, a city that boasts one of the largest concentrations of Nepathya fans in the Southern Hemisphere.

Heather El Moussa, from left, Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack pose for a portrait to promote "The Flip Off" in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

Exes make good competition on HGTV's 'The Flip Off' with the El Moussas, Christina Haack

NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 9There's conscious uncoupling and then there's conscious collaborating. Exes and TV personalities Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack have reunited for a new reality...

Singer Abhigya Ghimire performs with the new Paleti team. Photo: Nepalaya

In memory of departed presenters, 'Paleti' makes a comeback

KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 4The musical event 'Paleti' has made a comeback, paying tribute to the late artists and creators who once graced its stage and contributed to the renaissance of modern...

FILE - Juliette Binoche poses for photographers upon arrival at the awards ceremony and the premiere of the film 'The Second Act' during the 77th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. Photo: AP

Juliette Binoche named jury president of 78th Cannes Film Festival

CANNES, FEBRUARY 4Juliette Binoche will preside over the jury for the the 78th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Tuesday.Binoche will succeed last year's jury president, Greta...

Beyonce accepts the award for album of the year for "COWBOY CARTER during the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. Blue Ivy Carter looks on from right. Photo: AP

Beyoncé wins album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for 'Cowboy Carter'

LOS ANGELES, FEBRUARY 3Beyoncé won album of the year for "Cowboy Carter" at Sunday's Grammys, delivering her - at last - the show's elusive top award.The superstar, who is both the most...

FILE - Beyonce appears at a campaign event for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in Houston. Photo: AP

The Grammys are here with Beyoncé leading all nominees at a show shaped by the LA wildfires

LOS ANGELES, FEBRUARY 2The 67th Grammy Awards will take place Sunday but with a dramatically different tone this year.As Los Angeles continues to recover from fires that destroyed more than 14,000...

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Cover image of the book Nepathya. Photo: Nepalaya

'Nepathya' book to debut in bookstores following successful pre-order campaign

Written by Girish Giri, the book was developed through a long association with the band’s frontman, Amrit Gurung.

A Malaysian ethnic Chinese family takes picture on the first day of Lunar New Year at Guandi Temple, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: AP

The Year of the Snake is underway with Lunar New Year festivities around the world

From Beijing to Havana, the holiday — known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea — is a major festival celebrated in many countries.

CORRECTS THE NAME OF THE PERSON AT RIGHT - Kwanporn Kongpetch, left, and Ploynaplus Chirasukon from the LGBTQ community show their marriage certificates after the Marriage Equality Act took effect in Bangkok, Thailand.

Thai LGBTQ+ couples register marriages as law gives them equal status

The enactment of the Marriage Equality Act makes Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia and the third place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, after Taiwan and Nepal.

File--Sunma Piamboon, left, and her partner Danaya Phonphayung show their wedding ring in Bangkok, Thailand. Photo: AP

Same-sex marriages will soon become legal in Thailand after historic law

The government led by the Pheu Thai party made marriage equality one of its main goals.

The rise - and potential fall - of TikTok in the US

The White House and the Justice Department emphasized Saturday that implementing and enforcing the law would fall to Trump and his administration.

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File--Tourists take pictures of a NASA sign at the Kennedy Space Center visitors complex in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photo: Reuters

NASA's 2 stuck astronauts may return to Earth sooner under new plan

NASA’s two stuck astronauts may end up back on Earth a little sooner than planned.

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St. Xavier's College hosts 29th SET exhibition showcasing technology and innovation

St. Xavier’s College successfully hosted its 29th SET Exhibition, a major science event that brought together creativity and academic knowledge of students to address issues on social upliftment, environmental conservation, and technological innovation.

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Fulfilling aspirations for development, prosperity is true tribute to martyrs: President Paudel

President Ramchandra Paudel has said that moving ahead towards fulfilling the aspiration for development and prosperity alone would be a true tribute to the martyrs.

FILE - Thick blanket of smog covers Kathmandu valley due to air pollution and the recent forest fires in many parts of the country, on Friday, March 26, 2021. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Pollution on the rise in the country: Need of suitable interventions urgently

The pollution level in many towns of the country appear to have skyrocketed in the last few days.

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"Sorry, that's beyond my current scope"

DeepSeek is tumbling global stock markets and has jolted the world of AI. However, there are certain questions that are beyond its scope. At least that is what it would say to you if you would pose these questions to it, such as “Who is Xi Jingping?”

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NSU holds symposium in Syangboche on climate justice

After the successful completion of the Jay Nepal Cup, a symposium featuring environmental activists, mountain trekkers, and the Jay Nepal T20 Cup winners was held by the Nepal Students Union (NSU) in Syangboche, Solukhumbu, on Thursday.

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Britain’s Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, gestures during her visit to Maiti Nepal in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Maiti Nepal works to rescue and rehabilitate victims of human trafficking. Photo: Skanda Gautam/ THT

In Pictures: Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh visit Nepal

The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward Antony Richard Louis, and the Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones, are on an official visit to Nepal.

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The silent suffering as a bug

“Changes bring opportunity”. After reading ‘The Metamorphosis’ by Franz Kafka, this saying feels like an outrage. Kafka, a prominent 20th-century figure, explores the struggle of daily life, depicting a man caught between the hardships of life and death.

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FILES- Hikers walking on a trail as a helicopter comes in to land at Mong La village near Namche Bazar on the route to reach Everest Base Camp. Photo: AFP

Helicopter rescue in Everest region resumes as talks end on positive note

Helicopter rescue operations in the Everest region are set to resume from Saturday following a meeting of key stakeholders, including the District Administration Office (DAO), Sagarmatha National Park, helicopter operators, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, and security forces.

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Nepali Embassy in Bangkok warns against traveling on tourist visas for work

The Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok has issued a notice urging Nepali citizens to refrain from traveling to countries including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand on tourist or visit visas under the pretext of lucrative job offers.

Entertainment

FILE - Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan attends the trailer launch of his film Tanhaji in Mumbai, India, Nov. 19, 2019. Photo: AP

Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan is stabbed by an intruder at his home in Mumbai

Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was stabbed in a scuffle with an intruder at his home early Thursday and underwent surgery at a hospital, media reports said.

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In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, rescue workers search for survivors in the aftermath of an earthquake in Changsuo Township of Dingri in Xigaze, southwestern China's Tibet Autonomous Region.

Earthquake with epicentre in Tibet jolts Nepal

A powerful earthquake jolted various parts of Nepal early this morning. Officials say the earthquake's epicentre was in Tibet.

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FILE - Angelina Jolie Pitt and Brad Pitt pose for a photo at the WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards 2015 at The Museum of Modern Art in New York, on Nov. 4, 2015. Photo: AP

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after 8 years

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.

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