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Wednesday, 29 July 2026

Patients wait at Narayani Hospital after services were disrupted amid protests by both sides. Photo: Ram Sarraf

Crisis deepens at Narayani Hospital as 68 doctors resign en masse, patients left stranded

The crisis at Narayani Hospital deepened on Tuesday after 68 doctors submitted their collective resignations amid an escalating dispute following an attack on health workers, while the family of a patient who died during treatment continued its protest demanding an impartial investigation.

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Night-time traffic ban imposed on Narayanghat–Muglin road after repeated dry landslides

Authorities have suspended the movement of all vehicles along the Narayanghat–Muglin road section from 8 pm on Monday until 5 am on Wednesday morning after repeated dry landslides near Muglin raised concerns over public safety.

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A meeting of the NCP’s Bagmati Provincial Assembly Parliamentary Party held in Hetauda on Tuesday. Photo: Prakash Dahal

NCP forms task force to secure support for UML-led Bagmati govt

The Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has formed a five-member task force to facilitate the formation of a new government in Bagmati Province under the leadership of the CPN-UML.

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This aerial image shows the damaged AEON Mall after an earthquake in Kashima, Kumamoto prefecture, southern Japan, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Photo: Kyodo News via AP

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected

An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said.

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UML-NCP alliance struggles to secure majority for Bagmati govt

Despite an agreement to form a new government in Bagmati Province, the ruling alliance of the CPN-UML and the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) is facing difficulties securing the required majority, raising the prospect of further delays in government formation.

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2,431 firms penalised in Gandaki for illegal weighing practices in FY 2082/83

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Everest Base Camp: More than just a trek

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Japan provides Rs 390 million grant for scholarships to Nepali govt officials

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Preparing the HKH for El Niño: Development planning and policymaking hold the key

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The Supreme Court building at Singha Durbar, which is now in the final phase of construction. Photo: Ratna Shrestha/RSS

SC issues show cause notice to govt in response to a PIL filed seeking implementation of disability-friendly reproductive health services

The Supreme Court has issued a show cause notice to the government in response to a public interest petition filed at the apex court demanding the full implementation of the Disability-Friendly Reproductive Health and Safe Motherhood Services Directive.

Rescue workers evacuate flood victims from a flooded area near Lahore,Pakistan, Monday, Jun 27, 2026. Photo: AP

Pakistan monsoon death toll tops 100 in a month as more heavy rain forecast

The death toll from monsoon rains and flash flooding in Pakistan over the past month surpassed 100 on Monday as weather forecasters warned that more heavy rain is expected across the country later this week.

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Heavy rain likely in five provinces as monsoon covers Nepal

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly regions of five provinces on Tuesday as the monsoon system continues to affect the entire country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

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The Supreme Court building at Singha Durbar, which is now in the final phase of construction. Photo: Ratna Shrestha/RSS

SC issues show cause notice to govt in response to a PIL filed seeking implementation of disability-friendly reproductive health services

The Supreme Court has issued a show cause notice to the government in response to a public interest petition filed at the apex court demanding the full implementation of the Disability-Friendly Reproductive Health and Safe Motherhood Services Directive.

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NHRC launches probe into Sunsari clash, urges social harmony

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has launched a detailed investigation into the deadly clash between two communities in Sunsari’s Dewanganj and urged all sides to maintain social harmony as tensions continue in the district.

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Bangladesh showcases premium mangoes to boost agro trade with Nepal

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu on Sunday organised a mango festival showcasing the country's premium late-season mangoes and processed fruit products, aiming to strengthen agricultural trade and economic cooperation with Nepal.

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Nepal inaugurates its first modern road tunnel after seven years of work

Nepal on Monday officially inaugurated its first modern road tunnel, the 2.68-kilometre Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola Tunnel, marking a major milestone in the country’s transport infrastructure after nearly seven years of construction.

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Nepal, UN endorse roadmap for new five-year cooperation framework

Key Takeaways: Nepal and UN endorsed roadmap for UNSDCF 2028–2032, to be signed in July 2027 Framework will align with Nepal's Sixteenth Plan and transition from LDC status Current framework achievements include climate...

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Doctors' strike leaves thousands of patients stranded

As doctors nationwide halt non-emergency services in protest, patients across the nation are left stranded.

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Dr Govinda KC ends 24th hunger strike after seven-point deal

Senior orthopaedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC ended his 24th hunger strike on Monday after the government and his representatives reached a seven-point agreement on healthcare reforms and the operation of Shahid Dashrath Chand Health Sciences University.

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Dry landslide blocks Narayanghat–Muglin road

The Narayanghat–Muglin road section has been blocked after a dry landslide occurred near Muglin on Tuesday morning.

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She delivered a baby on a stretcher in the middle of a mountain trail

A frontline health worker braved heavy rain and rugged mountain trails to deliver a baby girl on a stretcher after a pregnant woman went into advanced labour before reaching a health facility in remote Bajura.

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US-made drone successfully tested on Ama Dablam to boost Himalayan expedition safety

A U.S.-manufactured heavy-lift drone has successfully completed a series of high-altitude test flights on Ama Dablam, demonstrating its potential to improve climber safety, reduce the physical burden on Sherpas and enhance expedition logistics in Nepal's Himalayas.

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Rescue workers evacuate flood victims from a flooded area near Lahore,Pakistan, Monday, Jun 27, 2026. Photo: AP

Pakistan monsoon death toll tops 100 in a month as more heavy rain forecast

The death toll from monsoon rains and flash flooding in Pakistan over the past month surpassed 100 on Monday as weather forecasters warned that more heavy rain is expected across the country later this week.

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Firefighters spray water in a burning forest near Lacanau, southwestern France, Saturday, July 25, 2026. Photo: AP

Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes, creep toward wine city

A raging wildfire in southwest France forced the evacuation of 55,000 people overnight Sunday, taking the total forced out of their homes to 220,000 in one region alone as the flames have crept ever closer to the wine region city of Bordeaux.

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A protestor holds a piece of paper with "Democracy?" written on it during a demonstration demanding educational reforms as part of the Cockroach Janta Party's ongoing protest movement in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Photo: AP

India protest movement holds capital sit-in as police crack down on demonstrators

Thousands of young protesters were camped on the streets of India’s capital New Delhi on Thursday, defying new restrictions in the latest show of strength for a movement that has become one of the biggest challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.

23 Jul, 2026

Residents and rescue workers inspect buildings damaged by heavy flooding in the eastern province of Nuristan, Afghanistan, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Photo: AP

Rescuers in Afghanistan search for scores missing after floods kill at least 23

Rescue crews in Afghanistan searched Tuesday for survivors and bodies in the rubble of houses destroyed by devastating flash floods that authorities said have killed at least 23 people and left more than 100 missing.

22 Jul, 2026

Health workers involved in Congo's Ebola response go on strike as they protest over payment issues in Bunia, Congo, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Photo: AP

At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak

At least 930 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak, the country’s Ministry of Health said.

20 Jul, 2026

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Missing AI ethics in the newsroom: PCN must set clear rules for tech

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Nepal's media landscape is changing faster than its regulatory framework can keep pace.

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Indian tourists: Lifeline of Nepal's off-season tourism

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India is the world's sixth-largest economy, with an economic output of around US$ 4.15 trillion.

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FATF eyeing up Nepal's financial performance: Is blacklist on the cards?

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Recently, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary meeting held in Paris decided to continue Nepal’s grey list due to Nepal’s inability to cleanse its financial standing.

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Gold price drops Rs 4,300 per tola; silver also declines

Gold price fell by Rs 4,300 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday, while silver also recorded a sharp decline.

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Shinta Mani Mustang. Photo Courtesy via Nepal Tourism Board/faceboook

Nepal's Shinta Mani Mustang crowned world's best luxury hotel

Nepal has achieved a major milestone in luxury tourism, with Shinta Mani Mustang being named the world's No. 1 luxury hotel in Robb Report's prestigious "50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth 2026" ranking.

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CDS and Clearing Limited (CDSC)

CDSC to suspend Mero Share services for accounts with unpaid annual fees

CDS and Clearing Limited (CDSC) has directed all Depository Participants (DPs) to suspend Mero Share services for beneficiary account holders who have not paid their annual account maintenance fees.

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Chitwan tourism sees monsoon boost as two-day weekend drives travel

Chitwan’s tourism industry is witnessing an unexpected boost during the monsoon season, with hotel occupancy climbing to around 50 percent as the government’s two-day weekend policy fuels a rise in domestic travel.

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inDrive launches creator fellowship, to fund six original content projects in Nepal

Global mobility and delivery platform inDrive has launched a new creator fellowship in Nepal, pledging seed funding for six original digital content projects by emerging creators.

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In pictures: Services disrupted across hospitals as doctors protest

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In Pictures: Watchful eyes on the outskirts

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In Pictures: Devotion on the first Monday of Shrawan

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In Picture: Henna for Shrawan

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In Pictures: Shrawan preparations – A dash of green in Kathmandu

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In Pictures: New Road and Durbar Marg light up with vintage street lamps

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Hari Khadka & Aman Pratap: Football, Memories & a Final Goodbye | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 34

Two legends of Nepali football. One unforgettable episode. And a commentary so iconic that even Hari Khadka couldn't resist joining in.

24 Jul, 2026

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50 Years of Football Memories with Raju Shakya & Sanjeeb Shilpakar | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 33

Legends of the game. A lifetime of football stories. One unforgettable conversation.

24 Jul, 2026

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Sajan & Mamta: Rigged Debate, Ronaldo & Football Chaos | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 32

They started the episode with a laugh and ended it with a SIUUU. Everything in between? Pure chaos.

24 Jul, 2026

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Rubishka Shrestha: Unscripted, Unfiltered & Unforgettable | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 31

This time, the host becomes the guest and the circus gets a whole lot more interesting.

24 Jul, 2026

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Swoopna Suman & Jyotsna Yogi: Love, Football & Everything Between | Xtreme Football Circus |EP 30

On this episode of Xtreme Football Circus, Aman Pratap Adhikary is joined by Swoopna Suman and Jyotsna Yogi for an episode packed with couple confessions, hilarious games, nostalgic stories, and unexpected takes.

23 Jul, 2026

Sports

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Second successive defeat leaves Nepal struggling in League 2 standings

Nepal suffered a six-wicket defeat to the Netherlands in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 in Utrecht on Thursday, registering their second successive loss in the series.

24 Jul, 2026

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Nepal suffer second straight defeat in CAVA Men's Championship

Nepal endured its second consecutive defeat in the Men’s Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Championship, losing 3-2 to Sri Lanka in a closely contested match in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Thursday.

23 Jul, 2026

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Nepal fall to Namibia by eight wickets in League 2

Nepal suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Namibia in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on Tuesday.

22 Jul, 2026

Spain's Rodri (16) lifts the winners' trophy after their win in the World Cup final soccer match against Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

This is how good Spain was at the World Cup: Not even Lionel Messi had any answers.

20 Jul, 2026

England's Bukayo Saka (7) is congratulated by Jude Bellingham (10) and Reece James (24) after scoring his side's 5th goal from the penalty spot during the World Cup third-place playoff soccer match between France and England in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, July 18, 2026. Photo: AP

Saka's hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game

England and France delivered a thriller in a World Cup match that was supposed to be an afterthought.

19 Jul, 2026

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Nepal to enter direct global qualifier as ICC revamps T20 pathway

Nepal will compete in a 16-team Global Qualifier for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 after the International Cricket Council (ICC) approved a revised qualification pathway and new tournament format at its Annual General Meeting in Edinburgh.

16 Jul, 2026

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Everest Base Camp to host World's first silent festival in October

The Green Tara Foundation has announced plans to organise what it calls the world’s first silent music festival at Everest Base Camp on October 17, aiming to promote adventure tourism while protecting the mountain environment.

17 Jul, 2026

A "Just Married" sign is displayed on Madison Square Garden during a wedding between singer Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce on Friday, July 3, 2026, in New York. Photo: AP

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. What to know about the wedding

NEW YORK, JULY 5Your English teacher and your gym teacher are married. And we finally know a few more details surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden.Adam...

05 Jul, 2026

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, right, is congratulated by Taylor Swift as they celebrate the Chiefs' victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship NFL football game, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. Photo: AP

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

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden?Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the...

29 Jun, 2026

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

KATHMANDU, JUNE 14The French Embassy in Nepal has celebrated the international success of Nepali film Elephants in the Fog, which won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2026 Cannes...

14 Jun, 2026

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Elephants in the Fog writes history by winning Cannes Un Certain Regard jury prize

KATHMANDU: It was a moment of immense pride for the director and the cast and crew of the film Elephants in the Fog on the night of May 22 when their film won the Cannes' International Film...

24 May, 2026

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

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Coffee and conversations: Breaking barriers one sip at a time

If you were to ask me what was the very first line of communication that I wished I had made at my first Toastmasters meeting, it would have been something as simple as: “Hello, this is Anamika Koirala”.

23 Jul, 2026

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Zonta Club Kathmandu wins Global Service and Advocacy Award in Canada

Zonta Club Kathmandu has received the prestigious Zonta Excellence in Service and Advocacy Award 2024–2026 at the 67th Zonta International Convention held in Vancouver, Canada, from July 11 to 14.

20 Jul, 2026

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One river. Two banks. One destination: Toastmasters District 41 unites Nepal and Bangladesh at historic leadership training

The start of a new Toastmasters year is always exciting, but this year felt particularly different yet special for Toastmasters International District 41.

09 Jul, 2026

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Between applause and aspiration

There is something profoundly beautiful about the close of a Toastmasters year. It is not merely the turning of a calendar or the passing of leadership from one team to another.

02 Jul, 2026

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Environmental scientist Chandra Giri launches debut novel on illegal migration

Internationally renowned environmental scientist Dr Chandra Giri has launched his debut novel, Donkey (Sapana ko Kalbato), a work that explores the dangers, sacrifices and emotional toll of irregular migration to the United States.

30 Jun, 2026

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South Asian internet pioneers honoured at SANOG Conference in Kathmandu

Internet pioneers from five South Asian countries were honoured in Kathmandu on Sunday for their contributions to expanding internet access and commercial internet services across the region.

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SpaceX's mega rocket Starship begins its take off but is aborted, in Starbase, Texas, Thursday, July 16, 2026. Photo: AP

SpaceX Starship launch aborted on the pad at the last moment

SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket came within a second or so from blasting off on a test flight Thursday, but some of the engines failed to ignite, triggering a launch abort amid billowing clouds of smoke and vapor.

22 Jul, 2026

Facebook faces ongoing outage, thousands report access problems

Facebook users across multiple regions reported widespread access issues on Sunday afternoon, with the platform's browser version displaying an error message stating that accounts were "temporarily unavailable" due to a site issue.

19 Jul, 2026

This photo provided by NASA shows Kieran Wilson, LINK’s principal investigator, and Hunter Robertson, a space systems engineer, both at Katalyst Space, standing next to their spacecraft inside the SES (Space Environment Simulator) at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., April 17, 2026, ahead of thermal vacuum testing. Photo: Sophia Roberts/NASA via AP

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth

A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth.

05 Jul, 2026

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Two Nepali teenagers selected for global space mission programme in India

Two young Nepali women have been selected to represent Nepal at Mission ShakthiSAT 2026, a global space education and satellite programme to be held in India from August 23 to 30, organisers announced.

05 Jul, 2026

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Nepali mountaineer Chatur Tamang at Mount Elbrus

Nepali climber Chatur Tamang makes history with 200th Mount Elbrus summit

Nepali mountaineer Chatur Tamang has etched his name into global mountaineering history by scaling Mount Elbrus (5,642 metres) for the 200th time, an extraordinary feat that underscores Nepal's enduring presence in the international climbing arena.

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Heavy rain likely in four provinces as monsoon remains active

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly districts of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces today, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of continued monsoon activity across much of the country.

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Property transaction revenue hits record high ahead of capital gains tax hike

Nepal’s government collected nearly Rs 11.95 billion from property transactions in Asar, the highest monthly figure in recent years, but officials and data analysts say the surge reflects deadline-driven behaviour rather than a genuine revival of the real estate market.

Nepal

A view of the Himmatpur camp for former Kamaiyas (freed bonded labourers) in Kailari Rural Municipality, Kailali. Photo: Tekendra Deuba

26 years after Kamaiya liberation: Land ownership problems still haunt former bonded labourers

Twenty-six years after Nepal abolished the Kamaiya bonded labour system, hundreds of freed Kamaiya families in the western Tarai continue to face unresolved rehabilitation issues, including land ownership disputes, incomplete resettlement and administrative uncertainty.

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A Diplomat in the Death Zone

Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at US Embassy Nepal, became the first American Foreign Service Officer to summit Mount Everest on May 20. He has returned with a deeper reverence for both the mountain and the risks it demands.

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File - A member of a rapid response team from Nepal's Department of Livestock Services, wearing protective gear, culls fowls after authorities confirmed an outbreak of bird flu at a poultry farm in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Photo: AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha

Govt releases Rs 500m relief as bird flu losses top Rs 700m

The government has released Rs 500 million to compensate poultry farmers hit by Nepal's expanding bird flu outbreak, as authorities warned of strict legal action against anyone selling infected poultry and urged the public to remain vigilant against the risk of human transmission.

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Snakebites no longer just a tarai problem as cases reach Everest's doorstep

Snakebite is no longer just a Tarai problem. Cases are increasingly being reported from Nepal's hills and mountain districts, including Solukhumbu, home to Mount Everest, forcing health authorities to expand treatment services into areas where snakebite was once considered rare and where hospitals were never equipped to handle venomous bites.

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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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