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Monday, 21 September 2026

File --A view of Mt Manaslu Camp-I is seen in this undated photo. Courtesy: Tendi Sherpa/TAG Nepal

Manaslu death toll reaches four as hundreds retreat ahead of summit window

A fresh avalanche on Mount Manaslu has claimed the lives of a foreign climber and his Sherpa guide, just as hundreds of climbers retreated to base camp amid heavy snowfall on the world's eighth-highest mountain.

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56 fugitives arrested in Kaski in one month; Rs 22.89m in fines recovered

Police arrested 56 fugitives convicted in various cases in Kaski district during August as part of efforts to bring absconding offenders within the reach of the law.

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Over 150 Sri Lankan travel agents say 'Nepal is safe for tourism'

More than 150 tour and travel agents from Sri Lanka arrived in Kathmandu to send a message to the world that Nepal is safe for tourism in the aftermath of the devastating Bhote Koshi floods.

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Madhes reports 250 suicide deaths as calls grow for more support

As many as 250 people died by suicide in Madhes Province in the first two months of the current fiscal year, with the number reported in Bhadra nearly twice that recorded in Shrawan, according to provincial police data.

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New bridge raises hope of direct Biratnagar-Barahakshetra road link

The completion of a concrete bridge at Khuniyadhar has raised expectations among locals that the postal highway connecting Biratnagar with Barahakshetra can now be widened and upgraded to improve direct road access to the eastern hills.

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Man dies after stabbing in Bara hotel, six suspects detained

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Binod Rokaya, Nisha Sarki win Right to Protein Pokhara Run

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2,000 kg of suspected marijuana seized in Saptari

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Udayapur man held after wife dies following domestic dispute

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Six bodies recovered from Upper Trishuli-1 tunnel in Rasuwa

A joint search and rescue team has recovered six bodies from Audit-3 tunnel of the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project in Rasuwa following the Bhotekoshi flash flood.

In this undated photo, climbers summit Mt Manaslu. Courtesy: Chatur Tamang

Manaslu summit route open as Autumn 2026 climbing season begins

The summit route on Mt Manaslu (8,163m) has been opened for the Autumn 2026 climbing season after a nine-member rope-fixing team reached the world's eighth-highest mountain's summit late Thursday evening.

File -- RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane speaks at the inaugural session of the party's first national convention in Chitwan on Sunday. Photo: Pradeep Raj Onta/RSS

All-party consensus reached on post-disaster panel, UN climate advocacy

An all-party meeting convened today at the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Parliamentary Party Office in Singha Durbar, led by RSP President Rabi Lamichhane, yielded three major decisions regarding reconstruction and rehabilitation following the catastrophic Bhotekoshi floods.

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Lumbini conference to chart sustainable future for Greater Lumbini Area

The Government of Nepal, UNESCO, Lumbini Development Trust, Lumbini Buddhist University and the World Bank are set to bring together more than 150 national and international participants in Lumbini this week to develop a common framework for the sustainable management and development of the Greater Lumbini Area.

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Nepali Army chief meets Chinese defence minister in Beijing

Chief of the Nepali Army General Ashok Raj Sigdel held a courtesy meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun in Beijing on Wednesday during his formal visit to China, with the two sides discussing matters of mutual interest and bilateral military relations.

File --A view of Mt Manaslu Camp-I is seen in this undated photo. Courtesy: Tendi Sherpa/TAG Nepal

Second climber dies on Manaslu as 466 foreign climbers prepare for summit push

A Singaporean climber died on Mount Manaslu on Thursday as an avalanche disrupted rope-fixing work above Camp III, prompting the mobilisation of additional Sherpa support for the summit route.

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Armed Police seize 130kg marijuana in Udayapur forest

The Armed Police Force (APF) seized 130kg of marijuana from a forest in Katari Municipality-6 of Udayapur district early Wednesday morning.

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Two killed as LPG truck hits motorcycle in Bara

Two men were killed after an LPG truck hit a motorcycle in Jitpur Simara Sub-Metropolitan City-23 of Bara district last night.

Chilime Hydropower tunnel search and rescue. Photo: Nepali Army

Three bodies found in Chilime Hydropower tunnel, search ongoing

A joint search and rescue team has found three bodies inside a tunnel of the Chilime Hydropower Project in Rasuwa, where people had been trapped following the Bhotekoshi flash flood on August 26.

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17 injured as truck, Hiace collide in Udayapur

Seventeen people were injured when a truck and a Hiace van collided in Udayapurgadhi Rural Municipality-7 of Udayapur district on Wednesday morning.

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Two killed, two injured in motorcycle collision in Sarlahi

Two men were killed and two others seriously injured after two motorcycles collided in Kabilasi Municipality-7 of Sarlahi district on Tuesday evening.

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Panel given seven days to probe alleged medical negligence at Mahakali Hospital

The Sudurpaschim provincial government has formed a three-member committee to investigate the death of a woman during snakebite treatment at Mahakali Provincial Hospital in Kanchanpur.

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Four killed as passenger EV plunges 1,000 metres in Makawanpur

Four people were killed and four others injured when a passenger electric vehicle plunged about 1,000 metres from the road in Makwanpur district on Tuesday, police said.

File - Bulldozers try to rebuild the roads after buildings and roads are buried in mud and debris following flash floods at Devighat in Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Bhotekoshi Disaster: 310 rescued as search continues for 607 missing tourists from 34 countries

As many as 607 foreign tourists from 34 countries have gone missing after the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa, according to the Department of Tourism.

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Bus catches fire in Tripureshwor, driver injured

A bus operated by Riddhi Siddhi Yatayat caught fire at Tripureshwor Chowk in Kathmandu on Monday.

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Bangladesh envoy calls for promotion of 'Made in Bangladesh' brand

Bangladesh Ambassador to Nepal Shafiqur Rahman has called for promoting the “Made in Bangladesh” brand internationally by marketing competitive and quality products and services.

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St Xavier's College holds Nepal Adhyayan Sambad 2.0

St Xavier’s College, Maitighar, organised the second edition of Nepal Adhyayan Sambad on Thursday, bringing together students, scholars and experts for discussions on Nepal’s history, development, social diversity and future.

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Yeti Airlines marks 28 years, serves 900,000 passengers annually

Yeti Airlines has completed 28 years of commercial operations in Nepal, serving around 900,000 passengers over the past year, according to the airline.

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

NEPSE halts trading after technical issue hits broker data centre

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) suspended Monday's regular trading session following a technical problem at a data centre hosting the servers of 72 brokerage firms.

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Mangaldeep launches Scent 3 in 1 incense sticks in Nepal

Surya Nepal Ventures Pvt. Ltd. (SNVPL), a subsidiary of Surya Nepal Pvt. Ltd., has launched Mangaldeep Scent 3 in 1 incense sticks in Nepal, featuring three perfume-inspired fragrances in a single pack.

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Heavy rain likely in four provinces as monsoon stays active

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces on Monday, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

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BRI and the peril of disturbing the Himalayas

China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) entered Nepal draped in the rhetoric of connectivity and prosperity, yet beneath that diplomatic sheen lies a geopolitical design of uncompromising ambition — one that threatens to disturb the Himalayas long before it delivers anything of enduring worth.

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Udayapur records more dengue cases in two months than entire previous FY

Udayapur has recorded more dengue infections in the first two months of the current fiscal year than it did throughout the previous fiscal year, prompting health authorities to step up mosquito-control efforts.

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Sajha Yatayat Adds More Night Buses In Kathmandu

Kathmandu's night bus service is expanding - Sajha Yatayat adds more electric buses across the valley from Saturday. Aimed at easing late-night travel for commuters, students, and night-shift workers, with added safety measures like CCTV and municipal police support.

File - Cholera Vaccine being sent to the flood affected area. Photo Courtesy: Secretariat of the Health Minister Nisha Mehta

Nuwakot races to vaccinate 77,000 after floods, E. coli found in water samples

Health authorities are racing to vaccinate more than 77,000 people against cholera in flood-affected areas of Nuwakot after E. coli was detected in five of 15 water samples tested in Bidur Municipality, raising concerns over water-borne diseases.

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Cathay Pacific named among world's top three airlines

Cathay Pacific has been named among the top three airlines in the world and received awards for the World’s Best Cabin Crew and World’s Best First Class Airline Lounge at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards.

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