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In Pictures: Devotion on the first Monday of Shrawan

Devotees offer incense and prayers at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the first Monday of the holy month of Shrawan. The month is marked by fasting and special worship dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Nepal

Nepali Army officer becomes first third-generation Sandhurst graduate

A Nepali Army officer has become the first third-generation officer from Nepal to graduate from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the United Kingdom's prestigious military training institution.

Business

British Council to host South Asia English Teaching Conference

The British Council has announced the South Asia Teaching English Online Conference 2026, a free three-day virtual event aimed at helping educators explore how creativity, inclusion and technology can strengthen English language teaching and learning.

Business

Proton launches e.MAS 5 electric SUV in Nepal, introductory price starts at Rs 2.999 million

Jagdamba Motors, the authorised distributor of Proton vehicles in Nepal, has launched the Proton e.MAS 5 electric SUV, marking the Malaysian automaker's second electric vehicle in the Nepali market.

Nepal

Floods, landslides disrupt traffic on 19 highways across Nepal

Continuous rainfall and monsoon-induced floods and landslides have disrupted vehicular movement on 19 highways across the country, with seven routes completely blocked and 12 operating partially, according to the Department of Roads (DoR).

Kathmandu

Government suspends 3% equity fee on private education, healthcare

The government has scrapped the 3 per cent equity fee on education and healthcare sectors.

Nepal

Two Nepali farmers jailed in India for bringing fertiliser across border

Two brothers from Sarlahi have been jailed in India after being arrested for allegedly transporting fertiliser across the border, highlighting the recurring shortage of chemical fertilisers in Nepal during the paddy plantation season.

Nepal

Woman, five goats killed by electrocution in Gorkha

A woman and five goats were killed after coming into contact with a live electric pole while grazing livestock in Arughat Rural Municipality-2 of Gorkha district on Monday.

Business

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.

Business

Govt launches consumer reward scheme to boost tax compliance nationwide

The government has introduced a new incentive programme offering cash rewards to consumers who collect bills while purchasing goods and services, aiming to promote tax compliance and reduce revenue leakage.

Nepal

NRNA USA Knowledge Convention highlights diaspora expertise in science and innovation

The Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Committee of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) USA organised the NRNA Knowledge Convention 2026 in Austin, Texas, bringing together Nepali professionals from diverse fields to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Nepal

Indian tourists power record-breaking 508,000 visits to Annapurna region

The Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) recorded a historic surge in foreign tourist arrivals in the last fiscal year, attracting 508,476 visitors from 169 countries, according to official data.