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Over 400 saplings planted in Birgunj under 'One Home, One Plant' drive

Over 400 saplings planted in Birgunj under 'One Home, One Plant' drive

More than 400 saplings of various species were distributed and planted at Hari Khetan Multiple Campus in Birgunj under the “One Home, One Plant” campaign, jointly organised by the Green City Community Service Centre and Community Police Service as part of the Community Police Partnership Programme.
More than 400 saplings of various species were distributed and planted at Hari Khetan Multiple Campus in Birgunj under the “One Home, One Plant” campaign, jointly organised by the Green City Community Service Centre and Community Police Service as part of the Community Police Partnership Programme.
Nepal 22 Jul, 2026
Photo Courtesy: Tekendra Deuba

Community forests under scrutiny as CIAA seizes documents in Kailali

Community forests under scrutiny as CIAA seizes documents in Kailali

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has conducted simultaneous raids at the Division Forest Offices in Dhangadhi and Pahalmanpur, launching an investigation into alleged irregularities in the approval of timber sales from community forests in Kailali.
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has conducted simultaneous raids at the Division Forest Offices in Dhangadhi and Pahalmanpur, launching an investigation into alleged irregularities in the approval of timber sales from community forests in Kailali.
Nepal 22 Jul, 2026
File - Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, along with his wife and former Minister for Foreign Affairs Arzu Rana Deuba, make their first public appearance after recovering from injuries sustained during the September 9 Gen Z protest attack, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Ahead of return, Deuba calls for unity to defend democracy

Ahead of return, Deuba calls for unity to defend democracy

Nepali Congress leader Sher Bahadur Deuba has said he will soon return to Nepal after medical treatment abroad, while urging democratic forces to unite in defence of democracy, constitutionalism and national interests.
Nepali Congress leader Sher Bahadur Deuba has said he will soon return to Nepal after medical treatment abroad, while urging democratic forces to unite in defence of democracy, constitutionalism and national interests.
Nepal 22 Jul, 2026
File - A farmer prepares the field for paddy transplantation using a tractor in Bajrahi, Jaleshwar Nagarpalika-8, Mahottari, as the monsoon arrives. Paddy planting has been delayed this year due to the late onset of monsoon rains. Photo: Sanjit Kumar Mandal/RSS

Mechanisation speeds rice planting as oxen vanish from Banke fields

Mechanisation speeds rice planting as oxen vanish from Banke fields

The familiar sight of oxen ploughing muddy paddy fields is rapidly disappearing from Banke, where tractors and power tillers have become the preferred tools for land preparation during the rice planting season.
The familiar sight of oxen ploughing muddy paddy fields is rapidly disappearing from Banke, where tractors and power tillers have become the preferred tools for land preparation during the rice planting season.
Nepal 22 Jul, 2026
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Nepali Army officer becomes first third-generation Sandhurst graduate

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.
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.
Nepal 21 Jul, 2026
File - Jawang Khola landslide in Dhanding Benighat Rorang -10 along the Prithvi Highway. Photo: Keshav Adhikari

Floods, landslides disrupt traffic on 19 highways across 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).
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).
Nepal 21 Jul, 2026
Photo Courtesy: Prabhat Kumar Jha

Two Nepali farmers jailed in India for bringing fertiliser across border

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.
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 21 Jul, 2026
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NRNA USA Knowledge Convention highlights diaspora expertise in science and innovation

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.
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 21 Jul, 2026
File - Annapurna Conservation Area. Photo: RSS

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

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.
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.
Nepal 21 Jul, 2026
Jawang Khola landslide in Dhanding Benighat Rorang -10 along the Prithvi Highway. Photo: Keshav Adhikari

Mechi, Araniko, Prithvi highways among worst hit by monsoon hazards

Mechi, Araniko, Prithvi highways among worst hit by monsoon hazards

Continuous rainfall has disrupted traffic on at least nine major highways across Nepal, with landslides and flooding causing complete and partial closures in several districts, Nepal Police said Monday.
Continuous rainfall has disrupted traffic on at least nine major highways across Nepal, with landslides and flooding causing complete and partial closures in several districts, Nepal Police said Monday.
Nepal 20 Jul, 2026
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Bajaj rolls out lower-EMI financing scheme, extends loan tenure to five years

Bajaj rolls out lower-EMI financing scheme, extends loan tenure to five years

HH Bajaj, the authorised distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has launched a new financing scheme in partnership with Hulas Finserv Hire Purchase Limited (HFL), offering lower monthly instalments and extended repayment periods to make motorcycle ownership more affordable.
HH Bajaj, the authorised distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has launched a new financing scheme in partnership with Hulas Finserv Hire Purchase Limited (HFL), offering lower monthly instalments and extended repayment periods to make motorcycle ownership more affordable.
Nepal 20 Jul, 2026
Photo Courtesy: Prakash Dahal

UML ministers put resignations on old in Bagmati amid uncertainty

UML ministers put resignations on old in Bagmati amid uncertainty

Ministers from the CPN-UML serving in the Bagmati Province government have put their resignations on hold, saying they will remain in office until receiving formal instructions from party leadership.
Ministers from the CPN-UML serving in the Bagmati Province government have put their resignations on hold, saying they will remain in office until receiving formal instructions from party leadership.
Nepal 20 Jul, 2026
The Nepali Army conducts a rescue operation for three women from Beldadi Rural Municipality who went missing since Sunday while foraging for Chyaau (wild mushrooms) in Shuklaphanta National Park, Kanchanpur. Photo: Sher Bahadur Singh/RSS

All 17 women missing in Shuklaphanta found safe after overnight search

All 17 women missing in Shuklaphanta found safe after overnight search

All 17 women who went missing after entering Shuklaphanta National Park in Kanchanpur to collect wild mushrooms have been found safe following an overnight search operation involving security agencies and local residents.
All 17 women who went missing after entering Shuklaphanta National Park in Kanchanpur to collect wild mushrooms have been found safe following an overnight search operation involving security agencies and local residents.
Nepal 20 Jul, 2026
Photo: Himal Dhungel

Wild deer collision in Manthali injures two; Animal dies on spot

Wild deer collision in Manthali injures two; Animal dies on spot

A scooter rider and a child were injured after their vehicle struck a wild deer on the Manthali–Ramechhap road section at Machhedanda in Manthali Municipality-1 on Monday morning.
A scooter rider and a child were injured after their vehicle struck a wild deer on the Manthali–Ramechhap road section at Machhedanda in Manthali Municipality-1 on Monday morning.
Nepal 20 Jul, 2026
Jawang Khola landslide in Dhanding Benighat Rorang -10 along the Prithvi Highway. Photo: Keshav Adhikari

Jhawang landslide blocks Muglin–Kathmandu road again

Jhawang landslide blocks Muglin–Kathmandu road again

The Muglin–Kathmandu road section has been blocked again after a landslide accompanied by falling rocks struck the Jhawang Khola area in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality-10 of Dhading on Sunday.
The Muglin–Kathmandu road section has been blocked again after a landslide accompanied by falling rocks struck the Jhawang Khola area in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality-10 of Dhading on Sunday.
Nepal 20 Jul, 2026

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