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Ranisain Bajura. Photo: Prakash Singh

Tensions flare in Ranisain as Bhote families allege eviction, arson

Tensions flare in Ranisain as Bhote families allege eviction, arson

A fresh dispute has erupted in the Ranisain area of Himali Rural Municipality-3 in Bajura, with members of the Bhote community alleging that residents from neighbouring Humla forcibly evicted them and set fire to their temporary shelters and sheep sheds.
A fresh dispute has erupted in the Ranisain area of Himali Rural Municipality-3 in Bajura, with members of the Bhote community alleging that residents from neighbouring Humla forcibly evicted them and set fire to their temporary shelters and sheep sheds.
Nepal 10 Jun, 2026
Photo Courtesy: Seema Shahi

Heatwave forces school closures in Nepalgunj, Khajura

Heatwave forces school closures in Nepalgunj, Khajura

Authorities in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City and Khajura Rural Municipality of Banke district have announced temporary closure of schools following a sharp rise in temperature and prolonged heatwave conditions.
Authorities in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City and Khajura Rural Municipality of Banke district have announced temporary closure of schools following a sharp rise in temperature and prolonged heatwave conditions.
Nepal 10 Jun, 2026
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CIAA files corruption case against Birgunj mayor, six others over citizenship fraud

CIAA files corruption case against Birgunj mayor, six others over citizenship fraud

Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Monday filed a corruption case against Birgunj Metropolitan City Mayor Rajesh Man Singh and six others, accusing them of facilitating the acquisition of Nepali citizenship using forged documents.
Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Monday filed a corruption case against Birgunj Metropolitan City Mayor Rajesh Man Singh and six others, accusing them of facilitating the acquisition of Nepali citizenship using forged documents.
Nepal 09 Jun, 2026
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FINYE Africa urges government not to close Nepali embassies in Africa

FINYE Africa urges government not to close Nepali embassies in Africa

The Africa chapter of the Federation of International Nepali Youth Entrepreneurs (FINE Africa) has urged the government to reconsider its reported plan to close or restructure Nepali diplomatic missions in Africa, warning that the move could adversely affect Nepali citizens, businesses and national interests in the region.
The Africa chapter of the Federation of International Nepali Youth Entrepreneurs (FINE Africa) has urged the government to reconsider its reported plan to close or restructure Nepali diplomatic missions in Africa, warning that the move could adversely affect Nepali citizens, businesses and national interests in the region.
Nepal 08 Jun, 2026
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FM Khanal urges shift from past geopolitics to development in India ties as he wraps up India visit

FM Khanal urges shift from past geopolitics to development in India ties as he wraps...

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has said Nepal-India relations must move beyond geopolitical sensitivities of the past and be anchored firmly on development, diplomacy and measurable outcomes, as he wrapped up high-level engagements in New Delhi.
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has said Nepal-India relations must move beyond geopolitical sensitivities of the past and be anchored firmly on development, diplomacy and measurable outcomes, as he wrapped up high-level engagements in New Delhi.
Nepal 07 Jun, 2026
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'No old baggage, only a firm resolve to build a genuinely transformative relationship'

'No old baggage, only a firm resolve to build a genuinely transformative...

Minister of Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal, who is currently visiting India, on Saturday met Indian Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar and held talks on bilateral issues.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal, who is currently visiting India, on Saturday met Indian Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar and held talks on bilateral issues.
Nepal 07 Jun, 2026
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Foreign Minister Khanal holds talks with Indian FM Jaishankar in New Delhi

Foreign Minister Khanal holds talks with Indian FM Jaishankar in New Delhi

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held bilateral talks in New Delhi on Saturday, discussing ways to further strengthen Nepal-India relations.
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held bilateral talks in New Delhi on Saturday, discussing ways to further strengthen Nepal-India relations.
Nepal 06 Jun, 2026
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Tourist influx, return of locals drive rise in patient numbers at Mustang hospital

Tourist influx, return of locals drive rise in patient numbers at Mustang hospital

Patient numbers have risen sharply at the provincial hospital in Jomsom as the summer tourism season gains momentum and local residents return to the district, putting additional pressure on the region’s only hospital.
Patient numbers have risen sharply at the provincial hospital in Jomsom as the summer tourism season gains momentum and local residents return to the district, putting additional pressure on the region’s only hospital.
Nepal 06 Jun, 2026
fILE - Sasmit Pokharel, government Spokesperson and Minister for Education, Science and Technology. Photo: RSS

Education Minister Pokharel credits governance push as study leave recovery crosses Rs 104 million

Education Minister Pokharel credits governance push as study leave recovery crosses...

Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, has said that its push for good governance, accountability and institutional discipline in higher education has led to significant progress in recovering funds from Tribhuvan University (TU) teachers who misused study leave facilities.
Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, has said that its push for good governance, accountability and institutional discipline in higher education has led to significant progress in recovering funds from Tribhuvan University (TU) teachers who misused study leave facilities.
Nepal 04 Jun, 2026
Tanahun district

Seven injured as ambulance, mini-truck collide in Tanahun

Seven injured as ambulance, mini-truck collide in Tanahun

Seven people were injured in a mini-truck and ambulance collision incident that took place at Manahari of Myagde Rural Municipality-6 in Tanahun district along the Prithivi Highway this morning.
Seven people were injured in a mini-truck and ambulance collision incident that took place at Manahari of Myagde Rural Municipality-6 in Tanahun district along the Prithivi Highway this morning.
Nepal 04 Jun, 2026
Electric vehicles parked at the open area near the Korala border point between Nepal and China. Customs clearance has been completed for 614 vehicles brought into Nepal from China. Photo: Sundar Kumar Thakali/RSS

APF seizes 774 electric vehicles over suspected customs, tax irregularities in Mustang

APF seizes 774 electric vehicles over suspected customs, tax irregularities in...

The Armed Police Force (APF) has seized 774 BYD electric vehicles imported through the Korala border point in Mustang on suspicion of customs and tax-related irregularities.
The Armed Police Force (APF) has seized 774 BYD electric vehicles imported through the Korala border point in Mustang on suspicion of customs and tax-related irregularities.
Nepal 04 Jun, 2026
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Left to die on Everest, he crawled home anyway

Left to die on Everest, he crawled home anyway

For seven days, Dawa Sherpa had nothing - no food, no bottled oxygen, no rescue team looking for him. Somewhere between the death zone and the Khumbu Icefall, the 57-year-old Sherpa guide from Okhaldhunga was alone on the world's highest mountain, fighting to stay alive.
For seven days, Dawa Sherpa had nothing - no food, no bottled oxygen, no rescue team looking for him. Somewhere between the death zone and the Khumbu Icefall, the 57-year-old Sherpa guide from Okhaldhunga was alone on the world's highest mountain, fighting to stay alive.
Nepal 04 Jun, 2026

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