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Sherpa Foundation provides Rs 4 million to PMDRF

The Sherpa Foundation has provided a financial donation to the government's relief fund to support communities affected by the recent floods.

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Foreign minister Khanal leaves for COP31 in Türkiye

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal left for Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled for November 9-20.

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Indian Ambassador Dalela among three envoys accredited to Nepal

Three newly appointed ambassadors, including India's new envoy Sudhakar Dalela, formally assumed their diplomatic responsibilities in Nepal after presenting their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony in Kathmandu on Friday.

Trekkers are silhouetted against the backdrop of snow-covered mountain at Ama Yangri peak in Sindhupalchowk district. Photo: Mausam Shah "Nepali"/THT

Nepal approves first National Standard for High-Altitude Sickness Management

The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has approved a national standard aimed at improving the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of high-altitude sickness, a condition that affects trekkers, mountaineers and residents in Nepal's mountainous regions.

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As towns modernise, Dhankuta's weekly markets remain vital to rural trade

Despite the growth of permanent shops, supermarkets and road connectivity across Dhankuta, traditional weekly markets that began more than a century ago continue to play a central role in local commerce, linking farmers directly with consumers and preserving a long-standing rural trading culture.

Tribhuvan International Airport. Photo: Sandeep Sen/THT

Passengers can now track luggage movement at Tribhuvan Airport

International passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport will now be able to monitor the movement of their checked baggage in real time after authorities introduced a live-feed system aimed at improving transparency and passenger service.

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Police seize 2.82 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur

Police have seized 2,820.5 kilograms of marijuana hidden in a field in Udayapur, one of the largest recent drug recoveries in the district, and launched an investigation to identify those behind the consignment.

FILE - Wind turbines generate electricity in Balabanli, near Tekirdag, northwestern Turkey, Oct. 9, 2026. Photo: AP

UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures

Three stories about climate change are playing out like popular movie genres as United Nations climate negotiations begin in Antalya, Turkey.

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Nepal should not only negotiate the consequences; it should confront the cause at COP31

The government of Nepal has outlined four core national priorities to highlight at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), to be held from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye.

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