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   Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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BPKIHS. Photo Courtesy: Santosh Kafle

BPKIHS gets 33 applications for registrar, director and rector

BPKIHS gets 33 applications for registrar, director and rector

The race for three key administrative positions at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) has drawn 33 applications, with the registrar's post attracting the highest number of candidates.
The race for three key administrative positions at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) has drawn 33 applications, with the registrar's post attracting the highest number of candidates.
Nepal 20 Aug, 2026
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RPP central leadership rejects support for UML's Kiran Thapa in Bagmati

RPP central leadership rejects support for UML's Kiran Thapa in Bagmati

The formation of a new government in Bagmati Province has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) chair Rajendra Lingden said his party has not backed any political party to form the provincial government.
The formation of a new government in Bagmati Province has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) chair Rajendra Lingden said his party has not backed any political party to form the provincial government.
Nepal 19 Aug, 2026
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UML's Kiran Thapa claims Bagmati Chief Minister's post

UML's Kiran Thapa claims Bagmati Chief Minister's post

The way has been cleared for a new government in Bagmati Province after CPN-UML lawmaker Kiran Thapa formally staked his claim to become chief minister, backed by the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) and Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP).
The way has been cleared for a new government in Bagmati Province after CPN-UML lawmaker Kiran Thapa formally staked his claim to become chief minister, backed by the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) and Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP).
Nepal 19 Aug, 2026
Photo: Pushpa Raj Khatiwada

Three-year-old girl found dead in Bara; Police probe sexual assault

Three-year-old girl found dead in Bara; Police probe sexual assault

A three-year-old girl who had been missing since Sunday morning was found dead inside an abandoned house in Bhaktinagar, Jitpur Simara-1, with police saying she was allegedly sexually assaulted and killed after being lured away.
A three-year-old girl who had been missing since Sunday morning was found dead inside an abandoned house in Bhaktinagar, Jitpur Simara-1, with police saying she was allegedly sexually assaulted and killed after being lured away.
Nepal 19 Aug, 2026
File - Hetauda Hospital, August 3, 2022. Photo: Prakash Dahal/THT

Two schoolgirls die, one missing after flood sweeps them away in Makawanpur

Two schoolgirls die, one missing after flood sweeps them away in Makawanpur

A journey home from school turned tragic in Makawanpur after a sudden flood swept away four students crossing a swollen stream, killing two girls and leaving another missing.
A journey home from school turned tragic in Makawanpur after a sudden flood swept away four students crossing a swollen stream, killing two girls and leaving another missing.
Nepal 19 Aug, 2026
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Dhankuta Municipality signs agreement for Hi-CAS climate project

Dhankuta Municipality signs agreement for Hi-CAS climate project

Dhankuta Municipality recently signed a letter of intent with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) for the implementation of the Integrated Climate Adaptation Solution for the Hindu Kush Himalaya (Hi-CAS) project.
Dhankuta Municipality recently signed a letter of intent with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) for the implementation of the Integrated Climate Adaptation Solution for the Hindu Kush Himalaya (Hi-CAS) project.
Nepal 19 Aug, 2026
Photo: Prabhat Kumar Jha

Somali national held near Rautahat border while preparing to enter Nepal

Somali national held near Rautahat border while preparing to enter Nepal

The Indian Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has detained a Somali national who was allegedly engaged in suspicious activities near the India-Nepal border adjoining Rautahat and was preparing to enter Nepal.
The Indian Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has detained a Somali national who was allegedly engaged in suspicious activities near the India-Nepal border adjoining Rautahat and was preparing to enter Nepal.
Nepal 19 Aug, 2026
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UML keeps Thapaliya as parliamentary leader, backs Kiran Thapa for Bagmati CM

UML keeps Thapaliya as parliamentary leader, backs Kiran Thapa for Bagmati CM

The CPN-UML has resolved its internal dispute in Bagmati Province by retaining Jagannath Thapaliya as parliamentary party leader while agreeing to put forward Kiran Thapa as its candidate for chief minister.
The CPN-UML has resolved its internal dispute in Bagmati Province by retaining Jagannath Thapaliya as parliamentary party leader while agreeing to put forward Kiran Thapa as its candidate for chief minister.
Nepal 18 Aug, 2026
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Landslide creeps towards Dhankuta settlement, dozens of families at risk

Landslide creeps towards Dhankuta settlement, dozens of families at risk

A landslide that has been expanding for years in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6 is now creeping towards homes, forcing a dozen families from their houses and leaving 26 more at risk of displacement.
A landslide that has been expanding for years in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6 is now creeping towards homes, forcing a dozen families from their houses and leaving 26 more at risk of displacement.
Nepal 18 Aug, 2026
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Bagmati parties get until Thursday to stake claim for new govt

Bagmati parties get until Thursday to stake claim for new govt

The race to form a new government in Bagmati Province has entered a deadline-driven phase, with parties and lawmakers given until 4:00pm Thursday to demonstrate that they can command a majority in the provincial assembly.
The race to form a new government in Bagmati Province has entered a deadline-driven phase, with parties and lawmakers given until 4:00pm Thursday to demonstrate that they can command a majority in the provincial assembly.
Nepal 18 Aug, 2026
Photo: Prakash Dahal

Birgunj High Court Chief Justice among six injured as SUV plunges 60 metres in Makawanpur

Birgunj High Court Chief Justice among six injured as SUV plunges 60 metres in...

A vehicle carrying the chief justice and registrar of the High Court Birgunj plunged about 60 metres into a ravine in Makawanpur on Tuesday morning, leaving six people injured.
A vehicle carrying the chief justice and registrar of the High Court Birgunj plunged about 60 metres into a ravine in Makawanpur on Tuesday morning, leaving six people injured.
Nepal 18 Aug, 2026
Photo: Prabhat Kumar Jha

15 years, three bridges, and Rautahat residents still cross rivers by boat

15 years, three bridges, and Rautahat residents still cross rivers by boat

Fifteen years after the foundation stone was laid for a bridge over the Lalbakaiya River at Tikulia Ghat, residents of Rautahat are still crossing the river by boata reminder of how stalled infrastructure projects continue to keep communities at risk.
Fifteen years after the foundation stone was laid for a bridge over the Lalbakaiya River at Tikulia Ghat, residents of Rautahat are still crossing the river by boata reminder of how stalled infrastructure projects continue to keep communities at risk.
Nepal 17 Aug, 2026
President Ram Chandra Poudel conferring the honorary insignia of General of the Nepali Army upon General Dhiraj Seth, the Indian Chief of Army Staff. Photo: Office of the President / RSS

Indian Army Chief Dhiraj Seth conferred Honorary General rank of Nepali Army

Indian Army Chief Dhiraj Seth conferred Honorary General rank of Nepali Army

A decades-old Nepal-India military tradition was renewed on Monday as President Ramchandra Paudel conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army on Indian Army Chief Dhiraj Seth.
A decades-old Nepal-India military tradition was renewed on Monday as President Ramchandra Paudel conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army on Indian Army Chief Dhiraj Seth.
Nepal 17 Aug, 2026
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Minority Bagmati govt faces collapse; RPP, NWPP yet to commit support

Minority Bagmati govt faces collapse; RPP, NWPP yet to commit support

Bagmati Province Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya is scheduled to face a confidence vote today, as his minority government struggles to secure the numbers needed to survive.
Bagmati Province Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya is scheduled to face a confidence vote today, as his minority government struggles to secure the numbers needed to survive.
Nepal 17 Aug, 2026
File - A landslide occurred at Ratamate, located in Suryagadhi Rural Municipality–2, Nuwakot. Photo: RSS

Nine road sections blocked, overnight travel curbs on key routes

Nine road sections blocked, overnight travel curbs on key routes

Continuous rainfall has disrupted road connectivity across the country, with nine road sections fully blocked by landslides, road subsidence and river erosion, while two key routes have imposed overnight travel restrictions due to rising risks.
Continuous rainfall has disrupted road connectivity across the country, with nine road sections fully blocked by landslides, road subsidence and river erosion, while two key routes have imposed overnight travel restrictions due to rising risks.
Nepal 17 Aug, 2026

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