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Wednesday, 24 June 2026

RSP President Rabi Lamichhane and other leaders at the opening session of the party's first national convention in Chitwan on Tuesday. Photo: Chandrakala Kshetri/RSS

Lamichhane re-elected at the helm of RSP

Rabi Lamichhane has been re-elected the president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) at the party’s first national general convention currently under way in Chitwan.

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Two stolen cultural antiquities repatriated from US to Nepal

Nepal has secured the return of two valuable cultural antiquities from the United States following their recovery by American authorities.

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Palpa farmers swap chemical fertiliser for an old ally: Dhaincha

Faced with fertiliser shortages and rising costs, farmers in Palpa are turning to dhaincha, a green manure crop, to keep their soil fertile ahead of the paddy season.

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Govt eyes 52-hectare 'Tiger Sanctuary' in Chitwan for problem tigers

As Nepal's tiger population nearly triples in over a decade, the government is pushing ahead with plans for a dedicated sanctuary in Chitwan to house tigers that have turned into a threat to people and livestock.

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Police to get paid twice a month starting next FY

Nepal Police personnel will start receiving their salaries every fortnight instead of once a month, beginning fiscal year 2083/84, under a new government directive.

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Bharatpur Hospital's CT scanner down, patients rerouted to private hospitals

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Heatwave shuts all 163 schools in Nepalgunj for three days

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Six injured as car plunges off road in Dolakha

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14 injured as school auto carrying montessori students overturns in Kailali

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Pokhara Regional International Airport. Photo: RSS

flydubai to launch direct Pokhara-Dubai flights from September

flydubai will begin direct flights between Pokhara and Dubai from September 23, in what will be only the second regular international commercial service to operate from Pokhara International Airport since it opened in January 2023.

Farmers use a machine to thresh wheat in Nagarkot, Bhaktapur on Sunday. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

Madhes records drop in wheat production this year

Wheat production in Madhes Province has declined significantly this year due to adverse weather conditions, pests and lack of quality seeds.

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Four-day training on urban road planning begins in Biratnagar

A four-day training programme on “Urban Road Planning and Management” has commenced in Biratnagar with the aim of strengthening technical capacity in Nepal’s infrastructure development sector.

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168 kg of marijuana seized from Koshi riverbank in Sunsari

Police have seized 168 kilograms of marijuana from the bank of the Koshi River in Barahakshetra Municipality–1, Sunsari.

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Budhiganga Bridge project in Bajura stalled for six years

Construction of a motorable bridge over the Budhiganga River in Bajura has remained stalled for nearly six years, leaving residents of two municipalities without a crucial transport link.

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RSP amends party statute, incorporating spirit of inclusion

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has made amendments to its statute, aiming to make the party more inclusive.

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Passport dispute triggers diplomatic alarm as Nepal risks arbitration and foreign investor fallout

A controversy surrounding Nepal’s multi-billion rupee electronic passport project has escalated beyond a routine procurement dispute into a crisis carrying potentially serious diplomatic, constitutional and financial consequences, with Germany now directly monitoring developments amid fears that political intervention could derail one of Nepal’s most strategically sensitive government technology contracts.

RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane speaks at the inaugural session of the party's first national convention in Chitwan on Sunday. Photo: Pradeep Raj Onta/RSS

RSP will not pursue politics of vengeance: Chair Lamichhane

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has said the party will not engage in “politics of vengeance” and will work on the basis of its popular mandate.

Prime Minister and RSP senior leader Balendra Shah speaks at the inaugural session of the party's first national convention in Chitwan on Sunday. Photo: Pradeep Raj Onta/RSS

Govt's express train will stop only after reaching destination: PM Shah

Prime Minister and senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Balendra Shah, on Sunday said the government is moving like an “express train” and will stop only after reaching its intended destination.

RSP members celebrate with music and dance at the party's first national convention, which kicked off in Chitwan on Sunday. Photo: Pradeep Raj Onta/RSS

RSP general convention kicks off

The first general convention of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has kicked off at the Guesthouse Ground of Bharatpur city in Chitwan as per the schedule.

RSP members attend the opening ceremony of the party's first national convention in Chitwan on Sunday. Photo: Sanad Adhikari/RSS

RSP general convention: Election schedule made public

The schedule of an election to be held under the first general convention of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has been published.

RSP members celebrate with music and dance at the party's first national convention, which kicked off in Chitwan on Sunday. Photo: Pradeep Raj Onta/RSS

Over 4,200 representatives attend RSP's first general convention

A total of 4,211 representatives are participating in the first general convention of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which began in Chitwan on Sunday.

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PM Balendra Shah arrives in Chitwan for RSP's first general convention

Prime Minister and senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Balendra Shah, arrived in Chitwan on Sunday to attend the party's first general convention.

Bajura District Hospital. Photo: Prakash Singh

23 injured as passenger bus suffers brake failure in Bajura

At least 23 people were injured when a passenger bus met with an accident at Ritha Bazaar in Budhiganga Municipality of Bajura district on Sunday.

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Habeas Corpus petition filed in Supreme Court challenging UML leader Bishnu Paudel's arrest

A habeas corpus petition has been filed at the Supreme Court challenging the arrest of CPN-UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel, calling his detention illegal.

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House of Representatives meeting postponed to Friday

The meeting of the House of Representatives, originally scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed by a day and will now be held on Friday.

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Nepal imports 10,845 EVs worth Rs 25.55 billion in 11 months

Nepal imported 10,845 electric vehicles (EVs) worth Rs 25.55 billion during the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, according to the Department of Customs.

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NEPSE extends losses, falls 14 points; Turnover reaches Rs 4.4 billion

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) continued its downward trend on Wednesday, falling by 14.45 points, or 0.54 per cent, to close at 2,660.02 points.

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Everest Summiteers Summit calls for united action on Himalayan future

The Everest Summiteers Summit (ESS) 2026 concluded in Kathmandu with a call for stronger global collaboration to address climate change, sustainable tourism, mountain safety and the long-term resilience of the Himalayas.

FILE - Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents pull a man out of an elevator as he and his daughter attempt to leave following a hearing in immigration court, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in New York. Photo: AP

Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in a setback for Trump

A judge on Tuesday barred the federal government from making arrests at immigration courts, ordering an end to a practice that took hold shortly after President Donald Trump took office last year.

Over 3,300 Kathmandu vehicles now under camera, GPS watch

Step onto a public vehicle in the Kathmandu Valley these days, and chances are you're being watched - for your own safety, officials say.

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Health Ministry denies rabies vaccine shortage

The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has clarified that there is no shortage of rabies vaccines in the country, despite concerns over limited stock.

England's Harry Kane (9) reacts after missing a shot on goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Ghana in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Photo: AP

England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes

England and Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz have met before at the World Cup, with the result being quite a bit different.

Aerial drone view of Jhuleni, a tourist destination in Pyuthan Municipality–6, Pyuthan district. Photo: Keshar Sunar/RSS

Photo of the Day: Jhuleni

Aerial drone view of Jhuleni, a tourist destination in Pyuthan Municipality–6, Pyuthan district.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Photo: AP

Cristiano Ronaldo roars back with 2 goals as Portugal beats Uzbekistan 5-0 at the World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo rebounded from a lackluster start to his sixth World Cup and led Portugal to a dominant victory over Uzbekistan on Tuesday, renewing hope that the team is a contender for the title.

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Kathmandu, Pokhara likely to receive rain as Tarai faces rising temperatures

The hilly and Himalayan regions will remain generally cloudy on Wednesday, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms forecast in several areas, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

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