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Traffic halted on six roads across country due to continuous rain

Vehicular movement has been halted on roads in six locations across the country due landslides triggered by continuous rain since Friday night.

A view of building of Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, in 2017. Photo: Laxmi Gautam

Communications Ministry requests all to contact it if communication service disrupts

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has requested to contact the ministry and different communication service providers if any communication service is disrupted at any place of the country as well as to provide any emergency information related to this.

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Panchthar jeep accident: six dead, six severely injured

Six people died and six others were severely injured in a jeep accident that occurred today at Kattike in Kummayak rural municipality-3, Panchthar district, along the Tamor Corridor.

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Two killed, over 40 injured in Mahottari bus accident

Two pedestrians were killed and more than 40 bus passengers injured in a road accident at Khayarmara, Bardibas Municipality, Mahottari district this morning, police confirmed.

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First recorded ascent of Lhayul Peak in Darchula achieved

An expedition team from the Professional Mountain Guide Training’s Summer Skill Course, organized by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), has successfully made the first recorded ascent of Lhayul Peak (6,397m) in Nepal’s Darchula district.

Mt. Pathibhara welcomes first climbers in historic expedition this autumn

Four, including three children, killed in Sarlahi mudslide

Manakamana Cable Car shuts for three days, beginning today

No obstruction on Narayangadh-Muglin road

Tenzing-Hillary Airport, in Lukla. Photo: THT/File

Ramechhap–Lukla flights begin for Everest season

Flights from Ramechhap to Lukla have started, catering to trekkers and climbers heading for the Everest region this autumn, the Civil Aviation Authority confirmed.

Travelers at the New Bus Park in Gonggobu on Monday, the Fulpati day of Dashain, who had come to board buses to return to their home districts from Kathmandu, and the vehicles ready to depart for their destinations. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal / RSS

Over 553,000 people leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain

More than 553,000 people have left Kathmandu Valley for their hometowns since the start of Dashain on September 22, according to the Valley Traffic Police Office.

Nepal’s new Living Goddess, two-year-old Arya Tara Shakya, is carried by her mother to the Kumari residence in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. She succeeds Trishna Shakya, who stepped down from her sacred role upon reaching maturity. Following centuries-old Newar tradition, the transition marks a rare change in Kathmandu’s Kumari lineage as the divine child deity is ceremonially replaced. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Aryatara Shakya enthroned as new Living Goddess Kumari

Aryatara Shakya of Itumbahal has been enthroned as the new Kumari at Basantapur’s Kumarighar, succeeding outgoing Kumari Trishna Shakya.

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Travelers at the New Bus Park in Gonggobu on Monday, the Fulpati day of Dashain, who had come to board buses to return to their home districts from Kathmandu, and the vehicles ready to depart for their destinations. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal / RSS

Dashain exodus: Over 111,000 leave Kathmandu Valley in a day

More than 111,000 people departed Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours as the Dashain festival travel rush peaked, according to the Valley Traffic Police Office.

This image shows aerial view of Nakkhu Jail, in Lalitpur. Image: Bing Maps

651 Nakkhu Prison inmates still missing after Gen Z Protests

The Department of Prison Management says 651 of the 1,280 inmates who fled Nakkhu Prison during the September 8–9 Gen Z demonstrations remain at large.

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Japanese ambassador calls on Finance Minister Khanal

Japanese Ambassador to Nepal, Maeda Toru, paid a courtesy call on Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal today.

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Over 267,000 depart Kathmandu Valley for Dashain

More than 267,000 people have left Kathmandu Valley till Saturday from September 22

Gen Z protest in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 8, 2025. Photo: Skanda Gautam/ THT

'Injured Gen Z protesters more concerned about demands rather than well-being'

Hospitalised Gen Z protesters, instead of worrying about their well-being, are more concerned about their demands being met, according to Mahabir Pun, minister for education, science and technology of the interim government. He said so after visiting the trauma centre and meeting with those injured during the Gen Z movement.

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Dashain Tika and Jamara. File Photo: Sandeep Sen

Vijaya Dashami, the main day of Dashain, being celebrated across the country

Vijaya Dashami, the most important day of the Dashain festival being marked across the country, by receiving tika and jamara from elders as symbols of blessings, prosperity, and victory of good over evil.

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Mahanawami being observed across the country

Hindus throughout the country are observing Mahanawami, the ninth day of the ten-day Bada Dashain festival, with fervor by worshipping Goddess Durga Bhawani and making offerings.

Tenzing-Hillary Airport, in Lukla. Photo: THT/File

Ramechhap–Lukla flights begin for Everest season

Flights from Ramechhap to Lukla have started, catering to trekkers and climbers heading for the Everest region this autumn, the Civil Aviation Authority confirmed.

Travelers at the New Bus Park in Gonggobu on Monday, the Fulpati day of Dashain, who had come to board buses to return to their home districts from Kathmandu, and the vehicles ready to depart for their destinations. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal / RSS

Over 553,000 people leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain

More than 553,000 people have left Kathmandu Valley for their hometowns since the start of Dashain on September 22, according to the Valley Traffic Police Office.

Nepal’s new Living Goddess, two-year-old Arya Tara Shakya, is carried by her mother to the Kumari residence in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. She succeeds Trishna Shakya, who stepped down from her sacred role upon reaching maturity. Following centuries-old Newar tradition, the transition marks a rare change in Kathmandu’s Kumari lineage as the divine child deity is ceremonially replaced. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Aryatara Shakya enthroned as new Living Goddess Kumari

Aryatara Shakya of Itumbahal has been enthroned as the new Kumari at Basantapur’s Kumarighar, succeeding outgoing Kumari Trishna Shakya.

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Palestinians survey the aftermath of an Israeli military strike on the Abu Dahrouj family home in Zawaida, central Gaza Strip. Photo: AP

Israeli strikes kill at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza as international pressure for ceasefire grows

Israel struck houses and tents in central and southern Gaza Thursday, crushing families inside and killing at least 17 people,

Paramilitary soldiers stand guard a day after protests and violent clashes in Leh town, Ladakh, India. Photo: AP

Indian authorities impose security restrictions in remote Ladakh after deadly clashes

Authorities in India enforced security restrictions in two main districts in the remote Ladakh region on Thursday.

President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in New York. Photo: AP

Ukrainians cautious after Trump shifts his stance, saying they can win the war against Russia

“Russia isn’t a tiger, it’s more associated with a bear,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. “There are no paper bears. Russia is a real bear.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia. Photo: AP

Putin says Russia will stick to nuclear arms limits for one more year after treaty with US expires

Putin declared that the termination of the 2010 New START would be destabilizing and could fuel proliferation of nuclear weapons.

FILE - Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks as he hosts representatives of the Civil Nuclear industry at a reception at Lancaster House in London, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 to mark the announcement of a new UK-US partnership on nuclear. Photo: AP

UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, prompting angry response from Israel

The UK and France have a historic role in the politics of the Middle East over the past 100 years, having carved up the region following the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I.

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Rajendra Bajgain

Nepal at the edge: Courage, corruption, and the call for Gen Z leadership

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Power of Zen-Z demographics: And the next roadmap for Nepal

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The demographic dynamics of Nepal has changed fast.

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ACT NOW: You, Me, Community – Ending Rabies Together

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Each year on 28 September, World Rabies Day reminds us of a sobering truth: rabies is one of the most fatal diseases, yet it is 100% preventable

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Hyundai offers free festival highway check-ups

Hyundai Nepal has launched its “Hyundai Highway Assurance: Care Free Ride to Home” program to ensure safe and stress-free travel during the Dashain festival rush.

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Leapmotor B10 deliveries begin in Nepal

Shangrila Motors Pvt. Ltd. has officially started deliveries of the Leapmotor B10, introducing a new chapter in Nepal’s electric vehicle market.

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Finance Ministry adopts paperless file system with GIOMS

The Finance Ministry has implemented the Government Integrated Office Management System (GIOMS) to streamline official work and reduce paper use.

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Gold price dips by Rs 1,700 per tola after record high

After several days of breaking records, the domestic gold market saw a sharp correction today, with prices falling by Rs 1,700 per tola.

File: Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal. Photo: RSS

Finance Minister Khanal vows economic development

According to him, the private sector should not only pursue profit but also contribute to long-term transformation.

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The young Kumari, Trishna Shakya, is carried in a palanquin outside the Kumari’s residence in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, as Arya Tara Shakya is formally installed as the new Living Goddess. Trishna Shakya steps down from her sacred role, making way for the two-and-a-half-year-old successor following centuries-old Newar tradition. The change marks a rare transition in Kathmandu’s Kumari lineage, with Trishna ceremonially retiring upon reaching the age of maturity.

The young Kumari, Trishna Shakya, is carried in a palanquin outside the Kumari’s residence in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, as Arya Tara Shakya is formally installed as the new Living Goddess. Trishna Shakya steps down from her sacred role, making way for the two-and-a-half-year-old successor following centuries-old Newar tradition. The change marks a rare transition in Kathmandu’s Kumari lineage, with Trishna ceremonially retiring upon reaching the age of maturity.

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The body of 36-year-old Laxman Rai of Nuwakot is pictured as family and relatives gather at the Forensic Department of Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu on Monday, September 29, 2025. Rai, a daily wage laborer in Balaju, was shot in the back of the head during the Gen Z protests on September 8–9 and remained in a coma for 21 days before passing away at midnight.
According to volunteer Pradip Pandey, who has been assisting victims and their families, it took more than two days to identify Laxman’s family after the protests, as he lay unconscious in the ICU. His wife had left him, and his young daughter’s whereabouts remain unknown, leaving only cousins and friends to collect his body for postmortem. More than 72 people were killed and thousands were injured during the demonstrations.

The body of 36-year-old Laxman Rai of Nuwakot is pictured as family and relatives gather at the Forensic Department of Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu on Monday, September 29, 2025. Rai, a daily wage laborer in Balaju, was shot in the back of the head during the Gen Z protests on September 8–9 and remained in a coma for 21 days before passing away at midnight.
According to volunteer Pradip Pandey, who has been assisting victims and their families, it took more than two days to identify Laxman’s family after the protests, as he lay unconscious in the ICU. His wife had left him, and his young daughter’s whereabouts remain unknown, leaving only cousins and friends to collect his body for postmortem. More than 72 people were killed and thousands were injured during the demonstrations.

A final farewell for Laxman Rai: A laborer, alone in death, becomes a protest statistic

Nisha Pradhan, the wife of thirty-three-year-old Pratish Shrestha of Baneshwor, helps him towards the restroom in his hospital bed in KMC Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 29, 2025, after being shot in the thigh by live ammunition outside the federal parliament on September 8. His wife, Nisha Pradhan, and friends care for him as Dashain passes in the hospital ward. He says the conditions are noisy and frustrating in the hospital, wishing only for quiet.
Pratish is survived by his wife, young son, and parents. “Whatever happened, happened—rich or poor, many died. Now the government must look after education, jobs, and health,” he says. His wife adds in frustration, “If money like that of former prime ministers was found in our homes, we’d be jailed, but they still walk free. After all this bloodshed, what will be the outcome?”

Nisha Pradhan, the wife of thirty-three-year-old Pratish Shrestha of Baneshwor, helps him towards the restroom in his hospital bed in KMC Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 29, 2025, after being shot in the thigh by live ammunition outside the federal parliament on September 8. His wife, Nisha Pradhan, and friends care for him as Dashain passes in the hospital ward. He says the conditions are noisy and frustrating in the hospital, wishing only for quiet.
Pratish is survived by his wife, young son, and parents. “Whatever happened, happened—rich or poor, many died. Now the government must look after education, jobs, and health,” he says. His wife adds in frustration, “If money like that of former prime ministers was found in our homes, we’d be jailed, but they still walk free. After all this bloodshed, what will be the outcome?”

Gen Z Protest survivor: Pratish Shrestha

Seventeen-year-old Ektaa Shah, a recent Sainik School graduate, lies in a hospital bed at KMC Hospital in Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 29, 2025, after being shot outside the federal parliament on September 8. A rubber bullet hit her hand, and a live round struck her leg, leaving a plate in her bone. For 21 days, her parents have cared for her, and Dashain will be spent in the hospital.
Despite her injuries, Ektaa continues studying on her laptop, preparing for medical studies. “We fought for change, and if the new prime minister and leaders came to visit us, it would mean everything,” she says with a hopeful smile. Her mother, Bunu Shahi, calls her “our one and only daughter, a very talented student,” and worries about her future after the trauma of two bullets.

Seventeen-year-old Ektaa Shah, a recent Sainik School graduate, lies in a hospital bed at KMC Hospital in Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 29, 2025, after being shot outside the federal parliament on September 8. A rubber bullet hit her hand, and a live round struck her leg, leaving a plate in her bone. For 21 days, her parents have cared for her, and Dashain will be spent in the hospital.
Despite her injuries, Ektaa continues studying on her laptop, preparing for medical studies. “We fought for change, and if the new prime minister and leaders came to visit us, it would mean everything,” she says with a hopeful smile. Her mother, Bunu Shahi, calls her “our one and only daughter, a very talented student,” and worries about her future after the trauma of two bullets.

Gen Z protests survior: Ektaa Shah

Firefighters and security personnel work to contain a blaze that broke out at a clothing warehouse in Bhimsensthan, near Kasthamandap, Kathmandu, on Monday, September 29, 2025. The fire, which affected three houses and a temple, was largely brought under control with the help of the Nepal Army, nine fire engines, and several water tankers, though the exact cause remains unknown.

Firefighters and security personnel work to contain a blaze that broke out at a clothing warehouse in Bhimsensthan, near Kasthamandap, Kathmandu, on Monday, September 29, 2025. The fire, which affected three houses and a temple, was largely brought under control with the help of the Nepal Army, nine fire engines, and several water tankers, though the exact cause remains unknown.

In Picures: Bhimsensthan fire

A boy looks at a mural made by artists Riddhi Sagar and Somic Shrestha, depicting the white shoe of 28-year-old Prakash Bohara, who was shot during Nepal’s Gen Z protests, in Kathmandu on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The shoe, bought with his wages from serving in the Russian army, was stained with his blood on September 8 and has since become an enduring symbol of the movement. Prakash, from Dailekh, is recovering from surgery at the National Trauma Centre.

In Picture: Mural of Gen Z symbol

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Nepal wins Unity Cup T20 Series, celebrates historic victory over West Indies

Nepal has won the Unity Cup T20 series with one match still to play, following a commanding 90-run win over two-time T20 world cup champions West Indies.

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Liverpool's Alexander Isak runs during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England. Photo: AP/File

Isak could make first Premier League start for Liverpool after Ekitike suspension

Alexander Isak could make his first Premier League start for Liverpool against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates the dismissal of Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka during the Asia Cup Cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Zayed cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Photo: AP

Afridi and Talat script Pakistan's five-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup

Medium-fast bowler Talat followed his two wickets in two balls with an unbeaten 32.

Union's Oliver Burke scores his side's fourth goal during a German Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Union Berlin in Frankfurt, Germany. Photo: AP

Burke hits Bundesliga hat trick as Union Berlin beats Eintracht Frankfurt 4-3, Dortmund wins

The 20-year-old Ilyas Ansah also starred, capitalizing on a mix-up in the Frankfurt defense to open the scoring in the ninth minute.

India's Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma shake hands after wining during the Asia Cup cricket match against Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates. Photo: AP

Still no handshakes as India beats Pakistan by 6 wickets at Asia Cup cricket

India will face Bangladesh in Dubai on Wednesday.

Manchester City's Bernardo Silva, left, and Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi fight for the ball during the Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester City in London. Photo: AP

Arsenal snatches 1-1 draw with defensive Man City with Martinelli's stoppage-time goal

City is already eight points off the pace.

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FILE - A$AP Rocky, left, and Rihanna pose for photographers upon departure from the premiere of the film 'Highest 2 Lowest' at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. Photo: AP

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome third child, Rocki

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have announced the birth of their third child, a girl.

FILE - Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium as part of her Eras Tour, June 21, 2024, in London. Photo: AP

Release party for Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' album is coming to AMC theaters

LOS ANGELES, SEPTEMBER 21Taylor Swift is heading back to the big screen next month, and fans are already lining up for tickets.AMC Theatres announced on Friday that it will host a release party for...

FILE - Robert Redford attends the premiere of Netflix's "Our Souls at Night" on Sept. 27, 2017, in New York. Photo: AP

Robert Redford, Oscar-winning director, actor and indie patriarch, dies at 89

Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died Tuesday at...

This image released by Sony Pictures Entertainment shows a scene from "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle." Photo: Sony Pictures Entertainment via AP

'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' opens to $70M, biggest anime debut to claim top box-office spot

LOS ANGELES, SETEMBER 15"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle" carved out a place in box-office history this weekend as the Japanese anime film sliced straight to No. 1 - outpacing the...

Megan Skiendiel, from left, Manon Bannerman, Sophia Laforteza, foreground center, Yoonchae, Daniela Avanzini and Lara Raj of KATSEYE pose for a portrait on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

Katseye's Gap ad hit 400M views in 3 days. What happened next?

LONDON, SEPTEMBER 10The experiment was a remarkable success. In 2023, the Hybe Corporation and Geffen Records set out on a quest to create a massively popular global girl group. The following year,...

FILE - Justin Bieber attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala on Sept. 13, 2021, in New York. Photo: AP

Music Review: Justin Bieber has more to say about love on 'Swag ll'

NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 7If it wasn't clocking to you before, it should be now. Justin Bieber is doing whatever he wants.The 31-year-old has surprised listeners with a second new album in 2025 -...

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Architect of high-altitude triumphs: Inside Chhang Dawa Sherpa's expeditions

From a childhood in the remote Makalu region of Sankhuwasabha to the summits of the world’s highest mountains, Chhang Dawa Sherpa has forged a life defined by altitude and achievement.

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Jyamchang Bhote: A life on the heights

The air thinned as the team pushed higher on Everest’s icy slopes. Winds howled, snow swirled, and exhaustion pressed heavy on every step. At the front, guiding his climbers with quiet assurance, was Jyamchang Bhote. For him, this was more than a climb—it was another chapter in a lifelong journey shaped by the mountains.

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From District 41 to Philadelphia: How Global Leadership Conferences Shape Local Journeys

Every August, leaders and members of Toastmasters International, a global movement dedicated to helping people develop communication and leadership skills, gather at the organization’s annual convention.

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The weight of the crown! Beauty and the Beast

Yet another Miss Nepal beauty pageant, yet another controversy, followed by online debates and a forgotten story, all until next year!

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Ganesh Chaturthi: A celebration of intelligence

Every year, as the monsoon clouds thin and the air fills with anticipation, millions prepare to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi—one of India’s most cherished festivals, honoring Ganapati, the god of wisdom, learning, and remover of obstacles.

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File: This image provided by NASA shows NASA's Perseverance Mars rover taking a selfie, made up of 62 individual images on July 23, 2024.

New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life

On Earth, microorganisms commonly interact with minerals in Antarctic lakes.

FILE - The moon shines over Mexico City during a total lunar eclipse, in Mexico City, Friday, March 14, 2025. Photo: AP

Asia will get a prime view of this weekend's total lunar eclipse

The year’s second total lunar eclipse is coming up fast, and this time Asia will have the best seats in the cosmos.

FILE - China's Long March 2F rocket, carrying three astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 manned space mission, blasts off at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China, April 24, 2025. Photo: AP

Hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons: In the 21st century, space is the new battlefield

As Russia held its Victory Day parade this year, hackers backing the Kremlin hijacked an orbiting satellite that provides television service to Ukraine.

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Ben Deighton shares science storytelling tips in webinar for South Asian participants

The Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) hosted an online session on Friday for aspiring journalists, students, researchers, and academicians as part of its Science Journalism Program for Beginners.

In this photo provided by NASA, from left, Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov, NASA astronauts Nichole Ayers, Anne McClain, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi are seen inside the SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft onboard the SpaceX recovery ship shortly after having landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. (Keegan Barber/NASA via AP)

Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space Station

Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Pacific off the Southern California coast a day after departing the orbiting lab.

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Legendary Spanish mountaineer Carlos Soria Fontán. Photo Courtesy: Seven Summit Treks/facebook

Carlos Soria Fontán, 86, becomes oldest mountaineer to summit Manaslu

Carlos Soria Fontán, the legendary Spanish mountaineer, stood atop Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m) at 5:30 a.m. on Friday, becoming the oldest person ever to summit the world’s eighth-highest peak.

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Polish Alpinist Andrzej Bargiel

Andrzej Bargiel achieves first ski descent of Everest without oxygen

Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel has etched his name in Himalayan history, successfully completing the first-ever ski descent of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen on September 22.

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Hilton hotel burns, amid raging Gen Z protests against corruption and the social media crackdown in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned earlier in the day amid intensifying unrest.

Insurance claims from Gen Z Protests cross Rs 20bln, authority reports

Insurance claims related to property damage during the violent Gen Z protests of September 8–9 (Bhadra 23–24) have already crossed Rs 20 billion, according to a preliminary report released Thursday by the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA).

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NEPSE rebounds 4.4 pc after circuit-breaker shutdown

Nepal’s sole secondary market roared back to life on Sunday, erasing much of last week’s dramatic losses with a 111.70-point rally that lifted the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index to 2,623.62—up 4.44 percent on the day.

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API Himal. Photo Courtesy: Sanjib Gurung/facebook

Api Himal mountain guide training draws flak after daring rescue and safety issues

A high-altitude training and expedition in Nepal’s far-western Api Himal region is moving forward after a dramatic helicopter rescue and a lively public debate over safety and accreditation standards.

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Kicking change: Aurium Academy blends football with mental wellness in Nepal

In a country where young talent often goes unnoticed, Aurium Academy is quietly changing the game, both on and off the field. Based in Kathmandu, the academy is emerging as a leading force in grassroots football and youth mental health in Nepal.

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NTB unveils Rs 1.59 billion budget for FY 2082/83, a first at start of fiscal year

The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has announced a budget of Rs 1.59 billion for the fiscal year 2082/83, with a strong focus on tourism infrastructure development, market promotion, branding, and disaster preparedness.

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Upper Mustang flood caused by GLOF, HiRISK confirms; Experts warn of growing risks from high-altitude lakes

The recent flood in Upper Mustang has been confirmed as a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), according to a Rapid Hazard and Risk Assessment (RHA) report published by HiRISK, raising fresh concerns over the increasing risk posed by high-altitude glacial lakes in Nepal.

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