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Friday, 28 August 2026

Nepali Army rescuing flood-stranded victims via helicopter in Trishuli, Thursday. Some 655 rescued so far; search for remaining continues Friday. Photo: RSS

Foreign ministry forms Emergency Response Team for missing foreign nationals

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formed an Emergency Response Team (ERT) to coordinate the search and rescue of foreign nationals affected or reported missing following the devastating Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa.

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Houses and settlement structures in the Trishuli Bazaar area of Bidur Municipality–1, damaged by the flood in the Trishuli River following Wednesday's flood in the Bhotekoshi River of Rasuwa. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal/RSS

Bhotekoshi flash flood: 258 bodies recovered

A total of 258 bodies have been recovered from various locations following Wednesday’s devastating flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River, with search and rescue operations continuing across several districts.

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Look within before looking outside: Why Nepali industry should embrace decarbonisation

For many factory owners, the word "decarbonisation" conjures images of climate summits, foreign pledges, and government red tape, one more burden imposed from outside the factory gate.

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Flood danger may not be over: Experts warn of fresh debris flows, secondary floods

The danger from the recent flood may not be over, with experts warning that unstable canyon walls and a partially collapsed glacier could trigger fresh debris flows and secondary floods in the coming days.

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Eight tonnes of relief supplies sent to Rasuwa flood-hit areas

Eight tonnes of relief supplies have been dispatched overnight to communities affected by the Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa, with the Nepal Army mobilising eight trucks for the delivery.

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US announces $500,000 aid for Nepal flood response

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Prime Minister heads to Nuwakot for on-site flood damage assessment

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Govt prioritises rescue, search after Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods

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India dispatches 10 tonnes of relief supplies to Nepal

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At least 162 dead, hundreds missing in flash flood

A flash flood ripped through the Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts on Wednesday morning, killing at least 162 people as of 6:00 am of Thursday and leaving hundreds missing, according to a Nepal Police spokesperson.

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95 bodies recovered as hundreds remain missing after Bhotekoshi flood

At least 95 bodies have been recovered while hundreds of people, including security personnel, tourists and hydropower workers, remain unaccounted for after a major flood swept through parts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot on Wednesday morning.

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'Nepal-US relations should pivot towards trade, technology and youth-led investment'

The founding American principles of free expression, rule of law and free enterprise continue to guide the United States’ global partnerships, said US Chargé a.i. d’Affaires Scott Urbom, calling for Nepal-US relations to pivot more decisively towards trade, technology and economic integration ahead of the 80th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties next year.

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A combination photo of Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal and US Ambassador Scott Urbom delivering remarks during a programme, in Kathmandu, on Tuesday. Photo: THT

'Nepal-US relations should pivot towards trade, technology and youth-led investment'

The founding American principles of free expression, rule of law and free enterprise continue to guide the United States’ global partnerships, said US Chargé a.i. d’Affaires Scott Urbom, calling for Nepal-US relations to pivot more decisively towards trade, technology and economic integration ahead of the 80th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties next year.

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Cabinet declares flood-hit areas disaster zones for three months

The government has declared local levels affected by the Bhote Koshi River flood disaster-hit areas for three months, authorising immediate measures for rescue, treatment and rehabilitation.

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US music envoy to engage with Nepali music community

The US Embassy in Kathmandu is hosting American country singer-songwriter Jessica Lynn for a week-long professional exchange with Nepali musicians and music industry professionals from August 24 to 29.

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Lawmaker Ranju Darshana of RSP speaking during the House of Representatives meeting. Photo Nepal Photo Library

Lawmakers demand death penalty for rapists

Members of Parliament from across the party lines in the House of Representatives today called for reforms in laws, including capital punishment for rapists after the rape and murder of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary in Bara.

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Shree Kumari Chhen, New Kumari Niwas restored with Indian aid

Shree Kumari Chhen and New Kumari Niwas in Patan, Lalitpur, have been restored with a post-earthquake reconstruction grant of around Rs 50 million from the Government of India.

24 Aug, 2026

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Bhotekoshi flood death toll reaches 177 as rescue, recovery efforts intensify

The death toll from Wednesday’s devastating Bhotekoshi River flash flood in Rasuwa has reached 177, while the government has expanded rescue and recovery operations across several flood-affected districts.

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At least 162 dead, hundreds missing in flash flood

A flash flood ripped through the Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts on Wednesday morning, killing at least 162 people as of 6:00 am of Thursday and leaving hundreds missing, according to a Nepal Police spokesperson.

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95 bodies recovered as hundreds remain missing after Bhotekoshi flood

At least 95 bodies have been recovered while hundreds of people, including security personnel, tourists and hydropower workers, remain unaccounted for after a major flood swept through parts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot on Wednesday morning.

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At least 105 Indians among 384 travellers reported missing in Bhote Koshi flood

At least 105 Indian nationals and 37 non-resident Indians (NRIs) are among 384 tourists and travellers preliminarily reported missing following Wednesday morning’s flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).

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Damage caused by the flood at Central Prison, Nuwakot, located in Khampakyamp, Bidur Municipality–6. The flood, which hit the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa on Wednesday, damaged the administrative building and the Nepal Police security unit building, while the prison itself was partially affected. Inmates have been relocated to safer blocks.
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Bhotekoshi flood: Three dead, 17 rescued; 14 customs staff missing

Three people have died and at least 17 rescued after a flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River swept through Rasuwa and Nuwakot on Wednesday, leaving 14 customs staff missing and causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.

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Rescue workers search through a heap of refuse after it collapsed at Conakry’s largest landfill, Guinea, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. Photo: AP

Guinea landfill landslide kills 30 in Conakry's Dar Es Salam

A mountainous heap of refuse collapsed at the largest landfill in Guinea 's capital of Conakry early on Sunday, killing 30 people, according to the central government.

24 Aug, 2026

Residents and frontline workers embark on Ebola outbreak awareness campaign in Beni, North Kivu province, eastern Congo, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Photo: AP

Congo receives more than 16,000 doses of Ebola vaccine as it grapples with unprecedented outbreak

Congo has received more than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine as the country grapples with the fastest Ebola outbreak in history, the country's health minister said.

23 Aug, 2026

Funeral pallbearers sit behind caskets during a memorial service for the victims of a ferry that capsized on Lake Kariba in Kariba, Zimbabwe, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. Photo: AP

26 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe's ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 72

Eighteen children were among more than 70 people killed when an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe this week, police said Saturday after rescuers recovered more bodies.

16 Aug, 2026

In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), rescuers inspect a damaged building following an earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Photo: BASARNAS via AP

UPDATE: Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 38 and toppling buildings

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 38 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Authorities said more than a dozen residents were injured.

15 Aug, 2026

Policemen talk to the residents of a slum affected by a landslide in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Photo: AP

Landslide in Mumbai kills 6 as India is drenched by monsoon rains

Heavy monsoon rains triggered a landslide in a densely populated neighborhood in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, early Wednesday, killing at least six people and injuring four others, authorities said.

12 Aug, 2026

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Geopolitics in Nepal: It's incredible twists and turns

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Geopolitics has long been a buzzword in international politics, and it has now entered the realm of Nepali politics as never before.

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Nepal must leapfrog the internet: Stop measuring yesterday's internet. Build tomorrow's digital economy

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I spent three years inside government trying to make this argument. I could not convince many of my government brothers then. Today, however, the question has become much bigger than the price of an internet package. Nepal must decide whether it wants to build tomorrow’s digital economy—or continue investing in yesterday’s physical infrastructure.

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Nepal's formalisation machinery is there: Now make it work

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Nepal does not suffer from a shortage of formalisation policy. What it needs now is a way of making the many institutions it has already built work together as one, and a clearer sense of what would make ordinary workers and small enterprises want to step into those systems on their own.

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Auto sector contributed Rs 81bn in revenue last year: FNCCI Prez

The automobile sector contributed Rs 81 billion to government revenue last year, accounting for around 8–9 per cent of the state’s total revenue, Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) President Anjan Shrestha said on Tuesday.

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Ncell, Nepal Mediciti offer healthcare benefits to customers

Ncell customers can now receive free or discounted outpatient department (OPD) consultations at Nepal Mediciti Hospital under a new partnership between the telecom operator and the hospital.

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New NAMMI Box to debut at NADA Auto Show 2026

NAMMI is set to launch the new NAMMI Box electric vehicle at the upcoming NADA Auto Show 2026.

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NADA Auto Show 2026 preparations complete, parking arranged at two sites

Preparations for the 18th NADA Auto Show 2026, scheduled to begin on Wednesday at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Centre, have been completed, the Nepal Automobile Association (NADA) said on Tuesday.

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Madhesh adds 5,068 industries as nearly 2,000 businesses close

Madhesh Province registered 5,068 new industries last fiscal year, even as 1,938 industries and business enterprises closed or were deregistered, highlighting the mixed picture of business activity amid an economic slowdown.

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In Picture: Mi Pwa Lakhe fire dance festival in Lalitpur

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In Pictures: Ghantakarna Festival

The coffin containing the body of Nepali mountaineer Gyalu Sherpa is headed towards the cremation site at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

The coffin containing the body of Nepali mountaineer Gyalu Sherpa is headed towards the cremation site at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: Broad Peak bodies victims arrive in Kathmandu

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In Pictures: Kathmandu queues up as cooking gas shortage sparks panic buying

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IN PICTURES: Bol Bom pilgrims take holy dip in Bagmati River

The wife of Som Kumar Tamang, 44, mourns beside his coffin after the body of the Nepali migrant worker arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

The wife of Som Kumar Tamang, 44, mourns beside his coffin after the body of the Nepali migrant worker arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: Coffin brings home Nepali driver killed in Kuwait drone attack

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Residents and rescue workers search through the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake struck Cali, Colombia, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. Photo: AP

Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble.

11 Aug, 2026

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"Why Didn't YOU Solve It During Your Tenure?" Sudan Gurung Fires Back Over Nirmala Panta Case

Home Minister Sudan Gurung asked Parliament members to avoid repeatedly raising the Nirmala Panta case, citing investigation ethics and sensitivity.

06 Aug, 2026

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Hari Khadka & Aman Pratap: Football, Memories & a Final Goodbye | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 34

Two legends of Nepali football. One unforgettable episode. And a commentary so iconic that even Hari Khadka couldn't resist joining in.

24 Jul, 2026

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50 Years of Football Memories with Raju Shakya & Sanjeeb Shilpakar | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 33

Legends of the game. A lifetime of football stories. One unforgettable conversation.

24 Jul, 2026

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Sajan & Mamta: Rigged Debate, Ronaldo & Football Chaos | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 32

They started the episode with a laugh and ended it with a SIUUU. Everything in between? Pure chaos.

24 Jul, 2026

Sports

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Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026 ready to kick off across Nepal

Nepal’s grassroots sports landscape is on the brink of a historic milestone as the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026- All Nepal Interschool Football Tournament prepares to unite school communities across all seven provinces.

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Rotary golf fellowship raises $3,500 for global polio eradication drive

The Rotary Club of Himalayan Golfers (RCHG) has raised around US$3,500 through the Nepal legs of the Virtual Rotary World Golf Fellowship 2026, generating a total impact of US$10,500 through the Rotary International-Gates Foundation matching arrangement.

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14th South Asian Games set for April 3–11 in Pakistan

The 14th South Asian Games will be held in Pakistan from April 3 to 11, 2027, according to the Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC).

23 Aug, 2026

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Nepal basketball team heads to Dubai for FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

The Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC) on Saturday bade farewell to the national basketball team that will compete in the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

23 Aug, 2026

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Over 4,000 runners expected for Right to Protein Run in Pokhara

More than 4,000 runners are expected to participate in the ‘Right to Protein Run 2026’ to be held in Pokhara on September 19, organisers said.

20 Aug, 2026

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Himalayan Open Golf 2026 makes history in Colorado

The Himalayan Open Golf Tournament made history on August 8–9, 2026, bringing together more than 110 Nepali diaspora golfers at the beautiful Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course in Castle Rock, Colorado.

16 Aug, 2026

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CM of Sikkim Prem Singh Tamang (4th from right) along with other dignitaries jointly launch Nepathya's ticket n tshirt for Gangtok show. Photo: Courtesy Nepalaya

Sikkim govt supports Nepathya's Gangtok concert

Nepal’s popular folk-rock band Nepathya has received state-level backing for its upcoming concert in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, India after announcing the show on its website.

21 Aug, 2026

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St Xavier's College stages student-led play 'Bichitra Baje'

KATHMANDU, AUGUST 20The Department of Major Arts at St Xavier's College, Maitighar, has begun a three-day run of Bichitra Baje, a Nepali adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez's short story...

20 Aug, 2026

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355...

03 Aug, 2026

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Incessant Rain Studios, NIMB Ace Capital collaborate for Lost In Mandala

KATHMANDUIncessant Rain Studios has collaborated with NIMB Ace Capital to present Lost In Mandala, a historic cinematic project billed as Nepal's first animated feature film designed specifically...

29 Jul, 2026

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Everest Base Camp to host World's first silent festival in October

Key Takeaways: Festival named The Base Camp Sessions will use LED wireless headphones Attendance limited to trekkers completing a 12-day guided Khumbu trek Proceeds to support glacier monitoring...

17 Jul, 2026

A "Just Married" sign is displayed on Madison Square Garden during a wedding between singer Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce on Friday, July 3, 2026, in New York. Photo: AP

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. What to know about the wedding

NEW YORK, JULY 5Your English teacher and your gym teacher are married. And we finally know a few more details surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden.Adam...

05 Jul, 2026

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Tasneem's Cookout traces MTR's 100-year culinary legacy

Tasneem’s Cookout with MTR, an event that brought together guests for an immersive introduction to the heritage of Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR) and its celebrated South Indian vegetarian cuisine, took place in Kamalpokhari on August 23.

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Funny happens: An evening of improv by Everest Toastmasters

On 16th August, Everest Toastmasters Club didn't conduct a regular, formal Toastmasters meeting. Every month, the Club conducts a special meeting, and this time it was an Improv Show led by Nepal's only ventriloquist and a veteran Toastmaster, Seema Golchha.

20 Aug, 2026

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Shreejana Rana elected to Zonta International board

Shreejana Rana has been elected to the Zonta International Board of Directors for the 2026–28 biennium, becoming the first Nepali to serve on the global organisation’s governing board.

16 Aug, 2026

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Building better clubs through better leadership: The Toastmasters Leadership Institute

Leadership is a continuous process of learning, adapting and growing with others.

13 Aug, 2026

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Symphony 5.0: Jhapa Toastmasters' dymphony 5.0 strikes a chord of confidence, connection, and change

Hotel The Kingsbury stood witness to a memorable evening as attendees from Jhapa, Itahari, Dharan, Kathmandu, and Siliguri gathered for Symphony 5.0, the annual celebration of Jhapa Toastmasters Club.

06 Aug, 2026

Science and Tech

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Nepali scientist Shiba Adhikari wins 2026 R&D 100 Award

Nepali-born scientist Dr Shiba P. Adhikari has won the prestigious 2026 R&D 100 Award for his research contribution to Electro-Lith, a battery-manufacturing technology developed at the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory.

19 Aug, 2026

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Heidelberg anthropologist wins SES award for Nepal Himalaya expedition

Abdullah Rubaet Chowdhury, a cultural anthropologist, policy expert and social scientist at the University of Heidelberg, has been named the 2026 Elodie Sandford Explorer by the UK-based Scientific Exploration Society (SES) for an expedition to document indigenous ecological knowledge in Nepal’s Mustang.

18 Aug, 2026

A 1981 Commodore SP9000 “Super PET” computer and floppy disk drives are displayed at the Vintage Computer Festival in Mountain View, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. Photo: AP

As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting vintage computers is growing

Software engineer Josh Dersch loves old computers. He spends countless hours tinkering in his garage, trying to coax decades-old machines back to life. He estimates he owns more than 200 vintage computers and devices in his Seattle home.

11 Aug, 2026

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Anthropic says its AI models hacked 3 organizations during testing

Anthropic said its artificial intelligence models hacked into three other organizations during testing, just days after ChatGPT maker OpenAI raised concerns over AI controls after it disclosed its rogue models hacked another company.

31 Jul, 2026

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South Asian internet pioneers honoured at SANOG Conference in Kathmandu

Internet pioneers from five South Asian countries were honoured in Kathmandu on Sunday for their contributions to expanding internet access and commercial internet services across the region.

27 Jul, 2026

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Nepal

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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.

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In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), rescuers attempt to clear debris at building damaged by an earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Photo: BASARNAS via AP

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20 and toppling buildings

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.

Nepal

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Sudurpaschim CM Shah resigns, clearing way for new govt

Sudurpaschim Province has moved closer to ending its prolonged political uncertainty after Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah resigned on Thursday, 30 days after the CPN-UML withdrew support from his government over a dispute surrounding the provincial budget.

Nepal

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Domestic violence makes up nearly half of women-and-children cases in Bajura

Domestic violence accounted for nearly half of all cases involving women and children registered by police in Bajura over the past three fiscal years, highlighting the risks faced by victims within their own homes and communities.

Nepal

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Cave becomes delivery room as remote Bajura woman gives birth en route to health post

A 24-year-old woman in remote Bajura gave birth to a baby boy inside a roadside cave after going into active labour while being carried to a health facility, highlighting the continuing challenges of maternal healthcare access in Nepal's remote mountain districts.

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Nepali mountaineer Chatur Tamang at Mount Elbrus

Nepali climber Chatur Tamang makes history with 200th Mount Elbrus summit

Nepali mountaineer Chatur Tamang has etched his name into global mountaineering history by scaling Mount Elbrus (5,642 metres) for the 200th time, an extraordinary feat that underscores Nepal's enduring presence in the international climbing arena.

Environment

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Heavy rain likely in four provinces as monsoon remains active

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly districts of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces today, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of continued monsoon activity across much of the country.

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Property transaction revenue hits record high ahead of capital gains tax hike

Nepal’s government collected nearly Rs 11.95 billion from property transactions in Asar, the highest monthly figure in recent years, but officials and data analysts say the surge reflects deadline-driven behaviour rather than a genuine revival of the real estate market.

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