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Tuesday, 27 October 2026

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Biratnagar, Chitwan, Janakpur and Karnali in action today at NPL

The third edition of the Nepal Premier League continues on Monday with a double-header, as four teams begin their quest for the title in a season featuring major upgrades, including the tournament's first use of the Decision Review System (DRS).

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England's soccer player Harry Kane wins the trophy for striker of the year during the Ballon d'Or ceremony at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 . Photo: AP

Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or and Putellas wins her third

Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday thanks to his prolific scoring last season.

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Farmers threshing paddy with the help of a thresher machine at Hatiya Phant in Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City-17. Photo: Basudev Poudel/RSS

Harvest paddy early or wait until November, farmers told as rain looms

Farmers in Dhading have been urged to either harvest ripened paddy immediately or wait until after November 1, as forecasts indicate rain ranging from light to heavy intensity across many parts of the country over the coming days.

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Foreign tourists heading toward the district headquarters, Chame, via Nasong Rural Municipality–9, Danakyu, along the Annapurna trekking route. Around five hundred foreign tourists enter Manang daily. Photo: Nabin Lamichhane/RSS

Annapurna region welcomes nearly 33,000 foreign tourists in Ashoj

The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) recorded 32,963 foreign tourist arrivals during the month of Ashoj (mid-September to mid-October), marking an increase of 2,416 visitors compared to the same period last year.

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Abhishek Bastola wins back-to-back matches at Bengaluru tennis tour

Nepal’s Abhishek Bastola has won his first two matches at the UTR Pro Tennis Tour Bengaluru, defeating India’s second seed Vansh Bisht and Romania’s Adrian Constantin in consecutive victories.

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Lions launch NPL title defence in style

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German climber found dead after Ama Dablam summit success

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'Gauthali' sells nearly one million tickets to become year's biggest hit

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Two minors arrested over theft at Hanuman temple in Sarlahi

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Muktinath. Photo: RSS

Over 12,000 visit Muktinath in three days after Dashain

Thousands of pilgrims and tourists have returned to Muktinath following Dashain, reviving travel and business activity in Mustang after floods and landslides kept visitors away during one of the region's busiest pilgrimage periods.

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After losing part of his heel, a Dharan photojournalist refused to put down his camera

A serious bone infection has made walking and standing difficult for Dharan-based photojournalist Pratit Chamling Rai, but it has not stopped him from pursuing his ambition of bringing the beauty and cultural richness of eastern Nepal to a wider audience.

Ramechhap dragon fruit farming. Photo: Himal Dhunel

Dragon fruit turns dry Ramechhap fields into profitable orchards

Farmers across Ramechhap are increasingly turning to dragon fruit cultivation as the high-value crop transforms dry and underproductive land into a reliable source of income, with orchard-gate prices reaching as high as Rs 350 per kilogram.

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Traffic police take action against 470 vehicles in a day

Traffic police took action against 470 vehicles for violating traffic rules in Kathmandu Valley on Saturday, according to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office.

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Traffic increases at Kathmandu Valley entry points as Dashain returnees arrive

Traffic has increased at major entry points into Kathmandu Valley as people who left the capital for Dashain have begun returning after receiving tika and blessings.

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Mother of industrialist Kailash Chandra Goyal dies at 81

Bimala Devi Goyal, mother of industrialist and social worker Kailash Chandra Goyal, chairman of the Goyal Group, died on Friday at the age of 81.

24 Oct, 2026

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Home Minister calls for police reforms, modern crime investigation

Home Minister Sudan Gurung has said the government is preparing legal reforms to make Nepal Police more professional, capable and technologically advanced, including through a new Police Bill.

16 Oct, 2026

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Education Department, Room to Read train master trainers in life skills education

The Department of Education, with technical support from Room to Read Nepal, has completed a five-day training programme to strengthen the delivery of life skills education in schools across all seven provinces.

16 Oct, 2026

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File - Overcast skies blanket the Kathmandu Valley, with residential areas shrouded in clouds as seen from Manmaiju on Sunday morning. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal / RSS

Trekkers, travellers advised caution as rain and snowfall return

Trekkers, mountaineers and travellers may face challenging conditions later this week as a westerly weather system is expected to bring rain and snowfall to parts of Nepal's hills and mountains.

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Bajura: While health post operates from dilapidated building, new Rs 23.6m structures sit empty

Two buildings constructed at a cost of Rs 23.66 million in Bajura have remained unused for more than five years, even as the local health post operates from a dilapidated structure and the ward office lacks a building of its own.

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Nation first, bridges always: Musk, Ambani, Rubio and the battle for America's 2026 midterms

In the space of a fortnight, three images captured the strange new geometry of global power. Elon Musk, the world's richest man, publicly mocked India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, as the "Prime Minister" of India.

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Muktinath. Photo: RSS

Over 12,000 visit Muktinath in three days after Dashain

Thousands of pilgrims and tourists have returned to Muktinath following Dashain, reviving travel and business activity in Mustang after floods and landslides kept visitors away during one of the region's busiest pilgrimage periods.

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Three dead, three missing after Saptakoshi Boat capsizes

Three people, including a child, have died and three others remain missing after a passenger motorboat carrying 15 people capsized in the Saptakoshi River near Triveni on Sunday afternoon.

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A volunteer clears the way for an ambulance transporting injured school children following a roof collapse at a private school in Peshawar, Pakistan, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. Photo: AP

School roof collapse in Pakistan kills at least 35 and injures more than 50

The roof of a private school collapsed in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar on Thursday, killing at least 34 children and a teacher and injuring more than 50 other people in the deadliest incident of its kind in the country, authorities and a hospital official said.

15 Oct, 2026

Vehicles lie crushed beneath a collapsed hotel after an earthquake struck Penonome, Panama, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Photo: AP

Panama declares a state of emergency as powerful quake aftershocks rattle communities

The government of Panama declared a state of emergency Saturday as the aftershocks of two powerful earthquakes that roiled the country shook communities for hours. Officials did not attribute any deaths to the quakes but reported damages in all 10 of Panama's provinces and two Indigenous territories.

11 Oct, 2026

This image from video obtained and verified by AP shows thick black smoke and flames rising from a fire at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Photo: UGC via AP

12 killed and over 300 hurt in latest attack on Riyadh airport, Saudi authorities say

The latest attack on the international airport in Saudi Arabia's capital of Riyadh killed 12 people and injured over 300 others, civil aviation authorities said early Sunday, with some in critical condition. A Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen.

11 Oct, 2026

FILE - U.N. human rights chief Navanethem Pillay prior to the opening of a session of the Human Rights Council at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, June 18, 2012. Photo: Salvatore Di Nolfi/Keystone via AP

Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice

Former U.N. human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a judge on the International Court of Justice, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in Oslo, Norway.

09 Oct, 2026

A student attends a protest against under-resourced schools, in Rennes, western France, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. Photo: AP

Gruesome injuries throw spotlight on France's policing of high school protests

The police tear gas grenade shattered the 14-year-old’s jaw and many of his teeth. The officer who fired it was taken into custody a week later and charged with violent mutilation, punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Following surgery, the boy cannot speak and can only eat with a straw, his mother says.

08 Oct, 2026

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Prosperity with a Nepali Soul: Why development must move a nation forward without losing what makes it Nepali

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In my line of work, I watch cargo trucks roll into our border customs points every day. They come in loaded with phones, packaged snacks, clothes and speakers, and far too many go back nearly empty.

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A stronger center, or a stronger state?

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For decades, Nepalis have complained about a government that moves too slowly. Ministries work in silos, projects stall, databases do not talk to each other, and citizens struggle to get routine services. Now a young government seems determined to change that. Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s administration has begun bringing digital governance, information systems, intelligence and monitoring of implementation closer to the Prime Minister’s Office.

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The Mecca Accord: From symbol to system and the shifting geometry of West Asian security

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The Mecca Accord, signed in August 2026 by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, has begun its passage from spectacle to structure. West Asia rarely grants new alliances the luxury of slow maturation, and this pact has been pushed immediately into the realm where intent must be converted into capability.

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Ramechhap dragon fruit farming. Photo: Himal Dhunel

Dragon fruit turns dry Ramechhap fields into profitable orchards

Farmers across Ramechhap are increasingly turning to dragon fruit cultivation as the high-value crop transforms dry and underproductive land into a reliable source of income, with orchard-gate prices reaching as high as Rs 350 per kilogram.

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Nepal exports electricity worth Rs 5.92 billion to India in Ashoj

Nepal exported electricity worth Rs 5.92 billion to India in Ashoj (mid-September to mid-October), despite disruptions to hydropower production caused by the August 26 floods.

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Tourist arrivals in Mustang surge after Dashain

Tourist arrivals in Mustang have risen sharply after Dashain, with 7,846 domestic and foreign visitors entering the district over Thursday and Friday, according to the District Police Office.

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Tatopani border crossing to open for three days

The Tatopani border crossing with China will be open for three days, from October 18 to 20, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies said on Saturday.

17 Oct, 2026

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Dhulikhel resort wins two honours at South Asian Travel Awards

Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel has won two awards at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, receiving gold in the Leading Wedding Hotel/Resort category and silver in the Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort category.

16 Oct, 2026

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FILE - A close-up view of a Nobel Prize medal at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Md., Dec. 8, 2020. Photo: AP

The Nobel Prize week is kicking off in Stockholm with the medicine award

Nepal’s Living Goddess Kumari (center), Lord Ganesh (left) and Lord Bhairav (right) take part in a prayer ritual during the first day of Indra Jatra in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Nepal’s Living Goddess Kumari (center), Lord Ganesh (left) and Lord Bhairav (right) take part in a prayer ritual during the first day of Indra Jatra in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

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Women clad in traditional attires sing and dance on the first day of Indra Jatra at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Women clad in traditional attires sing and dance on the first day of Indra Jatra at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: First day of Indra Jatra

Women sing during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 14, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Women sing during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 14, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: Haritalika Teej celebrated at Pashupatinath Temple

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Members of the Nepali Army conduct a search-and-rescue operation inside the Chilime Hydropower Station on the 16th day after the deadly flash flood and mudslide in Rasuwa, Nepal, on September 10, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Members of the Nepali Army conduct a search-and-rescue operation inside the Chilime Hydropower Station on the 16th day after the deadly flash flood and mudslide in Rasuwa, Nepal, on September 10, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In pictures: Nepali Army continues search-and-rescue operation inside tunnels, 16 days after Rasuwa flash flood

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Tourism bodies seek common platform as Nepal prepares new Tourism Act

Nepal's leading tourism organisations have agreed to establish a Nepal Tourism Federation, creating a common platform to address sector-wide challenges, improve coordination among agencies and strengthen the industry's collective voice.

05 Oct, 2026

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Ncell extends free services in flood-hit areas for seven days

Ncell has extended free voice, data and SMS services in areas affected by the Bhotekoshi River floods in Rasuwa for another seven days, from September 5 to 11.

08 Sep, 2026

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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Defending Champions Lumbini Lions open NPL as PM extends best wishes

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has described the Nepal Premier League (NPL) as a celebration of Nepali sports, extending his best wishes for the successful staging of its third edition, which begins on Monday.

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ICC recognises all NPL 2026 matches as List A T20 events

All matches in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) have been recognised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as official List A T20 events, allowing players' performances to count towards official T20 statistics.

22 Oct, 2026

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DRS to be used in all Nepal Premier League matches

The Decision Review System (DRS) will be used in all matches of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced Tuesday.

21 Oct, 2026

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Koshi football leaders call for change in ANFA leadership amid deepening crisis

Football stakeholders in Koshi Province have called for an alternative to the current leadership of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), saying disputes within the governing body and its suspension by FIFA have left the future of Nepali football uncertain.

14 Oct, 2026

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Abhishek Bastola breaks new ground for Nepali tennis on global stage

From becoming Nepal's first male tennis player with an official International Tennis Federation ranking to competing on the ATP Challenger Tour, Abhishek Bastola has spent much of his career opening doors that had never before been crossed by a Nepali tennis player.

13 Oct, 2026

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Gurukul, Jana Jyoti win on second day of APCC school football championship

Gurukul Vidya Sadan of Gandaki Province and Jana Jyoti Secondary School of Madhesh Province recorded victories on the second day of the national championship of the Asian Paints Champions Cup (APCC) All Nepal Inter-School Football Tournament 2026 on Friday.

11 Oct, 2026

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Gauthali leads Nepal's domestic box-office chart with Rs 260.27 million

Gauthali has topped Nepal’s domestic film box-office chart with gross earnings of Rs 260.27 million from 944,612 tickets sold, according to the Film Development Board, Nepal.

12 Oct, 2026

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Beyond Everest's Beauty, 'Road to Everest' tells a story of a changing Himalaya

Key Takeaways: 50-minute documentary 'Road to Everest' screened in Hong Kong, drawing diverse audiences Film follows Raj Gurung's expedition and highlights Sherpa contributions and...

15 Sep, 2026

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'Elephants in the Fog' to represent Nepal at 2027 Oscars

Key Takeaways: Elephants in the Fog selected as Nepal's official entry for the 2027 Oscars The International Feature Film Selection Committee announced the decision Sunday Film chosen over...

13 Sep, 2026

The Renoir Museum is pictured after thieves stole four valuable Renoir paintings, in Cagnes-sur-Mer, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. Photo: AP

Thieves steal 4 Renoirs from a French museum. 2 of the paintings are still missing

PARIS, SEPTEMBER 9Two thieves sliced through a fence, climbed through a window and stole four valuable Renoir paintings Tuesday from a small museum on the French Riviera, but abandoned two of the...

09 Sep, 2026

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Kathmandu galleries launch art sales for flood relief

KathmanduA painting sold in Kathmandu this week could mean food, shelter or clean water for a flood-hit family elsewhere in Nepal. That is the idea behind two new gallery initiatives raising funds for...

01 Sep, 2026

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

KATHMANDU: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...

21 Aug, 2026

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Nepali adventurer Bijay Rajbanshi completes 10,000-kilometre road expedition across India in 30 days

Nepali adventurer, paragliding pilot, and motorsports enthusiast Bijay Rajbanshi has completed an extraordinary 10,000-kilometre road expedition across India in just 30 days, driving his 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor through some of the country's most diverse landscapes and challenging terrains.

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After losing part of his heel, a Dharan photojournalist refused to put down his camera

A serious bone infection has made walking and standing difficult for Dharan-based photojournalist Pratit Chamling Rai, but it has not stopped him from pursuing his ambition of bringing the beauty and cultural richness of eastern Nepal to a wider audience.

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Art workshop and peace ambassador recognition ceremony held in Patan

A Peace Art Workshop and Peace Ambassador Recognition ceremony was held at the Bhandarkhal Garden of the Patan Museum, Lalitpur on October 12.

14 Oct, 2026

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Nepali authors present works at Frankfurt Book Fair

Nepali authors Pushpa Joshi and Lila Raj Karki represented Nepal at the Frankfurt Book Fair, held from October 7 to 11 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

12 Oct, 2026

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Beyond the Podium: Preparing Toastmasters for the Roles That Make the Community Work

The obvious answer might be good speakers, an attentive audience and a well-organized venue. But behind every successful Toastmasters contest is another group whose work is just as important: the judges and chief judges who evaluate contestants, uphold standards and ensure that every participant gets a fair opportunity.

08 Oct, 2026

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PHP is in the foundation of 70% of websites – here's what it is and why a flaw in the software is a major hacking threat

Governments and organizations around the world began scrambling on Oct. 21, 2026, to fix a vulnerability in software that runs their websites, a bug that could give hackers access to data and control of websites.

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Rush is on to patch a software vulnerability that could impact 70% of websites worldwide

Governments and corporations worked throughout the night on urgent security updates after the AI-assisted discovery of vulnerabilities in a programming language vital to 70% of websites globally. Many government sites appeared to be functioning normally Thursday, but outages or limited service continued while security work was under way.

22 Oct, 2026

An H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima prefecture, southern Japan, Tuesday Oct. 20, 2026. (Naoki Hiraoka/Kyodo News via AP)

Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samples

A Japanese spacecraft rocketed toward Mars on Tuesday on a quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples.

22 Oct, 2026

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Nepali AI innovation wins ASOCIO AI in Healthcare Award 2026

Nepali technology firm WiseYak Pvt Ltd has won the ASOCIO AI in Healthcare Award 2026 for its AI-Assisted Cytology Solution for Cervical Cancer Screening (AISCS). Presented at the ASOCIO Digital and AI Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, the award recognises homegrown innovation addressing critical public health challenges across Asia-Oceania.

14 Oct, 2026

Portraits of Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford are shown on the screen as they are announced as the laureates of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, Sweden, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. Photo: Anders Wiklund/TT News Agency via AP

Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford win Nobel memorial prize in economics

American-born economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel memorial prize in economics on Monday for their work on models that have helped governments and central banks manage economic shocks.

12 Oct, 2026

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Himlung avalanche: Rescuers descend after grim search, 12 remain missing

The search for twelve kitchen staff still missing after Sunday's avalanche at Himlung Himal Base Camp in Manang has been paused, rescuers said on Monday, after the volunteer team recovered four bodies and concluded no one else had survived.

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Manaslu Base Camp. Photo: Seven Summit Treks/facebook

'The summit will wait': Weather closes Manaslu season, Dhaulagiri climbers retreat

Nepal’s autumn mountaineering season has been disrupted by persistent rain and snowfall, with the 2026 Manaslu climbing season likely closed while teams on Dhaulagiri have retreated to base camp amid unstable weather.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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