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Power poles installed, but no electricity reaches Bara's farmland

Delays by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) have left an agricultural electrification project in Jeetpursimara Sub-Metropolitan City in Bara stalled for the past three years, preventing thousands of bighas of farmland from accessing electricity for irrigation, local officials said.
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Home Minister Sudan Gurung to visit Sunsari

Home Minister Sudan Gurung is scheduled to visit Sunsari on Thursday following the recent violence in Dewanganj Rural Municipality that claimed two lives.
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Teen killed by gunfire as Siraha curfew remains in force

A 15-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a bullet during unrest in Golbazar, Siraha, on Thursday, as authorities continued enforcing an indefinite curfew in parts of the district.
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Death toll rises to two as investigation continues into Sunsari violence

A second person injured in the recent security incident at Kaptaan Ganj, Dewanganj Rural Municipality, Sunsari, has reportedly died Thursday afternoon while undergoing treatment.
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Curfews imposed in Dhanusha, Siraha following security concerns

Local administrations in Dhanusha and Siraha on Thursday imposed curfews in selected areas following security concerns after recent unrest in Sunsari, while authorities stepped up measures to maintain public order in parts of the eastern Tarai.
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Collaborate, learn, lead: The spirit of the Toastmasters Leadership Institute

Learning is a lifelong journey, and Toastmasters International provides the ideal environment for individuals to continuously refine their communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
FILE - A herd of elephants grazes in Amboseli National Park in Kajiado, Kenya, Feb. 12, 2026. Photo: AP

Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms

Fifteen elephants that died over the past month in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by tomatoes contaminated by cyanide, wildlife authorities told local media Wednesday.
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Company registration, FDI approvals now digitised under new system

The Department of Industry has shifted most of its administrative and regulatory services to a fully online system, aiming to make public services faster, more transparent and more accessible.

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JICA President Dr Tanaka Akihiko. Photo Courtesy: JICA Nepal

JICA Chief, Dr Tanaka Akihiko, reaffirms Japan's long-term Development Commitment to Nepal

Japan has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Nepal’s development, with JICA President Dr Tanaka Akihiko concluding a four-day visit focused on infrastructure, human resource development and strengthening bilateral cooperation.
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Lawmakers stresses that legislation is essential to address digital violence against women and girls

Lawmakers and civil society members have said that there is a need for enacting a new law to hold social media platforms accountable, taking into consideration relevant international treaties and agreements.
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India, Nepal inaugurate restored Gusthal Mahavihar in Patan

India and Nepal on Tuesday jointly inaugurated the restored Gusthal Mahavihar and Agam of Prathamshree Mahavihar in Guita Tole, Patan, a cultural heritage project rebuilt under India's post-earthquake reconstruction assistance.
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Top leaders from various political parties present at the all-party meeting convened by Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane at Singha Durbar on Wednesday. The meeting was called to discuss, among other matters, the Sunsari incident. Photo Courtesy: RSP President Rabi Lamichhane's Secretariat/RSS

RSP convenes all-party meeting as leaders urge peace after Sunsari violence

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane convened an all-party meeting at Singha Durbar on Wednesday to discuss the recent communal violence in Sunsari and other pressing national issues, with leaders urging the government to take a proactive role in maintaining peace and social harmony.
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Japan provides Rs 390 million grant for scholarships to Nepali govt officials

Japan has agreed to provide grant assistance of up to ¥410 million, equivalent to approximately Rs 390 million, to support higher education and capacity development opportunities for young Nepali government officials.
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Self-styled 'Pathibhara Mata' healer held in abuse case

Police in Surkhet have arrested self-styled spiritual healer Sameer Thapa, popularly known as "Pathibhara Mata", on allegations of abusing a woman under the pretext of performing faith healing rituals.
19 h ago
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Landslides, floods disrupt traffic on major highways across Nepal

Heavy rainfall, landslides and flooding have disrupted traffic on several major highways across the country, with some roads completely blocked and others closed during night hours due to safety concerns.
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Protesting doctors suspended agitation after reaching five-point agreement with government

Following a five-point agreement with the government on Wednesday, protesting doctors across the country suspended all agitated programmes and agreed to resume regular medical services.
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Security tightened in Sunsari's Dewanganj as curfew remains in force

Security has been further tightened in Dewanganj of Sunsari following the deadly clash between members of two communities, with the Nepal Army launching aerial patrols and security forces maintaining an increased presence in the area.
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Makawanpur health institutions halt services in solidarity With NMA protest

Health institutions across Makawanpur suspended all non-emergency services on Wednesday in support of the nationwide protest by doctors against the assault on medical personnel at Narayani Hospital in Birgunj.
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Family struggles to repatriate Nepali migrant worker's body from Malaysia

Lumbini Province's permanent capital in Deukhuri, Dang. Photo: RSS

Lumbini Province cuts ministries from 12 to nine

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Strong winds, heavy rain likely in eastern and central Nepal today

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FILE - A herd of elephants grazes in Amboseli National Park in Kajiado, Kenya, Feb. 12, 2026. Photo: AP

Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms

Fifteen elephants that died over the past month in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by tomatoes contaminated by cyanide, wildlife authorities told local media Wednesday.
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This aerial image shows the damaged AEON Mall after an earthquake in Kashima, Kumamoto prefecture, southern Japan, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Photo: Kyodo News via AP

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected

An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said.
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Rescue workers evacuate flood victims from a flooded area near Lahore,Pakistan, Monday, Jun 27, 2026. Photo: AP

Pakistan monsoon death toll tops 100 in a month as more heavy rain forecast

The death toll from monsoon rains and flash flooding in Pakistan over the past month surpassed 100 on Monday as weather forecasters warned that more heavy rain is expected across the country later this week.
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Firefighters spray water in a burning forest near Lacanau, southwestern France, Saturday, July 25, 2026. Photo: AP

Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes, creep toward wine city

A raging wildfire in southwest France forced the evacuation of 55,000 people overnight Sunday, taking the total forced out of their homes to 220,000 in one region alone as the flames have crept ever closer to the wine region city of Bordeaux.
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A protestor holds a piece of paper with "Democracy?" written on it during a demonstration demanding educational reforms as part of the Cockroach Janta Party's ongoing protest movement in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Photo: AP

India protest movement holds capital sit-in as police crack down on demonstrators

Thousands of young protesters were camped on the streets of India’s capital New Delhi on Thursday, defying new restrictions in the latest show of strength for a movement that has become one of the biggest challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
23 Jul, 2026

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Sunsari. Photo: Nepal Photo Library

Teen killed by gunfire as Siraha curfew remains in force

Sunsari. Photo: Nepal Photo Library

Death toll rises to two as investigation continues into Sunsari violence

File - Dhanushadham. Photo: RSS

Curfews imposed in Dhanusha, Siraha following security concerns

Photo: Tilak Ram Rimal

Landslides, floods disrupt traffic on major highways across Nepal

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Golchha Organisation marks Founder's Day with nationwide CSR drives

The Diwakar Golchha Organisation on Wednesday marked its annual Founder's Day by organising community service programmes across Nepal, including free health camps, tree plantation drives and the donation of dialysis equipment, while commemorating the 72nd birth anniversary of late industrialist Diwakar Golchha.
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Company registration, FDI approvals now digitised under new system

The Department of Industry has shifted most of its administrative and regulatory services to a fully online system, aiming to make public services faster, more transparent and more accessible.
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'We are transitioning from dependency to mutual economic partnerships'

Nepal and Canada share over six decades of formal diplomatic ties. In an exclusive interview, Bal Krishna Sah of The Himalayan Times spoke with Canada’s visiting Director-General for South Asia, Jean-Christian Brillant, and Deputy Ambassador Allen Mark about the results of the Fourth Edition of the Nepal-Canada Bilateral Consultation Mechanism, the changing dynamics of bilateral cooperation under Canada’s new administration, green energy collaboration, and key priorities in student welfare and global governance.
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Dhankuta carpet factories. Photo: Himal Dhungel

Over 20 carpet factories struggle to maintain production amid worker exodus

A shortage of skilled workers has begun to threaten the sustainability of the carpet industry in Ramechhap, with more than 20 operating factories struggling to maintain production due to a lack of trained manpower.
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Gold price drops Rs 1,000 per tola; silver edges up

Gold price continued to decline in the domestic market on Wednesday, with the price of fine gold falling by Rs 1,000 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
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Doctors' strike leaves thousands of patients stranded

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

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They started the episode with a laugh and ended it with a SIUUU. Everything in between? Pure chaos.
24 Jul, 2026
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This time, the host becomes the guest and the circus gets a whole lot more interesting.
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Swoopna Suman & Jyotsna Yogi: Love, Football & Everything Between | Xtreme Football Circus |EP 30

On this episode of Xtreme Football Circus, Aman Pratap Adhikary is joined by Swoopna Suman and Jyotsna Yogi for an episode packed with couple confessions, hilarious games, nostalgic stories, and unexpected takes.
23 Jul, 2026

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Nepal finish winless as Netherlands secure 57-run League 2 victory

Nepal ended the eighth ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series winless after suffering a 57-run defeat to the Netherlands in Utrecht on Wednesday.
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Second successive defeat leaves Nepal struggling in League 2 standings

Nepal suffered a six-wicket defeat to the Netherlands in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 in Utrecht on Thursday, registering their second successive loss in the series.
24 Jul, 2026
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Nepal suffer second straight defeat in CAVA Men's Championship

Nepal endured its second consecutive defeat in the Men’s Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Championship, losing 3-2 to Sri Lanka in a closely contested match in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Thursday.
23 Jul, 2026
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Nepal fall to Namibia by eight wickets in League 2

Nepal suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Namibia in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on Tuesday.
22 Jul, 2026
Spain's Rodri (16) lifts the winners' trophy after their win in the World Cup final soccer match against Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

This is how good Spain was at the World Cup: Not even Lionel Messi had any answers.
20 Jul, 2026
England's Bukayo Saka (7) is congratulated by Jude Bellingham (10) and Reece James (24) after scoring his side's 5th goal from the penalty spot during the World Cup third-place playoff soccer match between France and England in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, July 18, 2026. Photo: AP

Saka's hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game

England and France delivered a thriller in a World Cup match that was supposed to be an afterthought.
19 Jul, 2026
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Incessant Rain Studios, NIMB Ace Capital collaborate for Lost In Mandala

Incessant 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 for the global market.
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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

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05 Jul, 2026
FILE - Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, right, is congratulated by Taylor Swift as they celebrate the Chiefs' victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship NFL football game, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. Photo: AP

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden?Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the...
29 Jun, 2026
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French Embassy honours Cannes-winning Nepali film 'Elephants in the Fog'

KATHMANDU, JUNE 14The French Embassy in Nepal has celebrated the international success of Nepali film Elephants in the Fog, which won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2026 Cannes...
14 Jun, 2026
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Elephants in the Fog writes history by winning Cannes Un Certain Regard jury prize

KATHMANDU: It was a moment of immense pride for the director and the cast and crew of the film Elephants in the Fog on the night of May 22 when their film won the Cannes' International Film...
24 May, 2026

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Collaborate, learn, lead: The spirit of the Toastmasters Leadership Institute

Learning is a lifelong journey, and Toastmasters International provides the ideal environment for individuals to continuously refine their communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
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Mrs Nepal World 2026 applications open, grand finale set for October

Ribbon Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. has opened applications for Mrs Nepal World 2026, with the national pageant for married women set to culminate in the grand finale on Kartik 14 (late October).
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Everest Base Camp: More than just a trek

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Coffee and conversations: Breaking barriers one sip at a time

If you were to ask me what was the very first line of communication that I wished I had made at my first Toastmasters meeting, it would have been something as simple as: “Hello, this is Anamika Koirala”.
23 Jul, 2026
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Zonta Club Kathmandu wins Global Service and Advocacy Award in Canada

Zonta Club Kathmandu has received the prestigious Zonta Excellence in Service and Advocacy Award 2024–2026 at the 67th Zonta International Convention held in Vancouver, Canada, from July 11 to 14.
20 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
SpaceX's mega rocket Starship begins its take off but is aborted, in Starbase, Texas, Thursday, July 16, 2026. Photo: AP

SpaceX Starship launch aborted on the pad at the last moment

SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket came within a second or so from blasting off on a test flight Thursday, but some of the engines failed to ignite, triggering a launch abort amid billowing clouds of smoke and vapor.
22 Jul, 2026
FILE: In this March 29, 2018, file photo, the logo for social media giant Facebook, appears on screens at the Nasdaq MarketSite, in New York's Times Square. Facebook on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, launched an app that will pay users to share information with the social media giant about which apps they're using. Photo: AP/file

Facebook faces ongoing outage, thousands report access problems

Facebook users across multiple regions reported widespread access issues on Sunday afternoon, with the platform's browser version displaying an error message stating that accounts were "temporarily unavailable" due to a site issue.
19 Jul, 2026
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Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth

A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth.
05 Jul, 2026
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Two Nepali teenagers selected for global space mission programme in India

Two young Nepali women have been selected to represent Nepal at Mission ShakthiSAT 2026, a global space education and satellite programme to be held in India from August 23 to 30, organisers announced.
05 Jul, 2026

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