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Saturday, 04 July 2026

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127 killed in disasters since mid-April as monsoon triggers fresh weather alert

Natural disasters have claimed 127 lives and injured 773 people across Nepal since the beginning of the current disaster season on April 14, with authorities warning of continued rainfall and possible heavy downpours in several provinces over the coming days.

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Malda variety of mangoes being prepared for transport to market in Saptingtar, Sahidbhumi Rural Municipality-7, Dhankuta. Farmers receive between Rs 25 and Rs 30 per kilogram, while the same mangoes sell for Rs 80 to Rs 100 per kilogram in the local market. Photos: Khagendra Sapkota/THT

In Pictures: Farmers get Rs 25 per kg as Malda mangoes sell for Rs 80 in local market

Malda variety of mangoes being prepared for transport to market in Saptingtar, Sahidbhumi Rural Municipality-7, Dhankuta.

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Fresh protests erupt in Birgunj over road expansion drive

Local residents and business owners staged fresh protests in Birgunj on Saturday against the government's road expansion project, demanding compensation and alternative arrangements before demolition of roadside structures.

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Authorities carrying out inspections of encroached land and forest areas across Bara. Photo: Pushpa raj Khatiwada

Bara reclaims 15 bighas of encroached national forest

The Division Forest Office, Bara, has reclaimed around 15 bighas of national forest land in Sakhuwaha of Kolhabi Municipality-5 after removing decades-long encroachment.

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A view of Department of Food Technology and Quality Control building in Babarmahal, Kathmandu. Photo: Sandeep Sen

Food quality monitoring intensified in Bara to protect consumers

The Food Technology and Quality Control Division Office in Birgunj has stepped up market inspections in Bara to ensure food safety and protect consumer rights.

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Koshi Karate Championship begins, province eyes franchise-based league

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National College hosts inspiring session on healthy brain and happy life

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Creator Summit urges influencers to promote better nutrition, healthy lifestyles

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Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden Boot...

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23 injured as passenger bus plunges 100 metres off road in Baitadi

At least 23 people were injured after a passenger bus veered off the road and plunged around 100 metres down a hillside along the Dasharath Chand Highway in Baitadi district on Friday afternoon.

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Nepal's Kili Pemba Sherpa completes all 14 world's highest peaks with Nanga Parbat ascent

Veteran Nepali mountaineer Kili Pemba Sherpa has joined the elite club of climbers to summit all 14 mountains above 8,000 metres after successfully scaling Nanga Parbat (8,125m) in Pakistan on Friday morning.

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British Council opens £500,000 heritage protection grants for Nepal and South Asia

The British Council has opened a new funding round under its Cultural Protection Fund, offering grants of up to £500,000 to organisations working to safeguard cultural heritage threatened by conflict and climate change in Nepal and other South Asian countries.

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Social media scam leads police to Rs 14.87 million crypto operation

Police have arrested a 25-year-old man on charges of carrying out illegal cryptocurrency transactions worth more than Rs 14.87 million and converting money allegedly obtained through online fraud into digital assets.

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British Council opens £500,000 heritage protection grants for Nepal and South Asia

The British Council has opened a new funding round under its Cultural Protection Fund, offering grants of up to £500,000 to organisations working to safeguard cultural heritage threatened by conflict and climate change in Nepal and other South Asian countries.

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Melamchi water supply suspended after flood muddies source

Water supply from the Melamchi Drinking Water Project to Kathmandu Valley has been suspended temporarily after floodwaters turned the project's intake source muddy, officials said on Friday.

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Nepal launches first integrated mountain rescue training to boost high-altitude safety

Nepal has launched its first integrated Mountain Rescue Training programme, bringing together technical rescue specialists and high-altitude medical professionals in a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening mountain safety and disaster response in the Himalayas.

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Special Court. Photo: Sandeep Sen

Special Court extends UML Vice-chair Bishnu Paudel's remand by six days

The Special Court on Thursday extended the remand of CPN-UML Vice-chair and former finance minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel by six days, allowing the Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DMLI) to continue its investigation into a money laundering case.

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23 injured as passenger bus plunges 100 metres off road in Baitadi

At least 23 people were injured after a passenger bus veered off the road and plunged around 100 metres down a hillside along the Dasharath Chand Highway in Baitadi district on Friday afternoon.

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Nepal's Kili Pemba Sherpa completes all 14 world's highest peaks with Nanga Parbat ascent

Veteran Nepali mountaineer Kili Pemba Sherpa has joined the elite club of climbers to summit all 14 mountains above 8,000 metres after successfully scaling Nanga Parbat (8,125m) in Pakistan on Friday morning.

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Employees of the Road Division Office, Hetauda, operate bulldozers to resume the road encroachment removal campaign in Birgunj's Gandak area on Friday. Photo: Ram Sarraf

Bulldozers return as Birgunj intensifies drive against road encroachment

Authorities have stepped up their campaign to clear road encroachments in Birgunj, redeploying bulldozers in the Gandak area to remove structures built within the road right-of-way.

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Major drug haul in Dhankuta: Police seize over 830 kg of marijuana in a week, arrest seven

Police in Dhankuta have seized a large quantity of narcotics and arrested seven people in a series of anti-drug operations carried out over the past week, highlighting intensified efforts to curb drug trafficking along the district's transit routes.

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Nepal's school students to undergo military-style cadet training under new bill registered in parliament

Tens of thousands of school students across Nepal could soon undergo structured military-style training as part of a revamped National Cadet Corps, under a new bill registered in the Federal Parliament by Prime Minister and Defence Minister Balendra Shah.

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World

This photograph released by the Phu Manorom temple shows a group of Thai Buddhist monk posing for a picture at Phu Manorom temple in Mukdahan province, Thailand, Thursday, July 2, 2026. Photo: Phu Manorom temple via AP

11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 8

An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, killing eight, officials said.

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NEPSE extends recovery, closes above 2,660 as banking stocks lead gains

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) extended its recovery for a second consecutive trading session on Thursday, rising 8.78 points (0.33 percent) to close at 2,661.71.

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People shelter from sun with umbrellas as they wait for the Angelus noon prayer celebrated by Pope Leo XIV from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, June 28, 2026. Photo: AP

France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records

France saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the country's public health agency said Sunday, as the head of the World Health Organization warned that Europe is now the fastest-warming continent and needs to do more to protect its citizens.

29 Jun, 2026

Paramilitary soldiers and police officers stand guard on a road cordoned off near the site of a militant attack at the provincial headquarters of the paramilitary Pakistan Rangers in Karachi, Pakistan, Sunday, June 28, 2026. Photo: AP

Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say

Overnight ground operations and strikes by Pakistani forces have killed at least 36 civilians and injured more than 160 others, Afghan officials said Monday, as tensions between the neighbors further escalated. One Afghan official said the attacks would be met with retaliation.

29 Jun, 2026

Forensic technicians examine a skydiving plane that crashed in Tomblaine northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board, Sunday, June 28, 2026. Photo: AP

A skydiving plane crashes in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board

Families watched in shock as a skydiving plane carrying their loved ones on what was meant to be a thrilling introduction to parachuting crashed in northeastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.

29 Jun, 2026

Opinion

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File - A view of Tribhuvan University in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, on Sunday, December, 2018. Photo: Sandeep Sen

The new Vice Chancellor of TU: A defining test for Nepal's higher education

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"A university rises or falls on the quality of its leadership." The appointment of a new Vice Chancellor at Tribhuvan University (TU) is far more than a routine administrative change. It is a defining moment for Nepal's higher education system and a rare opportunity to chart a new course for the nation's oldest, largest, and most influential university.

File - View of New Road area after the Kathmandu Metropolitan City's ban on vehicle parking on its asphalt roads. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/ THT

Reclaiming the streets in Newroad area: What it says about Kathmandu's urban future

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Kathmandu’s historic Newroad-Indrachowk road, which has long been defined by congestion and chaos, has undergone a significant transformation over the past year.

This undated image shows the flag of Nepal at Maitighar Mandala, in Kathmandu. Photo: Nishant Pokhrel/THT

Democratic socialism, socialism, and now social democracy: New or old wine in a new bottle?

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The much-hyped First National Convention of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) came to a dreary end. It was initially planned for three days but dragged on for six days, amid widespread acknowledgement of major management failures.

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OPPO launches A6s Pro smartphone in Nepal at Rs 56,999

OPPO has launched the A6s Pro smartphone in the Nepali market with a starting price of Rs 56,999.

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Nepal SBI Bank wins four international banking awards

Nepal SBI Bank Ltd. has received four international awards from Singapore-based Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) 2026 in recognition of its performance across wholesale and retail banking.

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Bosch Home Appliances appoints Asmi Shrestha as Nepal brand ambassador

Bosch Home Appliances has appointed model and entrepreneur Asmi Shrestha as its brand ambassador for Nepal.

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Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel wins four global hospitality awards

Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel has won four honours at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, strengthening its position among Nepal's leading hospitality establishments.

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Yango Ride, Traffic Police launch road safety campaign for 200 new riders

Ride-hailing platform Yango Ride, in collaboration with Nepal Traffic Police, has launched a road safety awareness programme for new motorcycle riders in Kathmandu.

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Malda variety of mangoes being prepared for transport to market in Saptingtar, Sahidbhumi Rural Municipality-7, Dhankuta. Farmers receive between Rs 25 and Rs 30 per kilogram, while the same mangoes sell for Rs 80 to Rs 100 per kilogram in the local market. Photos: Khagendra Sapkota/THT

Malda variety of mangoes being prepared for transport to market in Saptingtar, Sahidbhumi Rural Municipality-7, Dhankuta. Farmers receive between Rs 25 and Rs 30 per kilogram, while the same mangoes sell for Rs 80 to Rs 100 per kilogram in the local market. Photos: Khagendra Sapkota/THT

In Pictures: Farmers get Rs 25 per kg as Malda mangoes sell for Rs 80 in local market

Local woman farmers threshing Chaite (spring-harvested) rice in Madhya Nepal Municipality–7, Karaputar, Lamjung. Photo: Devendra Gurung/RSS

Photo of the day: Threshing Spring rice

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

Photo of the Day: Jhuleni

Women from the local Tharu community fish using traditional traps (Tapi) at Arjunkhola in Lamahi Municipality-5, Dang. Photo: Kuldeep Neupane/RSS

Photo of the Day: Fishing with traditional traps

Women operate a traditional water mill to grind flour in Rishidaha, Mellekh Rural Municipality-2, Achham. Such water mills are becoming increasingly rare in the district. Photo: Sushil Bhandari/RSS

Photo of the Day: Women grinding flour at a water mill

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Bishal Bhandari & Karma Singh Lama Spill It All | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 19

What happens when two of Nepal's funniest comedians enter the football circus? Absolute chaos. Welcome to Xtreme Football Circus - Episode 19, hosted by Aman Pratap Adhikary.

01 Jul, 2026

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Karma Shakya & Thinley Lhamo: Tongue Twisters turn into Rap | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 18

What happens when Nepal's most beloved comic actor meets Nepal's Oscar-entry star - and they both love football?

01 Jul, 2026

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Kundoon & Rajshree: Hostel Stories, Football & Tongue Twisters | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 17

What happens when a rising Nepali actor and a runway model walk into the football circus together?

01 Jul, 2026

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Ujan Shakya & Preezol Nepali |No Filters, Incorrect Answers! | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 16

What happens when two of Nepal's most exciting young musicians step into the football circus and go head to head?

01 Jul, 2026

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Anil Gurung - From Himalayas to Chelsea | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 15

What does it take to go from the football fields of Pokhara to earning a Chelsea Academy trial, captaining Nepal and becoming one of the country's greatest-ever strikers?

01 Jul, 2026

Sports

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Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16 at the World Cup

Although Spain arrived at this year's World Cup as a championship favorite and then went unbeaten through group play, those first three matches weren't overly impressive.

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Spain's Pedro Porro (12) celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal with Alex Baena during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. Photo: AP

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. Photo: AP

Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal rallies to beat Croatia 2-1 and advance to round of 16

At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo will get another match in a Portugal uniform, thanks to a penalty he scored, a stoppage time header by Goncalo Ramos, and a VAR ruling the Croatia team still doesn't understand.

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United States' Malik Tillman (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a free kick during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Photo: AP

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night that advanced the Americans to the round of 16.

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England's Harry Kane, left, celebrates with Jude Bellingham after scoring their first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Photo: AP

Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo

England handled the pressure and is now headed to Mexico City.

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Norway's Erling Haaland (9) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Ivory Coast and Norway in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Photo: AP

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1

Erling Haaland savored the moment after Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, a celebration that included a horned helmet atop his head and again sitting on the field with teammates to do the Viking Row in synch with their red-clad fans.

01 Jul, 2026

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates scoring their third goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 30, 2026.Photo: AP

Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0

Kylian Mbappé and France are sizzling — and not just because of MetLife Stadium's broiling conditions.

01 Jul, 2026

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Entertainment

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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

Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.

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

Elephants in the Fog. Photo: AFP

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

Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF)

KIMFF 2026 to screen over 50 films from 29 countries in 23rd edition

KATHMANDU, MAY 19The 23rd edition of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) will be held from May 27 to 31, 2026 at QFX Chhaya Centre in Thamel, Kathmandu, featuring more than 50...

19 May, 2026

Peruvian actor Octavio Bernaza appears during a performance of "Teatro La Plaza’s Hamlet" at the Theatre for a New Audience at Polonsky Shakespeare Center in New York. Photo: Julieta Cervantes via AP

From Taylor Swift to the Oscars, 400-year-old 'Hamlet' flourishes in the age of TikTok

NEW YORK, MAY 10He's on screen, onstage, on tour, online and in song. "Hamlet" - William Shakespeare's masterpiece about a moody Danish prince - seems to be having a moment.A National...

10 May, 2026

Singer-songwriter, David Burke aka D4vd sits in artist space at Coachella music festival on April 18, 2025 in Indio, Calif. (AP Photo)

What to know about singer D4vd and the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

LOS ANGELES, APRIL 29Singer and songwriter D4vd has been charged with murder, sexual abuse and dismemberment in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.His lawyers said he is not guilty and...

29 Apr, 2026

Lifestyle

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Between applause and aspiration

There is something profoundly beautiful about the close of a Toastmasters year. It is not merely the turning of a calendar or the passing of leadership from one team to another.

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Environmental scientist Chandra Giri launches debut novel on illegal migration

Internationally renowned environmental scientist Dr Chandra Giri has launched his debut novel, Donkey (Sapana ko Kalbato), a work that explores the dangers, sacrifices and emotional toll of irregular migration to the United States.

30 Jun, 2026

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Birat Anupam's debut book on Nepal's first general election wins Sahitya Post Nonfiction Award

Author, translator and journalist Birat Anupam has won the Sahitya Post Nonfiction Award 2082 BS for his debut book, Pahilo Aam Nirwachan 2015 (First General Election 1959), which chronicles Nepal's first democratic parliamentary election.

30 Jun, 2026

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Roots & Blooms: Shivangini Rana's art of what lies beneath

There is something deceptively simple about the title of Shivangini Rana's latest solo exhibition, Roots & Blooms. Flowers are what first catch the eye, but it is the roots beneath them that quietly keep everything alive. For Rana, that contrast mirrors life itself.

30 Jun, 2026

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'I Listen for the Sound of Ashes' wins Best Debut Film at SLFF 2026

Emerging filmmaker Mihir Pyakurel's 'I Listen for the Sound of Ashes' won the Best Debut Film Award, while Nishit Thapa's 'The Bus to Bagbazar' secured the Audience Choice Award as the 2026 edition of the Something Like a Film Festival (SLFF) concluded in Kathmandu on Monday.

30 Jun, 2026

Science and Tech

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attends an announcement with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won at the Blue House presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 29, 2026. Photo: Kim Min-Hee/Pool Photo via AP

South Korean tech giants to build a $518 billion chipmaking hub to serve soaring AI demand

South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix said Monday they will invest a combined 800 trillion won ($518 billion) in building a new computer chipmaking hub in the country’s southwest region, capitalizing on surging artificial intelligence -driven demand.

29 Jun, 2026

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Nepali youths develop country's first school carbon footprint calculator

A team of students from Kathmandu University has developed Nepal's first school-level carbon footprint calculator, a bilingual digital tool designed to help schools measure and monitor their greenhouse gas emissions as part of efforts to build a climate-smart education system.

29 Jun, 2026

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InnoventuresAI launches Springbase.AI in Nepal

InnoventuresAI Inc., a US-based technology company, has launched its AI operating system “Springbase.AI” in Nepal, aiming to streamline business workflows and improve productivity.

18 Jun, 2026

The Shenzhou-23 manned mission launches from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Photo: AP

China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay

China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft Sunday night with three astronauts heading to its space station, including one set to stay in space for a year.

26 May, 2026

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New IT curriculum being developed to produce industry-ready professionals

The Nepal Association for Software and IT Services Companies (NAS-IT), the apex body representing Nepal’s IT and software companies, is developing a new bachelor-level IT curriculum aimed at producing industry-ready professionals aligned with market demands.

19 May, 2026

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Health

File - A member of a rapid response team from Nepal's Department of Livestock Services, wearing protective gear, culls fowls after authorities confirmed an outbreak of bird flu at a poultry farm in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Photo: AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha

Govt releases Rs 500m relief as bird flu losses top Rs 700m

The government has released Rs 500 million to compensate poultry farmers hit by Nepal's expanding bird flu outbreak, as authorities warned of strict legal action against anyone selling infected poultry and urged the public to remain vigilant against the risk of human transmission.

Health

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Snakebites no longer just a tarai problem as cases reach Everest's doorstep

Snakebite is no longer just a Tarai problem. Cases are increasingly being reported from Nepal's hills and mountain districts, including Solukhumbu, home to Mount Everest, forcing health authorities to expand treatment services into areas where snakebite was once considered rare and where hospitals were never equipped to handle venomous bites.

Environment

Rupa Rana, Chairperson of the Joltepokhari Community Forest User Group, gives a tour of the conservation ponds under construction inside the Joltepokhari Community Forest at Hupsekot Rural Municipality. Photo: Sandeep Sen

Capturing every drop: How conservation ponds are recharging Nepal's dry Chure hills

Nepal's monsoon has arrived late and is expected to remain weak in its early phase, raising concerns for a country heavily dependent on rainfall for agriculture, drinking water and hydropower.

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Left to die on Everest, he crawled home anyway

For seven days, Dawa Sherpa had nothing - no food, no bottled oxygen, no rescue team looking for him. Somewhere between the death zone and the Khumbu Icefall, the 57-year-old Sherpa guide from Okhaldhunga was alone on the world's highest mountain, fighting to stay alive.

Nepal

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US endurance Athlete Tyler Andrews sets new Everest speed record as Spring 2026 season closes on historic high

American mountain runner Tyler Andrews scripted history by scaling Mount Everest (8,848.86m) from Base Camp to summit in just 9 hours and 55 minutes, setting a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) for an oxygen-assisted ascent and capping what has been one of the most remarkable Everest seasons on record.

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NHRC recommends action against KP Oli, two former ministers, senior security officials over Gen Z protest violence

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has held former prime minister KP Sharma Oli primarily responsible for the September 2025 Gen Z protest violence that left 76 people dead, recommending legal action against him along with two former ministers and several senior security officials for human rights violations.

Nepal

File - Climbers crossing Hillary step as they ascend towards Everest summit. Courtesy: Pasang Rinzee Sherpa

Pa Dawa's 30th Everest summit headlines record-filled day on Nepal's peaks

Nepal’s spring climbing season witnessed another historic day on Monday as veteran climber Pasang Dawa Sherpa, popularly known as Pa Dawa, summited Mt Everest for the 30th time, becoming only the second climber in history to achieve the feat after Kami Rita Sherpa.

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Kami Rita, Lhakpa Sherpa script history with record Everest summits on same day

Two Nepali mountaineers etched their names deeper into Everest history on Sunday morning, with Kami Rita Sherpa completing his record 32nd ascent of the world's highest peak and Lhakpa Sherpa reaching the summit for an unprecedented 11th time, both on the same day.

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