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File Photo: Prime Minister Balendra Shah addresses a meeting of the House of Representatives held at the Federal Parliament Building in Singhadurbar on Wednesday. Photo: Gopal Dahal/RSS

PM Shah praises police, army for response in prison flood crisis

Fifty-two security personnel raced to move all 923 inmates to an upper building as floodwaters swept into a prison compound in Nuwakot, before recapturing 50 inmates who escaped after the flood breached its walls and gate.
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Japan provides $43,175 grant for ginger, timur processing centre in Myagdi

Japan has provided a grant of $43,175 (about Rs 6.6 million) to support the construction and renovation of a ginger and timur processing centre in Myagdi district.
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File --RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane speaks at the inaugural session of the party's first national convention in Chitwan on Sunday. Photo: Pradeep Raj Onta/RSS

RSP President Lamichhane, US Secretary of State Rubio hold phone talks

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation on Monday, according to the party.
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Family members of people missing in the flash floods hold photographs of their loved ones as they demand that the government expedite search and rescue efforts at hydropower stations, at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 7, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: Families await news of missing loved ones

A woman with teary eyes holds a photograph of her loved one, missing in the flash floods, as she demands that the government expedite search and rescue efforts at hydropower stations at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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DCM Janan Bebar handing over relief support in Dhading

Israel provides emergency relief to flood-hit communities in Dhading

The Embassy of Israel in Nepal has provided emergency humanitarian assistance to communities affected by the recent floods in Baireni of Galchhi Rural Municipality-6, Dhading.
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Rural chair, police inspector among 8 arrested in Birgunj casino raid

A rural municipality chairperson and a serving police inspector were among eight people arrested during a police operation at a casino in Birgunj after Nepali citizens were allegedly found gambling there.
Photo Courtesy: Secretariat of the Health Minister Nisha Mehta

21,000 cholera vaccine doses flown to flood-hit Rasuwa

Authorities have rushed 21,000 doses of cholera vaccine to flood- and landslide-hit Rasuwa as damage to drinking-water sources and distribution systems raises the risk of waterborne diseases.
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Over 3,000 at holding centres as search continues in Rasuwa

A total of 4,088 people remain unaccounted for in the Bhotekoshi flood disaster in Rasuwa, while search and rescue teams have recovered 1,341 bodies so far, according to the latest update as of 7:40am on Friday.

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Nepal, South Korea discuss flood response, missing nationals

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal and his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun discussed the ongoing search, rescue and relief operations following the devastating Bhotekoshi floods, including efforts to locate missing South Korean nationals.
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Foundations to support higher education of 100 flood-affected children

The Dr Manilal Bhoumik International Foundation of India and Batas Foundation of Nepal have announced a humanitarian partnership to provide long-term educational support to more than 100 children who lost their parents in the recent floods and natural disasters.
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Nepal to observe national mourning for Bhotekoshi flood victims Sept 7

The government has declared September 7 a national day of mourning in honour of those who lost their lives in the Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa, while September 8 will be observed as a public holiday on Gen-Z Martyrs’ Day.
03 Sep, 2026
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Landslide disrupts Kathmandu LPG supply as firms bottle outside Valley

A highway blockage caused by a landslide has disrupted Kathmandu’s LPG supply chain, prompting gas companies to start bottling cooking gas outside the Valley and transport filled cylinders into the capital through alternative routes.
03 Sep, 2026
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Japan, JICA send 9.3 tonnes of emergency aid to Nepal floods

Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have provided nearly 9.3 tonnes of emergency relief supplies to communities affected by the devastating floods and landslides that struck Rasuwa, Nuwakot and surrounding areas on August 26.
03 Sep, 2026

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Traffic restrictions imposed on Narayangarh-Muglin road

Authorities have announced partial traffic restrictions along the Tuin Khola section of the Narayangarh-Muglin road from Monday, as excavation work for the Tuin Khola project is being carried out while the Krishna Bhir section of the Muglin-Kathmandu road remains closed.
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Rural chair, police inspector among 8 arrested in Birgunj casino raid

A rural municipality chairperson and a serving police inspector were among eight people arrested during a police operation at a casino in Birgunj after Nepali citizens were allegedly found gambling there.
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Over 3,000 at holding centres as search continues in Rasuwa

A total of 4,088 people remain unaccounted for in the Bhotekoshi flood disaster in Rasuwa, while search and rescue teams have recovered 1,341 bodies so far, according to the latest update as of 7:40am on Friday.
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Bhotekoshi flood damages 55 drinking water projects, Rs 640m loss

The Bhotekoshi flood has damaged 55 drinking water projects across four districts, with preliminary losses estimated at Rs 640 million, adding to the disruption caused by the disaster.
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Flash flood displaces 23 families in Bajura; 18 more at risk

For families in Birekhola, the latest flood has revived a crisis that began years ago: after losing much of their farmland to floods in 2020, they are now facing the threat of losing their homes.
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Heavy rain forecast in four provinces as monsoon unsettles Nepal

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E. coli found in flood-affected water as disease risk grows

Students and staff of Gyansindhu Secondary School and Rapti Education Campus in Ghorahi–15 observed the National Day of Mourning on Monday morning, paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the Rasuwa floods and landslides. Photo: Kuldeep Neupane / Rastriya Samachar Samiti

Nepal observes national mourning for Bhotekoshi flood victims

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UN General Assembly endorses a new world map that shows more accurately Africa's size

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday endorsed a new world map that represents Africa more accurately in its larger size, a culmination of a recent campaign led by African countries and advocacy groups.
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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

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Traffic restrictions imposed on Narayangarh-Muglin road

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Heavy rain forecast in four provinces as monsoon unsettles Nepal

Students and staff of Gyansindhu Secondary School and Rapti Education Campus in Ghorahi–15 observed the National Day of Mourning on Monday morning, paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the Rasuwa floods and landslides. Photo: Kuldeep Neupane / Rastriya Samachar Samiti

Nepal observes national mourning for Bhotekoshi flood victims

File Photo: Prime Minister Balendra Shah addresses a meeting of the House of Representatives held at the Federal Parliament Building in Singhadurbar on Wednesday. Photo: Gopal Dahal/RSS

PM Shah praises police, army for response in prison flood crisis

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Feed industries contribute Rs 31.78m to disaster relief fund

Member industries of the Nepal Feed Industries Association (NFIA) have contributed Rs 31.78 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund for relief and rehabilitation of communities affected by the recent floods and landslides in the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli region.
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China's Tatopani closure comes at worst time for traders

The unilateral closure of the Tatopani border by China comes at a particularly damaging moment for Nepal’s traders.
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NIBL Equity Partners to invest up to Rs 100 million in animated film

NIBL Equity Partners, managed by NIMB Ace Capital Ltd, has signed a term sheet with Incessant Rain Studios for a proposed investment of up to Rs 100 million in the upcoming Nepali animated feature film Lost in Mandala.
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Udayapur Cement Industry. Photo: Shyam Rai

Udayapur Cement begins GM appointment process, raising revival hopes

Hopes of regular operations at Udayapur Cement Industry have risen after the government began the process of appointing a new general manager through open competition.
03 Sep, 2026
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Gold price rebounds by Rs 7,600 per tola

The price of gold in the domestic market rebounded by Rs 7,600 per tola on Thursday.
03 Sep, 2026

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Nepali Army Rescues 350 Trapped Inside Upper Trishuli

Nepali Army Rescues 350 Trapped Inside Upper Trishuli Hydropower Tunnel

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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

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Nepali kickboxer Abiral Ghimire crowned world champion in Japan

Nepali kickboxer Abiral Ghimire has won the world championship after defeating reigning French champion Mathon Choinard at an international kickboxing event in Nagoya, Japan.
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Nepali kickboxer Abiral Ghimire. Photo Courtesy: RSS
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APCC Trophy Tour takes off: Nepalgunj hosts spectacular first stop

Ahead of the tournament's opening match, the Asian Paints Champions Cup (APCC) Trophy Tour officially launched today with an early morning reveal event at Holyland English Secondary School in Nepalgunj.
28 Aug, 2026
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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.
27 Aug, 2026
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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.
25 Aug, 2026
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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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Kathmandu galleries launch art sales for flood relief

A 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 flood victims through art sales.
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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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
This image released by Sony Pictures shows Tom Holland in a scene from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." Photo: Sony Pictures via AP

'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

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The journey to the top: Lessons beyond the crown

On 22 August 2026, Bhaisepati Toastmasters Club marked a significant milestone with its 318th meeting, bringing together a day of speeches, conversations and reflections around a theme that resonates far beyond the world of public speaking: “Journey to the Top.”
03 Sep, 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.
25 Aug, 2026
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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

Science and Tech

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Climate change may worsen Himalayan quake impacts, but no direct link established

Climate change may increase the vulnerability of Himalayan regions to secondary hazards following major earthquakes, but there is currently no scientific evidence linking climate change directly to the recent disaster in Tibet and Nepal, according to a City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) expert.
28 Aug, 2026
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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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