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A newly installed Nepal Telecom tower in Guthijyula market, Kanakasundari Rural Municipality, Jumla. Photo: Ministry of Communications Secretariat/RSS

Nepal drafts telecom policy to cut broadband costs, boost literacy

Nepal has set its sights on making basic broadband more affordable and raising digital literacy to 85 percent within the next decade under a new integrated telecommunications policy proposed by the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA).
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Father, son arrested in Udayapur over misuse of citizenship docummnts

Police have arrested a father and son in Udayapur after complaints that photocopies of citizens’ identity documents were allegedly misused to open eSewa and bank accounts and conduct transactions.
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Families of deceased mountain workers receive livelihood support

Shangri-La Nepal Foundation today organised a ‘Livelihood Support Relief Fund Handover Program’ for widows and children of Nepali mountain workers who lost their lives in the Himalayas.
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File - Hetauda Hospital, August 3, 2022. Photo: Prakash Dahal/THT

Body of last missing girl found three days after Makawanpur flood

The body of an 11-year-old girl who was swept away by floodwaters while returning from school in Makawanpur was found on Friday, three days after she went missing.
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Gold price rises Rs 3,300 per tola, gains Rs 15,100 this week

The price of gold increased by Rs 3,300 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, taking its total weekly gain to Rs 15,100.
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How Safe Are Nepal's Girl Children, Really?

Residents in Jitpur Simara have blocked the Pathlaiya-Birgunj road for a second day, demanding justice after a three-year-old girl was found dead in an abandoned house, allegedly lured away, sexually assaulted, and killed.
CM of Sikkim Prem Singh Tamang (4th from right) along with other dignitaries jointly launch Nepathya's ticket n tshirt for Gangtok show. Photo: Courtesy Nepalaya

Sikkim govt supports Nepathya's Gangtok concert

Nepal’s popular folk-rock band Nepathya has received state-level backing for its upcoming concert in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, India after announcing the show on its website.
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Over 4,000 runners expected for Right to Protein Run in Pokhara

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

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CIAA chief seeks legal reforms on Cabinet decisions

Chief Commissioner of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) Prem Kumar Rai has urged Parliament to amend existing laws to clear up ambiguities over the Cabinet’s policy decisions, while defending the anti-graft body against lawmakers’ allegations of executive interference by the Prime Minister’s Secretariat.
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Stakeholders review indicators to track mental health policy implementation

Stakeholders have reviewed and prioritised indicators to assess how effectively Nepal’s mental health policies and programmes are being implemented.
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Bangladesh envoy proposes annual cultural, creative exchange with Nepal

Bangladesh Ambassador to Nepal Md Shafiqur Rahman has proposed establishing an annual Bangladesh-Nepal Cultural and Creative Exchange Programme to deepen people-to-people ties and cultural cooperation between the two countries.
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Nepal faces mounting fiscal exposure from climate disasters: CDRI official

Disasters have become one of the biggest recurring drains on Nepal’s public finances, with both steady annual losses and occasional catastrophic shocks threatening to wipe out years of development progress, said Ramesh Subramaniam
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UNFPA, WHO launch $6M programme to strengthen SRHR, GBV services in Nepal

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a two-year, $6 million programme to strengthen sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender-based violence (GBV) services in Nepal.
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Rs 138m hospital opens in Bajura after 18-month delay

A 10-bed hospital built at a cost of Rs 138.49 million has finally started operating in remote Gaumul Rural Municipality of Bajura, about 18 months after its construction was completed.
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Kiran Thapa to take oath as Bagmati chief minister today

CPN-UML leader Kiran Thapa is scheduled to take oath as the new chief minister of Bagmati Province at 4:20 pm today.
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Sarlahi Police seize 300 kg of marijuana hidden in house

Sarlahi Police have seized 300 kg of marijuana hidden in a mud house in Laxmipur of Kaudena Rural Municipality-1, police said.
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Three-year-old's murder protests shut East-West Highway in Bara

Protests over the death of a three-year-old girl have brought traffic on the East-West Highway and the main Hetauda-Birgunj road to a complete halt, leaving hundreds of vehicles and passengers stranded in Bara.
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Midnight arrest in Rautahat leaves elderly woman, teen injured

A 70-year-old woman and her 16-year-old granddaughter were injured during a midnight security operation to arrest two brothers accused of attacking an Armed Police Force inspector in Rautahat.
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Father, son arrested in Udayapur over misuse of citizenship docummnts

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Gold price rises Rs 3,300 per tola, gains Rs 15,100 this week

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Tarai braces for 37°C heat as heavy rain forecast in hills

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

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

Eighteen children were among more than 70 people killed when an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe this week, police said Saturday after rescuers recovered more bodies.
16 Aug, 2026
In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), rescuers inspect a damaged building following an earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Photo: BASARNAS via AP

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

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 38 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Authorities said more than a dozen residents were injured.
15 Aug, 2026
Policemen talk to the residents of a slum affected by a landslide in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Photo: AP

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

Heavy monsoon rains triggered a landslide in a densely populated neighborhood in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, early Wednesday, killing at least six people and injuring four others, authorities said.
12 Aug, 2026
A schoolgirl cries outside her school where deaths and injuries were reported after a shooting in Thailand's Nonthaburi province, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. Photo: AP

Student kills at least 6 in a shooting at a high school in Thailand, authorities say

A student shot several people at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least six people and wounding several others, police said.
07 Aug, 2026
In this photo released by the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director General, speaks during a meeting with partners in Kinshasa, Congo, Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026. Photo: World Health Organization Via AP

WHO chief says Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay

The world’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than efforts to fight it, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday during a visit to Congo where some health workers are striking over a lack of pay.
06 Aug, 2026

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Gold price rises Rs 3,300 per tola, gains Rs 15,100 this week

A newly installed Nepal Telecom tower in Guthijyula market, Kanakasundari Rural Municipality, Jumla. Photo: Ministry of Communications Secretariat/RSS

Nepal drafts telecom policy to cut broadband costs, boost literacy

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Deepal Nevo Q05 electric SUV set for Nepal launch next week

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Two elderly arrested with 744kg marijuana in Sarlahi

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Proton Nepal launches 'Redefine Your Everyday' campaign for e.MAS 5

Jagdamba Motors, the authorised distributor of Proton vehicles in Nepal, has launched its “Redefine Your Everyday” television commercial campaign for the Proton e.MAS 5 electric vehicle.
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Deepal Nevo Q05 electric SUV set for Nepal launch next week

MAW Vriddhi Autocorp is set to launch the Deepal Nevo Q05 electric SUV in Nepal next week, positioning the model as a premium compact SUV focused on comfort, design and technology.
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NADA Auto Show to spotlight AI, EVs and 'Made in Nepal' Pavilion

The NADA Auto Show is preparing to look beyond cars this year, bringing AI, robotics, electric vehicles and locally made products to the centre of Nepal’s largest automobile exhibition as organisers mark the association’s 50th anniversary.
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NADA Auto Show 2026 to be held from August 25 to 30

The 18th edition of NADA Auto Show 2026 is set to be held at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Centre in Kathmandu from August 25 to 30, with HP Lubricants as the title sponsor.
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Ncell introduces 60-second pulse rate for international calls

Ncell has introduced a 60-second pulse rate for international outgoing calls to 198 countries, effective Tuesday.
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How Safe Are Nepal's Girl Children, Really?

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Patan's Lakhe Blows Fire In A Ritual Of Protection

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This year's World Elephant Day theme says it all: 'Safe & Eco-friendly Corridors, Safe Elephants'.

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Gathemangal: Bhaktapur Newars Worship, Then Burn A Demon

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

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

​​​​​​​The Himalayan Open Golf Tournament made history on August 8–9, 2026, bringing together more than 110 Nepali diaspora golfers at the beautiful Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course in Castle Rock, Colorado.
16 Aug, 2026
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Third Nepal Premier League set for October 26-November 21

The third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) will be held from October 26 to November 21, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced.
09 Aug, 2026
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All-Nepal U-18 Inter-School Football Tournament opens registration

Registrations have opened for the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026, an all-Nepal inter-school football tournament for boys' and girls' Under-18 teams.
04 Aug, 2026
FILE - FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa. Photo: AP

Asian soccer body joins opposition to FIFA and Infantino's World Cup private equity plan

Asia’s soccer body joined opposition to Gianni Infantino’s plan for private investors to buy stakes in the World Cup and said Friday FIFA must urgently review its management style.
31 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.
30 Jul, 2026
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CM of Sikkim Prem Singh Tamang (4th from right) along with other dignitaries jointly launch Nepathya's ticket n tshirt for Gangtok show. Photo: Courtesy Nepalaya

Sikkim govt supports Nepathya's Gangtok concert

Nepal’s popular folk-rock band Nepathya has received state-level backing for its upcoming concert in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, India after announcing the show on its website.
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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...
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355...
03 Aug, 2026
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Incessant Rain Studios, NIMB Ace Capital collaborate for Lost In Mandala

KATHMANDUIncessant Rain Studios has collaborated with NIMB Ace Capital to present Lost In Mandala, a historic cinematic project billed as Nepal's first animated feature film designed specifically...
29 Jul, 2026
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Everest Base Camp to host World's first silent festival in October

Key Takeaways: Festival named The Base Camp Sessions will use LED wireless headphones Attendance limited to trekkers completing a 12-day guided Khumbu trek Proceeds to support glacier monitoring...
17 Jul, 2026
A "Just Married" sign is displayed on Madison Square Garden during a wedding between singer Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce on Friday, July 3, 2026, in New York. Photo: AP

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

NEW YORK, JULY 5Your English teacher and your gym teacher are married. And we finally know a few more details surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden.Adam...
05 Jul, 2026

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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.
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Shreejana Rana elected to Zonta International board

Shreejana Rana has been elected to the Zonta International Board of Directors for the 2026–28 biennium, becoming the first Nepali to serve on the global organisation’s governing board.
16 Aug, 2026
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Building better clubs through better leadership: The Toastmasters Leadership Institute

Leadership is a continuous process of learning, adapting and growing with others.
13 Aug, 2026
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Symphony 5.0: Jhapa Toastmasters' dymphony 5.0 strikes a chord of confidence, connection, and change

Hotel The Kingsbury stood witness to a memorable evening as attendees from Jhapa, Itahari, Dharan, Kathmandu, and Siliguri gathered for Symphony 5.0, the annual celebration of Jhapa Toastmasters Club.
06 Aug, 2026
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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.
30 Jul, 2026

Science and Tech

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Nepali scientist Shiba Adhikari wins 2026 R&D 100 Award

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

Abdullah Rubaet Chowdhury, a cultural anthropologist, policy expert and social scientist at the University of Heidelberg, has been named the 2026 Elodie Sandford Explorer by the UK-based Scientific Exploration Society (SES) for an expedition to document indigenous ecological knowledge in Nepal’s Mustang.
18 Aug, 2026
A 1981 Commodore SP9000 “Super PET” computer and floppy disk drives are displayed at the Vintage Computer Festival in Mountain View, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. Photo: AP

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

Software engineer Josh Dersch loves old computers. He spends countless hours tinkering in his garage, trying to coax decades-old machines back to life. He estimates he owns more than 200 vintage computers and devices in his Seattle home.
11 Aug, 2026
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Anthropic says its AI models hacked 3 organizations during testing

Anthropic said its artificial intelligence models hacked into three other organizations during testing, just days after ChatGPT maker OpenAI raised concerns over AI controls after it disclosed its rogue models hacked another company.
31 Jul, 2026
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South Asian internet pioneers honoured at SANOG Conference in Kathmandu

Internet pioneers from five South Asian countries were honoured in Kathmandu on Sunday for their contributions to expanding internet access and commercial internet services across the region.
27 Jul, 2026

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