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Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Manaslu Base Camp. Photo: Seven Summit Treks/facebook

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

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

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182 kg marijuana seized in Udayapur

Police have seized 182 kg of marijuana from a forest area in Katari Municipality-6 of Udayapur district.

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Three arrested with suspected narcotics in Dhankuta

Police have arrested three people from separate locations in Dhankuta district on charges of possessing suspected narcotics and controlled medicines.

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Maiti Nepal raises concern over cross-border surrogacy claims

Maiti Nepal has called for an immediate investigation into allegations that economically and socially vulnerable Nepali women are being taken to India and involved in commercial surrogacy arrangements.

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#photoNepal exhibition held in Phoksundo

The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) organised a three-day Phoksundo Art Exhibition in Dolpa as part of its #photoNepal initiative, showcasing 15 Thangka paintings by artist Tenzing Wangdak.

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Greater Lumbini conference adopts action plan for sustainable heritage development

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PM Shah leaves for US today to attend 81st UN General Assembly

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NEPSE resumes trading as probe into data centre failure continues

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Lebanon's confessional system has held the country together. Now it's holding it back

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Farmland eroded by the Budhiganga River at Ghagar in Badimalika Municipality-2, Bajura. Photo: Prakash Singh/Bajura

Budhiganga River erosion threatens settlements, farmland in far west

Farmland along the Budhiganga River in Bajura and Achham districts is being steadily washed away, placing dozens of settlements at increasing risk as monsoon-driven erosion intensifies.

File - The Shiva temple at Pumdikot, a popular tourist site in Pokhara Metropolitan City-22, saw a large turnout of domestic and international visitors on Sunday, who came to see the 52-foot tall Shiva statue. Photo: Ratna Shrestha/RSS

Telling Nepal's stories through digital tourism

A traveler arrives in Nepal. At the airport, before seeing Mount Everest or starting a Himalayan trek, someone places a tika on the traveler’s forehead and welcomes them with a smile.

Photo: Sanjog Pariyar

Govt plans to scrap VAT on electricity

The government is preparing to remove value-added tax (VAT) on electricity after Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha and Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle reached an in-principle agreement on the issue.

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National Service Corps Bill passed by HoR

The House of Representatives on Monday unanimously passed the National Service Corps Bill, 2083.

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Bus catches fire in Tripureshwor, driver injured

A bus operated by Riddhi Siddhi Yatayat caught fire at Tripureshwor Chowk in Kathmandu on Monday.

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Sajha Yatayat expands Kathmandu night bus service to six routes

Sajha Yatayat is expanding its night‑time public transport service in Kathmandu Valley, deploying 28 electric buses across six routes from Saturday.

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PM Shah to address UN General Debate on September 24

Prime Minister Balendra Shah will leave for New York on September 22 to lead Nepal’s delegation to the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

18 Sep, 2026

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South Korea hands emergency equipment to Nepal disaster authority

The Republic of Korea has provided drones and portable power generators to Nepal to support emergency response and recovery efforts following the devastating floods and landslides in Rasuwa and other affected areas.

17 Sep, 2026

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The Supreme Court building at Singha Durbar, which is now in the final phase of construction. Photo: Ratna Shrestha/RSS

Supreme Court dismisses IN Groupe's petition against German firms Veridos and Muehlbauer

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by IN Groupe, formerly known as IDEMIA, challenging the Department of Passport’s evaluation and decision to award the e-passport enrolment and passport printing project to German companies Veridos and Muehlbauer.

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Farmland eroded by the Budhiganga River at Ghagar in Badimalika Municipality-2, Bajura. Photo: Prakash Singh/Bajura

Budhiganga River erosion threatens settlements, farmland in far west

Farmland along the Budhiganga River in Bajura and Achham districts is being steadily washed away, placing dozens of settlements at increasing risk as monsoon-driven erosion intensifies.

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56 fugitives arrested in Kaski in one month; Rs 22.89m in fines recovered

Police arrested 56 fugitives convicted in various cases in Kaski district during August as part of efforts to bring absconding offenders within the reach of the law.

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Over 150 Sri Lankan travel agents say 'Nepal is safe for tourism'

More than 150 tour and travel agents from Sri Lanka arrived in Kathmandu to send a message to the world that Nepal is safe for tourism in the aftermath of the devastating Bhote Koshi floods.

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Madhes reports 250 suicide deaths as calls grow for more support

As many as 250 people died by suicide in Madhes Province in the first two months of the current fiscal year, with the number reported in Bhadra nearly twice that recorded in Shrawan, according to provincial police data.

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In this photo taken with a smartphone, rescuers carry a survivor from a passenger ferry overturned in bad weather in the Java Sea on a stretcher upon arrival at a port in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. Photo: AP

Indonesian divers recover 3 bodies from capsized ferry as salvage operation begins

Rescue teams in Indonesia on Friday recovered three bodies from a capsized ferry while preparing to salvage the wreckage of the accident Sunday, bringing the confirmed death toll to nine with 126 people still missing, officials said.

18 Sep, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands during a welcoming ceremony at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Photo: AP

India's Modi and China's Xi seek to reset ties on BRICS sidelines

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, the latest effort by the rival neighbors to repair ties strained by a deadly border clash six years ago.

13 Sep, 2026

An Amazon cargo plane sits at the Miami International Airport (MIA) after it overshot the runway, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. Photo: AP

At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport

An Amazon cargo plane barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people and injuring five others as it struck vehicles and was engulfed in flames, authorities said.

07 Sep, 2026

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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.

06 Sep, 2026

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

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Building from the ground up: Why Nepal needs indigenous bridge engineering literature

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Nepal's development story is inseparable from its transport infrastructure. Roads and bridges connect communities, open access to markets and public services, support tourism and trade, and increasingly link the country with regional economic corridors. Yet, while the visual appearance and architectural form of a bridge naturally attract public attention, its safety and longevity depend fundamentally on what lies beneath it. A bridge is only as reliable as its foundation.

File - The Shiva temple at Pumdikot, a popular tourist site in Pokhara Metropolitan City-22, saw a large turnout of domestic and international visitors on Sunday, who came to see the 52-foot tall Shiva statue. Photo: Ratna Shrestha/RSS

Telling Nepal's stories through digital tourism

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A traveler arrives in Nepal. At the airport, before seeing Mount Everest or starting a Himalayan trek, someone places a tika on the traveler’s forehead and welcomes them with a smile.

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BRI and the peril of disturbing the Himalayas

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China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) entered Nepal draped in the rhetoric of connectivity and prosperity, yet beneath that diplomatic sheen lies a geopolitical design of uncompromising ambition — one that threatens to disturb the Himalayas long before it delivers anything of enduring worth.

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Govt plans to scrap VAT on electricity

The government is preparing to remove value-added tax (VAT) on electricity after Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha and Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle reached an in-principle agreement on the issue.

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Bangladesh envoy calls for promotion of 'Made in Bangladesh' brand

Bangladesh Ambassador to Nepal Shafiqur Rahman has called for promoting the “Made in Bangladesh” brand internationally by marketing competitive and quality products and services.

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St Xavier's College holds Nepal Adhyayan Sambad 2.0

St Xavier’s College, Maitighar, organised the second edition of Nepal Adhyayan Sambad on Thursday, bringing together students, scholars and experts for discussions on Nepal’s history, development, social diversity and future.

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File - Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) building on Tuesday, 9th January, 2018, showing recovery from the damages of 2015 earthquake. Photo: RSS

NEPSE halts trading after technical issue hits broker data centre

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) suspended Monday's regular trading session following a technical problem at a data centre hosting the servers of 72 brokerage firms.

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Mangaldeep launches Scent 3 in 1 incense sticks in Nepal

Surya Nepal Ventures Pvt. Ltd. (SNVPL), a subsidiary of Surya Nepal Pvt. Ltd., has launched Mangaldeep Scent 3 in 1 incense sticks in Nepal, featuring three perfume-inspired fragrances in a single pack.

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

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

In Pictures: Haritalika Teej celebrated at Pashupatinath Temple

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

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

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

People light candles during a candlelight vigil at Basantapur Durbar Square in memory of those who lost their lives in the devastating flash floods and landslides, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 7, 2026. Nepal is observing a national day of mourning as the death toll from the disaster has reached at least 1,355, with 4,996 people still missing and 13,396 rescued, according to authorities. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

People light candles during a candlelight vigil at Basantapur Durbar Square in memory of those who lost their lives in the devastating flash floods and landslides, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 7, 2026. Nepal is observing a national day of mourning as the death toll from the disaster has reached at least 1,355, with 4,996 people still missing and 13,396 rescued, according to authorities. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: Nepal observes National Mourning Day

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

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

People ride on a traditional twin to get across the swollen Trishuli River following devastating flash floods that swept through the area in Nuwakot, Nepal, on Friday, September 4, 2026. The floods have left 1,287 people dead and 5,083 missing, while 13,093 people have been rescued as search and rescue operations continue.

People ride on a traditional twin to get across the swollen Trishuli River following devastating flash floods that swept through the area in Nuwakot, Nepal, on Friday, September 4, 2026. The floods have left 1,287 people dead and 5,083 missing, while 13,093 people have been rescued as search and rescue operations continue.

In Pictures: Bhotekoshi flood aftermath

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

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

08 Sep, 2026

Residents and rescue workers search through the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake struck Cali, Colombia, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. Photo: AP

Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble.

11 Aug, 2026

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"Why Didn't YOU Solve It During Your Tenure?" Sudan Gurung Fires Back Over Nirmala Panta Case

Home Minister Sudan Gurung asked Parliament members to avoid repeatedly raising the Nirmala Panta case, citing investigation ethics and sensitivity.

06 Aug, 2026

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Hari Khadka & Aman Pratap: Football, Memories & a Final Goodbye | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 34

Two legends of Nepali football. One unforgettable episode. And a commentary so iconic that even Hari Khadka couldn't resist joining in.

24 Jul, 2026

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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

Sports

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Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026: Manakamana Boys' champions, Girls' semifinal line-up complete

Manakamana Secondary School has won the Kathmandu Valley-wide Boys’ Football Tournament under the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026.

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The Asian Games are open with more athletes than the Summer Olympics and some unfamiliar sports

The opening ceremony of the Asian Games on Saturday marked the official start of the 16-day event — but in name only.

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Nepali runners claim two Ultra-Trail titles, winning VMM 100K and 50K in Vietnam

Nepali trail runners Man Kumar Magar and Ram Maya Budha secured major victories at the Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM) in Sapa, Vietnam, winning the men's 100km and women's 50km titles respectively.

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Dharan Sports Forum to honour athletes, push professional sports

The Dharan Sports Forum is set to organise the third edition of the Dharan Sports Award on October 29, with a focus on recognising athletes and promoting the professional development of sports in the city.

19 Sep, 2026

Nepali national men's cricket team poses for a group photo after returning home with the ACC Premier Cup title on Sunday night. Photo: Lokesh Dhami/RSS

ACC Premier Cup champions return home

Nepal’s national men’s cricket team returned home late Sunday after winning the ACC Premier Cup 2026.

14 Sep, 2026

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Dharan to host first night-time women's international football Gold Cup

Dharan is set to host its first night-time women’s international invitational Gold Cup football tournament, with eight teams competing at Dharan Stadium from November 14 to 22.

11 Sep, 2026

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

Everest is at the centre of a new Nepali documentary, but Road to Everest goes beyond the mountain’s familiar images of beauty and adventure to examine the changing Himalayan environment and the people whose lives are tied to it.

15 Sep, 2026

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

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

13 Sep, 2026

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

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

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

09 Sep, 2026

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Kathmandu galleries launch art sales for flood relief

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

01 Sep, 2026

CM of Sikkim Prem Singh Tamang (4th from right) along with other dignitaries jointly launch Nepathya's ticket n tshirt for Gangtok show. Photo: Courtesy Nepalaya

Sikkim govt supports Nepathya's Gangtok concert

KATHMANDU:Nepal's popular folk-rock band Nepathya has received state-level backing for its upcoming concert in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, India after announcing the show on its...

21 Aug, 2026

‘Bichitra Baje’

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

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When Toastmasters turned laughter into leadership

What happens when an organisation known for prepared speeches, and structured evaluations decides to put the serious stuff aside and go with a laughter performance breaking the regular meeting pattern?

17 Sep, 2026

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The international guest experience: How walking into a foreign club broadens perspectives

Every happening in our life happens for a reason.

10 Sep, 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

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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Landslide creeps towards Dhankuta settlement, dozens of families at risk

A landslide that has been expanding for years in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6 is now creeping towards homes, forcing a dozen families from their houses and leaving 26 more at risk of displacement.

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In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), rescuers attempt to clear debris at building damaged by an earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Photo: BASARNAS via AP

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20 and toppling buildings

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.

Nepal

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Sudurpaschim CM Shah resigns, clearing way for new govt

Sudurpaschim Province has moved closer to ending its prolonged political uncertainty after Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah resigned on Thursday, 30 days after the CPN-UML withdrew support from his government over a dispute surrounding the provincial budget.

Nepal

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Domestic violence makes up nearly half of women-and-children cases in Bajura

Domestic violence accounted for nearly half of all cases involving women and children registered by police in Bajura over the past three fiscal years, highlighting the risks faced by victims within their own homes and communities.

Nepal

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Cave becomes delivery room as remote Bajura woman gives birth en route to health post

A 24-year-old woman in remote Bajura gave birth to a baby boy inside a roadside cave after going into active labour while being carried to a health facility, highlighting the continuing challenges of maternal healthcare access in Nepal's remote mountain districts.

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Nepali mountaineer Chatur Tamang at Mount Elbrus

Nepali climber Chatur Tamang makes history with 200th Mount Elbrus summit

Nepali mountaineer Chatur Tamang has etched his name into global mountaineering history by scaling Mount Elbrus (5,642 metres) for the 200th time, an extraordinary feat that underscores Nepal's enduring presence in the international climbing arena.

Environment

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Heavy rain likely in four provinces as monsoon remains active

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly districts of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces today, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of continued monsoon activity across much of the country.

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Property transaction revenue hits record high ahead of capital gains tax hike

Nepal’s government collected nearly Rs 11.95 billion from property transactions in Asar, the highest monthly figure in recent years, but officials and data analysts say the surge reflects deadline-driven behaviour rather than a genuine revival of the real estate market.

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