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Thursday, 13 August 2026

government spokesperson and Education Minister Sasmit Pokhrel. Photo: Nepal Photo Library

Govt declares four Sunsari, Siraha protest victims martyrs

The government has declared four people killed during recent protests in Sunsari and Siraha as martyrs, while also approving tax exemptions for electric ambulances and hearses and deciding to make public a report on the Ncell share transaction.

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India to fund eight community projects in Nepal worth Rs 803 million

India and Nepal on Tuesday signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for eight High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in the education, health and agriculture sectors, with a combined estimated cost of Rs 803 million.

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After Indian envoy, Chinese Ambassador meets PM Shah in Singha Durbar

Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Monday called for further deepening Nepal’s historic ties with China and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming.

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PM Shah meets Indian Ambassador Srivastava. Photo Courtesy: PMO Nepal

PM Shah meets Indian Ambassador Srivastava at Singha Durbar

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Balendra Shah at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar on Monday.

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20 emerging Nepali entrepreneurs selected for U.S. Embassy accelerator programme

Twenty emerging Nepali entrepreneurs have been selected for the U.S. Embassy’s Entrepreneurship Skill Building Program – Capstone Accelerator, a three-day residential advanced accelerator programme aimed at helping founders strengthen their businesses and prepare for growth.

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Archive Nepal, UNESCO digitise 30 rare Newa manuscripts

09 Aug, 2026

International psychology conference concludes with Kathmandu Declaration

09 Aug, 2026

Bangladesh, Nepal explore fisheries cooperation

09 Aug, 2026

55 young leaders selected for 2026 USYC Nepal cohort

08 Aug, 2026

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One killed, 19 injured in Gwarko bus crash

A woman was killed and 19 others injured after a passenger bus crashed into the wall of the Gwarko flyover in Lalitpur on Thursday.

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Kathmandu DAO orders designated smoking areas in hotels, restaurants

The Kathmandu District Administration Office (DAO) has directed hotels and restaurants across the district to strictly enforce provisions of the Tobacco Products (Control and Regulation) Act, warning of legal action against establishments that fail to comply.

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Govt targets 100,000 new jobs this fiscal year

Minister for Youth, Labour and Employment Ramji Yadav on Wednesday said the government aims to create employment opportunities for 100,000 people this fiscal year through a series of targeted programmes.

Minister for Education and Sports and Government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel briefs the media about the decisions made during the Cabinet meeting held at Singhadurbar on Wednesday.

Cabinet names Yangki Ukyab as Investment Board CEO

The government has appointed Yangki Ukyab of Kathmandu as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Investment Board Nepal (IBN) for a four-year term.

Tribhuvan International Airport. Photo: Sandeep Sen/THT

One favour could cost you: TIA police warns returning Nepalis

The Nepal Police's Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Security Office has warned returning Nepalis, particularly migrant workers, against carrying parcels or valuables for strangers, cautioning that doing so could result in legal action if the items are found to be part of smuggling operations.

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House panel backs PMO oversight of National Investigation Department

A parliamentary committee on Tuesday endorsed a bill to place the National Investigation Department (NID) under the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, rejecting opposition proposals to keep the intelligence agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

File - Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal answers lawmakers' queries on the Appropriation Bill during a House of Representatives session at the Federal Parliament in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, on Thursday. Photo: Gopal Dahal/RSS

Govt unveils new National Transport Policy after 25 years

The government has unveiled the National Transport Policy, 2083, replacing a transport policy that had remained largely unchanged for nearly 25 years.

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Police shoot, arrest robbery suspect after alleged attack in Kathmandu

Police shot and arrested a robbery suspect after he allegedly attempted to attack officers with a khukuri during an operation in Budhanilkantha Municipality-13, Chunikhyel, on Saturday night.

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From Bihar's villages to the corridors of global power: A candid conversation with Sanjay Pradhan

When Sanjay Pradhan is asked where he comes from, his answer refuses to fit into conventional geography. “I am from everywhere. I don’t belong to any one place,” he says with quiet conviction. “I refuse to be limited to a specific geography, nationality, religion, or culture. I encompass all of it.”

JICA President Dr Tanaka Akihiko. Photo Courtesy: JICA Nepal

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

Japan has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Nepal’s development, with JICA President Dr Tanaka Akihiko concluding a four-day visit focused on infrastructure, human resource development and strengthening bilateral cooperation.

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Lawmakers stresses that legislation is essential to address digital violence against women and girls

Lawmakers and civil society members have said that there is a need for enacting a new law to hold social media platforms accountable, taking into consideration relevant international treaties and agreements.

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India, Nepal inaugurate restored Gusthal Mahavihar in Patan

India and Nepal on Tuesday jointly inaugurated the restored Gusthal Mahavihar and Agam of Prathamshree Mahavihar in Guita Tole, Patan, a cultural heritage project rebuilt under India's post-earthquake reconstruction assistance.

Top leaders from various political parties present at the all-party meeting convened by Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane at Singha Durbar on Wednesday. The meeting was called to discuss, among other matters, the Sunsari incident. Photo Courtesy: RSP President Rabi Lamichhane's Secretariat/RSS

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

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

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Japan provides Rs 390 million grant for scholarships to Nepali govt officials

Japan has agreed to provide grant assistance of up to ¥410 million, equivalent to approximately Rs 390 million, to support higher education and capacity development opportunities for young Nepali government officials.

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PMO pressure pushes Smart Telecom case to court despite legal objections

The Smart Telecom case has deepened divisions within the Kathmandu District Attorney’s Office, with government lawyers resisting what they describe as unprecedented pressure from the Prime Minister’s Office to file a case against banks and others over the auction of assets belonging to the defunct telecommunications company.

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GWM launches HAVAL JOLION MAX EV at Rs 59.99 million

Great Wall Motor (GWM) has launched the HAVAL JOLION MAX, a pure electric SUV, in Nepal at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026.

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Private hospitals in Sudurpaschim offering specialised care beyond their licences

Private hospitals in Sudurpaschim Province licensed to provide general healthcare are increasingly being found offering specialised treatment and complex surgeries beyond the scope of their approvals, exposing gaps in health-sector monitoring and enforcement.

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Gathemangal: Bhaktapur Newars Worship, Then Burn A Demon

Bhaktapur's Newar community marked Gathemangal, also known as Gathamugh Chahre or Ghantakarna Chaturdashi, on Tuesday, building effigies of the demon Ghantakarna in local neighbourhoods, worshipping them, and setting them ablaze at dusk.

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BYD unveils new-generation ATTO series in Nepal

BYD has unveiled its new-generation ATTO series in Nepal, introducing upgrades to the ATTO 1, a new entry-level ATTO 2 variant and a comprehensively refreshed 2026 ATTO 3 at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026.

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Ather Nepal unveils 450X Overtones with new smart riding features

Ather Nepal has unveiled the new 450X Overtones Series along with three new riding technologies at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 in Kathmandu.

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Global IME Bank offers auto loans at 5.25% interest

Global IME Bank has announced a special auto loan scheme offering interest rates starting at 5.25 percent for customers purchasing vehicles during the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo.

File photo: The inauguration of Pasaaha bridge by then-JSP Nepal leader and former forest minister Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav, who is now the Vice-President, on October 25, 2022.

Two bridges inaugurated together; One is working, the other hasn't begun

Nearly four years after its foundation stone was laid with a promise to complete it within two years, the proposed Jaitapur–Ramnagar bridge over the Pasaaha River in Bara remains unbuilt, leaving local residents to struggle through floods and muddy roads during the monsoon.

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.

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Hetauda Hospital opens NICU, giving high-risk newborns critical care closer to home

Pregnant women in Hetauda who face high-risk deliveries may no longer have to travel to Chitwan or Kathmandu out of fear that their newborns will need intensive care, following the launch of a neonatal intensive care unit at Hetauda Hospital.

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Superbrands Nepal launched to recognise and elevate brand excellence in Nepal

Superbrands, the globally recognised independent authority on branding, has formally launched Superbrands Nepal, marking a significant new chapter for Nepal’s business and branding landscape.

Photo: Pushparaj Khatiwada

Fertiliser shortage leaves border farmers caught in a double bind

Nepal’s fertiliser shortage is leaving border farmers caught in a difficult choice, struggling to find fertiliser at home while risking arrest when they bring it in from India.

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