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UML-NCP alliance struggles to secure majority for Bagmati govt

UML-NCP alliance struggles to secure majority for Bagmati govt

Despite an agreement to form a new government in Bagmati Province, the ruling alliance of the CPN-UML and the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) is facing difficulties securing the required majority, raising the prospect of further delays in government formation.
Despite an agreement to form a new government in Bagmati Province, the ruling alliance of the CPN-UML and the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) is facing difficulties securing the required majority, raising the prospect of further delays in government formation.
Nepal 28 Jul, 2026
Patients wait at Narayani Hospital after services were disrupted amid protests by both sides. Photo: Ram Sarraf

Crisis deepens at Narayani Hospital as 68 doctors resign en masse, patients left stranded

Crisis deepens at Narayani Hospital as 68 doctors resign en masse, patients left...

The crisis at Narayani Hospital deepened on Tuesday after 68 doctors submitted their collective resignations amid an escalating dispute following an attack on health workers, while the family of a patient who died during treatment continued its protest demanding an impartial investigation.
The crisis at Narayani Hospital deepened on Tuesday after 68 doctors submitted their collective resignations amid an escalating dispute following an attack on health workers, while the family of a patient who died during treatment continued its protest demanding an impartial investigation.
Nepal 28 Jul, 2026
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Narayanghat–Muglin road reopens after landslide, traffic resumes

Narayanghat–Muglin road reopens after landslide, traffic resumes

The Narayanghat–Muglin road, which was blocked by a dry landslide near Muglin on Tuesday morning, has reopened to two-way traffic after debris was cleared from the roadway.
The Narayanghat–Muglin road, which was blocked by a dry landslide near Muglin on Tuesday morning, has reopened to two-way traffic after debris was cleared from the roadway.
Nepal 28 Jul, 2026
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Dr Govinda KC ends 24th hunger strike after seven-point deal

Dr Govinda KC ends 24th hunger strike after seven-point deal

Senior orthopaedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC ended his 24th hunger strike on Monday after the government and his representatives reached a seven-point agreement on healthcare reforms and the operation of Shahid Dashrath Chand Health Sciences University.
Senior orthopaedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC ended his 24th hunger strike on Monday after the government and his representatives reached a seven-point agreement on healthcare reforms and the operation of Shahid Dashrath Chand Health Sciences University.
Nepal 28 Jul, 2026
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She delivered a baby on a stretcher in the middle of a mountain trail

She delivered a baby on a stretcher in the middle of a mountain trail

A frontline health worker braved heavy rain and rugged mountain trails to deliver a baby girl on a stretcher after a pregnant woman went into advanced labour before reaching a health facility in remote Bajura.
A frontline health worker braved heavy rain and rugged mountain trails to deliver a baby girl on a stretcher after a pregnant woman went into advanced labour before reaching a health facility in remote Bajura.
Nepal 27 Jul, 2026
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US-made drone successfully tested on Ama Dablam to boost Himalayan expedition safety

US-made drone successfully tested on Ama Dablam to boost Himalayan expedition safety

A U.S.-manufactured heavy-lift drone has successfully completed a series of high-altitude test flights on Ama Dablam, demonstrating its potential to improve climber safety, reduce the physical burden on Sherpas and enhance expedition logistics in Nepal's Himalayas.
A U.S.-manufactured heavy-lift drone has successfully completed a series of high-altitude test flights on Ama Dablam, demonstrating its potential to improve climber safety, reduce the physical burden on Sherpas and enhance expedition logistics in Nepal's Himalayas.
Nepal 27 Jul, 2026
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Fatal police shooting sparks violence; probe committee formed by govt

Fatal police shooting sparks violence; probe committee formed by govt

The government on Monday deployed the Nepal Army, formed a five-member probe committee and convened a Central Security Committee meeting after protests intensified across Sunsari despite an indefinite curfew imposed following a fatal police shooting that left one person dead and nine others injured.
The government on Monday deployed the Nepal Army, formed a five-member probe committee and convened a Central Security Committee meeting after protests intensified across Sunsari despite an indefinite curfew imposed following a fatal police shooting that left one person dead and nine others injured.
Nepal 27 Jul, 2026
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Elderly man killed, family of three rescued as landslides hit Myagdi

Elderly man killed, family of three rescued as landslides hit Myagdi

An elderly man was killed while a family of three was rescued after separate landslides triggered by incessant rainfall struck Myagdi district early Monday, Nepal Police said.
An elderly man was killed while a family of three was rescued after separate landslides triggered by incessant rainfall struck Myagdi district early Monday, Nepal Police said.
Nepal 27 Jul, 2026
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Community school principals ordered back to classrooms in Udayapur municipality

Community school principals ordered back to classrooms in Udayapur municipality

Chaudandigadhi Municipality in Udayapur has made it mandatory for principals of its community schools to teach at least two hours a day from next month as part of efforts to improve learning outcomes.
Chaudandigadhi Municipality in Udayapur has made it mandatory for principals of its community schools to teach at least two hours a day from next month as part of efforts to improve learning outcomes.
Nepal 27 Jul, 2026
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Curfew, prohibitory orders imposed in Sunsari

Curfew, prohibitory orders imposed in Sunsari

The Sunsari District Administration Office has imposed an indefinite curfew in several sensitive areas of the district from 7:00 am Sunday, citing powers under the Local Administration Act, 1971.
The Sunsari District Administration Office has imposed an indefinite curfew in several sensitive areas of the district from 7:00 am Sunday, citing powers under the Local Administration Act, 1971.
Nepal 27 Jul, 2026
Martadi-Kolti Road. Photo: Prakash Singh

Over Rs 330m road budget in Bajura returned unspent amid delays

Over Rs 330m road budget in Bajura returned unspent amid delays

More than Rs 330 million allocated for two of Sudurpashchim Province’s flagship road projects in Bajura was returned unspent in the last fiscal year after contractors failed to carry out the assigned works, delaying long-awaited upgrades in the remote mountain district.
More than Rs 330 million allocated for two of Sudurpashchim Province’s flagship road projects in Bajura was returned unspent in the last fiscal year after contractors failed to carry out the assigned works, delaying long-awaited upgrades in the remote mountain district.
Nepal 26 Jul, 2026
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India funds Rs 19m school building in Kanchanpur under HICDP scheme

India funds Rs 19m school building in Kanchanpur under HICDP scheme

The Government of India has launched the construction of a new school building for Shree Maheshwar Secondary School in Kanchanpur district with a financial grant of approximately Rs 19 million, under its High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) programme in Nepal.
The Government of India has launched the construction of a new school building for Shree Maheshwar Secondary School in Kanchanpur district with a financial grant of approximately Rs 19 million, under its High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) programme in Nepal.
Nepal 26 Jul, 2026
Nepali mountaineer Chatur Tamang at Mount Elbrus

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

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.
​​​​​​​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.
Nepal 26 Jul, 2026
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Two motorcyclists killed in bus collision on Postal Highway in Kapilvastu

Two motorcyclists killed in bus collision on Postal Highway in Kapilvastu

Two motorcyclists died after a passenger bus collided head-on with their motorcycle along the Postal Highway in Shuddhodhan Rural Municipality-6, Kapilvastu, police said.
Two motorcyclists died after a passenger bus collided head-on with their motorcycle along the Postal Highway in Shuddhodhan Rural Municipality-6, Kapilvastu, police said.
Nepal 26 Jul, 2026

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