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Five major transport routes remain completely disrupted due to monsoon-triggered floods and landslides. Heavy machinery deployed across Kanti Highway, Sitapaila-Dharke road, Mid-Hill Highway, and Mechi Highway. Authorities advise alternative routes.
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Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Home Minister Sudan Gurung convened a high-level briefing on the volatile security situation across Terai-Madhesh following communal clashes in Sunsari's Kaptanganj that left multiple dead.
Nepal NewsLegendary Nepali mountaineer Nirmal 'Nims' Purja and nine other climbers confirmed dead after a devastating avalanche on Broad Peak, Pakistan. Bodies being recovered to Camp 1.
Online KhabarHigh-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Karki concluded LPG market tightness stems from consumer panic buying. Government to secure 50,000+ metric tons monthly for three months ahead of Dashain.
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With domestic leagues suspended and FIFA's ban deepening uncertainty, national team players are turning to India's risky pay-per-match 'khep' tournaments and lower-tier foreign leagues to survive.
Nepal NewsDeepmala Dhakal has been crowned Miss Nepal 2026 in Kathmandu, earning the right to represent Nepal at international beauty pageants this year.
Online KhabarNepal recorded 71,775 international visitors in July 2026, up 2.3% year-on-year. China posted strongest growth with 11,099 tourists — up 61.1%. India remains the largest source market.
Himalaya TimesNepal's digital transformation gains momentum through rapid mobile penetration and expanding online services. Rural connectivity gaps and digital literacy remain significant barriers to full inclusion.
Ecosphere NewsFM Shisir Khanal says Nepal has failed to fully benefit from zero-tariff LDC access. Urges prioritized resource allocation and economic prosperity through international aid and trade.
Nepal NewsProvince Head certifies cannabis cultivation bill for medicinal and industrial purposes. Licensed cooperatives may farm commercially with mandated 0.3% THC threshold. Recreational use remains prohibited.
Nepal NewsOpposition lawmakers target PM Shah's government over border disputes and communal clashes. CPN (UML) demands independent judicial commission for violence that left four dead.
Nepal NewsPolice confiscate 1,033 kg of marijuana in Morang district — one of the largest drug busts this year as authorities intensify anti-narcotics operations across eastern Nepal.
Online KhabarRSP parliamentarians demand action on Geta University, Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project, West Seti Hydropower, and Dhangadhi-Khutiya-Dipayal Fast Track.
Nepal NewsNepal Stock Exchange index declined 21.15 points on Tuesday with Rs 4.07 billion turnover, reflecting continued bearish market sentiment.
Nepal NewsCIB arrests Joint Secretary Pushpa Raj Bhattarai for unlawfully issuing five official Nepali travel documents to Tibetan nationals in 2009. Forensic lab confirmed his signatures.
Nepal NewsSeven parties including Janata Samajbadi, Janamat, and Nagarik Unmukti will announce a unified alliance on August 8, adopting an ANC-inspired model to safeguard federalism.
Nepal NewsNepal's dried cheese exports hit Rs 1.79 billion in the last fiscal year, marking the traditional Himalayan product's growing international demand.
Online KhabarHome Minister Gurung holds urgent consultative meetings with Hindu and Muslim community leaders to defuse regional tensions following civil unrest across Sunsari and other Terai districts.
Nepal NewsTripartite MoU signed with Japan Veterinary Medical Association and Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations to strengthen One Health cooperation and veterinary education.
Nepal NewsDhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City completes first phase of Unified Digital Governance Platform in partnership with UNDP. Citizens can now access municipal services online.
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Researchers at Denmark's Natural History Museum named a new rove beetle genus 'Luffy' because the insects have bizarrely elongated mandibles and antennae resembling the manga hero's rubber powers. Two species identified: Luffy schillhammeri from China and Luffy nika from Laos.
ScienceDailyA Vermont man sent threatening text messages to himself, prompting cancellation of a local Rocky Horror Picture Show production. Police discovered the messages originated from his own device. He now faces charges of filing false reports.
WCAX NewsInternational coverage from Nepalese media
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed her desire to visit Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple, highlighting centuries-old religious and cultural ties between Nepal and India. Discussion took place during meeting with Nepali MP Sandeep Rana's delegation.
Nepal NewsEuropean Commission President von der Leyen calls for coordinated response after 69,500 migrants crossed into Spain's Ceuta from Morocco. Death toll rises to 83. EU interior ministers to hold emergency talks.
Nepal NewsUN officials call for massive scale-up as DRC faces the fastest-growing Ebola crisis ever. Cases doubling every 20 days. Response plan requires $2.1 billion but only 45% funded.
Nepal NewsNZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters refuses to apologise for telling Chinese-born Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan to 'go back to your own country.' PM Luxon and others call it 'racist.' China lodges formal diplomatic protest. Labour rules out working with Peters.
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