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Voters from Chhangru and Tinkar to cast ballots in Khalanga
Chief District Officer Anil Paudel said residents of both villages have temporarily migrated to Khalanga due to harsh winter conditions, prompting authorities to establish polling centres in the district headquarters.
Jan 10, 2026
Chinese villagers struggle for heat as gas subsidies fa...
Chinese villagers struggle for heat as gas subsidies fa...
Jan 10, 2026
Police committed to security even in difficult circumst...
Police committed to security even in difficult circumst...
Jan 10, 2026
Passing language test won’t guarantee work in Korea
Passing language test won’t guarantee work in Korea
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RSP and Ujyaalo Nepal merger collapses amid leadership disputes
Veteran journalist, former Minister Homnath Dahal passes away at 84
3I couldn’t save party unity despite exercising maximum flexibility: RSP chair Lamichhane
4Westerly system grips country, fog likely in provinces
5NAIMA, Thapathali Campus host 9th mobility dialogue on CKD Vehicle Assembly
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Four days on, wildfire continues to spread in Pyuthan forests
Four days on, wildfire continues to spread in Pyuthan forest...
PYUTHAN, May 26: Five years ago, a fire had engulfed the Siddhakanath Community Forest of Jhimruk Rural Municipality-4. However, at the time, the locals were able to contain it within some hours. However, this year, locals remained helpless as the fire raged through the forest and destroyed it. Fir...
May 26, 2019
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90 families trapped as India diverts Koshi flow
90 families trapped as India diverts Koshi flow
RAJBIRAJ, May 26: At least 90 families in Gobargadha of Saptari district have been trapped by the Koshi River after the Indian side diverted its water to the western side on Friday.
May 26, 2019
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Everest death toll rises to 10
Everest death toll rises to 10
KATHMANDU, May 26: Death toll on Everest has reached 10 with a British climber becoming the latest victim in the unforgiving terrain of the world’s highest mountain on Saturday.
May 26, 2019
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Human trafficking 'kingpin' Gurung finally deported to Nepal
Human trafficking 'kingpin' Gurung finally deported to Nepal
KATHMANDU, May 26: After a series of failed attempts to yet again lure Thai police into releasing him, alleged notorious human trafficking racket operator Prashu Ram Gurung was finally deported back to Nepal on Saturday.
May 26, 2019
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Armed Indian police personnel sent back after entering Nepal without permission
Armed Indian police personnel sent back after entering Nepal...
MAKWANPUR, May 26: A group of armed Indian police personnel who entered Nepal in uniform without seeking permission from the concerned authorities were sent back to their country by Nepal Police on Saturday.
May 26, 2019
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'Fake flood victims' get relief grants in Surkhet, real ones ignored
'Fake flood victims' get relief grants in Surkhet, real ones...
SURKHET, May 26: The devastating flood that originated from the Bheri River washed away a whole settlement in Barahatal Rural Municipality-2, Thapadera, on August 14, 2014.
May 26, 2019
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Journo Maharjan sets record climbing Everest from both sides
Journo Maharjan sets record climbing Everest from both sides
KATHMANDU, May 25: Journalist and mountaineer Kalpana Maharjan has become the first woman journalist to climb the world’s highest peak Mount Everest from both the north and the south sides.
May 25, 2019
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Judiciary to remain closed to mourn former CJ Khatri’s demise
Judiciary to remain closed to mourn former CJ Khatri’s demis...
KATHMANDU, May 25: The judiciary is to remain closed on Sunday to mourn the demise of former Chief Justice Nayan Bahadur Khatri.
May 25, 2019
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Muslim Commission demands holidays during major festivals
Muslim Commission demands holidays during major festivals
KATHMANDU, May 25: The Muslim Commission has demanded the government give public holiday during the major Muslim cultural festivals.
May 25, 2019
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THE WEEK IN PICTURES
THE WEEK IN PICTURES
The week in pictures for the week May 19 – May 25.
May 25, 2019