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Japanese Encephalitis claims 35 percent of patients’ lives i...

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Of those infected, 10 are women and seven are men. Most of the deceased were elderly, said Vector Control Inspector Ram K.C. from the District Public Health Office. The victims were aged 39, 42, 70, 81 and 89 years. Two deaths each occurred in Bharatpur and Rapti municipalities, while one death each...
Oct 10, 2025
OPINION

Nepal’s Biotech Dilemma: Why the Country Needs a National De...

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Nepal urgently needs a National Department of Biotechnology to unify fragmented research efforts, support local talent and drive sustainable innovations in agriculture and health. Without immediate investment and political will, Nepal risks falling further behind in the global biotech revolution, lo...
Oct 10, 2025
SOCIETY

Eleven people injured in Humla jeep accident

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Of the 12 people travelling in the jeep, 11 sustained injuries, according to Police Inspector Janga Bahadur Singh, Information Officer at the Humla District Police Office. The accident occurred when the jeep (Karnali Province 02001 Cha 1091), en route to Piplang from Melchham in the same rural munic...
Oct 10, 2025
POLITICS

Outgoing Home Minister Lekhak denies issuing shoot order dur...

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Lekhak said neither the prime minister nor the home minister had directed security agencies to use lethal force against demonstrators.  
Oct 10, 2025
ECONOMY

NRB increases daily gold import quota to 25 kg, raises remit...

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The decision comes amid a surge in gold prices and growing investor interest, driven by both domestic demand and global political and economic uncertainty. The rise in gold prices has led many investors to consider it a safer investment option, especially ahead of the festive season.
Oct 10, 2025
SOCIETY

Nepali team departs for Startup World Cup in US

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The Startup World Cup was founded by Pegasus Tech Ventures, a venture capital firm associated with SpaceX founder Elon Musk, and is considered the world’s largest startup competition.
Oct 10, 2025
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Police firearms looted during Gen Z protest spark alarm in N...

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Around 800 firearms looted during last month’s Gen Z protests remain missing, including military-grade rifles and thousands of rounds of ammunition, raising grave security concerns. With national elections announced, the unrecovered weapons have become a symbol of state vulnerability and deepe...
Oct 10, 2025
WORLD

Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel...

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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said she was "in shock" after being named the latest Nobel Peace laureate.
Oct 10, 2025
SOCIETY

Kathmandu DAO bars UML youth wing’s motorcycle rally

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The DAO said such activities could “affect peace and security,” recalling that earlier Gen Z protests had disrupted law and order.
Oct 10, 2025
SOCIETY

Govt to auction off burned vehicles during Gen Z uprising

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All charred vehicles from Singha Durbar moved to the Parliament compound. 
Oct 10, 2025
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