SOCIETY
Dalai Lama birthday event stirs diplomatic row, strains Nepal-China relations
Dalai Lama birthday event stirs diplomatic row, strains Nepa...
The event, organized by Tibetan refugees and Buddhist followers at Namgyal School in Nagarjun Municipality-2 on July 6, has become the center of an escalating political storm after ambassadors and senior diplomats from several Western countries attended the celebration.
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WORLD
H5 bird flu detected in Australian seabird for first time
H5 bird flu detected in Australian seabird for first time
Australia was for years the only continental landmass to be free of the H5 strain, which has caused severe disease and high death rates in poultry and wild birds worldwide.
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WORLD
US-Iran strikes: latest developments
US-Iran strikes: latest developments
The United States struck scores of targets in Iran, sparking retaliation from Tehran on American allies in the Gulf.
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Market
Gold, silver prices rise in Nepali market
Gold, silver prices rise in Nepali market
The price of fine gold rose by Rs 2,700 per tola from Thursday, reaching Rs 287,400 per tola. It had been traded at Rs 284,700 per tola the previous day.
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SOCIETY
No disciplinary action against DSP over 'we are not Balen's police’ remark
No disciplinary action against DSP over 'we are not Balen's...
Media reports had claimed Chaudhary, who is posted in Kailali, had been subjected to disciplinary action after a video of him saying, "We are not Balen's police," while referring to Prime Minister Balendra Shah, went viral on social media.
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SOCIETY
Drug trade becomes Nepal’s national challenge
Drug trade becomes Nepal’s national challenge
According to Narcotics Control Bureau of Nepal Police, 14,466 drug-related cases were registered during the last three fiscal years, leading to the arrest of 22,615 people. Police have intensified crackdowns on traffickers and have, in some cases, resorted to the use of force during operations.
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SOCIETY
Gandaki legalizes cannabis cultivation
Gandaki legalizes cannabis cultivation
The Gandaki Provincial Assembly on Thursday passed the "Bill to Regulate and Manage Cannabis Cultivation for Medical and Industrial Purposes, 2026," paving the way for licensed cannabis farming in the province.
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SOCIETY
BP Highway to reopen within 30 minutes of rain disruptions
BP Highway to reopen within 30 minutes of rain disruptions
The BP Highway, the shortest route connecting Kathmandu with Nepal's eastern and central hill districts, has repeatedly been blocked during the monsoon because of floods and landslides.
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SOCIETY
Govt to launch ayurveda, yoga services without adequate manpower
Govt to launch ayurveda, yoga services without adequate manp...
The Department of Ayurveda and Alternative Medicine says the programs are unlikely to be implemented effectively due to limited budget allocations and a shortage of manpower.
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WORLD
IMF cuts 2026 world growth forecast, flags risks from new Mideast fighting
IMF cuts 2026 world growth forecast, flags risks from new Mi...
Global economic growth is estimated at 3.0 percent this year, said the International Monetary Fund, down from 3.1 percent in its April forecast.
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