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Nepali Taekwondo Athlete Vaibhavi Sapkota Wins Gold And Silver At International Tournament In China

Nepali taekwondo athlete Vaibhavi Sapkota has won two medals at the Hainan Cup International Invitational Taekwondo Tournament in China. She secured gold in poomsae and silver in the highly competitive kyorugi event.

Finance Minister Wagle Assures Diaspora: “Once a Nepali, Always a Nepali”

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has assured Nepalis living abroad that the government remains committed to protecting their connection with Nepal. He invited the diaspora to contribute knowledge, capital and international networks to the country’s economic development.

NEPSE Website Shows False 1,008-Point Crash Before Entering Maintenance Mode

Nepal Stock Exchange’s official website displayed an extraordinary 1,008.93-point decline before entering maintenance mode. The figure is suspected to be a technical error because NEPSE’s circuit-breaker mechanism would normally stop trading after a 6 percent fall.

Former Nepal Micro Insurance CEO Mrigendra Nath Rimal Arrested by CIB in Dipak Bhatt Investigation

Former Nepal Micro Insurance CEO Mrigendra Nath Rimal has been arrested by CIB in connection with the ongoing investigation involving businessman Dipak Bhatt.

Why Nepal’s Roads Fail Every Monsoon and What Could Make Them Safer

Every monsoon, Nepal’s roads are disrupted by landslides, floods, and unfinished infrastructure. Heavy rain may trigger the damage, but weak planning, delayed projects, poor oversight, and slow disaster response often make the situation worse. Safer roads will require more than clearing blockages it will take stronger accountability, better drainage, timely warnings, and long-term planning.

US Ends Open-Ended Student Stay System, Sets Four-Year Maximum For F-1 And J-1 Visa Holders

The United States is set to replace its decades-old Duration of Status system with fixed admission periods for international students and exchange visitors. F-1 and J-1 visa holders will be admitted for the length of their programmes, up to four years, and will require federal approval to remain longer.

Death Of Dissent: Political Hubris And Lack of Leadership In The Indian Protests

Nepal Cabinet Announces Six Major Decisions, Scraps Education And Health Equity Fees

The Nepal government has announced six major Cabinet decisions, including the removal of education and health equity fees, incentives for international airlines, appointments to key judicial posts, and a judicial probe into the Ganesh Nepali self-immolation case.

Nepal-Born Space Innovator Jagriti Luitel Selected To Represent Nepal And Canada At World’s Largest Space Congress

Nepal-born space innovator Jagriti Luitel has been selected to represent Nepal and Canada at the 77th International Astronautical Congress 2026 in Türkiye. She will speak as a panelist on the "Emerging Space Nations" plenary, highlighting Nepal's growing role in the global space sector.

The Story Behind Nepal's Chuchche Map And The Debate Over Nepal's New Coins

Nepal's Cabinet has approved a redesign of the Re. 1 and Rs. 2 coins, with reports that the Re. 1 coin will feature Lo Ghyakar Monastery instead of the country's map. Critics call it a sidelining of a national symbol, while officials call it a cost-driven technical update. The move has revived debate over how national identity is represented on Nepal's currency.

Flood-Damaged EVs Worth Rs. 8.86 Crore Remain Abandoned At Timure Customs For Over A Year As Total Import Damage Reaches Rs. 70.51 Crore

Eleven flood-damaged electric vehicles worth Rs. 8.86 crore have remained abandoned at Timure Customs in Rasuwa for nearly a year after the Lhende River flood. Customs officials say the auction process has not moved forward because the importer has not completed the required procedure.

PepsiCola Football Ground Being Upgraded With Artificial Turf

Kathmandu Metropolitan City is upgrading the PepsiCola football ground in Ward 32 into an 11-a-side artificial turf field, with sand filling, drainage and foot track work still remaining.

Relief for Nepali Living Abroad: NRB Relaxes National ID Rule For Bank Accounts After Public Complaints

Nepal Rastra Bank has eased the National ID rule for bank accounts, giving customers until Ashoj 2083 to self-declare their NID status and stopping banks from freezing accounts only because NID details are missing.

Facebook Browser Version Goes Down, Thousands Of Users Report Access Issues

Facebook's browser version went down on Sunday afternoon, preventing many users from accessing their accounts. Users were shown an "Account Temporarily Unavailable" message as reports of the outage surged on Downdetector.

Arrested In Nepal: Know What Police Can And Cannot Legally Do

Being arrested in Nepal does not mean losing your rights or being found guilty. Police must have a lawful reason, explain the arrest, allow access to a lawyer, present the detainee before a judicial authority within 24 hours, and protect them from torture or unlawful detention.

Oli Claims Dipendra Did Not Commit Narayanhiti Palace Massacre, Raises Fresh Questions Over 2058 Tragedy

KP Sharma Oli has claimed that the then Crown Prince Dipendra did not commit the Narayanhiti Palace massacre, calling the widely circulated narrative a “readymade” story.

Nepal and India Agree to Expand Cross-Border Electricity Trade Capacity

Nepal and India have agreed to expand cross-border electricity trade capacity, allowing Nepal to import up to 1,530 MW and export up to 1,850 MW through key transmission lines.