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Over 800 Rare Nepali Documents Return Home After Decades in German Collection

More than 800 historical Nepali manuscripts and documents dating from the 13th to the 20th century have been formally handed over to Nepal’s National Archives after decades in the private collection of German collector Josef Peter Rindfleisch. The archive includes centuries-old palm-leaf records, royal orders, legal documents, manuscripts and travel accounts that provide valuable evidence of Nepal’s political, legal, social and cultural history.

Floods Cause Rs 3.90 Kharba Damage to Hydropower Sector, More Than 800 People Missing

Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has told Parliament that floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems have caused an estimated Rs 3.90 Kharba in damage to Nepal’s energy sector, with more than 800 people still missing.

Leave Your Posters Behind? It Could Cost Up to Rs 2 Lakh Under Nepal’s Proposed Waste Law

Nepal’s proposed waste-management law could fine individuals, groups and organizations Rs 50,000 to Rs 2 lakh if they fail to remove posters, pamphlets, leaflets, wall writings, flags and similar materials placed for public programs. The provision is part of a wider bill registered in Parliament to strengthen accountability for waste and keep public spaces cleaner.

Bhotekoshi Flood Leaves Nepal Facing Rs. 7 Kharba 23 Arba Reconstruction Challenge As Energy, Roads, Bridges, Homes And Businesses Suffer Massive Damage

Nepal estimates Rs. 7 Kharba 23 Arba 31 Crore 52 Lakh will be needed for recovery and reconstruction after the Bhotekoshi flood. The disaster damaged hydropower and solar projects, roads, bridges, thousands of homes, schools, health institutions, businesses, and farmland across five districts, making long-term rebuilding a major national challenge.

Bhote Koshi Flood Debris Removal And Disaster Risk Reduction Alone Estimated To Cost NPR 95.42 Arba

Bhote Koshi Flood Debris Removal And Disaster Risk Reduction Alone Estimated To Cost NPR 95.42 Arba, With NPR 6.60 Arba Needed For Immediate Work In The First Six Months

Misleading Video Posted From Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Two Young Men Detained Despite Students Saying No Misconduct Happened

Two young men were detained in Biratnagar after a video posted by a computer operator at the Koshi Chief Minister’s Secretariat went viral with claims of misconduct. However, the students seen in the video have said they were not harassed and that the men were only signaling them to use the zebra crossing.

Trishuli 3A Tunnel Rescue: Two Workers Found Alive After 10 Days As Teams Push Deeper Into Powerhouse

Two workers, Sanjay Sah and Kabir Maharjan, were rescued alive from the Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel after surviving for 10 days following the Rasuwa flood. Rescue teams have also recovered one unidentified body, while the Nepal Army and other agencies continue searching deeper into the underground powerhouse for other missing workers.

Nepal’s Section 12B Explained: How Disaster Relief Donations Can Reduce Your Taxable Income

Nepal’s Section 12B allows eligible donations to specified government disaster and reconstruction funds to be deducted from taxable income. The full qualifying donation amount may reduce taxable income, but the actual tax savings depend on the taxpayer’s income and applicable tax rate.

Why Are Nepal’s Unidentified Flood Victims Being Buried, And Can Families Get Them Back?

Unidentified victims recovered after the devastating Bhotekoshi flood are being temporarily buried after forensic evidence is collected because many bodies are rapidly decomposing and available mortuary space cannot accommodate the extraordinary number of remains. Each victim is documented through DNA and other identifying information, assigned a unique number, and placed at a recorded burial location so the remains can later be exhumed and returned to the family if their identity is established.

Why Gundruk Became a Survival Food in Nepal: The Traditional Way of Preserving Vegetables

Before refrigerators became common, Nepali families used fermentation and drying to preserve seasonal leafy vegetables. Gundruk became one of Nepal’s most important traditional preserved foods and remains a popular part of Nepali cuisine today.

At Least 18 Killed In Ukraine As Russia Launches New Missile And Drone Attacks

WorldLink Discontinues ‘Limited Mobility’ WiFi Feature After NTA Directive

WorldLink has discontinued its seamless WiFi hotspot login feature following a directive from the Nepal Telecommunications Authority, requiring customers to use OTP authentication at each hotspot.

Home Minister Sudan Warns MP Sunar: ‘We Cannot Act as Judges’

Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has expressed dissatisfaction over MP Khagendra Sunar’s treatment of Nepal Police Chief Dan Bahadur Karki, warning that officials cannot act as judges based solely on allegations and complaints.

Landlord Says “Leave Tomorrow”? Here’s What Nepal’s Law Says About Evicting a Tenant

A landlord cannot legally force a tenant to leave overnight without following Nepal’s rental laws. The National Civil Code, 2074 provides rules on rental agreements, eviction, repairs, and the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. Understanding these protections can help renters and property owners avoid disputes and know what the law actually allows.

Kanti Children’s Hospital Director Dr. Pankaj Ray Removed Over Private Hospital Work Allegation

Dr. Pankaj Ray has been removed as the director of Kanti Children’s Hospital after the ministry concluded that he violated rules against private practice while heading a government hospital.

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle Sees Need To Amend Nepal Rastra Bank Act To Make Central Bank More Proactive, Accountable And Effective

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has called for amendments to the Nepal Rastra Bank Act to make the central bank more proactive and accountable, while supporting a seven member board, two deputy governors and wider expert representation.

Dhangadhi Mayor Gopal Hamal Threatens Hunger Strike If MBBS Classes Do Not Begin At Geta

Dhangadhi Mayor Gopal Hamal has warned that he is prepared to join a hunger strike and lead a wider movement if the government fails to begin MBBS classes and operate a 300-bed hospital at Geta during the current academic session.

Deadly Sunsari Clash Leaves One Dead And Dozens Injured As Curfew And Public Gathering Ban Take Effect

A late night clash between Hindu and Muslim communities in Kaptanganj, Sunsari, left 24 year old Om Prakash Mehta dead and several police officers, security personnel and local residents injured. Authorities have imposed an indefinite curfew in five market areas and restricted gatherings across Harinagar and Dewanganj while an investigation into the fatal shooting continues.

Nepal Scraps 3% Education and Health Tax—But How Will Citizens Get Their Refunds?

Nepal’s Cabinet has withdrawn the three percent equity fees imposed on private education and healthcare services after strong public criticism that the charges would increase costs for students, parents and patients. Taxes collected after the measure took effect on July 17 will be refunded within 50 days, although the government has not yet publicly explained the detailed claim process.

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.

Ramesh Buda Arrested for Allegedly Killing Nisha Sunuwar Over Rs 1 Lakh in Kathmandu Guest House

Kathmandu police have arrested Ramesh Buda for allegedly killing 25-year-old Nisha Sunuwar after accusing her of stealing Rs 1 lakh. Investigators say her body was hidden inside a guest house bed and remained undiscovered even after the room was rented to other customers.

Nepal Approves Major Redesign of Re. 1 and Rs. 2 Coins

The Nepal government has cleared a proposal allowing Nepal Rastra Bank to introduce redesigned Re. 1 and Rs. 2 coins with lower weight, smaller dimensions and a stainless-steel body. The Re. 1 coin will feature Mustang’s historic Lo Gekar Monastery, while the Rs. 2 coin will continue to carry Nepal’s updated national map.

Mystery Vehicle Blockade Outside Media Houses And Gagan Thapa’s Residence Triggers Investigation And Political Questions

Five vehicles were mysteriously parked outside major media houses, BhatBhateni Super Market, and Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa’s residence in Kathmandu, raising concerns over possible political pressure and threats to press freedom.

Dasharath Rangasala’s Overgrown Pitch Exposes The Fragile State Of Nepali Football

Nepal's Dasharath Stadium has become overgrown with tall grass as the country's football remains suspended from international competition following FIFA's ban on ANFA. The neglected condition of Nepal's only international football stadium has sparked fresh concerns over infrastructure, governance and the future of the sport.

DDC Reports 50 Percent Sales Growth As Major Reforms Improve Milk Quality And Farmer Payments

DDC Milk Quality Improves After PMO Action As Substandard Milk Is Destroyed, Staff Face Action, Farmer Payments Speed Up, Sales Grow Strongly, And New Export Plans Move Ahead

Bara Transport Office Chief Removed After Assault Video Goes Viral

Chintan Acharya, acting chief of the Transport Management Office in Bara, has been removed from his post after a video allegedly showing him assaulting a service recipient went public.

Nepal Loves Football, So Why Is The World Cup Still A Distant Dream?

Nepal loves football deeply, but love alone has not taken the country to the FIFA World Cup. Weak leadership, ANFA disputes, and unstable management have kept the dream far away

Former South Korean First Lady Sentenced To Seven Years In Luxury Gifts Bribery Case

Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee has been sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of accepting luxury gifts in exchange for political and business favours. The ruling deepens the legal downfall of South Korea's former presidential couple, with her husband, former President Yoon Suk Yeol, already serving a life sentence over his failed 2024 martial law attempt.

From Prison Cells To Power: The Untold Story Of Nepal's Greatest Jailbreak

The men who crawled through a 50-foot tunnel beneath Nakhu Jail were not ordinary prisoners but young revolutionaries determined to continue their political struggle. Decades later, some of them would hold the highest offices in Nepal, turning a prison escape into a remarkable chapter of national history.

Nepal Sent Kids To War; One Never Forgets

In 2002, Maoist guerrillas walked into a school in Kavre and recruited 12 year old Lenin Bista training him to make bombs, spy on army bases, and fight a war where two of his classmates died beside him. Twenty years later, after being labelled disqualified, paid just Rs 10,000 and jailed for his activism, Nepal's Supreme Court finally declared what was done to him and 4,000 other children a heinous war crime.

Nepal Introduces New Film Grading System, Moving Away From Traditional Censorship

Nepal’s Central Film Examination Committee has started a new film grading system, replacing traditional scene cuts and beeps with age-based classification to support creative freedom.

Mountain Dew Batch No. 168 Removed From Market After Food Safety Inspection

Government Orders Immediate Removal of Mountain Dew Batch Produced by Varun Beverages After Reported Health Issues Raise Safety Concerns