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Frisbee Fantom and Kathmandu Hawks victorious in Himalayan Spirit Cup
Fantom reached the final, while Kathmandu Hawks will face Chunikhel Warriors for the final spot on Saturday.
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How the hymen test continues to undermine rape investigations in Nepal
The virginity test, which the World Health Organisation has called unscientific, is still a regular part of rape investigations in Nepal.
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The Himalayan Times publisher settles dues with former news editor
It implemented Labour Court order to clear dues to Anuj Arora after bank accounts and share transactions of The Himalayan Times were frozen over non-compliance.
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Nepal moves to defer LDC graduation until 2029
The government cites geopolitical tensions, weak economic recovery, implementation delays and risks to jobs and exports as reasons for postponing Nepal’s planned graduation from Least Developed Country status.
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Iran propaganda push seeks to project unity despite internal divisions
The economy, already in desperate straits before the war, risks disintegration and a growing campaign of repression demonstrates the authorities’ fear of renewed internal unrest.
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Nepal thrash US by 122 runs in League 2 finale
Hosts finish home matches with three wins from four matches as Ishan Pandey and Dipendra Singh Airee shine at TU International Cricket Ground.
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Nepal runs out of cancer medicines after supplies halted citing high costs
Doctors attending cancer patients say there is no carboplatin, cisplatin and oxaliplatin chemotherapy medication used to treat various types of cancers. Hundreds of patients have been affected.
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Everest crowding debate resurfaces after 270 climbers summit in a day
Record rush on May 20 revives concerns over safety, carrying capacity and delayed implementation of court-ordered limits on expeditions.
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Kaski court drops organised crime, money laundering charges against RSP chief, others
District court allows amendment to charge-sheet in Suryadarshan Cooperative fraud case, leaving cooperative fraud charges intact.
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Foreign minister Khanal’s India visit postponed
Postponement coincides with Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa.
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Nepal reports its unreadiness to graduate from least developed country club
Government cites weak growth, geopolitical shocks, declining productivity and risks to jobs and exports in request to defer graduation until 2029.
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Stuart Law’s first year with Nepal hints at bigger future ahead
The Rhinos won six of their last eight League-2 games at home, and with key players entering their prime years, belief is growing around Nepal cricket.
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‘Acheta’ explores caste, faith and survival in Karnali
The play follows a Dalit sculptor whose devotion to the gods is tested when his child falls critically ill.
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BOOK REVIEW: In ‘Devyani’, love becomes both refuge and ruin
Basant Chaudhary’s debut novel explores the contradictions of a man who sees himself as progressive while failing the women closest to him.
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Pilaru echoes a fading Tharu tradition
A community-led exhibition in Lalitpur reclaims the cultural history of Pilaru, a traditional clay instrument shaped by memory and oral heritage.
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The week in nine photos
Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.
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Nepali film ‘Elephants in the Fog’ wins Jury Prize at Cannes
Directed by Abinash Bikram Shah, the film earns recognition in the ‘Un Certain Regard’ section at the prestigious festival.
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Death toll jumps to 90 in China coal mine blast
The gas explosion occurred late on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, with 247 workers on duty underground, state media Xinhua reported earlier in the day.
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NEPSE ends week higher ahead of budget announcement
Benchmark index rises 0.97 percent to 2,758.49 points as hydropower stocks lead sectoral rally. Market cap adds Rs 45 billion despite slight dip in turnover.
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Kathmandu-Tarai Expressway likely to miss revised deadline again
With only 48 percent physical progress achieved, officials say the fast-track project will need at least another two or three years for completion as disputes in the Khokana section remain…
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At least 90 dead in China’s worst coal mine disaster in over 16 years
In 2009, a coal and gas outburst in Heilongjiang Province killed 108 people and injured 133.
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Nepali Army plans 21-day isolation for peacekeepers returning from Ebola-hit Congo
Decision comes amid an outbreak of Bundibugyo strain that has killed at least 144 people and infected over 600 in Congo and Uganda since late April.
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Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair ties
The US has meanwhile grown closer to India’s rival and neighbour Pakistan, with Islamabad emerging as a key interlocutor in efforts to end the Iran war, a new irritant to…
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Thirty-six Nepali workers in Qatar unpaid for eight months
Workers say a Qatari company has withheld salaries and benefits for eight months, leaving them unable to return home as unpaid dues cross Rs20.5 million.
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France bans Israeli security minister Ben-Gvir from entering the country over his treatment of French and European activists
France has banned Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his 'unspeakable' behaviour targeting activists from a flotilla to Gaza who were detained by his police force.
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Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair ties – Reuters
Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair ties ReutersRubio meets Modi during India visit with energy high on agenda BBCUS Secretary of State kicks off India visit, invites Modi…
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Central Region records 1,172 hydro-meteorological disasters in four days – Ghana News Agency
Central Region records 1,172 hydro-meteorological disasters in four days Ghana News AgencyHeavy Thursday downpour floods Cape Coast Modern Ghana
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Russell pips teammate Antonelli to pole in Canada
George Russell pulled out a fine lap in his final qualifying run to secure pole position for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.
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Germany’s crisis-hit chemical industry seeks revival
Hit by high energy costs and regulation, Germany's chemical companies are scaling back production at home while expanding abroad. Can the trend be reversed?
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US, Iran strike upbeat tone as Hormuz deal takes shape
US President Donald Trump flagged progress in talks with Iran, Tehran has warned that major gaps still stand in the way of dialing down the conflict.
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Sleeping on your side is the best treatment for severe snoring condition
The majority of patients - about 75 per cent - have positional sleep apnoea, which is triggered by sleeping on their back.
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How China became Russia’s economic lifeline
Hot on the heels of Donald Trump's visit, Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping. DW explores how China's trade and financial support is helping…
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Will SpaceX’s IPO fund life on Mars — and a trillionaire?
SpaceX is launching history's biggest public listing, propelling Elon Musk's wealth into the stratosphere. DW explores whether the firm's out-of-this-world ambitions are truly cosmic or another black hole for investors.