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Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after attending brother King Harald's funeral

Princess Astrid of Norway, the sister of the late King Harald V, has died at the age of 94, two days after attending his funeral, the country's royal palace has announced, BBC reported. The new king, Haakon VIII, said that "throughout her long life, Princess Astrid represented the Royal House in a warm and dutiful manner".Harald died last month, aged 89, after more than 35 years as king. His funeral was Astrid's last public engagement.The princess will be buried at st

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Anti-western bloc gathers in New Delhi as BRICS Summit begins

Against the backdrop of escalating conflict in West Asia and the ongoing war in Ukraine, New Delhi has turned into the world’s geopolitical epicenter as world leaders gather for the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12–13. New Delhi is hosting the summit during a challenging period as India attempts to navigate its complex relationship with China, Russia, and the United States. The summit brings together prominent anti-Western voices—including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chi

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Nepal Flood Newsletter — September 11

Two weeks after the devastating flood, the Nepal Army (NA) continues its search and rescue operations. The NA reported that it rescued 30 people on Friday using helicopters, bringing the total number of rescued individuals in affected areas to over 4,000, including 283 foreign nationals. Overall 36,776 people have been rescued so far, including more than 320 foreign nationals. However, approximately 5,130 people remain missing—including 560 foreign nationals from 35 countries—an

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Israel continues emergency relief support to flood-affected communities in Nuwakot

The Embassy of Israel in Kathmandu has continued its emergency humanitarian assistance to communities affected by the devastating floods in Trishuli-2 of Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot.Janan Bebar, Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of Israel in Nepal, visited the flood-affected area and handed over emergency Go-Bags and boxes containing essential supplies to individuals and families impacted by the disaster.Bebar said “We may not be able to remove all the pain, but we can stand together,

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Disaster Relief Fund records Rs 13.23 billion deposit

The Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund recorded a total deposit of Rs 13.23 billion on Friday. The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers shared information that as of 5 pm today, the total balance in various nine bank accounts the government shared for collection of relief amount was Rs 9.68 billion.Similarly, the dollar accounts in two banks designated for relief amount had the deposit of USD 23.28. Rs one billion was released from the fund through the National Disas

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132 flood displaced students enrolled at school

One hundred thirty two students displaced by the recent Bhotekoshi flood have been enrolled at a school in Kathmandu. Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Sunita Dangol, shared that 132 students who are sheltering in Kathmandu after being displaced by Bhotekoshi flood have started going to the Gitamata School, Dallu. Dangol urged teachers to teach the children with compassion as words and actions could hurt them even more. The students are taking shelter at Nagarjun-based

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Madhesi Commission submits annual report to President

The annual report of the Madhesi Commission for the fiscal year 2082/83 has been presented to President Ram Chandra Paudel.Acting chairman of the commission, Jeevachha Sah, presented the report to President Paudel at a program held today at the President House, Shital Niwas.Article 294 of Nepal's Constitution requires that the annual reports of constitutional commissions must be presented to the President.

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Additional team of specialist doctors heading towards flood-hit areas in Rasuwa and Nuwakot

An additional team of specialist doctors has been deployed in Bhotekoshi flood-hit areas in order to augment the maternity and child health services there. The Ministry of Health and Food Safety is sending the additional team comprising specialist doctors of Paropakar Maternity and Women's Hospital as well as Kanti Children's Hospital at flood-affected areas. The team is leaving for Nuwakot today. Though health teams have been providing services in such areas, there is a n

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Bhotekoshi flood: Rs 95.42 billion required for removing debris

It is estimated that Rs 95.42 billion will be required for removing the debris including rocks, earth, sand and the building wreckage left behind by the massive flooding in the Bhotekoshi river.The Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) Report prepared by the National Planning Commission and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority mentions that this is the estimated cost for immediate and long-term restoration.The report estimates that this amount will be needed for remov

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Neighbors came. Now turn solidarity into cooperation

Nepal has always been in a zone of climate vulnerability, but that vulnerability was once again exposed on Aug 26. This was probably one of the most dangerous forms of nature’s fury.The world knows that climate change is not a fake issue, as US President Donald Trump has claimed. It has always been a real and serious issue, and Nepal has been the latest, and probably one of the biggest, victims of its consequences. In just seven minutes, a flood of mud, rocks and debris swept through 21 ki

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Carbon financing fallacy

Post Bhotekoshi-Trishuli flood, discourse about climate justice and financing has significantly hogged the city discussions, social media feeds and any other sort of communication portals. Debates have been revitalized and have gained scores of momentum as nerve-chilling damages are witnessed in terms of lives, livelihoods, properties, infrastructures, socio-ecosystems and other associated networks. Lives are mercilessly washed and swept to brute death, recorded missing graph is high, even those

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Landslide blocks Hunga rivulet, downstream area residents urged to adopt precaution

The local administration has urged the people residing downstream areas of Dudhkoshi river to adopt precaution after a landslide blocked Hunga rivulet flowing through the border of Mahakulung Rural Municipality-4 and 5 in Solukhumbu.Chief District Officer, Kaman Singh Thapa Magar, shared that the structure like dam of around 100-meter wide and 16-meter high was built after the landslide occurred at 7 am today blocked the rivulet.He mentioned, "We have requested the residents of downstream a

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Bhotekoshi flood: Rs 100 billion needed for social sector recovery alone

The Bhotekoshi flash flood has caused an estimated loss amounting to Rs 67.87 billion in the social sector alone. Approximately it requires Rs 103.54 billion for the recovery. According to the 'Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) report' jointly prepared by the National Planning Commission and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, the flood destroyed 7,570 private houses. While assessing the houses and the property inside them, the damage amounts t

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PM Shah, New Zealand counterpart hold telephone conversation

Prime Minister Balendra Shah and his New Zealand counterpart, Christopher Luxon, held a telephone conversation today.On the occasion, Prime Minister Shah shared that search, rescue, relief and rehabilitation tasks have been intensified after Bhotekoshi flood, adding search for missing foreigners including citizens of New Zealand has been given high-priority. PM Shah also extended gratitude towards his counterpart Luxon for humanitarian assistance of around NZD 2 million, according to PM Sha

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UEFA urges US court to deny FIFA subsidiaries' bid to join Infantino discovery fight

UEFA urged a U.S. court on Thursday to reject an attempt by FIFA's American subsidiaries to intervene in its bid to obtain evidence for a potential Swiss criminal case against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his abandoned World Cup commercial-rights plan, Reuters reported. In a filing in Manhattan federal court, European soccer's governing body said FIFA (Americas) Inc and FWC2026 US Inc were improperly trying to act as stand-ins for FIFA and Infantino, neither of whom has soug

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Casablanca will host 2030 World Cup final, says Moroccan federation chief

The 2030 World Cup final will be held in Casablanca, the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (RMFF) was reported as saying by Spanish news agency EFE on Thursday, Reuters reported. FIFA has yet to announce the venue for the final, with Spain and Morocco in a heated battle to host soccer's biggest match.

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Rybakina books US Open final with defending champion Sabalenka

Elena Rybakina overpowered Coco Gauff 3-6 6-4 6-4 in a fierce U.S. Open semi-final on Thursday to secure a title showdown with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and stay on course for a third Grand Slam crown, Reuters reported. Sabalenka eliminated top-ranked American Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-2 to move one victory away from a third straight title at the year's final Grand Slam, a feat last achieved by Serena Williams in New York from 2012 to 2014.

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Five killed and 67 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre, Ukraine says

Ukrainian officials say five people were killed and 67 others were wounded when a Russian drone hit a shopping mall in Pavlohrad, a city in Dnipropetrovsk region, BBC reported. Shops and vehicles were hit in the daylight attack which took place "when the streets were full of people", Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi said.Two other shopping malls - in the cities of Zaporizhzhia and Sumy - were targeted by Russian air strikes earlier this week, according to Ukrainian media, acc

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Driver dies as electric car catches fire

A driver was found dead inside an electric vehicle after it caught fire in Bharatpur Metropolitan City–9 along the East-West Highway on Friday.According to Rameshwar Paudel, Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, the fire completely destroyed the vehicle Ba Pra 01-030 Cha 5579 before firefighters extinguished the fire. . The identity of the deceased has not been established yet. Further investigation into the incident is underway, said police.

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Father's day (Kushe Aunshi) being marked today

Kushe Aunshi or Father's Day is being observed across the country today.Hindus will be celebrating Kushe Aunshi today by bringing kush, a sharp-edged holy grass, into their houses.There is a religious belief that keeping kush brought by priests and anointed with sacred verses or mantras in the house brings well-being to the household, said religious expert Prof Dr Devmani Bhattarai.The Hindu community regards kush, tulasi (basil plant), peepal and shaligram (ammonite stone) as the symbols of

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Parliament meeting at 1 pm today

A meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has been scheduled for 1 pm today. In the meeting of the Lower House to be held in Singha Durbar today, Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle will present the proposal seeking consideration over the Employees Provident Fund (Tenth Amendment) Bill, 2083. Likewise, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sobita Gautam is scheduled to present the proposal seeking consideration over the Nepal Law Commission (First Amendment) Bil

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Lawmakers raise concern over footpath delivery

Members of the House of Representatives (HoR) have drawn attention of the government towards a woman's compulsion to give birth to a child on the footpath in front of a hospital. She was reported to have no money for managing delivery at the health facility in Rajbiraj, Saptari.Speaking in the urgent hour of today's HoR meeting, they commented that though the constitution has guaranteed fundamental rights related to basic health, it is unfortunate to see such a situation in the coun

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Nepal Flood Newsletter—September 10

Two weeks after the flash flood, Nepal has made a preliminary estimation that $5.4 billion is required to rebuild the communities and infrastructure. An assessment made joint by National Planning Commission and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management authority states that infrastructure sector suffered the vast majority of the damage. And energy sector was also hardly hit as it impacted 13 hydropower projects accounting 759 MW total capacity and five solar panels. It could not be an accu

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Shah recommended as new Industry, Commerce and Supplies Minister

The government has recommended Deepak Kumar Shah to be appointed to the post of Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies. According to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Prime Minister Balendra Shah has recommended President Ram Chandra Paudel to appoint Shah as the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies. His swearing-in ceremony has been scheduled for today itself. Earlier today, Gauri Kumari Yadav had tendered her resignation from the post of Mi

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Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms

US President Donald Trump says he would offer every adult American a $5,000 (£3,700) payout if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in November's midterm elections – a plan that would cost more than a trillion dollars, BBC reported. The offer was made in a speech at the party's first-ever convention in the middle of a US presidential term. He gave no details on how it would work or be funded – saying only that the money would have to be spent in the

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Nepse plunges by 13. 85 points on Thursday

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 13. 85 points to close at 2, 531. 55 points on Thursday. Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 2. 40 points to close at 449. 93 points.A total of 10,588,653-unit shares of 341 companies were traded for Rs 1. 46 billion.Meanwhile, Liberty Energy Company Limited (LEC) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 15. 00 percent.Likewise, Sindhu Bikash Bank Ltd (SINDU) was the top loser as their price fell by 1

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Chinese team delivers relief supplies worth Rs 2 million to flood-hit Rasuwa

A joint Nepali-Chinese team associated with Nepal’s Buffalo Meat Export Project to China delivered relief materials worth Rs 2 million to 300 families affected by floods in Rasuwa district.The team visited Uttargaya Rural Municipality this week and handed over essential supplies to rural municipality chairman Madhav Prasad Aryal. The delegation included Navin Kumar Sharma, chairperson of the Animal Slaughter House Entrepreneurs Association; Wu Xiaoda, a representative of the buffalo m

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Industry Minister Yadav  resigns

Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Gauri Kumari Yadav has resigned from her post on Thursday. She tendered her resignation to Prime Minister Balendra Shah today.Minister Yadav's secretariat said, "Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Gauri Kumari Yadav has tendered her resignation to Prime Minister Balendra Shah today.”

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Germany provides Euro 8 million in assistance to flood-hit Nepal

Germany has provided monetary assistance to Nepal to help communities affected by the recent floods and contribute to recovery efforts.This support is expected to address both immediate humanitarian needs and the longer-term implications of the disaster, combining humanitarian assistance, development cooperation and support channelled through European and multilateral mechanisms, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Kathmandu said in a press statement. As part of its emergency

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Nepal advances to ACC Premier Cup final

Nepal have secured their birth in the final of ACC Men's Premier Cup 2026 by winning today's semi-final match against Oman. In the match held at the Bayuemas Oval Cricket Ground in Malaysia, Nepal bowled out Oman for 60 runs in 28.1 overs at the loss of all wickets, while defending a target of 148 runs. Oman's Jatinder Singh top-scored with 25 runs followed by 13 by Jiten Ramanandi, while the remaining players failed to score a double digit run. In the course of restri

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Regmi appointed rector, Kattel register of NSU

The government has appointed Prof Dr Jagannath Regmi as rector and Pro Dr Nawaraj Kattel as registrar of Nepal Sanskrit University (NSU). Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, appointed them to the respective posts, according to Pro Dr Kattel. Prof Dr Bhim Khatiwada had earlier been appointed Vice- Chancellor of the University. The appointments were made through an open competition. The government had formed a three-member panel, coordinated by

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Making Nepal’s climate justice agenda more powerful

Nepal’s climate justice agenda often becomes particularly visible after major climate-induced disasters or around international climate conferences. With the devastating Rasuwa flood still fresh in our minds and the 81st United Nations General Assembly and COP31 approaching, Nepal has an opportunity to sharpen its case. The question is no longer whether Nepal has a legitimate claim to climate justice, but how it can make that claim more scientifically grounded, morally compelling, legally

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Over Rs 12.43 billion in Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund

The Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund has a balance of over Rs 12.43 billion. According to the Office of Prime Minister and Council of Minister, as of 9 am today, various nine bank accounts operated under the Fund held deposits of over Rs Rs 9.14 billion. Similarly, a total of USD 21,637,691 has been deposited in the Fund's dollar accounts opened at two banks. The Office said that the combined balance amounts to Rs 12.433 billion.According to the details, the Fund rece

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Over 50,000  gas cylinders dispatched to Kathmandu on Wednesday

Over 50,000 LP gas cylinders were dispatched to the federal capital from various LPG bottling plants operated in several districts, including to Bimal Kalakheti, a central member of Nepal LP Gas Industry Association on Wednesday. The Nepal Gas Industry, Narayani sent a total of 4,543 cylinders of various brands, while Nobel Gas Industry, Dhanusha dispatched 5,618 cylinders. Similarly, Gas One (NL) Industry, Bara transported 1,609; Jagadamna Gas Industry Bara 2,121; Leo Gas Indust

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Iran war won't end until after crucial November elections, says Trump

US President Donald Trump has said he does not think the Iran war will end until after November's midterm elections, adding that oil prices will not come down until then, BBC reported. "I think the war's going to end immediately after the election because they can't hold out any longer," Trump said of Tehran on Wednesday.He made the comments as he headed to Texas for the party's first-ever midterm election convention - and repeated it there, arguing that short

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Cabinet meeting at 3 pm today

A meeting of the Council of Ministers has been scheduled for 3 pm today. According to the Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM), the meeting summoned by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, will likely dwell on contemporary issues.The meeting is expected to discuss disaster-response efforts following the devastating flash floods that struck the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems on August 26. It is also expected to make necessary decisions to make the ongoing sea

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Bhotekoshi flood: DNA profiling gains pace

The Nepal Police have intensified the DNA collection and testing for identifying the bodies of Nepali and foreign nationals who lost their lives in the Bhotekoshi flood. In order to eliminate errors in identifying bodies, the Nepal Police have advanced sample testing in a detailed and organized way applying modern 'forensic' DNA profiling methods. The Central Forensic Science Laboratory of the Nepal Police in Samakhushi is testing DNA samples collected from flood-affected areas

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Rybakina beats qualifier Zheng to reach US Open semis and secure no. 1 spot

Second seed Elena Rybakina ended Chinese qualifier Zheng Qinwen's stirring U.S. Open run with a 3-6 6-1 6-4 victory on Wednesday, advancing to the semi-finals and securing the world number one ranking for the first time, Reuters reported. The Australian Open winner, who will replace Aryna Sabalenka at the top of the rankings when they are updated after the tournament, recovered from a slow start and struck 20 winners as she gradually broke down Zheng’s resistance.

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Lamine Yamal becomes Barcelona's youngest captain at 19

Lamine Yamal became the youngest Barcelona captain at ‌19 years and 58 days old during the Spanish champions' 5-1 win over Feyenoord in the Champions League on Wednesday, Reuters reported. First-choice captain Raphinha handed the armband to the Spanish forward when the Brazilian was substituted in the 71st minute.

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PSG score six to launch Champions League defence, Arsenal win late at Napoli

New signing Ferran Torres struck a hat-trick as holders Paris St Germain made an emphatic start to the defence of their Champions League crown with ‌a 6-1 home victory over Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday, Reuters reported. Last season’s runners-up Arsenal endured a sterner test at Napoli but captain Martin Odegaard's late strike snatched a 1-0 victory while Liverpool came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield.

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Messi agrees deal to purchase Spanish second-tier side Eldense

Spanish second-division side C.D. Eldense said on Wednesday that Argentine great Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to become the club's new owner, Reuters reported. The Inter Miami forward is close to completing ‌a deal to purchase 100% of the shares held by Colombian investment group TH Soluciones Group S.A.S., the current majority shareholder.

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Both Houses of Federal Parliament set to hold meetings today

Both Houses of the Federal Parliament are holding their meetings today. According to the Federal Parliament Secretariat, the House of Representatives (HoR)'s meeting is scheduled to take place at 1 pm on Thursday. Likewise, the National Assembly is holding its meeting at 1.15 pm today. In today's meeting of the House of Representatives, Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle is set to present the 'Citizen Investment Trust Third Amendment) Bill, 2083' and the 'Paymen

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Five dead and 86 feared missing after Philippines ferry fire

At least five people are dead and 86 remain unaccounted for after a fire broke out on a ferry in the Philippines, the country's coastguard says, BBC reported. The fire broke out on the MV June Aster as it neared its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron, in the province of Palawan. The coastguard says 43 people have been rescued, according to BBC.

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N Korea has built two-storey uranium enrichment facility, says watchdog

North Korea has built a new two-storey uranium enrichment facility, the head of the world's nuclear watchdog said this week, calling it a cause for "serious concern".The new building is part of the main Yongbyon nuclear complex, and reportedly capable of housing up to 28 centrifuge cascades used to enrich uranium, BBC reported. In a report published late last month, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Pyongyang had also begun operating an expanded annex at

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Iran and US hit tankers in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began

Iran said on Wednesday it had attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. sank five Iranian oil tankers, in the biggest wave of attacks on shipping by both sides since the start of the six-month-old war, Reuters reported. The attacks sent the price of oil surging, with benchmark Brent crude futures breaching $100 a barrel for the first time since July. At least one seafarer aboard a tanker was reported killed and another listed as missing.

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Pakistan warns Iran to rein in Houthis as Riyadh strikes back

Pakistan has delivered a Saudi warning to Iran to rein in its Yemeni Houthi allies after they stepped up attacks on the kingdom, in a coordinated effort to prevent the crisis from spiralling, Saudi, Pakistani and Iranian sources said, Reuters reported. The Houthis struck an airbase in Khamis Mushait and oil infrastructure in nearby cities on Tuesday, wounding 73 people, in one of the biggest attacks on Saudi Arabia since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in

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Nepal Telecom contributes Rs 100 million to PM Natural Disaster Relief Fund

Nepal Telecom has contributed Rs 100 million to the Prime Minister Natural Disaster Relief Fund for the relief, rescue and rehabilitation efforts intended for the people affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi flood.A delegation of the Telecom handed over a cheque bearing the amount on Wednesday to Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle.Present on the occasion were Minister for Information and Communications, Dr Bikram Timilsina, Secretary and Telecom's Board of Directors Chairperson and Telecom r

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Flood leaves tourism counting the cost

As the government response to the devastating Aug 26 Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods gradually shifts from search and rescue to rehabilitation, the scale of the disaster’s impact on tourism, one of the major contributors to the national economy, is starting to emerge. Preliminary estimates put the losses to the tourism sector at more than Rs 50bn, with the floods damaging hotels, restaurants, tourism vehicles and trekking infrastructure in several affected districts, according to Minister

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EC discusses with experts on voting rights to Nepali citizens living abroad

The Election Commission (EC) held a discussion with experts on how the voting rights could be ensured to the Nepalis living in out of voting constituencies and those living abroad. The Policy Research Institution, the Nepal Policy Institute, the Federation of Computer Association of Nepal, the Blockchain Association, IT and cyber security experts and academic researchers were present in the discussion. The event dwelt on various models of voting including postal voting, voting th

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PM Disaster Relief Fund receives increasing amount of aid

The Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund has gradually received an increased amount of money. The fund has grown with higher motivation of donors to contribute for the relief, rescue, and rehabilitation of flood victims in the Bhotekoshi River. Lisbon (Portugal): Today, hotel entrepreneur Rajkumar Gautam from Portugal donated Rs 500,000. He deposited the amount into the Prime Minister Relief Fund directly from Portugal. Kavrepalanchok: The Kavre branch of the Private and Residentia

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