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Deepening risks for Nepal with melting world, thinning Himalayas
For Nepal, where rivers, hydropower and mountain settlements depend on Himalayan ice and snow, the findings point to rising disaster threats and long-term water insecurity unless the world cuts emissions sharply.
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Deepening risks for Nepal with melting world, thinning Himalayas
For Nepal, where rivers, hydropower and mountain settlements depend on Himalayan ice and snow, the findings point to rising disaster threats and long-term water insecurity …
Nepal’s sovereign rating stands firm at ‘BB-’
Fitch affirms Nepal’s ‘BB-’ rating, citing strong reserves and concessional debts even amid economic and political disruptions.
What we know about clashes in Simara so far
Clashes between UML cadres and Gen Z activists in Simara injured several youths, disrupted flights, and prompted curfews, with authorities calling for restraint and investigations.
Madhesh Assembly removes Speaker Mandal for conduct unbecoming of office
A seven-party coalition representing 76 members voted to remove Speaker Ram Chandra Mandal, citing partisan conduct and procedural irregularities. The move also reflects broader concerns …
Remittances rise 35.4% in first quarter of FY 2025/26, reports NRB
NRB reports higher remittance inflows, a larger current account surplus, and increased foreign exchange reserves in the first three months of the fiscal year, alongside …
‘Just AI’ fellows pitch AI tools for public service challenges, social problems
An AI literacy and civic-tech fellowship in Kathmandu wrapped up on Saturday, as five young practitioners displayed prototypes addressing public-service gaps and social problems. Organisers …
Government honours top taxpayers across 16 categories on national tax day
The Inland Revenue Department honoured top contributors across 16 categories for transparency, timely compliance and high revenue.
Voter registration surpasses half a million
New voter enrolment crosses half a million as deadlines near, with in-person biometric and national identity registrations surging ahead of the 2026 federal elections.
Bangladesh tribunal sentences ex-PM Sheikh Hasina to death for ‘crimes against humanity’
On Monday afternoon, Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal‑1 (ICT‑1) found ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina guilty of “crimes against humanity” committed during the July–August 2024 …
ECN extends voter enrollment deadline. Calls party registration for 2026 HoR, NA polls
Voter registration is extended to November 21, political parties can now register for upcoming upper and lower house elections, and the ECN invites public feedback …
Lockdown, unrest grip Bangladesh ahead of Hasina trial verdict. Yunus pushes reform vote
The ex-prime minister is being tried in absentia for crimes against humanity; Yunus’s decision to pair a reform referendum with February elections and Hasina’s media …
Nepal’s 30 scholars named among ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists 2025’
Of the 30 Nepali scientists listed, the majority specialise in Clinical Medicine, underscoring Nepal’s growing footprint in global health and medical research.
