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Nepal's premier English-language daily backed by Annapurna Media Network, one of Nepal's largest multimedia conglomerates. Launched as a weekly in 2017; converted to daily publication on 15 December 2022. Known for the "ApEx Series" five-part investigative reports (ropeways, NEPSE, climate). Editor Kamal Dev Bhattarai is a prominent South Asian geopolitics commentator. ~26K Facebook followers; sister paper of Annapurna Post.

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Budhigandaki flood leaves 10 missing; sweeps away 6 bridges

Ten persons have gone missing in the Budhigandaki flood that occurred early this morning. The flood also swept away six bridges- two motorable and four suspension bridges.Assistant Chief District Officer in Gorkha, Netra Prasad Sharma, said that the flood swept away the motorable bridges of Arughat, Tripurasundari and Soti-Manbu.Even a bailey bridge connecting ward no. 1 and 3 of Dharche Rural Municipality in Gorkha was swept away in the disaster.Other bridges damaged include the ones connecting

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Gold price increases by Rs 800 per tola on Sunday

The price of gold has increased by Rs 800 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the gold is being traded at Rs 296, 500 per tola. Similarly, the price of silver has increased by Rs 35 per tola and is being traded at Rs 4, 440 per tola.

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Budhigandaki flood poses high risk up to Muglin

The Flood Forecasting Division has warned of a high risk of flooding along the Budhigandaki river up to Muglin, urging people in the areas to remain alert and exercise caution.Issuing a notice, the Division stated that the water level of the Budhigandaki river is above the danger mark and continues to fluctuate. The Trishuli river—down to Benighat—remains at extremely high risk, urging people to move to safer places.Meanwhile, those residing near the rivers in Chitwan and Nawalparasi

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Nepal faces second major flash flood in one and a half months

Nepal has been hit by another major flash flood just 46 days after the devastating Bhotekoshi–Trishuli flood of August 26.The latest flash flood occurred in the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district, in north-central Nepal. The country is still struggling to recover from the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli flood that struck on August 26.Authorities have reported that the flood, which occurred early on the morning of October 11, damaged houses and bridges. However, a full assessment of the damag

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Flood sweeps away bridge linking Dhading and Gorkha

A flood has swept away a concrete bridge connecting Tripurasundari-2 in Dhading with Arughat-9 in GorkhaThe washing away of the bridge has cut off a vital transportation link between the two municipalities.According to Chairman Raju Upreti of Tripurasundari Rural Municipality, the flood water entered and damaged around 150 houses in the area.“Our direct connection with Gorkha has been cut off after the flood washed away the main bridge,” said Chairperson Upreti.Further details are aw

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Nepal Army rescues six people after Budhigandaki flash flood

The Nepal Army's rescue team has made it to the areas hit by the flash flood that occurred in Budhigandaki river. As per the Public Relations and Information Directorate of the Nepal Army, teams have been dispatched to the affected regions both by air and land to carry out search and rescue operations following the flood. So far, six individuals have been rescued from Jagat village, which is currently at risk of landslides. A 'Composite Quick Response Team' from Kathma

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Flood destroys Machhikhola Bridge in Gorkha, four people missing

A catastrophic flood originating from the Ungilung river, which traverses Chumanubri-6 in the Budhigandaki region, has destroyed the Machikhola bridge. The bridge serves as a vital connection to Dharche Rural Municipality. According to Assistant Chief District Officer Netra Prasad Sharma, the Machhikhola Bazaar has sustained considerable damage as a result of the flooding. The infrastructure connecting Soti and Manbu in Arughat has been destroyed by the floodwaters. Four live

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Budhigandaki floods wash away 35 houses in Gorkha’s Chumanubri

A flood in the Budhigandaki River has caused extensive damage in Chumanubri Rural Municipality of Gorkha district, washing away 35 houses of Paiyu and Bagar.Lakshmi Gurung, Vice Chairperson of Chumanubri Rural Municipality, said that the flood had also caused damage in Dobhan, Ghattekhola, Jagat and Salleri.The flood struck at around 4 am today, forcing local residents to flee to safer locations. The floodwaters also caused significant damage to the market area in Chumanubri Rural Muni

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Budhigandaki floods sweep away houses, bridges in Gorkha

Flooding along the Budhigandaki River in Chumanubri Rural Municipality, Gorkha, has caused extensive damage.Home Minister Sudhan Gurung said that a bridge linking Nyakchet and Philim Bazaar-3 of Chumanubri Rural Municipality, Gorkha, has been washed away. Silt-laden water has also entered several houses in the Ghattekhola area, with the water level in the Budhigandaki River continuing to rise.Locals in Chumanubri Rural Municipality reported extensive damage in several areas, including the Saller

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Bada Dashain begins with Ghatasthapana today

The “Navaratri,” a nine-night festival celebrated as Bada Dashain, has officially begun today, marking a significant occasion for Hindus across the world. Ghatasthapana takes place on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada, which is the first day of the bright half of the lunar month Asoj or Kartik. As per the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee, the auspicious moment for Ghatasthapana this year is set for 11:47 am today. During this sacred hour, devotees worship the deity Shailap

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Morning mist observed in Tarai

The nation is presently experiencing the combined influence of a westerly low-pressure system and monsoon wind circulation patterns. According to the meteorological forecasting division's assessment, the Himalayan and Hilly regions are anticipated to exhibit partly cloudy atmospheric conditions, while the Tarai region will predominantly experience fair weather conditions. Morning mist has been observed in certain areas of the Tarai. Moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is

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Flash flood hits Nepal’s Gorkha district

Nepal Authorities have issued a high alert for settlements along the Budhigandaki River after a sudden flash flood carrying mud, sediment, and debris swept through Chumanubri Rural Municipality in northern Gorkha district.The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has warned that the flood could pose a serious threat to downstream communities, potentially affecting areas as far as Arughat.Residents living in low-lying areas and near the riverbanks have been urged to r

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Trump Says Putin Agrees to Release Russian Diesel to Global Markets

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to release diesel to US and global markets to help ease rising fuel costs ahead of the US midterm elections.Trump said the agreement was reached during a phone call initially intended to discuss a suspected plague outbreak in Russia. The reported deal signals a potential shift in Washington’s policy toward Moscow since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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12 Dead, Over 300 Wounded in Third Attack on Riyadh Airport

A third attack this week targeted Riyadh’s international airport on Saturday, killing at least 12 people and injuring 309 others, according to the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority. Authorities have diverted all incoming and outgoing flights, while Western governments urged their citizens to stay clear of the region.Although no group has immediately claimed responsibility for Saturday’s strike, suspicion points to Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels. The group has intensified its m

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Trump Calls for New Ukrainian Leadership to End War with Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Saturday that Ukraine should replace President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, arguing that the Ukrainian leader has failed to take the necessary steps to conclude the ongoing war with Russia.Speaking from the White House, Trump questioned Zelenskyy’s approach to peace talks. "I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal," Trump said, adding that "for some reason, [Zelenskyy] never does."Trump criticized the current state of the conf

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Local Governments Struggle with Disaster Relief as Billion-Rupee Fund Remains Out of Reach

KATHMANDU — Local governments are struggling to respond to devastating floods and landslides due to severe budget constraints.Local representatives report that federal disaster relief funds remain notoriously difficult to access, leaving municipalities and rural municipalities unable to provide urgent aid, rescue, and rehabilitation to affected communities.Bhim Prasad Dhungana, President of the Municipal Association of Nepal, criticized the current fiscal distribution, noting that the fede

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Delhi Police detain over1,500 CJP protesters

NEW DELHI — Delhi Police detained nearly 1,500 protesters across the capital on Saturday during a high-tension demonstration organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.A police personnel was injured near Connaught Place’s Baba Kharak Singh Marg after demonstrators pelted stones during a scuffle. Security forces stepped in to disperse the crowds and detained key participants, with heavy reinforcements deployed across the city to main

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Supreme Court Steps In to Ease Banking Woes Over Mandatory NID

The Supreme Court of Nepal has issued an order preventing Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) from making the National Identity Card (NID) or its number the sole and mandatory basis for identifying citizens when opening or updating bank accounts.Hearing a writ petition challenging the central bank’s provision, a joint bench of Justices Sapana Pradhan Malla and Meghraj Pokharel issued a writ of certiorari, partially quashing the relevant provision of NRB’s Integrated Directive, 2082.“To the

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AISA President Neha Bora Detained Amid Protests in New Delhi

New Delhi: All India Students’ Association (AISA) national president Neha Bora has reportedly been detained amid ongoing protests in the national capital against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Bora is said to be inside a police bus surrounded by protesters.The development comes after AISA announced on X that the planned protest venue had been shifted from Jantar Mantar to Dilli Haat, as police maintained a tight securi

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New Delhi Faces Virtual Lockdown Ahead of CJP Youth Protest

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has lashed out at the heavy-handed security crackdown in New Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) demonstration against the Election Commission. Describing the scene as a "war zone", Tharoor pointed to 22,000 security personnel, spike strips, railway cancellations, and internet blackouts as a severe blow to democratic freedom.Condemning the mass preventive detentions, he coined the phrase "undeclared Emer-GenZ", urging authorities

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