- Sunday, 7 June 2026
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Rare red panda spotted in Tilagufa
A rare red panda has been spotted in the Tilagufa area of Kalikot district. The animal was seen in the Rudubanchu area of the Red Panda Conservation Forest in Tilagufa Municipality-10. The red panda, known for its reddish body, black legs and white face, is a rare and protected species found in Nepal’s Himalayan and high hill regions. Locals believe the forests and natural environment of Tilagufa provide a suitable habitat for the species.
Patarasi women fight against menstrual taboo
Women in Patarasi Rural Municipality of Jumla have gradually started abandoning the old tradition that compels menstruating women to stay in a chhuigoth (menstrual hut) during their periods. Most women in the area are now moving towards staying safely inside their homes during menstruation, maintaining hygiene and eating nutritious food. The initiative has also received support from the local government and concerned stakeholders.
Govt to expand private sector's role in energy production, trade
The government has announced plans to ensure greater participation of the private sector in electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and energy trade as part of its broader strategy to strengthen the country’s energy economy. According to the new policies and programmes, the government aims to create a more investment-friendly environment to attract domestic and international investors into Nepal’s rapidly growing power sector.
NIA for protecting policyholders’ interest
Chairperson of the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) Chandrakala Paudel said that policy reforms related to insurance, along with the protection of policyholders’ interests, timely settlement of claims, and the delivery of quality services, should be prioritised to promote development and to expand the reach of insurance. Speaking at the 58th anniversary of the NIA held in Lalitpur on Friday, she said that in the days ahead, the Authority would move forward sustainably by addressing shortcomings at the policy level while prioritising the protection of policyholders’ interests.
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NRB keeps monetary policy flexible
Nepal Rastra Bank has announced that it will review the existing provision related to providing a Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) to banks and financial institutions. The central bank adopted this policy measure while unveiling the third-quarter review of the monetary policy for the current fiscal year 2025/26 in order to make the interest rate corridor more effective. The central bank said that the existing policy measures related to the interest rate corridor, bank rate, cash reserve ratio (CRR), and statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) will remain unchanged. NRB said that the continuation of the accommodative monetary policy stance is aimed at supporting econ
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Disabled entrepreneurs start industry
Sanjay Darnal of Biratnagar lives with a disability caused by spinal cord paralysis. As a resident of Biratnagar, he was compelled to seek ways to earn a daily livelihood. For the past 16 years, Darnal’s daily routine was to cross the border to the Indian market of Jogbani and transporting goods on a tricycle to sell in shops in Biratnagar. By bringing food items and other goods according to demand, he earned up to Rs. 1,000 a day. However, for persons with physical disabilities, physical limitations posed an equally significant challenge. Moreover, bringing goods across the border was not an easy task, and the government was not willing to allow such activities indefinitely.
13,500 visit Rara in nine months
More than 13,500 domestic and foreign tourists have visited the Rara Lake, one of the famous tourist destinations of Karnali Province, over the past nine months. With the start of the travel season to Rara, the number of domestic tourists has also increased in recent days. According to the office of Rara National Park, a total of 13,545 domestic and foreign tourists visited Rara during the last nine months.
Deaf trekking guides promoting mountains through sign language
Silent conversations are becoming an increasingly common sight along country’s mountain trails. These conversations are not carried out through spoken words, but through sign language. The growing involvement of deaf trekking guides is opening a new chapter of inclusive tourism in the country, said Nepal Tourism Board in its information to the press on Saturday. Chop Prasad Paudel and Chhiri Sherpa have emerged as inspiring examples of this change. Mountain trekking requires more than physical endurance. It also demands confidence, courage and opportunity. Chop Prasad and Chhiri Sherpa have become examples of that determination.
Monk missing during Mardi Trekking found dead
A tourist who had reportedly gone missing during the Mardi Peak trek since May 13 was found dead. He has been identified as Monk Dhamisaro from Sangharam Buddha Bihar (Monastery) in Kathmandu.
Deaf School, three others in KMC continue to shine with 100% SEE pass results
Four community schools, including the Naxal-based Central Secondary School for the Deaf, secured a hundred percent pass rate (graded) in the School Education Examinations (SEE) 2082 BS. The results were published on May 11.
Govt to boost domestic sugar production
The government clarified that it has taken forward a plan to increase the production of sugar in the country through the cultivation of improved sugarcane varieties, which is aimed at reducing Nepal’s dependence on imported sugar.
Four-day Kho Kho coach training concludes
Altogether 50 coaches were trained at Mangal Multiple Campus under the leadership of international Kho Kho coach Prashant Jivajirao Pawar.
Nepal wins ICC World Cup Cricket League-2 over USA
In an exciting match at the ICC World Cup Cricket League-2, Nepal triumphed over the USA by nine wickets. Chasing a target of 195 runs set by the USA, Nepal achieved victory comfortably at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur.
Ebola Death Toll Rises to 80 in Eastern DR Congo
The Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced that the death toll from the renewed Ebola outbreak in the country's eastern region has risen to 80.
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Two injured after electricity pole collapses
Two people have sustained injuries after an old electricity pole collapsed at Ghurbise Panchami Bazaar, located on the Panchthar-Ilam border, on Saturday morning.
