1. Foreign Minister Rana Meets UN USG Lacroix

Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba met with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, in New York. They discussed Nepal's contributions to peacekeeping and the potential for a Nepali military officer to gain a higher position within the mission.

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2. Nepal Rastra Bank Updates Consumer Price Index

The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has updated its Consumer Price Index (CPI) by shifting the base year and adding 136 new items to better reflect modern consumption patterns and inflation accuracy.

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3. ADB Forecasts 4.9% Economic Growth for Nepal in FY 2025

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has predicted that Nepal's economy will grow by 4.9% in the fiscal year 2025, driven by infrastructure spending, electricity generation, and tourism.

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4. Nepal Progresses to SAFF U-17 Semifinals

Nepal’s U-17 football team advanced to the semifinals of the SAFF Championship after a comeback victory against Bhutan, winning 2-1. They will face India in the semifinals.

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5. Tanahun Locals Protest MCC Project Over Low Compensation

Residents of Tanahun are protesting the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) project, citing inadequate compensation for land used for transmission line towers.

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6. Bussewa Prepares Online Ticket Booking for Dashain

Online bus ticketing platform, Bussewa, has launched a new system for ticket bookings ahead of the Dashain festival to accommodate the travel rush.

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7. Nepal’s Lower-Order Efforts Fall Short Against Canada

Nepal’s cricket team faced a tough loss against Canada in the AFC U-20 Asian Qualifier as the lower-order batsmen struggled to score enough runs to secure a win.

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8. PM Oli Calls for 'Mountain to Sea' Initiative at UNGA

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli emphasized the importance of a global environmental initiative connecting mountains to seas in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly.

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9. Women in Amarpur Gain Financial Independence through Pottery

Women in Amarpur are gaining financial independence by producing and selling clay utensils, helping boost local entrepreneurship in rural areas.

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10. Nepal Makes Strides in Cancer Treatment

Nepal has made significant progress in cancer treatment, with new medical technologies being introduced to improve access to care and benefit patients across the country.

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11. Priests Shortage Affects Sorha Shraddha Rituals

The lack of available priests in Kathmandu is disrupting Sorha Shraddha rituals, leaving many families struggling to perform the necessary ceremonies.

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12. Lumbini Administrative Buildings Near Completion

Administrative buildings under construction in Lumbini are nearing completion, raising hopes for more efficient governance in the province.

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13. PM Cup T20 National Cricket Championship Kicks Off

The PM Cup T20 National Cricket Championship has begun, featuring top cricket teams from across the country competing in the prestigious tournament.

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14. Arika Gurung Injured in Karate Final

Arika Gurung, who secured a silver medal in the Asian Karate Championship, revealed that a knee injury affected her performance in the final match.

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15. Hezbollah Fires Missile at Tel Aviv Amid Rising Tensions

Hezbollah launched a missile targeting Tel Aviv, escalating the conflict in the region. Israel has vowed to respond to the attack, raising tensions further.

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