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Nepal sees rise in breast cancer cases, now a leading concern

Nepal is experiencing a significant increase in breast cancer cases, with annual diagnoses now reaching approximately 5,000. While treatable if detected early, low awareness remains a major challenge.

Nmkhabar English Desk • Oct 6, 2026

Provinces

AIG Pokharel to probe suspended Armed Police Force officer Dahal

Nepal's Home Ministry has appointed Armed Police Force (APF) Additional Inspector General (AIG) Anjanikumar Pokharel to investigate suspended…

Nmkhabar English Desk • Oct 6, 2026

Provinces

Madhesh education dialogue stresses policy reform, skill-based learning

A high-level dialogue in Madhesh Province concluded that policy changes and a stronger foundation in basic education are…

Nmkhabar English Desk • Oct 6, 2026

Politics

Government preparing ordinance to ease death registration for Bhote Koshi flood missing

Nepal's government is preparing an ordinance to simplify the process of declaring missing persons dead, Law Minister Sobita…

Nmkhabar English Desk • Oct 6, 2026

Provinces

MP demands scientific study into unusual substances in Bhote Koshi-Trishuli floodwaters

A lawmaker has called for a scientific investigation into strange chemical smells and powder-like substances observed during the…

Nmkhabar English Desk • Oct 6, 2026

Economy

Kaligandaki floods disrupt western Nepal, damage Maldhunga Bridge approach

Incessant rainfall and severe flooding in the Kaligandaki River have washed away the approach road to Maldhunga Bridge,…

Nmkhabar English Desk • Oct 6, 2026

Economy

Birgunj customs seizes over Rs 1 million in smuggled goods; no arrests

Police in Birgunj, Parsa, seized over Rs 1 million worth of smuggled mobile phones, cosmetics, and apples on…

Nmkhabar English Desk • Oct 6, 2026

News

New York declares emergency over measles outbreak as US cases rise

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared an emergency across the state following a rapid increase in measles…

Nmkhabar English Desk • Oct 6, 2026

Politics

Nepali Congress opens candidacy registration for 15th General Convention

The Nepali Congress today opened candidacy registration for its 15th General Convention, where 7,114 delegates will elect new…

Nmkhabar English Desk • Oct 6, 2026

Economy

Prabhu Bank CEO Suman Sharma’s fraud case assigned to judge, hearing today

The fraud and criminal breach of trust case against Prabhu Bank CEO Suman Sharma has been assigned to…

Nmkhabar English Desk • Oct 6, 2026