Top 10 News from Nepal on 19 May 2025, each with its source link:
Weather Alert: Rain & Thunderstorms Likely
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology warns of light to moderate rain and thunderstorms (and possible hail in high hills) across Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces.
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Mayor Balen Shah Criticizes PM Oli
Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah publicly labeled Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli a “symbol of corruption” after being excluded from the Republic Day planning committee.
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Nepal to Celebrate Republic Day for Three Days
The government has decided to observe Republic Day from May 28–30 (Jestha 14–16) with a high‑level committee chaired by PM Oli.
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Two Foreign Climbers Die on Mt. Lhotse
An Indian and a Romanian climber were killed during an expedition on Lhotse, bringing this season’s Himalayan death toll to at least eight.
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Nepali and Indian Army Scale Mt. Kanchenjunga
A joint Indian‑Nepali Army expedition successfully summited Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), the world’s third‑highest peak.
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NEPSE Index Rebounds
After six days of decline, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose 19.30 points to 2,628, though turnover slipped to NPR 7.35 billion.
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Nepal Qualifies for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier
The Nepal women’s cricket team secured a spot in the regional qualifier for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
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Ex‑PM Dr. Bhattarai Calls for Bold Global Role
Former Prime Minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai urged Nepal to adopt a more assertive stance in international affairs and revisit its neutral foreign‑policy approach.
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Home Minister Warns Against Religious Provocation
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak cautioned political actors against misusing religion for narrow political gains, stressing national unity.
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Dispute Over Central Bank Governor Appointment
Coalition partners Nepali Congress and CPN‑UML are at odds over the appointment of Nepal Rastra Bank’s new governor, causing tension within the ruling alliance.
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