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A male rhino, estimated to be around 20 years old, was found dead at Bhairavpur in Madi Municipality, Chitwan district this morning. The rare wild animal is suspected to have died of an electric shock.

Abhinash Thapa Magar, Information Officer at the Chitwan National Park, shared that the rhino's body was found in a paddy field at around 9:30 this morning. Magar confirmed that the horn and hooves of the rhino remained intact, ruling out poaching.

According to him, an investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the incident and those responsible for it.

Park authorities are probing to ascertain the reason behind it.

US President Donald Trump will host the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan for peace talks at the White House on Friday, aiming to advance a possible agreement, a US official confirmed.

The decades-long conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh escalated in 2023 when Azerbaijan regained control of the region, prompting most ethnic Armenians to flee. Armenia accuses Azerbaijan of erasing Armenian heritage there, a case now before the International Court of Justice. Baku denies the claims, saying it ensures the safety of all residents, according to Al Jazeera.

The upcoming meeting follows recent, inconclusive talks in Abu Dhabi and a draft peace deal agreed in March.

Israeli attacks killed at least 83 people in Gaza on Tuesday, including 58 seeking aid, while hospitals reported eight more hunger-related deaths, Al Jazeera reported.

UN official Miroslav Jenca called Israel’s reported push to fully occupy Gaza “deeply alarming,” with EU’s Teresa Ribera labelling it an “unacceptable provocation.”

US President Donald Trump said the decision rests “pretty much up to Israel.”

The war has killed over 61,000 in Gaza and wounded more than 150,000, according to Al Jazeera.

In preparations for the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced the final list of 150 players eligible for the upcoming auction.

Originally, 458 players had registered their names for consideration in the auction. The final selection was made based on the interests of the eight teams participating in the NPL, as well as recommendations from the CAN technical committee.

The shortlisted players have been categorized into three groups. Category 'A' includes eight players: Arjun Saud, Dilip Nath, Dev Khanal, Pawan Sarraf, Sharad Bheshwakar, Mohammad Adil Ansari, Surya Tamang, and Suman Gautam.

Category 'B' includes 35 players, among them are Anil Kharel, Arjun Kumal, Deepak Bohora, Krishna Karki, and Prajwal Thapa. The remaining 107 players have been placed in Category 'C'.

According to CAN, the player auction for the franchise-based T20 cricket tournament is scheduled for August 9.

Pokhara Metropolitan City has launched its first Municipal Energy Plan (MEP), marking a step toward sustainable urban development and clean energy transition. The five-year plan aims to expand energy access, improve efficiency, and promote renewable energy sources in line with Nepal’s national energy and climate objectives.

The launch event took place at Fishtail Lodge in Pokhara, where Mayor Dhanaraj Acharya formally introduced the plan. The program was attended by key figures including Dr Narayan Prasad Adhikari, Deputy Executive Director of the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre, and Dr Narayan P Chaulagain, Senior Energy Specialist at GIZ Nepal, along with representatives from the metropolitan city, development agencies, and the private sector.

The MEP was developed by the Energy Development Subcommittee with technical assistance from the REEEP-GREEN project. It followed a structured nine-step process involving broad stakeholder consultations and was formally endorsed by the city in February 2025.

The plan, with a total budget of Rs 1.33bn, envisions “efficient and sustainable energy for Prosperous Pokhara.”  The plan outlines four key focus areas aimed at transforming the city's energy landscape. These include promoting the use of clean and efficient renewable energy at the household level, and reducing reliance on conventional and imported fuels by transitioning to locally available renewable sources. It also emphasizes enhancing energy efficiency in commercial and industrial sectors to help minimize greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the plan seeks to raise public awareness through targeted policies and educational outreach initiatives.

Mayor Acharya highlighted the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration and coordination across all levels of government to implement the plan effectively, stating that the initiative is a vital step in building a greener and more energy-resilient Pokhara.

In light of the gradual disappearance of Nepal’s ancient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly indigenous knowledge systems, Avni Ventures, with the sponsorship of NMB Bank, successfully concluded the screening and award ceremony of the National Video Competition titled ‘Raithaane Gyaan: Aba ko Samadhaan” - Reviving Indigenous Knowledge for a Sustainable Future.

The program organized at Mandala Theatre, Thapagaun, Kathmandu witnessed remarkable participation from youth, government officials, elected representatives, banking professionals, indigenous knowledge activists, and experts.

The competition received over 66 video submissions from young people across Nepal, covering diverse themes such as agriculture, traditional water management systems, herbal medicine, architecture, food heritage, bamboo crafts, eco-friendly products, climate solutions, seed conservation, and traditional healing practices, reads a statement issued by Avni Ventures. 

Director of Avni Ventures, Shilshila Acharya, who was listed as BBC’s 100 inspiring women in 2024, as a Climate Pioneer, shared: “We believe that these indigenous practices and traditions hold the knowledge and the sustainable solutions that the world is looking for, to combat climate change and live in harmony with Nature.  Sadly, this knowledge is disappearing fast as we fail to recognize and preserve them. This movement aims to engage youth in documenting and transferring this knowledge to the next generations.”

She further emphasized that this initiative envisions Nepali youth becoming global experts and ambassadors of sustainable knowledge and solutions, just as Nepali Architect Arniko spread Nepal’s architectural expertise in China in the 13th-century, according to the statement.

The first prize (NPR 55,000) was awarded to the video titled “Patka Thaal, Hamro Pahichan” (Leaf Plates, Our Identity) by Anish Khanal, a 24-year-old veterinary student from Tribhuvan University. The second prize (NPR 35,000) was awarded to the video “Takha and Sanyakhuna: The Timeless Sustainable Recipe of the Newa People”, highlighting culinary practice of the Newa community, where the recipe utilizes discarded meat parts promoting zero food waste. The third and fourth prizes (NPR 25,000 each) were awarded to videos on eco-friendly bamboo and earthen architecture, and traditional Hiti water management, respectively.

The Social Media Award was given to a video on the traditional mustard oil-making process in Khokana and its cultural and health significance.

The price of gold has dropped by Rs 100 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 198, 400 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 198, 500 per tola on Tuesday.

Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 2, 305 per tola.

A person died in police firing during a clash with liquor smugglers at Kamalpur in Rajgadh Rural Municipality-2, Saptari on Tuesday night.

The deceased has been identified as Lalu Yadav (36) of Kamalpur of Rajgad Rural Municipality-2.

Police had conducted a search operation based on a tip-off relating to illegal import and hoarding of alcohol.

The search operation, however, resulted in the clash between police and liquor smugglers.  

Deputy Superintendent of Police, Jitendra Kumar Basnet, informed that they had to open firing for self-defense after the smugglers pelted stones at them.

Yadav, who had received an injury in legs, breathed his last on the way to Gajendra Narayan Singh Hospital, Rajbiraj.

In the search operation, the police recovered 80 cartons of bottles of alcohol with varieties of brands from Nepal-India border.

Meanwhile, four days back, police had arrested two persons in possession of heroin from Chhinnamasta Rural Municipality-1.