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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is leaving for Turkmenistan today, leading a Nepali delegation to attend the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. 

The conference is scheduled to take place in the City of Awaza on August 5-8.

According to the Foreign Ministry, Prime Minister Oli is visiting Turkmenistan at the official invitation of President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedow, and UN General-Secretary Antonio Guterres.   

During the conference, PM Oli is scheduled to address the programme in the capacity of Chair of the Global Coordination Bureau of Least Developed Countries.

Similarly, the Prime Minister would co-chair one of the high-level roundtable meetings and also deliver remarks at various programmes.

On the sideline of the conference, PM Oli will hold bilateral talks with heads of the delegation from various countries, as well as high-level office-bearers of the UN and other international organisations.

Prime Minister Oli would be accompanied by his wife Radhika Shakya, Chief Advisor Bishnu Prasad Rimal, federal parliament member Surya Bahadur Thapa Chhetri, and senior government officials.

PM Oli is scheduled to return home on August 8. (RSS)

India will continue purchasing oil from Russia despite threats of US penalties, government sources told Reuters. President Trump recently warned of additional sanctions and claimed India might halt Russian imports, but officials say there’s no change in policy.

“These are long-term contracts,” one source said, adding that Russian oil helps stabilize global prices. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reaffirmed India’s strong ties with Russia and said energy decisions depend on market conditions, Reuters reported.

Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, will unveil the “July Declaration” on August 5, marking a year since Sheikh Hasina’s government was ousted.

The declaration, shaped by youth-led protests and groups like Students against Discrimination (SAD), seeks to give constitutional legitimacy to the 2024 uprising and outline a vision for democratic reform, according to Firstpost.

Though initially labeled a grassroots initiative, the government later took charge of the draft, aiming to reflect the voices behind last year’s movement.

The move has drawn criticism from opposition leaders and legal experts, who argue constitutional changes must come through parliament, warning against scrapping the 1972 constitution, Firstpost reported.

In a tragic accident in India, eleven people lost their lives on Sunday after a Bolero carrying 15 passengers plunged into a canal in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda district. The passengers were returning from a temple visit when the vehicle lost control, according to Firstpost.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences to the grieving families and announced ₹5 lakh in compensation for each victim’s next of kin. He also directed officials to ensure proper treatment for the injured.

A 17-year old girl was sexually abused at Gautam Buddha Community Heart Hospital, Butwal by an employee Subash Gautam, 31 while she was there for an X-ray.

Police Inspector Dharmaraj Khatri informed that the area police office, Butwal, is preparing to arrest Gautam and file a case of child sexual abuse. “After the girl got her X-rayed, she was abused for touching her sensitive parts while she was getting dressed,” Khatri said. “The incident took place on Friday and the investigation is still going on as it was extended till Sunday.”

India has launched a new project in Nepal to strengthen rice fortification and supply chain management, in collaboration with the UN World Food Program. The initiative falls under the India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative, officially launched on 1 August 2025 by India’s Ministry of External Affairs.

According to press release issued by an Indian Embassy, the project aims to address key gaps in Nepal’s fortified rice supply chain—particularly in procurement, data systems, and workforce capacity—by sharing best practices from India’s Public Distribution System. Areas of focus include beneficiary management, storage and distribution, monitoring systems, and grievance redress mechanisms.

The 12-month project will roll out in three phases: assessment and stakeholder engagement, a study visit to India, and formulation of a national action plan. Training will be delivered through India’s ITEC Program, which has previously trained over 3,000 Nepali officials, the statement says.

This initiative is one of four pilot projects identified under the India-UN partnership to promote South-South cooperation and support the Sustainable Development Goals. It highlights the strong development ties between India and Nepal, and their joint commitment to building resilient food systems, the statement reads.

Due to continuous rain the current of Kaligandaki River has reached its highest point. The water level in the river has increased due to heavy rains in Mustang, Myagdi, Baglung and Parbat.

This morning the water level and current in the river reached its highest point this year. The Kaligandaki river current has been recorded at a height of six meters and 40 centimeters since morning, said gauge reader Krishna Prasad Subedi.

At one point in the morning it had reached 7.40 meters, which decreased as the rain has stopped. As a result, the Bagarphant, Baribeni, Milanchowk, Lasti, Khaniyanghat of Jaljala Rural Municipality of Parbat, Maldhunga, Nayapul, Modibeni of Kushma Municipality, Jaiminighat of Phalebas Municipality and Setiveni Bazaar of Bihadi Rural Municipality are at high risk of flooding by the Kaligandaki river.

Setiveni Bazaar, located on the border of Parbat, Syangja and Gulmi, is at risk of being submerged when floods occur due to the dam of the Kaliganda 'A' Hydropower Project. All the gates of the dam have been opened. With the increase in the flow of Kaligandaki and Setikhola, the Setiveni Bazaar is in danger of being submerged. (RSS)

Two federal parliament committees are meeting today. The Agriculture, Cooperatives is meeting to discuss with stakeholders regarding the Bill designed to amend some Nepal Acts related to Land, 2082 BS.

Likewise, the Public Policy and Delegated Legislation Committee will discuss with the Department of Archaeology about the preservation of archaeological heritage sites and related matters.

Furthermore, discussion will be held with Department of Urban Development and Building Construction on the latest status of the under-construction Parliament Building. (RSS)