Tiger captured after attacking man and cow in Rapti settlement

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Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday for an official visit aimed at strengthening military cooperation and bilateral defence ties between Nepal and India. General Seth arrived in the capital on an Air India flight. During his visit, he is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with Chief of Army Staff General Ashok Raj Sigdel and meet Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who also oversees Nepal’s defence portfolio. President Ram Chandra Paudel is scheduled to confer the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army on General Seth during a special ceremony at Sheetal Niwas on Monday.

16-AUG-2026 07:50 PM

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A tiger has reportedly been spotted around Dubichaur and Deurali Chowk in Rapti Municipality-1 of Chitwan, prompting concern among local residents. A video circulating on social media appears to show a tiger walking through the area. Local warnings say the animal has reportedly been moving around the area since around 4–5 am. There are also unverified reports that the tiger killed a dog and attacked a person, seriously injuring the individual. The injured person was reportedly taken to a hospital for treatment.

16-AUG-2026 12:19 PM

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The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) is selling liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders at five designated locations in Kathmandu on Saturday as consumers continue to face difficulties obtaining cooking gas. The special sale is being conducted in coordination with the District Administration Office, Kathmandu, to provide cylinders to consumers facing an immediate shortage. The move comes amid a recent surge in demand and distribution difficulties in the LPG market, although authorities and industry representatives have maintained that imports and overall supply are continuing.

15-AUG-2026 11:43 AM