"two levels"

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22 Mar 2026

Photographers take photos against the backdrop of Kathmandu Valley as seen from a hill station after pre-monsoon rainfall reduces air pollution, on March 22, 2026. Air pollution in Nepal, including in the capital, Kathmandu, has decreased significantly. The Air Quality Index (AQI) previously stood at 178, making Kathmandu the second most polluted city in the world a week ago. The AQI has now sharply declined to 60. An AQI measurement from 0 to 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'requires alertness', 100 to 150 is 'unhealthy' for people with respiratory and heart diseases, 151 to 200 is 'unhealthy for all', 201 to 300 is 'very unhealthy', and above 300 is 'very dangerous'.

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22 Mar 2026

The skyline of the Kathmandu Valley appears clear following rainfall that improves atmospheric conditions in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 22, 2026. Recent showers help reduce air pollution levels that had built up over the past days, revealing a cleaner horizon and significantly enhanced visibility across the valley.

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#13418596

8 Mar 2026

A pedestrian wearing a face mask walks along a footpath as smog blankets Kathmandu Valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 8, 2026. According to the air quality monitoring website IQAir (AirVisual), the bowl-shaped capital ranks first among the world's most polluted cities, with air quality reaching hazardous levels for residents.

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#13418602

8 Mar 2026

Pedestrians wearing face masks walk across a bridge amid polluted smog in a general view of Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 8, 2026. According to the air quality monitoring website IQAir (AirVisual), the bowl-shaped capital ranks first among the world's most polluted cities, with air quality reaching hazardous levels for residents.

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#13417523

8 Mar 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 8, 2026, pedestrians cross a road amid polluted haze. The Kathmandu Valley is shrouded in smog as air pollution levels rise in the bowl-shaped capital. According to the air quality monitoring platform IQAir (AirVisual), Kathmandu ranks among the world's most polluted cities, with air quality reaching hazardous levels for residents.

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24 Feb 2026

People frolic in Times Square as blizzard conditions persist for a second day in New York City, United States, on February 23, 2026. Snow totals by Monday afternoon top 19 inches in New York City, and even higher in areas across the region.

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24 Feb 2026

People frolic in Times Square as blizzard conditions persist for a second day in New York City, United States, on February 23, 2026. Snow totals by Monday afternoon top 19 inches in New York City, and even higher in areas across the region.

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#13351038

21 Feb 2026

Rev. Tom Amenkhienan, Chairman of the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International, speaks during the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) Scholarship at 10 global press conference and public lecture in Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, on February 18, 2026. The scheme celebrates 10 years of empowering youth through education and mentorship, growing from supporting 67 performing arts students to providing structured support for over 300 beneficiaries across nursery, secondary, and tertiary levels.

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#13351062

21 Feb 2026

Pastor Ifeoma Chiemeka, Director of Corporate Affairs at Loveworld Incorporated, and Prof. John Okhuoya, Vice Chancellor of Benson Idahosa University, attend the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) Scholarship at 10 global press conference and public lecture in Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, on February 18, 2026. The scheme celebrates 10 years of empowering youth through education and mentorship, growing from supporting 67 performing arts students to providing structured support for over 300 beneficiaries across nursery, secondary, and tertiary levels.

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#13320573

14 Feb 2026

A cadre of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) holds a copy of the election manifesto in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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#13320574

14 Feb 2026

Leaders of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) unveil the election manifesto in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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#13320575

14 Feb 2026

Former Deputy Prime Minister Kamal Thapa attends the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) election manifesto unveiling ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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#13320576

14 Feb 2026

Former Deputy Prime Minister and President of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), Rajendra Lingden, attends the election manifesto unveiling ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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#13320577

14 Feb 2026

Former Deputy Prime Minister and President of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), Rajendra Lingden, unveils the party's manifesto during a ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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#13320578

14 Feb 2026

Former Deputy Prime Minister and President of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), Rajendra Lingden, addresses the election manifesto unveiling ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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#13320579

14 Feb 2026

A cadre of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) holds a copy of the election manifesto in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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