POLITICS

Govt forms team for $115 million ADB loan talks

Govt forms team for $115 million ADB loan talks

The meeting decided to form a negotiation team, led by a Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, to finalize the fin...

The meeting decided to form a negotiation team, led by a Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, to finalize the fin...

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ECONOMY

Exports through Birgunj checkpoint rise 15 percent to Rs 79.54 bn in nine months

Exports through Birgunj checkpoint rise 15 percent to Rs 79.54 bn in nine months

According to the Birgunj Customs Office, exports increased by Rs 10.19 billion — a 15 percent rise — compare...

According to the Birgunj Customs Office, exports increased by Rs 10.19 billion — a 15 percent rise — compare...

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SOCIETY

Kathmandu becomes world’s second most polluted city, Lahore tops list

Kathmandu becomes world’s second most polluted city, Lahore tops list

On Thursday, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 211, placing it in the “very unhealthy” categ...

On Thursday, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 211, placing it in the “very unhealthy” categ...

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SOCIETY

Child dies after falling off cliff in Baglung

Child dies after falling off cliff in Baglung

The deceased has been identified as Elina BK. According to police, the incident occurred at around 3 pm on Wednesday whi...

The deceased has been identified as Elina BK. According to police, the incident occurred at around 3 pm on Wednesday whi...

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SOCIETY

Police have not moved to arrest Shekhar Golchha*

Police have not moved to arrest Shekhar Golchha*

His office has dismissed as baseless media reports claiming that police had reached Bhairahawa to arrest him.

His office has dismissed as baseless media reports claiming that police had reached Bhairahawa to arrest him.

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SOCIETY

GenZ Red Force warns of protests over eviction order

GenZ Red Force warns of protests over eviction order

In a statement issued by central coordinator Smriti Timalsina, the group strongly condemned the government’s move...

In a statement issued by central coordinator Smriti Timalsina, the group strongly condemned the government’s move...

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WORLD

Oil prices rise on uncertain prospects for US-Iran ceasefire

Oil prices rise on uncertain prospects for US-Iran ceasefire

With the Strait of Hormuz still blocked to Gulf energy transit, traders remain wary that strikes could resume -- even th...

With the Strait of Hormuz still blocked to Gulf energy transit, traders remain wary that strikes could resume -- even th...

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WORLD

Two Pakistani astronauts selected for China's space mission training

Two Pakistani astronauts selected for China's space mission training

The agency said in a statement that Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud will come to China soon as reserve astronauts...

The agency said in a statement that Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud will come to China soon as reserve astronauts...

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ECONOMY

Forex update: Australian, Canadian and Singapore dollars rise

Forex update: Australian, Canadian and Singapore dollars rise

The value of the Australian, Canadian and Singapore dollars increased on Thursday, according to the latest foreign excha...

The value of the Australian, Canadian and Singapore dollars increased on Thursday, according to the latest foreign excha...

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WORLD

Iran says diplomacy depends on national interests, no decision on talks

Iran says diplomacy depends on national interests, no decision on talks

In a statement, Baghaei thanked Pakistan for its mediation efforts, saying Iran's actions were taken in self-defense to...

In a statement, Baghaei thanked Pakistan for its mediation efforts, saying Iran's actions were taken in self-defense to...

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