SOCIETY

The Long Aisle Leading to Nepal’s First Same-Sex Marriages

The Long Aisle Leading to Nepal’s First Same-Sex Marriages

The country long seen as a beacon for LGBTQI rights in South Asia still has no law recognizing same-sex marriage. Here's...

The country long seen as a beacon for LGBTQI rights in South Asia still has no law recognizing same-sex marriage. Here's...

Apr 06, 2024

POLITICS

Govt fails to complete parliament building as deadline extended for fourth time, cost to soar by Rs 560 million

Govt fails to complete parliament building as deadline extended for fourth time, cost to soar by Rs 560 million

KATHMANDU, April 7: The cost of constructing the parliament building within Singha Durbar has surged by Rs 560 million.

KATHMANDU, April 7: The cost of constructing the parliament building within Singha Durbar has surged by Rs 560 million.

Apr 07, 2024

SOCIETY

Tobacco use on the rise in Nepal, 34.1% of population addicted

Tobacco use on the rise in Nepal, 34.1% of population addicted

KATHMANDU, April 7: A recent survey in Nepal has revealed that 34.1 percent of the population engages in the use of toba...

KATHMANDU, April 7: A recent survey in Nepal has revealed that 34.1 percent of the population engages in the use of toba...

Apr 07, 2024

SOCIETY

Trishuli bridge closed following cable snap

Trishuli bridge closed following cable snap

TRISHULI (Nuwakot), April 6: Movement of people and vehicles has been completely stopped on the bridge over the Trishuli...

TRISHULI (Nuwakot), April 6: Movement of people and vehicles has been completely stopped on the bridge over the Trishuli...

Apr 06, 2024

SOCIETY

PM Dahal hands Nepali national flag to Jugal Himal expedition team

PM Dahal hands Nepali national flag to Jugal Himal expedition team

KATHMANDU, April 6: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' handed the Nepali national flag to an expedition team...

KATHMANDU, April 6: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' handed the Nepali national flag to an expedition team...

Apr 06, 2024

POLITICS

Ilam by-polls: six register nominations

Ilam by-polls: six register nominations

ILAM, April 6: Six candidates have registered nominations so far for the House of Representatives (HoR) by-election in I...

ILAM, April 6: Six candidates have registered nominations so far for the House of Representatives (HoR) by-election in I...

Apr 06, 2024

ECONOMY

DOED initiates process to construct 132 kv transmission line for Mewakhola Hydropower

DOED initiates process to construct 132 kv transmission line for Mewakhola Hydropower

KATHMANDU, April 6: The Department of Electricity Development (DOED) is all set to construct a transmission line for the...

KATHMANDU, April 6: The Department of Electricity Development (DOED) is all set to construct a transmission line for the...

Apr 06, 2024

ECONOMY

264 permits issued so far for spring climbing season

264 permits issued so far for spring climbing season

KATHMANDU, April 6: A total of 264 climbers have obtained mountain climbing permits for the spring climbing season as of...

KATHMANDU, April 6: A total of 264 climbers have obtained mountain climbing permits for the spring climbing season as of...

Apr 06, 2024

ECONOMY

Home Minister Lamichhane pledges to address concerns of locals before opening Thamel and Durbar Marg areas round-the-clock

Home Minister Lamichhane pledges to address concerns of locals before opening Thamel and Durbar Marg areas round-the-clock

KATHMANDU, April 6: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Rabi Lamichhane, has said that the concerns of...

KATHMANDU, April 6: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Rabi Lamichhane, has said that the concerns of...

Apr 06, 2024

POLITICS

UML summons National Convention Representatives Council meeting

UML summons National Convention Representatives Council meeting

KATHMANDU, April 6: The ruling CPN-UML has summoned a meeting of its National Convention Representatives Council for Apr...

KATHMANDU, April 6: The ruling CPN-UML has summoned a meeting of its National Convention Representatives Council for Apr...

Apr 06, 2024