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The National News Agency (RSS), having nationwide network, is the largest and longest serving news agency in Nepal. It was established in 2018 BS under the Rastriya Samachar Samiti Act, 2019 BS, merging two privately owned news agencies with a view to facilitating newspapers and broadcast media.
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ECONOMY
Preparations underway to revive Hetauda Textile Industry
Preparations underway to revive Hetauda Textile Industry
Located inside the Hetauda Industrial Estate, the textile factory was established in 1975 and began operations in 1978. It has remained closed since 2000. Although several attempts were made over the years to restart the industry, none succeeded.
4 hours ago
SOCIETY
International Yoga Day being observed across Nepal
International Yoga Day being observed across Nepal
Observed annually on June 21, International Yoga Day is marked worldwide through awareness campaigns and public events. The day has been celebrated since June 21, 2015, following a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed the...
1 day ago
SOCIETY
Rs 51,000 cash incentive for women who marry after turning 20
Rs 51,000 cash incentive for women who marry after turning 2...
The provision was announced in the municipality's policy, program, and budget for the fiscal year 2026/27, presented at its 18th Municipal Assembly.
3 days ago
SOCIETY
Journalists in Bagmati to get social security, insurance cover
Journalists in Bagmati to get social security, insurance cov...
In its budget for the fiscal year 2026/27, the provincial government has allocated Rs 10 million to support the inclusion of journalists in the Social Security Fund and insurance schemes as part of efforts to uphold press freedom and strengthen the welfare of media professionals.
4 days ago
SOCIETY
Bitumen shortage stalls Araniko Highway upgrade
Bitumen shortage stalls Araniko Highway upgrade
Although asphalt base paving (DBM) was carried out in March after traffic was restricted at night and operated one way during the day for nearly a month, further work has been halted because of a lack of bitumen.
4 days ago
ECONOMY
Construction begins on 180 MW Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower Project
Construction begins on 180 MW Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower P...
Project developer Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. started tunnel excavation using explosives on Monday at Bhalebas in Annapurna Rural Municipality-4.
Jun 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Jeep accident on mid-hill highway kills two
Jeep accident on mid-hill highway kills two
The jeep, bearing registration number Ba Pra 01-027 Cha 2277 and operated by Satlok Ashram, Janakpur, was traveling from Darchula to Jumla when it plunged about 200 meters off the road.
May 30, 2026
ECONOMY
'Upcoming budget to bring long-term reforms, create multiplier benefits in the national ec...
'Upcoming budget to bring long-term reforms, create multipli...
National Planning Commission (NPC) member Dr Sanjay Acharya has said the budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) will lay the foundation for long-term improvement on the basis of good governance and create the groundwork for projects, programmes and policy reforms that will generate multiplier effe...
Apr 27, 2026
Business & Economy
Indian vegetables sneak into Birgunj unchecked
Indian vegetables sneak into Birgunj unchecked
Traders are using the open border points connecting Parsa and Bara districts to bring in vegetables daily, mostly on bicycles. Taking advantage of these crossings, cyclists regularly transport fresh vegetables and fruits from Raxaul into Birgunj.
Apr 26, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal's new energy strategy targets growth, exports and reform push
Nepal's new energy strategy targets growth, exports and refo...
Rising use of high-energy-consuming devices in households and businesses has also been flagged as a challenge. So has the need to expand electricity use in agriculture, irrigation, and industry, along with the lack of infrastructure for electric vehicle charging.
Apr 26, 2026