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99 percent of children under 18 are now literate in Nepal
Despite progress, disparities persist in Madhesh Province, where literacy stands at 66 percent, and around 770,000 children aged 5–17 remain out of school.
Jan 14, 2026
Chief Justice Raut unwell
Chief Justice Raut unwell
Jan 14, 2026
Dr Singh Sunil Ranjan Singh appointed Chief Attorney of...
Dr Singh Sunil Ranjan Singh appointed Chief Attorney of...
Jan 14, 2026
Police arrest Sedhai for sending mass SMS urging Monarc...
Police arrest Sedhai for sending mass SMS urging Monarc...
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Two business firms penalized
Two business firms penalized
During a monitoring and inspection of the markets, the firms were found flouting regulations. As a result, the department imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on BS Dhawalagiri Traders and Rs 15,000 on Sindhu Materials Pvt. Ltd.
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Man arrested in Sindhuli with USD 5,700 of undisclosed source
Man arrested in Sindhuli with USD 5,700 of undisclosed sourc...
According to police, Newar was traveling from Kathmandu to Ilam in a Tata Sumo (Ba 16 Cha 8048) when security personnel stopped the vehicle at a check post in Golanjor Rural Municipality.
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One killed in road accident
One killed in road accident
The accident took place at 4:00 am this morning when a tipper truck (Na 8 Kha 365) carrying cement from Nawalparasi to Gulmi met with an accident and fell 250 meters below the road, according to DSP Hom Prakash Chaudhary of the District Police Office.
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Build Up Nepal wins 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize for climate action
Build Up Nepal wins 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize for clim...
The award underscores Nepal’s growing contribution to global sustainability and the power of locally driven innovations to address climate change and disaster resilience.
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Finland, UNDP join hands to promote home-grown school meals in Nepal
Finland, UNDP join hands to promote home-grown school meals...
The new funding will expand the Home-Grown School Feeding initiative under the Government of Nepal’s Mid-Day School Meals Programme to 427 schools across 10 municipalities in Bajura, Surkhet, and Baitadi districts.
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Vapes worth 22.4 million confiscated
Vapes worth 22.4 million confiscated
The Nepal Police, Armed Police Force and Mustang Customs Office seized 16,000 units of vape from a container bearing the registration number plate Na 6 Kha 7591 on Monday evening.
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Australia tightens student visa for Nepali applicants, moves Nepal to ‘highest risk’ categ...
Australia tightens student visa for Nepali applicants, moves...
Australia moves Nepal to the highest student visa risk category, tightening scrutiny for Nepali applicants seeking higher education.
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Indian PM Modi expresses condolences: Prashant’s life journey inspires hard work
Indian PM Modi expresses condolences: Prashant’s life journe...
Praising Prashant’s singing and acting talents, Modi wrote in the letter: “Through his soulful singing and remarkable acting, Prashant Tamang created a unique place for himself in the world of entertainment. A symbol of determination and immense talent, he won the hearts of millions acro...
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Bus recovered in Trishuli confirmed as Ganapati Deluxe swept away in Simaltal landslide
Bus recovered in Trishuli confirmed as Ganapati Deluxe swept...
The bus was located in the Trishuli River at Simaltal, Bharatpur Metropolitan City–29, after parts of it became visible on Sunday morning. Police carried out excavation work for three days following the sighting. Chitwan Chief District Officer Ganesh Aryal confirmed that the recovered vehicle...
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New parliament building on track for completion by mid-March
New parliament building on track for completion by mid-March
The contractor is reportedly working around the clock, with 375 to 380 workers on site daily, to meet the deadline. “We are pushing the contractor to finish as quickly as possible.
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