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Financial irregularities uncovered in student’s meal program and education
The Office of the Auditor General (OAG), in its 62nd Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24, flagged irregularities in the student midday meal program. The report revealed that government efforts to improve school education and retain students through the meal program faced significant mismanagement.
May 24, 2025
Nepali Army builds helipad in remote Mugu village
Nepali Army builds helipad in remote Mugu village
May 24, 2025
Minister Gurung stresses investigative journalism
Minister Gurung stresses investigative journalism
May 24, 2025
17 killed in 14 years due to caste-based discrimination...
17 killed in 14 years due to caste-based discrimination...
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Rain, thunderstorms possible nationwide
Rain, thunderstorms possible nationwide
Western winds and local air currents currently influence the country. Moisture-laden winds from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea also partially affect the weather.
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Japan commemorates Junko Tabei’s historic Mt. Everest climb with Nepal
Japan commemorates Junko Tabei’s historic Mt. Everest climb...
In a heartfelt tribute to a mountaineering icon, the Embassy of Japan in Nepal hosted a commemorative event at the official residence of Ambassador Maeda Toru on Friday to honor the legacy of the late Junko Tabei, the first woman to summit Mt. Everest. The event marked the 50th anniversary of her gr...
1 day ago
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Hotels and restaurants in Kathmandu to remain open until 11 pm
Hotels and restaurants in Kathmandu to remain open until 11...
The District Hotel Business Association (Kathmandu Chapter) had been raising concerns that police intervention forced businesses to close early, undermining customer satisfaction and business operations.
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Police submits Tinkune riot probe report to DGAO
Police submits Tinkune riot probe report to DGAO
The police have submitted the investigation report on the Tinkune incident that occurred during the pro-monarchy protest on March 28 to the District Government Attorney’s Office (DGAO) in Kathmandu.
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Ireland commits over €500,000 to strengthen civil society in Nepal
Ireland commits over €500,000 to strengthen civil society in...
Irish Ambassador to Nepal Kevin Kelly has announced more than €500,000 in funding from the Irish Government to support civil society organizations in Nepal, reaffirming Ireland's commitment to inclusive and resilient development.
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KOICA hosts volunteers handover ceremony and consultative workshop with partners
KOICA hosts volunteers handover ceremony and consultative wo...
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) hosted a Consultative Workshop and Korea Overseas Volunteers (KOV) Handover Ceremony in Lalitpur on Thursday, bringing together nearly 70 partner organizations, government officials, and volunteers to evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of KOICA'...
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Govt to raise elderly allowance age to 70
Govt to raise elderly allowance age to 70
The government is set to raise the age eligibility for the elderly allowance to 70 years. The action plan prepared to implement the recommendations of the 2081 High-Level Economic Reform Commission has been approved by the Council of Ministers.
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CIAA summons nine officials involved in visit visa scandal for statement
CIAA summons nine officials involved in visit visa scandal f...
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has summoned nine employees of the Ministry of Home Affairs for statement in connection with the visit visa scandal.
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Police conclude Tinkune violence probe, set to charge 61 individuals for arson, looting
Police conclude Tinkune violence probe, set to charge 61 ind...
Police are preparing to submit the investigation report on the looting and arson during a rally organized by pro-monarchy groups in Tinkune to the District Government Attorney’s Office (DGAO) in Kathmandu.
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SEE results likely to be delayed
SEE results likely to be delayed
The National Examination Board (NEB) is expected to delay the release of this year’s Secondary Education Examination (SEE) results, missing its three-month publication deadline set in the academic calendar. The delay stems from a protest led by the Nepal Teachers' Federation, which caused a on...
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