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Bitter cold hits Madhesh’s poor, families shiver in fragile shacks
A week-long cold wave has left landless and marginalized communities in Madhesh shivering in fragile shacks, with no warm clothing or bedding and little government support.
Jan 01, 2026
One killed in hunting accident in Jajarkot, Five arrest...
One killed in hunting accident in Jajarkot, Five arrest...
Jan 01, 2026
Laukahi area in Sunsari tense after city safari driver ...
Laukahi area in Sunsari tense after city safari driver ...
Jan 01, 2026
Incidents of press freedom violation on rise in 2025: F...
Incidents of press freedom violation on rise in 2025: F...
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Mayor Balen’s close aide Sasmit Pokharel likely to contest from Kathmandu-5
Mayor Balen's Chief Personal Secretary Bhoop Dev Shah to contest from Achham-2
3Nepal secures second place in Int’l Karate Championship
4Salapa Bikas Bank opens IPO for general public, offering 1.439 million shares
5India renews approval to import 654 MW of electricity under RTC mode
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New Year 2026 begins
New Year 2026 begins
As the New Year 2026 arrives, those who observe this calendar are exchanging greetings with each other.
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APF DSP Koirala dies of heart attack
APF DSP Koirala dies of heart attack
DSP Prakash Koirala of the No. 9 Battalion of the Armed Police Force (APF), Pashupatinagar, Ilam, has died of a heart attack
19 hours ago
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SC gets additional Rs 290 million budget, to purchase three SUVs and 82 motorcycles
SC gets additional Rs 290 million budget, to purchase three...
The additional budget has been provided to address damages suffered by the SC during the Gen Z–led protests in early September, when the court sustained significant physical damage. The funds will be used for office management, the purchase of new vehicles and the repair of damaged ones.
20 hours ago
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Labour Minister Bhandari takes three key decisions to ease foreign employment process
Labour Minister Bhandari takes three key decisions to ease f...
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The first major decision allows around 30,000 Nepali workers currently in Iraq to obtain official labour approval. These workers had long been working without legal documentation due to Nepal’s restriction on labour migration to Iraq.
22 hours ago
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Travel on Daunne section of Narayanghat–Butwal road remains difficult
Travel on Daunne section of Narayanghat–Butwal road remains...
Superintendent of Police Yubraj Khadka of the District Police Office, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East), said vehicles began skidding in the Khursanikhola area of Daunne on Monday morning, making it difficult for them to negotiate the uphill section.
23 hours ago
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Schools closed due to cold wave
Schools closed due to cold wave
All local levels have closed both the community and institutional schools for three days, from Wednesday to Friday.
1 day ago
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PR system turned into ‘MP post sale hub’ for parties: Rakshya Bam
PR system turned into ‘MP post sale hub’ for parties: Rakshy...
Her remarks came after the RSP made a PR list public on Tuesday. Taking to social media, Bam said that the system, which the constitution envisioned to ensure inclusion, is increasingly being misused.
1 day ago
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Closed list of PR candidates made public
Closed list of PR candidates made public
With the submission and registration of the list carried out as of Monday night and the wee hours of Tuesday, the Election Commission (EC) of Nepal has made public the details of the political parties and their electoral symbols.
1 day ago
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Education Ministry warns consultancies against sending students to fake institutions
Education Ministry warns consultancies against sending stude...
The Ministry of Education has warned educational consultancies against deceiving students with fake offer letters and unapproved training centres, urging families to verify institutions carefully amid rising overseas education fraud cases.
1 day ago
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Poor sleep, excessive phone use driving student memory decline
Poor sleep, excessive phone use driving student memory decli...
Experts warn that imbalanced daily routines, excessive screen use and lack of sleep are driving declining memory, concentration and confidence among students, prompting schools to introduce mind management, yoga and meditation programmes.
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