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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.
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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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Laxmi Puja being observed today
Laxmi Puja being observed today
KATHMANDU, Oct 26: The third day of Yamapanchak or Tihar festival is being celebrated by worshipping Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, affluence and prosperity, this evening, with devotion.
Oct 27, 2019
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Mahakavi Devkota's 111th birth anniversary today
Mahakavi Devkota's 111th birth anniversary today
KATHMANDU, Oct 27: Various programs are being organized to mark the111th birth anniversary of great poet laureate of Nepali literature, Laxmi Prasad Devkota in the country and abroad.
Oct 27, 2019
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Snow poles installed to guide trekkers in Kangchenjunga base camp route
Snow poles installed to guide trekkers in Kangchenjunga base...
PANCHTHAR, Oct 27: To make it easier for trekkers to find their way through heavy snow, Kangchenjunga Conservation Committee has installed 200 ‘snow pole’ at the Kangchenjunga base camp. These poles have been placed in the range in very short distances.
Oct 27, 2019
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NOC extending oil pipeline to Chitwan
NOC extending oil pipeline to Chitwan
KATHMANDU, Oct 27: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) is extending the Motihari-Amlekhgunj Petroleum Pipeline to Lothar, Chitwan. The pipeline from Motihari to Amlekhgunj became operational last month.
Oct 27, 2019
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In pictures: Kathmandu illuminated with lights
In pictures: Kathmandu illuminated with lights
KATHMANDU, Oct 26: Tihar, also known as Deepawali or the festival of lights started today.
Oct 26, 2019
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THE WEEK IN PICTURES
THE WEEK IN PICTURES
The Week in Pictures for the week October 20-26, 2019.
Oct 26, 2019
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Oct 26: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
Oct 26: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
Your daily dose of missed important news of the day.
Oct 26, 2019
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While whole country is busy with Tihar celebrations, Kudu people hit hard by water woes (w...
While whole country is busy with Tihar celebrations, Kudu pe...
JAJARKOT, Oct 26: Tihar, the second biggest festival of Nepali Hindus, is around the corner. People around the country are busy in making necessary arrangements for Tihar celebrations. People are getting engaged in various activities ranging from cleaning houses and streets for Laxmi, the goddess of...
Oct 26, 2019
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Two held with leopard skin
Two held with leopard skin
MUSIKOT, Oct 26: Two people were arrested with a leopard hide in Rukum West. Those arrested with the skin of protected animal are Chhaya BK aka Arjun, 21, from Puthauttarganga rural municipality-14, Rukum East and Ganesh Nepali, 19, from Ghorahi sub-metropolis-12.
Oct 26, 2019
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Tihar festival begins today, the first day of Yam Panchak
Tihar festival begins today, the first day of Yam Panchak
KATHMANDU, Oct 25: Tihar, the second largest festival of Nepali Hindus started today. Also known as Yam Panchak, the festival is observed for five days.
Oct 26, 2019