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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
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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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Govt plans to develop forest as people's property
Govt plans to develop forest as people's property
Kathmandu, June 23: The government has aimed at developing forest as people's common property. The government has adopted the policy of combating deforestation and human encroachment upon forests, prepared plans and managed budget for utilizing forest as a major basis of pursuing economic prosperity...
Jun 23, 2019
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No compensation without verified documents: Minister Rai
No compensation without verified documents: Minister Rai
Kathmandu, June 23: Minister for Urban Development, Mohammad Istiyak Rai, has said the compensation to the lands left useless by the change in river course could not be ensured without government's policy level decision.
Jun 23, 2019
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Industrial security force demanded in Nawalparasi
Industrial security force demanded in Nawalparasi
Parasi, June 23: Business community in West Nawalparasi has sought the arrangement of an industrial security force in the district which has been developing into an industrial zone.
Jun 23, 2019
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Rape cases increase in Karnali State
Rape cases increase in Karnali State
BIRENDRANAGAR, June 23: The Karnali State in the past nine months reported 116 cases of rape which is nearly a double compared to the incidences occurred in the corresponding period last year.
Jun 23, 2019
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Relatives stage protest seeking justice to Bimala Tamang (with photos and video)
Relatives stage protest seeking justice to Bimala Tamang (w...
KATHMANDU, June 23: Relatives of Bimala Tamang, who was found hanging with a shawl inside Samata Hospital at Bouddha last week, picketed Metropolitan Police Circle, Gaushala demanding justice to the victim on Sunday.
Jun 23, 2019
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Journalists come together against VAW
Journalists come together against VAW
CHAINPUR, June 23: A journalists' network has been formed to work for mitigation of all kinds of violence against women in Bajhang district. The network has been formed at the initiative of Sancharika Samuha Nepal.
Jun 23, 2019
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Municipality office vandalized
Municipality office vandalized
MAHOTTARI, June 23: The Office of Aurahi municipality was vandalized last night. The incident took place under the leadership of deputy Mayor Renu Jha.
Jun 23, 2019
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State name through consensus: CM Rai
State name through consensus: CM Rai
GAIGHAT, June 23: Chief Minister of State-1 Sherdhan Rai has said the State would be named soon as the process to forge consensus for it was getting finalized.
Jun 23, 2019
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Syafrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road section obstructed following landslide
Syafrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road section obstructed following lan...
RASUWA, June 23: The Syafrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road section of the Galchhi-Trishuli-Rasuwa Gadhi highway has been obstructed since last night at Lingling due to the landslide triggered by incessant rainfall.
Jun 23, 2019
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Two burnt to death in fire caused by fuel tank's explosion
Two burnt to death in fire caused by fuel tank's explosion
KHASYAULI, June 23: Two persons were burnt to death in a fire caused by the explosion of a motorcycle's fuel tank at Sainamaina Municipality-6 in Rupandehi last night.
Jun 23, 2019