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Dr Singh Sunil Ranjan Singh appointed Chief Attorney of Madhesh Province
The appointment was made in accordance with Article 160 (2) of the Constitution of Nepal, according to a statement issued by the Officiating Secretary of the Provincial Chief's Office, Shatrudhan Yadav.
Jan 14, 2026
Police arrest Sedhai for sending mass SMS urging Monarc...
Police arrest Sedhai for sending mass SMS urging Monarc...
Jan 14, 2026
Two business firms penalized
Two business firms penalized
Jan 14, 2026
Man arrested in Sindhuli with USD 5,700 of undisclosed ...
Man arrested in Sindhuli with USD 5,700 of undisclosed ...
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Two Gen-Z Front members to contest HoR election
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4NC Special General Convention concludes closed-door session
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THE WEEK IN PICTURES
THE WEEK IN PICTURES
The week in pictures for the week June 16 – June 22.
Jun 22, 2019
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June 22: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
June 22: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
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Jun 22, 2019
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National Astro Conference begins in capital
National Astro Conference begins in capital
KATHMANDU, June 22: The 17th National Astro Conference jointly organized by the Astro-Council Nepal and South Asian Astro Federation, Central Committee Nepal kicked off in Kathmandu on Saturday.
Jun 22, 2019
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Civil society members stage demonstration in capital with various demands
Civil society members stage demonstration in capital with va...
KATHMANDU, June 22: A section of civil society staged a demonstration in Kathmandu on Saturday.
Jun 22, 2019
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Nepal fails to meet minimum standards for elimination of trafficking: US report
Nepal fails to meet minimum standards for elimination of tra...
KATHMANDU, June 22: Although it has been making significant efforts to eliminate human trafficking, Nepal has failed to meet the minimum standards for its elimination, according to the 2019 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report released by the US Department of State on Thursday.
Jun 22, 2019
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Overcrowded prison making life difficult for inmates
Overcrowded prison making life difficult for inmates
DOTI, June 22: The leaking roof of the district prison has forced inmates to live under plastic sheets. The start of the monsoon has become a matter of concern for the 47 inmates in the prison that has a capacity for only half of them. The prison was meant to house only 25 inmates.
Jun 22, 2019
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Cancer detection difficult in lack of medical facilities
Cancer detection difficult in lack of medical facilities
RAMECHHAP, June 22: Baduli Basel, 54, of Torakpur village in Doramba Rural Municipality was having health problems since quite some time. Fatigue, dizziness, fever and discharge of dirty water from vagina had been bothering the mother of four.
Jun 22, 2019
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NHRC starts probe into Paudel killing
NHRC starts probe into Paudel killing
KATHMANDU, June 22: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has started investigation into the killing of Sarlahi district in-charge of the Netra Bikram Chand-led CPN (Maoist) Kumar Paudel amid allegations that he was killed after being arrested.
Jun 22, 2019
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KAHS gets permission to run MDGP course
KAHS gets permission to run MDGP course
JUMLA, June 22: Nepal Medical Council (NMC) has granted Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (KAHS) the permission to start courses for Doctor of Medicine in General Practices and Emergency Medicine (MDGP). This has opened an avenue for KAHS to produce specialist doctors. The permission to conduct MDG...
Jun 22, 2019
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Bimala case: Murder or suicide?
Bimala case: Murder or suicide?
KATHMANDU, June 22: On Monday evening at around 7:32 pm, Buddhiraj Tamang's phone rang. The call went unnoticed as he was cycling on the way home from Gaurighat in the capital.
Jun 22, 2019