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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.
Jan 14, 2026
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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Build Up Nepal wins 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize for climate action
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Nepal team leaves for China to discuss cross-border railway
Nepal team leaves for China to discuss cross-border railway
KATHMANDU, June 18: A Nepali delegation left for Beijing on Monday to hold discussions with the Chinese side on the feasibility study for a Kerung-Kathmandu Railway project.
Jun 18, 2019
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10 killed in Bajhang jeep accident
10 killed in Bajhang jeep accident
BAJHANG, June 18: Ten persons were killed while six others sustained injuries when a passenger jeep heading toward Masta Rural Municipality from Dungri of Jaya Prithvi Municipality in Bajhang district met with an accident on Monday afternoon.
Jun 18, 2019
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Kamalpokhari police station to be relocated
Kamalpokhari police station to be relocated
KATHMANDU, June 18: The government has decided to relocate the Metropolitan Police Circle, Kamalpokhari, away from its current office building amid accusations that the police office was encroaching upon public land.
Jun 18, 2019
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After a long wait, nomadic Rautes finally getting citizenship
After a long wait, nomadic Rautes finally getting citizenshi...
SURKHET, June 18: Members of the endangered Raute tribe, who have long been demanding citizenship certificates, will be finally getting one.
Jun 18, 2019
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Khotang gets its 4th birthing center
Khotang gets its 4th birthing center
KHOTANG, June 18: A new birthing center has been established in Diprung, a remote village in Khotang district. With the health facilities already in operation, pregnant women in the village and around now do not have to travel long distances for delivery.
Jun 18, 2019
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CIAA files cases against 16 LRO officials for transfer of public property in Jumla
CIAA files cases against 16 LRO officials for transfer of pu...
JUMLA, June 17: The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has lodged a case of corruption against 16 officials including then Officiating Chief of the Land Revenue Office (LRO) in Jumla district after they were found to have worked in cahoot with middlemen to illegally transfer o...
Jun 17, 2019
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NRA urges beneficiaries to take first tranche within July 16
NRA urges beneficiaries to take first tranche within July 16
KATHMANDU, June 17: The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has requested the beneficiaries, who have not yet signed a housing grant agreement, to do so within July 6 and take the first tranche within July 16.
Jun 17, 2019
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Monsoon to be active from Tuesday
Monsoon to be active from Tuesday
KATHMANDU, June 17: Normal life has been affected badly in various parts of the country including Kathmandu valley for the past few days due to rise in temperature.
Jun 17, 2019
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June 17: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
June 17: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
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Jun 17, 2019
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Update: Nine killed, five injured in Bajhang jeep accident
Update: Nine killed, five injured in Bajhang jeep accident
BAJHANG, June 17: Nine persons were killed while five others sustained injuries when a passenger jeep met with an accident in Bajhang district on Monday afternoon.
Jun 17, 2019