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Finland, UNDP join hands to promote home-grown school meals in Nepal
The new funding will expand the Home-Grown School Feeding initiative under the Government of Nepal’s Mid-Day School Meals Programme to 427 schools across 10 municipalities in Bajura, Surkhet, and Baitadi districts.
Jan 14, 2026
Vapes worth 22.4 million confiscated
Vapes worth 22.4 million confiscated
Jan 13, 2026
Australia tightens student visa for Nepali applicants, ...
Australia tightens student visa for Nepali applicants, ...
Jan 13, 2026
Indian PM Modi expresses condolences: Prashant’s life...
Indian PM Modi expresses condolences: Prashant’s life...
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Nine Nepali migrant workers killed in fire incident in India
Home Minister Aryal in Janakpur for Madhesh province security conference
3Solu Hydropower IPO opens for public, shares worth Rs 8.2 billion allocated
4Two Gen-Z Front members to contest HoR election
5Australia tightens student visa for Nepali applicants, moves Nepal to ‘highest risk’ category
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Rautahat local units intensify excavation to spend development budget
Rautahat local units intensify excavation to spend developme...
RAUTAHAT, June 17: With the current fiscal year approaching its end, the local units in Rautahat district have intensified extraction of resources from the rivers in order to spend the development budget. Despite being aware about the rampant extraction of resources from the rivers, the authorities...
Jun 17, 2019
SOCIETY
Water crisis worsens in Mugu towns
Water crisis worsens in Mugu towns
MUGU, June 17: There is an acute water crisis in several towns and villages of Mugu district. Locals of Bhamwada, Karkiwada, Kotila, Ghattakhel, Jhakot, Ryangchyakati, Lums, Kamfa, Ghat, and Runga, among other areas are struggling with the acute water shortage.
Jun 17, 2019
SOCIETY
Mid-hill road construction disrupts water projects in Dailekh villages
Mid-hill road construction disrupts water projects in Dailek...
DAILEKH, June 17: Thatikath Drinking Water Project which was recently completed and was about to be inaugurated has been severely affected due to an ongoing mid hill highway road project in Thatikath Rural Municipality. Water pipes laid at Bisalla area of the rural municipality have all been damaged...
Jun 17, 2019
SOCIETY
India tops list of Everest summiteers this season followed by China
India tops list of Everest summiteers this season followed b...
KATHMANDU, June 17: Altogether 61 Indian climbers successfully scaled Mt Everest this spring season as the country topped the list of Everest summiteers this year. China was hot on the heels of India for successfully climbing the world’s highest peak.
Jun 17, 2019
SOCIETY
Rampant encroachment of Guthi land to build houses, roads and other structures
Rampant encroachment of Guthi land to build houses, roads an...
JUMLA, June 17: The encroachment of land belonging to the Bhairabnath Guthi Committee of Jumla has been going on for a long time.
Jun 17, 2019
SOCIETY
Deadline extended for resurvey of quake victims
Deadline extended for resurvey of quake victims
KATHMANDU, June 17: The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has extended the deadline for resurvey of the earthquake victims by two weeks stating that it needs to complete the inspection of the quake-damaged homes to include the victims as beneficiaries of the private housing reconstruction and...
Jun 17, 2019
SOCIETY
Comedian Pranesh Gautam released at last
Comedian Pranesh Gautam released at last
KATHMANDU, June 17: Following an order of the Kathmandu District Court, police on Sunday released standup comedian Pranesh Gautam, 25. He was arrested a few days ago on the charge of posting a 'foul-mouthed' review of the movie Bir Bikram 2 on Youtube.
Jun 17, 2019
SOCIETY
5th International Day of Yoga celebrated on Everest's lap
5th International Day of Yoga celebrated on Everest's lap
KATHMANDU, June 17: The Embassy of India, Kathmandu, organized a Yoga Event at Namche Bazaar — the gateway to the world's highest peak, Mt Everest — on Sunday.
Jun 17, 2019
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Pro-Hindu organizations to protest against Guthi bill
Pro-Hindu organizations to protest against Guthi bill
KATHMANDU, June 16: Several pro-Hindu organizations have decided to organize a series of protests against the proposed Guthi bill from the government.
Jun 16, 2019
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June 16: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
June 16: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
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Jun 16, 2019