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Film Development Board should be made effective for cinema certification: Minister Kharel
He said, "The majority of the Board members are experts who have come from outside, and if they say the film is fine, it is not right for the Board chairperson to use a veto on it."
Jan 06, 2026
Over 10,000 case files destroyed in SC fire recovered
Over 10,000 case files destroyed in SC fire recovered
Jan 06, 2026
Two caught with brown heroin from Gongabu hotel
Two caught with brown heroin from Gongabu hotel
Jan 06, 2026
CIAA files graft case over Rs 5.15 lakh embezzlement in...
CIAA files graft case over Rs 5.15 lakh embezzlement in...
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Justice Deferred, Victims Forgotten
Curfew in Birgunj extended until 8 AM amid religious tensions
358 days left for HoR Election: Effective implementation of code of conduct stressed
4Gen Z activist Bhawana Raut asks: Have new political parties forgotten political values?
5Cyber Bureau busts pyramid scam, 11 held for swindling Rs 120.81 million
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SOCIETY
Bhaktapur Municipality expedites heritage sites restroration
Bhaktapur Municipality expedites heritage sites restroration
BHAKTAPUR, June 10: Because of its rich culture, tradition, and heritage sites, Bhaktapur has remained as one of the most popular tourist destinations of the country for decades. The devastating earthquake of April 2015 and the aftershocks, however, took a severe toll on old settlements, temples and...
Jun 11, 2019
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
AIIB to provide $90m loan for 216MW Upper Trishuli-1
AIIB to provide $90m loan for 216MW Upper Trishuli-1
KATHMANDU, June 11: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a loan of up to US $ 90 million for the 216 MW Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project, which is being developed by a Korean joint venture company.
Jun 11, 2019
SOCIETY
Consumers thrashed by staffers of NEA distribution center
Consumers thrashed by staffers of NEA distribution center
BARA, June 11: Consumers, who reached the Kalaiya-based distribution center of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) on Monday with their grievances, were beaten up by the staffers.
Jun 11, 2019
SOCIETY
Guthi Bill runs into widespread protests
Guthi Bill runs into widespread protests
KATHMANDU, June 11: A controversial bill on the management of lands belonging to Guthis (religious and social trusts) has drawn widespread criticism, with lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties demanding its withdrawal.
Jun 11, 2019
SOCIETY
Over 10,000 hectares of forest land encroached upon in Kapilvastu
Over 10,000 hectares of forest land encroached upon in Kapil...
KAPILVASTU, June 11: Over 10,000 hectares of forest land has been encroached upon in the district of Kapilvastu.
Jun 11, 2019
SOCIETY
Yarsa pickers from other districts barred from entering Rukum highlands
Yarsa pickers from other districts barred from entering Ruku...
RUKUM, June 11: There are many highlands in Rukum (West) where people do not really have to seek permission from any authority to pick Yarsa, a prized medicinal fungus. However, various committees are exercising monopoly by charging entry fees and taxing the Yarsa pickers.
Jun 11, 2019
SOCIETY
Water shortage hits villages along East-West Highway in Sarlahi
Water shortage hits villages along East-West Highway in Sarl...
SARLAHI, June 11: Despite being a part of urban Tarai, many villages in the northern parts of Sarlahi are struggling with the scarcity of drinking water.
Jun 11, 2019
SOCIETY
Woman rescued via air from Bajura
Woman rescued via air from Bajura
BAJURA, June 10: Sarita Rokaya, 24, of Rajali, Badimalika municipality- 3 who was injured after being hit by a falling rock on Sunday has been rescued by an airplane and sent to the Nepalgunj-based Kohalpur Medical College.
Jun 10, 2019
SOCIETY
Home Minister Thapa stresses cooperation to tackle climate change
Home Minister Thapa stresses cooperation to tackle climate c...
KATHMANDU, June 10: Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa today stressed the need for cooperation and solidarity among the South Asian countries to tackle challenges of disaster management and climate change.
Jun 10, 2019
SOCIETY
June 10: 6 things to know by 6 PM
June 10: 6 things to know by 6 PM
Your daily dose of missed important things of the day.
Jun 10, 2019