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Children forced into work after father commits suicide

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MYAGDI, May 21: After failing to provide two square meals to his children, Ambar Bahadur Ramjali of Annapurna Rural Municipality-1 committed suicide two years ago. He earned his living as a laborer. Extreme poverty compelled him to hang himself from a tree in a local community forest.
May 21, 2019
SOCIETY

Unchecked encroachment tarnishes the beauty of Kalinchowk

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DOLAKHA, May 21: The government’s failure to protect Kalinchowk, a popular tourist destination in Dolakha district, has encouraged illegal encroachment of public land in the area of late.
May 21, 2019
SOCIETY

75 climbers reach top of Everest

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KATHMANDU, May 20: Spring mountain climbing season is on the verge of entering its second week and so far some 75 climbers have reached the top of Mount Everest, world's highest peak.
May 20, 2019
SOCIETY

May 20: 6 things to know by 6 PM today

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Your daily dose of missed important news of the day.
May 20, 2019
SOCIETY

Number of trafficked women and children increasing

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BANKE, May 20: The number of women and children going illegally to India and the Gulf countries for work through the Nepal-India border in Banke district has been increasing every year.
May 20, 2019
SOCIETY, Lifestyle

Famed Sherpa climber helps Nepal kids reach greater heights

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KATHMANDU, May 20: Apa Sherpa has stood on top of the world more times than all but one other person. Now he wants to make sure no one feels compelled to follow in his footsteps.
May 20, 2019
SOCIETY

Contribution of all must for protection and promotion of hum...

Contribution of all must for protection and promotion of human rights
KATHMANDU, May 20: Experts have said that the contribution of all sectors was necessary for the protection and promotion of human rights.
May 20, 2019
SOCIETY

Fifteen Nepali nationals rescued from war-torn Libya

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KATHMANDU, May 20: Fifteen Nepali nationals who were trafficked to war-torn Libya were rescued on Sunday, the Nepali Embassy in Egypt said.
May 20, 2019
SOCIETY

Locals stage demonstration demanding action against rapists

Locals stage demonstration demanding action against rapists
NAWALPARASI, May 20: Locals on Sunday staged a demonstration calling for action against two security personnel of Riot Control Police Office in Sunawal of west Nawalparasi for their alleged involvement in a rape case.
May 20, 2019
SOCIETY

Police arrest notorious burglar Lama from Tokha

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KATHMANDU, May 20: Police have arrested notorious burglar Bishnu Lama alias Kaale from Toka on Monday.
May 20, 2019