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Build Up Nepal wins 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize for climate action
The award underscores Nepal’s growing contribution to global sustainability and the power of locally driven innovations to address climate change and disaster resilience.
Jan 14, 2026
Finland, UNDP join hands to promote home-grown school m...
Finland, UNDP join hands to promote home-grown school m...
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, ...
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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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CIAA summons 11 persons over 590 ropani land grab case
CIAA summons 11 persons over 590 ropani land grab case
JUMLA, May 23: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has given seven days to 11 persons accused of grabbing 590 ropani [30.02 hectares] of land belonging to the Sheep and Goat Research Program (SGRP), in Guthichaur Rural Municipality of Jumla to appear before the commissi...
May 23, 2019
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Nepal survey officials install GPS device on Everest summit
Nepal survey officials install GPS device on Everest summit
KATHMANDU, May 23: Nepal’s bid to settle the dispute surrounding the height of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, has achieved an important milestone with the successful ascent of the peak by a team of survey officials in the wee hours of Wednesday.
May 23, 2019
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Killings leave locals feeling uneasy
Killings leave locals feeling uneasy
PACHTHAR, May 23: The brutal Miklajung murders have greatly unsettled the locals. On Wednesday, they were not to be found carrying out their daily activities as normal.
May 23, 2019
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Bodies of Miklajung victims handed over to kin after postmortem
Bodies of Miklajung victims handed over to kin after postmor...
DHARAN, May 23: After postmortems at BP Koirala Hospital in Dharan, the bodies of all victims of the horrific Miklajung murders have been handed over to relatives.
May 23, 2019
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Locals displaced by Budhigandaki Hydropower Project dissatisfied with new location
Locals displaced by Budhigandaki Hydropower Project dissatis...
GORKHA, May 23: The locals of Gorkha displaced by the Budhigandaki Hydropower Project have expressed dissatisfaction regarding the land allocation by the project to rehabilitate them.re
May 23, 2019
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Nepal Academy working to bring uniformity in language use
Nepal Academy working to bring uniformity in language use
KATHMANDU, May 22: Concerned over the lack of uniformity in the use of language, the Nepal Academy says it is taking initiation to have uniformity in a language in school, law courts, and media sector.
May 22, 2019
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May 22: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
May 22: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
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May 22, 2019
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Case filed against High Court judge Dhakal
Case filed against High Court judge Dhakal
KATHMANDU, May 22: A case has been filed at the Supreme Court against Judge of Janakpur High Court Lekh Nath Dhakal. Umesh Baniya of Kavre registered case against Judge Dhakal. He has been charged with taking Rs 1.8 million as a bribe from the customer.
May 22, 2019
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Home Minister vows to come up with facts surrounding Panchthar massacre
Home Minister vows to come up with facts surrounding Panchth...
KATHMANDU, May 22: Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa has promised to come up with facts surrounding the mass killing of nine people at Arubot of Panchthar.
May 22, 2019
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Law paving way for development and prosperity needed: Home Minister
Law paving way for development and prosperity needed: Home M...
KATHMANDU, May 22: Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa has stressed on the need of proper laws paving way for development and prosperity.
May 22, 2019