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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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SOCIETY
Village turned into rubble within two minutes
Village turned into rubble within two minutes
BARA, April 3: With tears in his eyes and pain in his heart, Faisul Hak Miya Thakurai, 45, of Purainiya, Feta Rural Municipality-6, was found gazing at his destroyed home on Monday.
Apr 03, 2019
POLITICS, SOCIETY
No money for storm from PM Relief Fund
No money for storm from PM Relief Fund
KATHMANDU, April 3: While rainstorm victims in Bara and Parsa districts are desperately awaiting relief, the federal government has not yet released aid from its fund meant for people facing natural disasters.
Apr 03, 2019
SOCIETY
Conflict-hit women say no to war
Conflict-hit women say no to war
RUKUM, April 3: Other news or development in the country may or may not draw their attention but the issue of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal does scare them.
Apr 03, 2019
SOCIETY
India expresses sorrow over loss by devastating thunderstorm
India expresses sorrow over loss by devastating thunderstorm
KATHMANDU, April 2: India has expressed sorrow over the loss of life and damage to property in the devastating thunderstorm that struck Bara and Parsa districts on Sunday.
Apr 02, 2019
SOCIETY
IAPP chair Dhakal pays courtesy call on Bangladeshi Prez
IAPP chair Dhakal pays courtesy call on Bangladeshi Prez
DHAKA, April 2: Chairperson of International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace of Asia Pacific Region (IAPP) and former minister EK Nath Dhakal paid a courtesy call on President of Bangladesh Mohammed Abdul Hamid at the presidential palace.
Apr 02, 2019
SOCIETY
APRIL 2: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
APRIL 2: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
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Apr 02, 2019
SOCIETY
15 injured in Achham lightning strikes
15 injured in Achham lightning strikes
ACHHAM, April 2: Fifteen people sustained injuries by lightning strikes in the district on Monday evening, the District Police Office Achham said.
Apr 02, 2019
SOCIETY
NCP’s chairman to provide Rs. 500,000 families of the deceased
NCP’s chairman to provide Rs. 500,000 families of the deceas...
KATHMANDU, April 2: Nepal Communist Party’s co-chairperson, Pushpa Kamal Dahal said that he’d provide Rs. 500,000 to family members of the deceased.
Apr 02, 2019
SOCIETY
10 latest developments on Bara-Parsa tragedy (with photos)
10 latest developments on Bara-Parsa tragedy (with photos)
KATHMANDU, April 2: As Bara and Parsa begin the long and difficult task of recovery after the massive storm hit several villages on Sunday night, here are 10 important updates on Bara-parsa tragedy.
Apr 02, 2019
SOCIETY
Runway rehabilitation at TIA begins; flight service smooth
Runway rehabilitation at TIA begins; flight service smooth
KATHMANDU, April 2: Runway rehabilitation has begun at the country's only international airport, Tribhuvan International Airport, in a full-fledged manner. Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) – the regulatory body of aviation sector – has put in place up-gradation of the runway since last Monda...
Apr 02, 2019