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Ministry continues monitoring of colleges with foreign affiliation
Following a decision made by Minister Pun on December 29, 2025, the Ministry issued a 10-point directive to such institutions in line with the Guidelines for Operating Higher Education with Affiliation from the Foreign Educational Institutions, 2059 BS.
Jan 03, 2026
Earthquake jolts Taplejung
Earthquake jolts Taplejung
Jan 03, 2026
Bhadrapur plane crash update: Injured co-pilot; six pas...
Bhadrapur plane crash update: Injured co-pilot; six pas...
Jan 03, 2026
115 illegal arms confiscated in Myagdi in a month
115 illegal arms confiscated in Myagdi in a month
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Home Minister Aryal stresses safe structures for reducing earthquake damage
Bhadrapur plane crash update: Injured co-pilot; six passengers discharged
3Annapurna region sees ‘record-breaking’ tourist arrivals
4UML endorses Milan Gurung, aka Chakre Milan, as HoR candidate from Gorkha-2
5Deuba, Thapa and Sharma assure 25 CWC members they won’t allow NC split
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SOCIETY
SP Bista released on bail
SP Bista released on bail
KANCHANPUR, March 25: Sacked Superintendent of Police (SP) Dilli Raj Bista, who surrendered before the District Court (DC), Kanchanpur last week, has been released on bail following the court’s order on Sunday.
Mar 25, 2019
SOCIETY
Provincial medical college to be established in Rupandehi
Provincial medical college to be established in Rupandehi
BUTWAL, March 25: The government of Province 5 has decided to establish a government medical college in Rupandehi, the temporary capital of the province.
Mar 25, 2019
SOCIETY
First day of SEE peaceful across country
First day of SEE peaceful across country
KATHMANDU, March 25: The first day of the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) of grade 10 concluded peacefully with students sitting for their English paper examination. No major untoward incident was reported on Sunday.
Mar 25, 2019
SOCIETY
Inter-caste couples still facing social stigma
Inter-caste couples still facing social stigma
SARLAHI, March 25: Twenty-three years old Sushil Pokharel unwillingly opted for a court marriage at the Sarlahi District Court, after his family's refusal to accept his inter-caste love affair. Pokharel officially tied the knot with 20 year old Sangam Pariyar after a three year long relationship on...
Mar 25, 2019
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
SC refuses to free Kist Bank ex-chief Gyawali
SC refuses to free Kist Bank ex-chief Gyawali
KATHMANDU, March 25: The Supreme Court on Sunday refused to free Kamal Gyawali, the then chief of Kist Bank, who has been serving a jail sentence after being convicted of banking fraud.
Mar 25, 2019
SOCIETY
Foundation stone laid for the longest suspension bridge of Nepal
Foundation stone laid for the longest suspension bridge of N...
BAGLUNG, March 24: The foundation stone for the construction of the longest suspension foot-bridge in Nepal, which stretches from Bangechaur of Baglung to Aduwabari of Parbat, has been finally laid on Saturday.
Mar 25, 2019
SOCIETY
Ailing NC leader Sitaula recuperating
Ailing NC leader Sitaula recuperating
KATHMANDU, March 24: Nepali Congress former General Secretary Krishna Prasad Sitaula, who is receiving treatment for various health problems at HAMS Hospital in Kathmandu, is recuperating, said a statement issued by the doctors involved in his treatment.
Mar 24, 2019
SOCIETY
MARCH 24: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
MARCH 24: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
Your daily dose of missed important news of the day.
Mar 24, 2019
SOCIETY
Government directed to fix due fees for MBBS, BDS programs
Government directed to fix due fees for MBBS, BDS programs
KATHMANDU, March 24: The Education and Health Committee of the House of Representatives has directed the government to enforce and cause to enforce the fee scheme determined for the MBBS and BDS programs under the faculty of medical sciences.
Mar 24, 2019
SOCIETY
District Court orders Dilli Bista to pay Rs. 1.5m
District Court orders Dilli Bista to pay Rs. 1.5m
KATHMANDU, March 24: The Kanchanpur District Court has ordered former SP Dilli Raj Bista to pay Rs. 1.5 million in bail amount. Bista is one of the eight police officers who allegedly destroyed evidence of Nirmala Panta’s brutal rape and murder last year.
Mar 24, 2019