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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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Build Up Nepal wins 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize for climate action
Will Balen Shah contest HoR election from Jhapa-5?
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4Nepal’s Demographic Advantage at Risk
5Gagan Thapa files candidacy for NC President as Sharma, Paudel vie for general secretary
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Early-warning system helps minimize damage during floods
Early-warning system helps minimize damage during floods
BARDIYA, March 28: Until 19 years ago, indigenous people of Nangapur village in Bardiya district were bonded laborers known as Kamaiyas, who worked as slaves for wealthy landlords. They were eventually liberated from the vicious cycle of oppressive practice by the government and thereafter began the...
Mar 28, 2019
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Eight months on, Puja’s is a new life
Eight months on, Puja’s is a new life
MYAGDI, March 28: Eight months ago, Puja Khatri of Myagdi district lived a sad life. Faced with grinding poverty and three younger siblings to look after, the 12-year-old thought her very existence was a curse. Her dire circumstances were forcing her to the point of quitting school.
Mar 28, 2019
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Contractors make only 12% progress in quake reconstruction at schools
Contractors make only 12% progress in quake reconstruction a...
KATHMANDU, March 28: Contractors have completed only 12 percent of the reconstruction work assigned to them at schools affected by the 2015 earthquake in 31 districts. A total of 532 schools were contracted out to them for reconstruction.
Mar 28, 2019
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Prime Minister Oli appreciates Baalguru Aditya's broad knowledge
Prime Minister Oli appreciates Baalguru Aditya's broad knowl...
KATHMANDU, March 28: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has asked doctors and scientists to research on the talent of Baalguru Aditya, who is taken as an extraordinary child.
Mar 28, 2019
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Indian national killed in shooting
Indian national killed in shooting
BUTWAL, March 27: An Indian national has been shot dead in Butwal on Wednesday evening. An unidentified group shot Feroz Khan, an employee of Auto Village at Maina Bagar.
Mar 27, 2019
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Peace should be addressed thru multi-dynamic methods: leader Khanal
Peace should be addressed thru multi-dynamic methods: leader...
KATHMANDU, March 27: Former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal has said that peace must be addressed as a multidimensional precept including the personal or mental peace that encompasses an inner state of tranquility. Social peace is reflected in the form of social justice and development.
Mar 27, 2019
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March 27: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
March 27: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
Your daily doze of missed important news of the day.
Mar 27, 2019
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Strike will adversely impact SEE students: NHRC
Strike will adversely impact SEE students: NHRC
KATHMANDU, March 27: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the Netra Bikram Chand ‘Biplab’-led Communist Party of Nepal (CNP) to call off the nation-wide strike slated for March 30.
Mar 27, 2019
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Here’s what you need to know when flying with your pet
Here’s what you need to know when flying with your pet
We know your pet is an important member of your family. Before flying with your pet was a possibility, traveling was a gut-wrenching experience as you had to leave your beloved pet behind. But nowadays, many travelers are taking their pet with them, wherever they go.
Mar 27, 2019
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MoLESS to enlist medical centers providing services to Nepali nationals going abroad
MoLESS to enlist medical centers providing services to Nepal...
KATHMANDU, March 27: The Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security (MoLESS) is all set to enlist new medical centers which provide medical check-up services to Nepali nationals going abroad in search of job opportunities.
Mar 27, 2019