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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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‘Light of Peace’ to be lit in Kathmandu today
‘Light of Peace’ to be lit in Kathmandu today
KATHMANDU, March 16: In a move to raise global awareness on peace and promote Visit Nepal Year 2020, several Buddhist organizations have teamed up with Nepal Tourism Board and Lumbini Development Trust to organize 'Light of Peace 2019' in Kathmandu on Saturday.
Mar 16, 2019
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Chitwan on high alert following bird flu in neighbouring Makawanpur
Chitwan on high alert following bird flu in neighbouring Mak...
Chitwan, March 16: A high alert has been maintained in the district following the manifestation of bird flu in the neighborring Makawanpur district. Import of poultry and its products into the district, a pocket area for poultry, has been tightened, while poultry owners have been asked to maintain b...
Mar 16, 2019
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Master plan to develop Sinja valley in limbo
Master plan to develop Sinja valley in limbo
KHALANGA, March 16: The master plan to develop Sinja valley as a religious, historic and tourist area has been put in uncertainty as no concrete efforts have been made in this regard, complained the local people. Sinja valley is where the Nepali language originated from and is listed on the UNESCO W...
Mar 16, 2019
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Chand-led CPN's politburo member Mohan Karki arrested in capital
Chand-led CPN's politburo member Mohan Karki arrested in cap...
KATHMANDU, March 16: Police have arrested Communist Party of Nepal politburo member Mohan Karki alias Jibanta.
Mar 16, 2019
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Holeri gears up for tourism promotion through literary festival
Holeri gears up for tourism promotion through literary festi...
ROLPA, March 16: Runtighadi Development Conference was organized in Rolpa just a few days ago. As a result, another such function is on the way for the promotion of tourism and literature in the area. Local bodies of Rolpa with the support of other stakeholders are organizing the ‘Rashtriya Akshar M...
Mar 16, 2019
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Roads blacktopped in Parbat
Roads blacktopped in Parbat
PARBAT, March 16: Around two decades ago, Parbat was one of the districts with one of the worst road networks. Though roads have reached people’s doorsteps in many towns and villages nowadays, blacktopping has just started here, and it is being done rapidly.
Mar 16, 2019
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15 days of national holidays
15 days of national holidays
KATHMANDU, March 16: The government has declared 15 days of national holidays for the upcoming Nepali new year 2076 BS [2019/2020.
Mar 16, 2019
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1,127 rape cases recorded in 8 months
1,127 rape cases recorded in 8 months
KATHMANDU, March 16: Rape cases have continued to rise across the country despite heightened security and social awareness campaigns in recent months.
Mar 16, 2019
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Dr Deb Narayan Shah appointed NAMS vice-chancellor
Dr Deb Narayan Shah appointed NAMS vice-chancellor
KATHMANDU, March 15: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has appointed Dr Deb Narayan Shah the vice-chancellor of National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) on Friday.
Mar 15, 2019
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Dillibazar Prison in need of repair
Dillibazar Prison in need of repair
KATHMANDU, March 15: Dillibazar Prison structures have been in a state of disrepair for long, posing the risk of physical safety mainly to inmates and detainees. The structures dating back to 1960 BS suffered damages by the 2015 ‘April’ earthquake.
Mar 15, 2019