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RSS
The National News Agency (RSS), having nationwide network, is the largest and longest serving news agency in Nepal. It was established in 2018 BS under the Rastriya Samachar Samiti Act, 2019 BS, merging two privately owned news agencies with a view to facilitating newspapers and broadcast media.
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SOCIETY
Pokhara Metropolitan intensifies drive to reclaim public land
Pokhara Metropolitan intensifies drive to reclaim public lan...
The metropolitan office recently removed illegally occupied structures from the Pokhara Bus Park, Amarsingh Chowk and the Firke Khola corridor using bulldozers, with support from local stakeholders.
4 days ago
SOCIETY
Ingnam turns dragon fruit into Rs 1.2 million business
Ingnam turns dragon fruit into Rs 1.2 million business
The farmer from Chulachuli Rural Municipality, Ward No. 3, now spends most of his day tending to his orchard at Village Agro Farm. He grows 2,800 Malaysian red dragon fruit plants across two bighas of land, including 38 katthas leased for cultivation.
5 days ago
SOCIETY
Social media, mobile phones reunite family after three decades
Social media, mobile phones reunite family after three decad...
Karna Bahadur Khatri, originally from Takam in Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality Ward No. 7, recently returned to his ancestral village after tracing his relatives through social media and mobile communication.
Jul 09, 2026
POLITICS
Govt's 100 days: A new science ministry, a new innovation push
Govt's 100 days: A new science ministry, a new innovation pu...
The government expects the ministry to strengthen research, innovation and technological development, areas that have long suffered from unclear policies, inadequate funding and the migration of skilled professionals abroad.
Jul 02, 2026
ECONOMY
Preparations underway to revive Hetauda Textile Industry
Preparations underway to revive Hetauda Textile Industry
Located inside the Hetauda Industrial Estate, the textile factory was established in 1975 and began operations in 1978. It has remained closed since 2000. Although several attempts were made over the years to restart the industry, none succeeded.
Jun 22, 2026
SOCIETY
International Yoga Day being observed across Nepal
International Yoga Day being observed across Nepal
Observed annually on June 21, International Yoga Day is marked worldwide through awareness campaigns and public events. The day has been celebrated since June 21, 2015, following a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed the...
Jun 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Rs 51,000 cash incentive for women who marry after turning 20
Rs 51,000 cash incentive for women who marry after turning 2...
The provision was announced in the municipality's policy, program, and budget for the fiscal year 2026/27, presented at its 18th Municipal Assembly.
Jun 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Journalists in Bagmati to get social security, insurance cover
Journalists in Bagmati to get social security, insurance cov...
In its budget for the fiscal year 2026/27, the provincial government has allocated Rs 10 million to support the inclusion of journalists in the Social Security Fund and insurance schemes as part of efforts to uphold press freedom and strengthen the welfare of media professionals.
Jun 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Bitumen shortage stalls Araniko Highway upgrade
Bitumen shortage stalls Araniko Highway upgrade
Although asphalt base paving (DBM) was carried out in March after traffic was restricted at night and operated one way during the day for nearly a month, further work has been halted because of a lack of bitumen.
Jun 18, 2026
ECONOMY
Construction begins on 180 MW Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower Project
Construction begins on 180 MW Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower P...
Project developer Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. started tunnel excavation using explosives on Monday at Bhalebas in Annapurna Rural Municipality-4.
Jun 09, 2026