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World Meteorological Day being marked
It showcases the essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the safety and well-being of society and is celebrated with activities around the world.
Mar 23, 2026
Dedicated airport desk for people of Nepali origin
Dedicated airport desk for people of Nepali origin
Mar 23, 2026
Air pollution fizzles out with rainfall
Air pollution fizzles out with rainfall
Mar 23, 2026
Cases filed against 32 accused for alleged involvement ...
Cases filed against 32 accused for alleged involvement ...
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Gold prices drop sharply by Rs 12,500 per tola
Parallel power play begins in NC as Deuba faction calls CWC meeting
3Poultry farming generates Rs 58 billion income annually
4Kapilvastu Maharajgunj clash: Nine arrested, 23 injured
5Nepal’s trade deficit widens by over 11% to Rs 1.098 trillion in eight months
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Chitwan Police resume 'Let Us Visit Chitwan' programme
Chitwan Police resume 'Let Us Visit Chitwan' programme
The programme, which had been halted due to the Gen Z movement and elections, has been resumed.
16 hours ago
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HPV vaccines to be administered to children of four districts this week
HPV vaccines to be administered to children of four district...
Head of the Child Health and Immunisation Branch of the Department of Health Services, Dr Abhiyan Gautam, said that the vaccination campaign will be conducted in Dolpa, Humla, Jumla and Manang, where schools were closed due to snowfall in February when the vaccination campaign was conducted across t...
16 hours ago
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PRIA corruption case: Compensation of Rs 461.5 million sought from 21 defendants
PRIA corruption case: Compensation of Rs 461.5 million sough...
The case filed at the Special Court, includes former Tourism Secretary Kedar Bahadur Adhikari and former Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) Directors Sanjib Gautam and Rajan Pokhrel among the accused.
18 hours ago
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Cyclist killed in collision with Indian vehicle in Kanchanpur
Cyclist killed in collision with Indian vehicle in Kanchanpu...
According to police, a car bearing Indian registration number UK 06 BN 2829, traveling from east to west, struck 65-year-old local cyclist Mohan Shahi, leaving him seriously injured. He later died during treatment at Mahakali Provincial Hospital in Mahendranagar.
18 hours ago
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Kapilvastu Maharajgunj clash: Nine arrested, 23 injured
Kapilvastu Maharajgunj clash: Nine arrested, 23 injured
Tensions escalated between two communities, leading to protests in several areas. Police intervened to bring the situation under control and detained nine people. Superintendent of Police Santosh Acharya said a total of 23 people were injured in the incident.
20 hours ago
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Global community urges Nepal to reform laws on abortion, child marriage
Global community urges Nepal to reform laws on abortion, chi...
The call comes as Nepal reviews key recommendations received during the fourth cycle of the UPR, with a focus on legal identity, gender-based violence, and sexual and reproductive health and rights.
21 hours ago
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128 people arrested for illegal acts inside national park
128 people arrested for illegal acts inside national park
According to the Park's Information Officer, Abinash Thapa Magar, the largest number of those arrested are those involved in illegal fishing in the Rapti River. The park arrested and took action against 70 people for fishing illegally.
22 hours ago
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Traffic disrupted along Butwal-Narayanghat road
Traffic disrupted along Butwal-Narayanghat road
Transport services have been affected after the road became slippery and muddy in the Daunne section located in Binayi Tribeni Rural Municipality-2 of Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East) along the East-West Highway, said Yubaraj Khadka, Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Nawalpar...
1 day ago
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Daunne road opens one-way, traffic jam stretches up to 5 km
Daunne road opens one-way, traffic jam stretches up to 5 km
The road, which had been obstructed since Friday due to rainfall, resumed partial movement this morning at Binayi Triveni Rural Municipality–2, with vehicles being allowed to pass alternately, according to the District Police Office. Superintendent of Police Yubaraj Khadka said a traffic jam o...
1 day ago
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World Water Day being observed today
World Water Day being observed today
The day is being observed across the globe today under the theme "Water and Gender," and slogan "Where water flows, equality grows". Observed on 22 March, the campaign highlights the critical intersection of water access, sanitation, and gender equality, focusing on how women and girls are dispropor...
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