SOCIETY
Janakpurdham to be developed as a wedding destination
Janakpurdham to be developed as a wedding destination
The announcement was made through the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27, presented in Parliament on Friday. Dr. Wagle said funds have been allocated for the upgrading of the Ram-Janaki Highway and the Ram-Janaki Parikrama Road.
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WORLD
Legacy of Himalaya's 'Sherlock Holmes' lives on in digital
Legacy of Himalaya's 'Sherlock Holmes' lives on in digital
German climber Bierling, 58, inherited the stewardship of the archive from her mentor, the late Elizabeth Hawley, an American journalist who began the post-expedition interviews in Nepal while covering an American Everest expedition in 1963.
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POLITICS
Sampang to RSP: Where are 1.2 million Jobs?
Sampang to RSP: Where are 1.2 million Jobs?
Through a series of social media posts, Rai accused the budget of focusing only on those who already have jobs while neglecting unemployed youth. He wrote: “The salaries of those who have jobs have increased. But what has increased for those who don’t? Come and ask for jobs, young people...
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SOCIETY
Rainfall forecast for several parts today
Rainfall forecast for several parts today
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, skies will remain generally cloudy across the country during the day. Light to moderate rain or snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in some hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, as well as i...
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WORLD
Messi headlines Argentina World Cup squad
Messi headlines Argentina World Cup squad
Inter Miami captain Messi leads an attack that also includes Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez and Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez.
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ECONOMY
New tariff regime targets import substitution push, boost domestic industries
New tariff regime targets import substitution push, boost do...
The government has introduced a 5%–15% import protection levy on more than 200 goods to promote domestic industries across agriculture, forestry, manufacturing, and construction sectors.
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SOCIETY
‘Women's leadership essential for national prosperity, sustainable development’
‘Women's leadership essential for national prosperity, susta...
Extending his best wishes to Nepali women at home and abroad on the occasion of the 8th National Women’s Rights Day, being observed today under the slogan “Campaign for Respect for Women’s Rights, Self-Reliance, and Prosperity,” President Paudel said:
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WORLD
Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests
Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests
Animals use various techniques to navigate including following the stars and remembering key landmarks. Birds, fish and turtles orient themselves using Earth's magnetic field as a compass. But it's not yet clear how exactly they do this.
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WORLD
Myanmar to allow replacement of old vehicles with EV
Myanmar to allow replacement of old vehicles with EV
In a notification dated May 28, the ministry said the program is part of efforts to reduce fuel consumption, improve road safety, and cut environmental pollution, the report said.
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ECONOMY
Govt slashes duties, boosts IT and EV sectors in bold budget push
Govt slashes duties, boosts IT and EV sectors in bold budget...
The government has unveiled a sweeping budget introducing major tax reliefs for the IT sector, reforms in EV and electricity taxation, and broad customs and excise cuts aimed at modernising the economy and boosting industrial growth.
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