SOCIETY
NHRC urges gov to rethink banning social media
NHRC urges gov to rethink banning social media
The constitutional body, said that banning social media outright would not only affect millions of users but also undermine the spirit of democratic governance and the fundamental values of human rights.
Sep 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Pedestrian killed, another injured in a truck hit in Sindhuli
Pedestrian killed, another injured in a truck hit in Sindhul...
According to Sindhuli District Police Chief SP Lal Dhoj Subedi, the truck, en route from Biratnagar to Kathmandu, hit Bhuvan Bhujel and Tek Prasad Dahal while they were walking on the roadside.
Sep 05, 2025
SOCIETY
School children’s learning levels continue to decline
School children’s learning levels continue to decline
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The 62nd Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General, which audited the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, revealed that learning achievements among grade 8 students have fallen further.
Sep 05, 2025
POLITICS
UML's Second Statute Convention begins as Oli presents political report
UML's Second Statute Convention begins as Oli presents polit...
Other leaders are scheduled to table their respective reports following Oli's presentation.
Sep 05, 2025
WORLD
Powerful quake aftershocks cause more injuries in Afghanistan
Powerful quake aftershocks cause more injuries in Afghanista...
Five shallow aftershocks, the strongest measuring at magnitude 5.6, were recorded by the US Geological Survey on Thursday night and Friday morning, with some rattling Kabul and the Pakistan capital, Islamabad.
Sep 05, 2025
POLITICS
Maoist Center opts to avoid large gatherings in ‘Awareness Campaign’
Maoist Center opts to avoid large gatherings in ‘Awareness C...
The meeting also decided to keep the government accountable through public awareness campaigns and street protests.
Sep 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Internet service providers gradually start blocking unregistered social media
Internet service providers gradually start blocking unregist...
ISPAN Chief Executive Officer Subash Khadka confirmed that the process of blocking URLs has already begun in accordance with the order.
Sep 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Youth dies allegedly due to medical negligence in Sarlahi, family stages protests
Youth dies allegedly due to medical negligence in Sarlahi, f...
According to family members, his condition worsened during treatment, and the hospital later referred him elsewhere while demanding a bill of Rs 7,000 be cleared before discharge.
Sep 05, 2025
SOCIETY
US deports 19 Nepalis, hands them over at TIA
US deports 19 Nepalis, hands them over at TIA
Nineteen Nepali nationals were deported from the United States and handed over to authorities at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Thursday evening.
Sep 05, 2025
ECONOMY
QR code-based transactions almost double to Rs 958.38 billion in FY 2024/25
QR code-based transactions almost double to Rs 958.38 billio...
According to Nepal Rastra Bank, the transactions through QR code stood at Rs 958.38 billion in the FY 2024/25. In the previous FY, the amount was recorded at Rs 499.79 billion.
Sep 05, 2025