SOCIETY
DHM forecasts above-average rainfall and temperatures for 2025 monsoon
DHM forecasts above-average rainfall and temperatures for 20...
Most parts of Nepal are expected to receive above-average rainfall this year, according to the latest forecast from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
May 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Three injured as out-of-control bus rams seven vehicles in Gaushala
Three injured as out-of-control bus rams seven vehicles in G...
Three individuals have sustained injuries as a public bus that lost control in Kathmandu's Gaushala area rammed seven other vehicles on Wednesday. The bus collided with seven other vehicles at Pingalasthan.
May 21, 2025
SOCIETY
11 SSPs recommended for promotion to DIG
11 SSPs recommended for promotion to DIG
The recommendation was made by the Promotion Committee Secretariat under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Sudarshan Prasad Koirala tops the list of recommended officers.
May 21, 2025
Health
MBBS program at Bharatpur and Bir hospitals on hold
MBBS program at Bharatpur and Bir hospitals on hold
In line with this policy, MBBS classes have commenced at Rapti Academy of Health Sciences (RAHS) and Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences (PoAHS). However, the MBBS programs at Bharatpur Hospital in Chitwan and Bir Hospital have been put on hold.
May 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Detainee escapes from Kathmandu Police Range
Detainee escapes from Kathmandu Police Range
The escapee, identified as 24-year-old Nishan Pariyar of Dolakha, fled shortly after being brought back to the Range following a remand extension granted by the Kathmandu District Court.
May 21, 2025
WORLD
At least five killed in southwest Pakistan school bus blast
At least five killed in southwest Pakistan school bus blast
At least five killed and dozens wounded in a blast targeting a school bus in Khuzdar, Balochistan, officials say, according to AL Jazeera.
May 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Over 50 percent of government schools enrol fewer than 100 students
Over 50 percent of government schools enrol fewer than 100 s...
The declining academic quality and unwelcoming environment in government schools have eroded trust among parents and students, causing over 50 per cent of community schools to experience a sharp drop in enrollment. As interest in government education fades, these institutions struggle to retain stud...
May 21, 2025
ECONOMY
Malaysian govt’s decision to allow changing employers to benefit Nepali workers
Malaysian govt’s decision to allow changing employers to ben...
The Malaysian government has introduced a new policy that allows migrant workers to change employers across various sectors. As a major employment destination for hundreds of thousands of Nepalis, Malaysia is expected to offer significant benefits to Nepali workers under this decision.
May 21, 2025
WORLD
Thousands of Gaza’s children face imminent death under Israeli siege: UN
Thousands of Gaza’s children face imminent death under Israe...
Food security group says more than 93 percent of children in Gaza, about 930,000, are at risk of famine, as reported by Al Jazeera.
May 21, 2025
WORLD
XEC variant of Covid-19 'spreading 7 times faster than the flu'
XEC variant of Covid-19 'spreading 7 times faster than the f...
The Public Health Ministry said it is keeping its guard up against the XEC variant of Covid-19 as it is now spreading seven times faster than the regular flu, according to a report by Bangkok Post.
May 21, 2025