SOCIETY
SC gets additional Rs 290 million budget, to purchase three SUVs and 82 motorcycles
SC gets additional Rs 290 million budget, to purchase three...
The additional budget has been provided to address damages suffered by the SC during the Gen Z–led protests in early September, when the court sustained significant physical damage. The funds will be used for office management, the purchase of new vehicles and the repair of damaged ones.
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POLITICS
Election Officer’s office set up for National Assembly poll in Gandaki
Election Officer’s office set up for National Assembly poll...
According to Rudra Neupane, information officer at the Provincial Election Office, the office has been set up within the premises of the provincial election office in Pardhi, Pokhara.
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Health
Experts stress need for open conversations amid rising mental health cases in Nepal
Experts stress need for open conversations amid rising menta...
Mental health experts urge Nepalis to break the culture of silence and talk openly about emotional struggles, as a nationwide campaign seeks to curb rising stress, mental illness and suicide rates.
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SPORTS
Nepal secures second place in Int’l Karate Championship
Nepal secures second place in Int’l Karate Championship
In the previous edition of the competition, Nepal won the most medals. This time, the country secured 27 medals—including 18 gold, seven bronze, and two silver—to finish second overall.
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ECONOMY
India renews approval to import 654 MW of electricity under RTC mode
India renews approval to import 654 MW of electricity under...
The earlier approval was set to expire on Wednesday. Under the renewed arrangement, Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is allowed to import 600 MW of electricity through the 400 kV Dhalkebar–Muzaffarpur transmission line and an additional 54 MW through the Tanakpur–Mahendranagar line, tot...
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WORLD
Xi says China to hit 2025 growth target of 'around 5%'
Xi says China to hit 2025 growth target of 'around 5%'
hinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that the country's economy is expected to have grown "around five percent" in 2025, despite "pressure" during a year he described as "very unusual", state media said.
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ECONOMY
Salapa Bikas Bank opens IPO for general public, offering 1.439 million shares
Salapa Bikas Bank opens IPO for general public, offering 1.4...
The bank has issued 1,439,179 shares worth Rs 143.9 million for the general public. Earlier, it had received approval to issue shares equivalent to 33 percent of its paid-up capital, amounting to Rs 172.388 million, and has now opened the remaining portion after the first-phase allotment.
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POLITICS
Mayor Balen’s close aide Sasmit Pokharel likely to contest from Kathmandu-5
Mayor Balen’s close aide Sasmit Pokharel likely to contest f...
Pokharel confirmed his ambition to run from the constituency, citing his long-standing personal connection to the area.
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SOCIETY
Labour Minister Bhandari takes three key decisions to ease foreign employment process
Labour Minister Bhandari takes three key decisions to ease f...
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The first major decision allows around 30,000 Nepali workers currently in Iraq to obtain official labour approval. These workers had long been working without legal documentation due to Nepal’s restriction on labour migration to Iraq.
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ECONOMY
Private sector concerned over inaction in Sept 9 arson case: FNCCI President Dhakal
Private sector concerned over inaction in Sept 9 arson case:...
Speaking at an all-party dialogue organised by the FNCCI with Prime Minister Sushila Karki and leaders of major political parties, Dhakal demanded prompt action against those responsible for the incidents. He said elections are a means of institutionalising democracy and commended the Government of...
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