SOCIETY
Maha Kumbh pilgrims suffer from scabies, skin diseases
Maha Kumbh pilgrims suffer from scabies, skin diseases
Pilgrims returning from the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj are experiencing severe skin-related issues. Dermatologists in Ranchi have noticed a rise in cases of itching, red patches, rashes, and fungal infections among festival attendees.
Feb 25, 2025
SOCIETY
Court grants bail to student leaders accused of assaulting police personnel
Court grants bail to student leaders accused of assaulting p...
The Kathmandu District Court has ordered the release on bail of the student leaders arrested in the incident of beating up policemen in Thamel on February 6.
Feb 25, 2025
SOCIETY
Youths call for changes in education policy and curriculum to stop mass exodus
Youths call for changes in education policy and curriculum t...
Amid growing youth migration for better opportunities abroad, speakers at an event in Nepalgunj on Monday emphasized that ample opportunities exist within Nepal. They, however, stressed the need for changes in the education policy and curriculum to create a conducive environment for education and em...
Feb 25, 2025
SOCIETY
Patient dies due to inter-hospital commission ploy in Gaur, hospital operator absconding
Patient dies due to inter-hospital commission ploy in Gaur,...
A serious incident of blame game among government and private hospitals while handling a medical emergency case has come to light after a young man died during treatment in Gaur, Rautahat.
Feb 25, 2025
POLITICS
Govt instructs to halt construction works, invites agitating parties for talks
Govt instructs to halt construction works, invites agitating...
The government today invited the agitating parties to talks, temporarily halting construction of the cable car project in the Pathibhara (Mukkumlung) area of Taplejung.
Feb 25, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal establishes residential embassy in Portugal
Nepal establishes residential embassy in Portugal
During the camp period, the Embassy will provide consular services related to verification of police character certificates, relation verification certificates, birth registration, marriage registration and other documents other than the verification of power of attorney.
Feb 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Pokhara’s air quality hits hazardous levels, hospitals see surge in patients
Pokhara’s air quality hits hazardous levels, hospitals see s...
Doctors report a rise in respiratory illnesses
Feb 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal imports 1.2 million smartphones worth Rs 19 billion in 7 months of current FY
Nepal imports 1.2 million smartphones worth Rs 19 billion in...
Currently, mobile phones priced between Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 make up the largest share of users in the market. According to the department, the number of users in Nepal has also risen, with the increase in smartphone imports.
Feb 24, 2025
SOCIETY
890 traffic personnel deployed for Maha Shivaratri
890 traffic personnel deployed for Maha Shivaratri
The authorities have deployed 890 traffic police officers on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office implemented a special security plan to manage the crowd of devotees at the Pashupatinath area.
Feb 24, 2025
ECONOMY
37 MW Upper Myagdi Hydropower Project construction begins
37 MW Upper Myagdi Hydropower Project construction begins
Upper Myagdi, in collaboration with Upper Myagdi-1 and Myagdi Khola Hydropower Projects, has constructed an access road of about 21 kilometers from Bharwang in Malika Rural Municipality-7 to near Bagar village via Kalleni, Chhahari, Khara, Khamla and Naura.
Feb 24, 2025