SOCIETY
Adhik Maas begins today; What to do and what to avoid?
Adhik Maas begins today; What to do and what to avoid?
In Hindu astronomical calculations, a year has 365 days and consists of both solar and lunar months. To align the two systems, an extra month—Adhik Maas—appears periodically. When a lunar month does not contain a solar transition (Sankranti), it is classified as Adhik Maas or Malmas, exp...
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POLITICS
33rd Madan–Ashrit memorial day being observed today
33rd Madan–Ashrit memorial day being observed today
Commemorative events are being held at Madannagar, Balkhu, while a thought seminar is scheduled at the Madan Bhandari Memorial Foundation in Gothatar.
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SOCIETY
Sting operation exposes manpower scam, agent caught red-handed
Sting operation exposes manpower scam, agent caught red-hand...
Yadav had already paid NPR 70,000 even though the official cost for such placement should not exceed NPR 10,000. However, the Koteshwor-based “Grand Sweet Job” manpower agency reportedly insisted on NPR 300,000, refusing to release his documents unless the full amount was paid.
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POLITICS
NC in fragmented state now: Khadka
NC in fragmented state now: Khadka
Speaking at a program organized by the Nepali Congress Karnali Province Committee on Saturday in Birendranagar, Khadka said the party is currently divided and stressed that efforts are underway to unify and strengthen it.
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SOCIETY
Accounting officer dies during Badimalika pilgrimage
Accounting officer dies during Badimalika pilgrimage
The deceased has been identified as 55-year-old Bishwaraj Panthi, originally from Bhairahawa and currently serving as an accounting officer at the National Vigilance Center, according to the District Police Office in Bajura.
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SOCIETY
Global call to close digital divide marks Telecommunication Day
Global call to close digital divide marks Telecommunication...
The day is marked every year on May 17 to raise awareness about the positive social and economic changes that can be achieved through the use of the internet and information and communication technology (ICT), while also promoting efforts to reduce digital inequality.
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SOCIETY
Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage surges through Simkot route
Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage surges through Simkot route
Since the pilgrimage season opened, a total of 169 tourists have arrived in Simkot over the past four days, flying from Nepalgunj to the district headquarters and then traveling through Hilsa border point en route to the sacred sites in China.
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ECONOMY
NRB to revisit SDF instrument through third review of Monetary Policy 2025/26
NRB to revisit SDF instrument through third review of Moneta...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced to revisit the existing provision of standing deposit facility (SDF) targeting to make interest rate corridor more effective.
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ECONOMY
Birgunj Customs collects revenue of Rs 199.40 billion in 10 months
Birgunj Customs collects revenue of Rs 199.40 billion in 10...
The Birgunj Customs Office (BCO) has collected Rs 199.40 billion in revenue during 10 months of the current fiscal year.
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WORLD
Indian PM seeks trade, energy stability on UAE-Europe tour
Indian PM seeks trade, energy stability on UAE-Europe tour
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in the UAE escorted by military planes on Friday, as he begins a five-nation tour overshadowed by energy and supply-chain worries due to the Iran war.
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