WORLD
Belgium becomes first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes
Belgium becomes first EU country to ban disposable e-cigaret...
From January 1, it will be forbidden to sell single-use vapes in Belgium, a bid to protect young people's health as part of a national anti-tobacco plan.
Dec 30, 2024
SOCIETY
Three tiers of govt fail to implement NHRC directives for Raute community
Three tiers of govt fail to implement NHRC directives for Ra...
The population of the Raute community has been decreasing every year, highlighting the urgent need to promote widow remarriage. Currently, the population of the nomadic Raute community stands at mere 134, of which 23 are single women.
Dec 30, 2024
POLITICS
President Carter leaves an enduring legacy in Nepal’s journey from conflict to peace
President Carter leaves an enduring legacy in Nepal’s journe...
President Carter’s connection to Nepal has left an enduring legacy in the country's journey from conflict to peace, particularly through his role in facilitating the end of the decade-long armed conflict and helping the integration of Maoist rebels into mainstream politics.
Dec 30, 2024
SOCIETY
Birgunj metropolis issues 7-day ultimatum to remove vegetable market from BP Udyan
Birgunj metropolis issues 7-day ultimatum to remove vegetabl...
Failure to vacate the area within the given period will result in the traders covering the costs of the eviction.
Dec 30, 2024
SOCIETY
Int’l conference ‘In Sight Live Nepal’ to be held in Kathmandu in May
Int’l conference ‘In Sight Live Nepal’ to be held in Kathman...
The representatives of IAPB working in the sector of blindness eradication and eye health will attend the event. The members of IAPB are international charities, eye hospitals, educational and commercial institutions.
Dec 30, 2024
SOCIETY
Devastating fire destroys eight homes in Dalit settlement, leaving 55 victims homeless
Devastating fire destroys eight homes in Dalit settlement, l...
The fire broke out in the middle of the night, while the entire village was asleep, engulfing the homes of Babulal Paswan and his neighbors. Among the victims, Babulal had saved Rs 1.7 million, money sent by his son, Satyendra Paswan, working in Malaysia, and his daughter-in-law in the Nepal Police,...
Dec 30, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal Police destroys marijuana cultivated on 5,815 ropanis across country
Nepal Police destroys marijuana cultivated on 5,815 ropanis...
According to the police statistics, the police have destroyed marijuana cultivated on 120 ropanis in the Kathmandu Valley, 2,937 ropanis in Bagmati Province, 345 ropanis in Gandaki Province, 5 ropanis in Karnali Province, and 172 ropanis in the Sudurpaschim Province.
Dec 30, 2024
SPORTS
Janakpur Bolts celebrate NPL victory in Siraha and Saptari (Photos)
Janakpur Bolts celebrate NPL victory in Siraha and Saptari (...
The team was welcomed by a massive crowd at Bandipur, the main entrance to Siraha, where thousands of supporters gathered to greet them.
Dec 30, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal and China sign cooperation agreement for cultural exchange and language teaching
Nepal and China sign cooperation agreement for cultural exch...
On this occasion, PM and Chancellor of Lumbini Buddhist University Oli expressed his gratitude over the expansion of academic and educational relations and cooperation between the two countries, stating that the ties between Nepal and China have existed for centuries, even at the people's level.
Dec 30, 2024
SOCIETY
IIDS Policy Conclave concludes with focus on knowledge economy
IIDS Policy Conclave concludes with focus on knowledge econo...
Through the conclave, IIDS highlighted multiple drawbacks in the government’s plan including surging private credit, youth migration, trade imbalance, dependence on remittances, misallocation of resources, geographical constraints and tensions, low productivity, and high production costs
Dec 30, 2024