WORLD
14 missing, 23 rescued after migrant boat sinks off Malaysia
14 missing, 23 rescued after migrant boat sinks off Malaysia
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Perak said it was alerted early Monday by a local fisherman who found the survivors floating at sea.
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WORLD
Trump warns Mideast truce on 'life support', Iran says ready for any aggression
Trump warns Mideast truce on 'life support', Iran says ready...
The president's angry reaction to Iran's position -- delivered in response to a US proposal -- sparked a spike in oil prices and dashed hopes that a deal could be quickly negotiated to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping.
49 minutes ago
WORLD
Govt issues record 492 climbing permits for Everest
Govt issues record 492 climbing permits for Everest
The last record was in 2023 when 478 permits were issued in a post-pandemic rush on the mountains.
51 minutes ago
POLITICS
HoR convenes today for policy debate
HoR convenes today for policy debate
The lawmakers representing the respective parties would put forth their views.
52 minutes ago
POLITICS
Gandaki Province holding pre-budget discussions
Gandaki Province holding pre-budget discussions
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The provincial government is obliged to announce the annual budget on Asar 1 as per the Nepali calendar.
1 hour ago
SOCIETY
Relief for SEE students: Supplementary exams from June 15
Relief for SEE students: Supplementary exams from June 15
Previously, students were allowed to take grade improvement examinations only in certain subjects. This year, however, the board has adopted a more flexible policy, citing students’ convenience.
1 hour ago
POLITICS
Govt's policies and programs: Share investment option to forward hydropower projects
Govt's policies and programs: Share investment option to for...
The government's policies and programs unveiled on Monday gave top priority to the energy and water resources sector. A target has been set to generate 30,000 MW of electricity within the next 10 years.
2 hours ago
SOCIETY
Moderate rainfall predicted in some provinces
Moderate rainfall predicted in some provinces
One to two places in the Tarai region are also likely to have moderate rainfall coupled with lightning and thunder.
2 hours ago
WORLD
Starmer pledges to bring Britain closer to the EU as he fights calls for his ouster
Starmer pledges to bring Britain closer to the EU as he figh...
Starmer argued that he will “face up to the big challenges” and restore “hope” to the country. That includes getting closer to the European Union and “putting Britain at the heart of Europe,” a decade after the U.K. voted to leave the EU.
2 hours ago
POLITICS
Govt pledges to ensure long-term solution for settlement of landless amid ongoing criticis...
Govt pledges to ensure long-term solution for settlement of...
The government has initiated a major, high-security drive to clear squatter settlements along the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, aiming to replace them with managed, safe housing for genuine landless residents.
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