SOCIETY
Indian national arrested with large quantity of Nepali and Indian educational certificates
Indian national arrested with large quantity of Nepali and I...
On Sunday, police detained an Indian national in Bhairahawa with a large quantity of fake educational certificates, holograms, stamps and other documents from educational institutions and universities of both India and Nepal.
Aug 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Overcrowding and no doctor: Birgunj jail struggles to cope
Overcrowding and no doctor: Birgunj jail struggles to cope
Despite its capacity to house 1,000 inmates, there are more than 1,300 jailbirds including some foreign nationals in the Birgunj prison, making it tougher for the jail administration to manage inmates.
Aug 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Student Associations urge govt to issue student-friendly Education Act
Student Associations urge govt to issue student-friendly Edu...
They blamed the government for ignoring students' issues on the bill even after expressing frequent commitment to issuing the School Education Act.
Aug 19, 2025
POLITICS
Role of media vital in strengthening democratic system: Former President Bhandari
Role of media vital in strengthening democratic system: Form...
The former Head of the State suggested that the media should bring the problems, livelihood and challenges faced by marginalized communities to the fore besides taking a leading role in strengthening linguistic and cultural diversity.
Aug 19, 2025
Health
Two hospitals listed for health insurance programme
Two hospitals listed for health insurance programme
The Banepa Basic Hospital, run by the Banepa Municipality and Mandan Deupur Basic Hospital have joined as the first stop service for the health insurance programme.
Aug 19, 2025
SOCIETY, POLITICS
Govt is making all possible diplomatic initiatives to secure release of Bipin Joshi: FM Dr...
Govt is making all possible diplomatic initiatives to secure...
She also referred to the call on Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi and request made for Bipin's release in the first phase of hostage release. Khulaifi is the chief negotiator and mediator in the peace talks.
Aug 19, 2025
Health
Ministry of Health approves guidelines to implement Swarnaprashan
Ministry of Health approves guidelines to implement Swarnapr...
The guideline approved with a ministerial-level decision is aimed at ensuring safe, hygienic and effective administration of the Swarnaprashan drops among the children.
Aug 19, 2025
ECONOMY
Cardamom prices hit seven-year high in eastern Nepal
Cardamom prices hit seven-year high in eastern Nepal
The last time cardamom reached such levels was in 2018, when prices climbed to Rs 105,000 per man early in the season and peaked at Rs 107,000 by December.
Aug 19, 2025
WORLD
Trump Says He Has "Began" Arrangements For Putin-Zelensky Summit
Trump Says He Has "Began" Arrangements For Putin-Zelensky Su...
Trump's talks with Zelensky and European leaders followed shortly after his one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska last week on Friday.
Aug 19, 2025
WORLD
US State Department revokes 6000 student visas
US State Department revokes 6000 student visas
The agency said the "vast majority" of the violations were assault, driving under the influence (DUI), burglary and "support for terrorism".
Aug 19, 2025