SOCIETY
Early Childhood Development classes now limited to two years
Early Childhood Development classes now limited to two years
In a meeting held on Friday with Education Minister Raghuji Pant, the committee agreed that ECD programs at private schools will also be restricted to two years. Private institutions, which currently run ECD for up to four years below Grade 1, will no longer be allowed to do so.
Jun 27, 2025
SOCIETY
Mathematics records highest number of 'non-graded' students in SEE this year
Mathematics records highest number of 'non-graded' students...
Mathematics recorded the highest number of non-graded students in Secondary Education Examination (SEE) this year, according to results published on Friday evening.
Jun 27, 2025
SOCIETY
Over 61 percent SEE students graded this year; Bagmati tops the list
Over 61 percent SEE students graded this year; Bagmati tops...
A total of 61.81 percent of students who appeared in this year’s Secondary Education Examination (SEE) have been officially graded, according to the National Examination Board (NEB).
Jun 27, 2025
ECONOMY
Barun Hydropower to issue Rs 535.8 million rights shares from July 15
Barun Hydropower to issue Rs 535.8 million rights shares fro...
With a current paid-up capital of Rs 535.8 million, shareholders can apply for 5,358,150 rights shares until August 4 .
Jun 27, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
NC President Deuba hints at retirement—But when will he step away from politics?
NC President Deuba hints at retirement—But when will he step...
NC President Sher Bahadur Deuba has hinted at retirement—but will the timing be his to choose, or will it be dictated by his party and the shifting tides of Nepali politics? That question still looms large.
Jun 27, 2025
SOCIETY
Teen pregnancy on the rise in Shuklaphanta Municipality
Teen pregnancy on the rise in Shuklaphanta Municipality
According to the municipality’s health unit, out of 302 deliveries at birth centers in the current fiscal year, 30 were by teens under 20—up from 28 last year. Most of these girls were aged between 16 and 19.
Jun 27, 2025
POLITICS
RSP launches signature campaign in support of Rabi Lamichhane
RSP launches signature campaign in support of Rabi Lamichhan...
Booths have been established at areas including New Bus Park, Balkhu, Koteshwor, Patan Durbar Square, Chabahil, Jawalakhel, Lagankhel, Basantapur Durbar Square, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Jun 27, 2025
SOCIETY
11 yr old girl gang-raped and murdered, five neighbors arrested
11 yr old girl gang-raped and murdered, five neighbors arres...
Villagers who went to look for mushrooms in the forest in the morning found Nisha's body in a gruesome condition. The police were informed about the incident after which an investigation was initiated.
Jun 27, 2025
POLITICS
JSP-N withdraws support from Lumbini Provincial Government
JSP-N withdraws support from Lumbini Provincial Government
On Friday, provincial assembly member Ambika Kafle, on behalf of the party, notified the speaker of the withdrawal. The move was made in accordance with Article 188(2) of Nepal’s Constitution, which allows political parties to withdraw support from the provincial government.
Jun 27, 2025
ECONOMY
Energy Minister Khadka and Administrator of NEA meet
Energy Minister Khadka and Administrator of NEA meet
They caught up during the energy-ministerial meeting of member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation organized at Ningbo city of Zhejiang Province in China.
Jun 27, 2025