SOCIETY
Call for G7 to tackle caste-based discrimination as global agenda
Call for G7 to tackle caste-based discrimination as global a...
n a letter addressed to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who currently holds the G7 presidency, Dr. Drona Rasali—Chair of the Global Conference for a Caste-Free World 2025 and head of Sahayatra—called on G7 leaders to address the global impact of caste-based discrimination, which aff...
Jun 18, 2025
ECONOMY
Birgunj Dry Port collects Rs 45.61 billion revenue in 11 months of current FY
Birgunj Dry Port collects Rs 45.61 billion revenue in 11 mon...
The Birgunj Dry Port Customs Office in Sirsiya has collected revenue of Rs 45.61 billion in the first 11 months of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25.
Jun 18, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal edge Scotland by two wickets in low-score thriller
Nepal edge Scotland by two wickets in low-score thriller
Opting to field first after winning the toss, Nepal bundled out Scotland at meagre 97 runs with two balls remaining in the first inning. By the end of the first powerplay, Nepal had already inflicted irreparable damage to Scotland’s batting order by taking five wickets.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Air pollution reducing life expectancy of Nepalis by over three years: World Bank
Air pollution reducing life expectancy of Nepalis by over th...
The study states that no significant progress has been made in improving air quality in the past decade, with Kathmandu and the Terai region identified as the country’s most polluted areas.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepalis having fewer children than they want amid rising costs and insecurity: UNFPA
Nepalis having fewer children than they want amid rising cos...
Based on academic research and a UNFPA–YouGov survey conducted across 14 countries with varying fertility rates, the report finds that one in five people globally expect not to have their desired number of children. Key reasons include high living costs, job insecurity, unaffordable housing an...
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt moving ahead to implement outcomes of Sagarmatha Sambaad: Forest Minister
Govt moving ahead to implement outcomes of Sagarmatha Sambaa...
During the inauguration of the 'Post-Sagarmatha Sambaad' event organized jointly here today by Sahas Nepal, Youth Alliance for Environment and KIRDAC, among other organisations, he said that efforts are being made to implement the '25-point Sagarmatha Call' by coordinating with everyone.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
One arrested for spreading misinformation on social media
One arrested for spreading misinformation on social media
The arrested individual has been identified as Resham Raj Paudel, 26, from Nisikhola Rural Municipality-4 of Baglung. Known as ‘Driver Resham,’ he was arrested by the bureau’s team in Nepalgunj.
Jun 17, 2025
POLITICS
PM Oli urges gold and silver traders to avoid protest, assures solution through dialogue
PM Oli urges gold and silver traders to avoid protest, assur...
The leaders of associations related to the gold and silver business have drawn the attention of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli regarding the provision in the upcoming fiscal year's budget to impose a two percent luxury tax on gold and silver transactions.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Two nabbed for defrauding people over jobs in Bosnia and Malaysia
Two nabbed for defrauding people over jobs in Bosnia and Mal...
Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding people by luring them with promises of attractive salaries in foreign employment opportunities in Bosnia and Malaysia.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
'Melamchi water will be available in Kathmandu even during monsoon'
'Melamchi water will be available in Kathmandu even during m...
Minister for Water Supply Pradip Yadav has said the Melamchi drinking water would be available in Kathmandu even during this monsoon. Minister Yadav said it while inspecting a water tank set up near the Ribarma River in Sindhupalchok on Monday.
Jun 17, 2025