WORLD
Despite progress, World still had 138 Mn child laborers in 2024: UN
Despite progress, World still had 138 Mn child laborers in 2...
Nearly 138 million children were still working in the world's fields and factories in 2024, the United Nations said Wednesday, warning that given the slow pace of progress, eliminating child labor could be delayed by "hundreds of years."
Jun 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Complaint filed at CIAA against Mayor Shah over financial irregularities
Complaint filed at CIAA against Mayor Shah over financial ir...
Advocate Yubaraj Safal has filed a complaint with CIAA against Mayor Shah, alleging that lifts were installed in a non-transparent manner.
Jun 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt registers bill to grant legal recognition to digital signatures and electronic record...
Govt registers bill to grant legal recognition to digital si...
The bill, registered on Tuesday, mentions that it aims to maintain the authenticity and reliability of electronic records and digital signatures, as well as protecting and properly using information, data, or details present in cyberspace.
Jun 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Health Ministry opens applications to recruit 54 staff for Global Fund programs
Health Ministry opens applications to recruit 54 staff for G...
Most of the positions are technical in nature. Employees will be hired for 36 roles, including Program Coordinator, Management, Accounting, Medical, IT, Store, Grant Expert, Microbiologist, Laboratory Technologist, Data Officer, and Driver, among others.
Jun 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Flood washes away Dumkibas diversion, East-West Highway blocked
Flood washes away Dumkibas diversion, East-West Highway bloc...
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Madhu Nepal from the District Police Office, the highway was blocked this morning after the diversion was washed away by the flood. He added that since the flood has not subsided, there is currently no possibility of immediate action to restore traf...
Jun 12, 2025
Market
Gold price rises by Rs 1,600 per tola
Gold price rises by Rs 1,600 per tola
The gold is being traded at Rs 192,900 per tola today. On Wednesday, gold was traded at Rs 191,300 per tola.
Jun 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Health Ministry warns 400 staff over failure to report to duty in assigned stations
Health Ministry warns 400 staff over failure to report to du...
The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has warned that it will take action against 400 employees who were transferred to federal hospitals and subordinate offices but failed to report to their new postings.
Jun 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Four arrested with jewelry worth Rs 20 million
Four arrested with jewelry worth Rs 20 million
Nepal Police arrested four persons along with jewelry and precious stones and made them public on Wednesday. The valuables are worth over Rs 20 million.
Jun 12, 2025
SOCIETY
COVID-19 testing resumes at four border points
COVID-19 testing resumes at four border points
With a rise in COVID-19 infections among people returning from India, health desks at four border crossings in Sudurpaschim Province have resumed health screenings, including antigen testing of suspected cases.
Jun 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal's civil aviation still on EU blacklist
Nepal's civil aviation still on EU blacklist
Nepal's civil aviation sector remains on the European Union (EU) aviation safety blacklist, according to the latest update published earlier last week.
Jun 12, 2025