Health
Well-equipped burn hospital remains a promise as patients keep dying
Well-equipped burn hospital remains a promise as patients ke...
The issue has resurfaced following a string of self-immolation incidents over the past month. Ganesh Nepali of Mugu died after sustaining severe burns during a self-immolation attempt in Kathmandu. Since then, at least five more people have attempted self-immolation, with two others later dying from...
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SOCIETY
Heavy rain blocks major highways across Nepal
Heavy rain blocks major highways across Nepal
According to Nepal Police, as of 7:00 am Wednesday, highways in Sindhupalchok, Ilam, Baglung, Panchthar and Gorkha remain completely blocked. Nighttime vehicle movement has also been suspended on some roads as a safety measure.
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POLITICS
Parliamentary hearings for proposed chief election commissioner, commissioners set for Jul...
Parliamentary hearings for proposed chief election commissio...
The Constitutional Council recommended Man Bahadur Karki for the post of Chief Election Commissioner and Dr Rajiv Subba and Guru Prasad Wagle as Election Commissioners on June 25, and forwarded their names to Parliament for confirmation.
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SOCIETY
Generally cloudy weather throughout the country today
Generally cloudy weather throughout the country today
There is a possibility of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning at a few places in the Himalayan region of the country today. Moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning is likely at many places in the hilly region of the country, the Division stated.
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WORLD
Airbus pushes ahead with future single-aisle jet, hydrogen plane
Airbus pushes ahead with future single-aisle jet, hydrogen p...
Flight tests are due to start this year, and looking further ahead, the European aviation giant is also advancing with plans for a hydrogen-powered aircraft, having recently partnered with German engine-maker MTU.
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SOCIETY
Two attempt self-immolation in Kathmandu over separate grievances
Two attempt self-immolation in Kathmandu over separate griev...
Two people attempted self-immolation at separate locations in Kathmandu on Tuesday, with one citing his inability to meet former King Gyanendra Shah and the other protesting restrictions on roadside vending.
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SOCIETY
NTV's satellite bandwidth purchase irregularities to PMO, CIAA for further investigation a...
NTV's satellite bandwidth purchase irregularities to PMO, CI...
The study committee formed to investigate the satellite bandwidth purchased and rented by Nepal Television from 2002 to 2022 had submitted its report to Minister for Information and Communications Dr Bikram Timilsina on July 17.
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WORLD
UN signals major rise in Ukraine-Russia war civilian deaths, injuries
UN signals major rise in Ukraine-Russia war civilian deaths,...
Russia and Ukraine -- who both deny targeting civilians -- have stepped up daily strikes on each other in recent months, as US-led talks on ending the nearly four-and-a-half year conflict remain stalled.
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SOCIETY
Holiday revision: Will service delivery improve?
Holiday revision: Will service delivery improve?
Nepal is among the countries in South Asia with the highest number of public holidays.
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OPINION
Why Storage Hydropower Must Become Nepal's Next National Priority
Why Storage Hydropower Must Become Nepal's Next National Pri...
Having overcome chronic power shortages, Nepal must now prioritize financeable, implementation-ready storage hydropower projects over politically attractive but difficult-to-execute megaprojects to ensure year-round energy security, maximize export earnings, and strengthen long-term economic resilie...
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