POLITICS
Lila Bhandari takes oath as NA Vice Chair
Lila Bhandari takes oath as NA Vice Chair
Newly-elected Vice Chair of the National Assembly, Leela Bhandari, today took an oath of office and secrecy before the NA Chair Narayan Prasad Dahal in the presence of President Ram Chandra Paudel.
4 days ago
WORLD
Nepal vows action against trekker rescue scam
Nepal vows action against trekker rescue scam
The Himalayan nation, home to eight of the world's 10 highest peaks including Everest, attracts thousands of trekkers each year, many walking remote high-altitude trails where emergency airlifts are costly.
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POLITICS
Presidents of four committees in NA elected unopposed
Presidents of four committees in NA elected unopposed
Puja Chaudhary has been elected President of the Public Policy and Delegated Legislation Committee, Jayanti Devi Rai as President of the Federalism Enabling and National Concerns Committee, Krishna Prasad Paudel as President of the Economic Affairs and Good Governance Committee, and Krishna Bahadur...
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POLITICS
UML women leaders file complaint over cyberbullying
UML women leaders file complaint over cyberbullying
A total of 18 women lawmakers, including UML Secretary and House of Representatives member Padma Kumari Aryal and central committee member and National Assembly member Ram Kumari Jhakri, submitted a written complaint at the bureau in Bhotahiti.
4 days ago
ECONOMY
Annapurna region welcomes 48,500-plus foreign tourists in a month
Annapurna region welcomes 48,500-plus foreign tourists in a...
The Annapurna Area Conservation Project shared that a total of 48,513 foreigners visited different destinations in the region.
4 days ago
SOCIETY
NEA chief engineer arrested for Rs 140,000 bribe
NEA chief engineer arrested for Rs 140,000 bribe
The CIAA said it is carrying out further investigations into the case.
4 days ago
SOCIETY
DAAD Alumni Symposium discusses federalism challenges, Gen Z engagement in Nepal
DAAD Alumni Symposium discusses federalism challenges, Gen Z...
The symposium, titled “Federalization in Nepal in the Age of Gen Z: Challenges, Prospects, and Contributions from a Regional Planners’ Perspective,” underscored that Nepal is at a critical juncture where federalism must adapt to a digitally connected, politically aware generation d...
4 days ago
SOCIETY
Use of plastic bags under 40 microns banned as new guidelines come into effect
Use of plastic bags under 40 microns banned as new guideline...
The Forests and Environment Ministry has introduced the new directive, replacing the previous Plastic Bag (Regulation and Control) Guidelines issued in 2068. According to the updated rules, only raw materials meeting prescribed standards can be used to manufacture plastic bags. Bags must be 7 inches...
4 days ago
ECONOMY
Daily turnover plunges to Rs 6.73 billion as NEPSE corrects with 2.61 points
Daily turnover plunges to Rs 6.73 billion as NEPSE corrects...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday slid marginally by 2.61 points to close at 2,757.40 points, as a correction for the 83.33 points rise on the previous day.
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POLITICS
Govt approves $85 million World Bank loan, gives a nod to cut trees for Kathmandu-Madhesh...
Govt approves $85 million World Bank loan, gives a nod to cu...
In parallel, administrative restructuring plans include relocating the Water and Energy Research Centre from Pulchowk, Lalitpur, to Godawari-3 and transferring the Secretariat of the Water and Energy Commission to the vacated building.
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