SOCIETY
Nepal, India express joint commitment to protect biodiversity, wildlife
Nepal, India express joint commitment to protect biodiversit...
Both sides agreed to adopt innovative information systems to monitor and combat the illegal trade of timber and medicinal herbs in border areas, and to improve protection for both wildlife and livestock, it is said.
Jun 05, 2025
SOCIETY
COVID-19 test kit shortage hits Sudurpaschim amid rising infections at border
COVID-19 test kit shortage hits Sudurpaschim amid rising inf...
The confirmed cases include a 20-year-old man from Punarbas in Kanchanpur, a 32-year-old from Dhakari in Achham, and a 24-year-old woman from Dhangadhi in Kailali. Their samples have been sent to the National Public Health Laboratory in Teku, Kathmandu, for PCR testing and variant identification.
Jun 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Former Secy Upreti says cabinet's verbal order led to land ceiling exemption proposal for...
Former Secy Upreti says cabinet's verbal order led to land c...
Upreti mentioned that there was already a political commitment to approve the proposal and it was communicated that both the Prime Minister and Land Reform Minister had personally assured Swami Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna of a positive outcome.
Jun 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Two APF personnel missing in Saptakoshi were diving instructors
Two APF personnel missing in Saptakoshi were diving instruct...
The two Armed Police Force (APF) personnel who went missing in the Saptakoshi River on Thursday have been identified as certified diving instructors.
Jun 05, 2025
POLITICS
No ill intent, ready to accept punishment if found guilty: Former PM Nepal
No ill intent, ready to accept punishment if found guilty: F...
During his statement recorded by the CIAA on March 30, 2025 Nepal clarified that he had no malicious intent in the matter.
Jun 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Investment Board Nepal approves Rs 57 billion Muktinath cable car project
Investment Board Nepal approves Rs 57 billion Muktinath cabl...
The 64th meeting of the Investment Board Nepal (IBN) has approved investment for the Muktinath Cable Car Project and decided to move forward with various other projects.
Jun 05, 2025
ECONOMY
Finance Ministry allocates over Rs 50 billion to MPs’ and leaders’ personal projects
Finance Ministry allocates over Rs 50 billion to MPs’ and le...
Although the government has formally scraped the ‘Constituency Infrastructure Development Program,’ the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has indirectly allocated a budget of over Rs 50 billion to projects benefiting ‘MPs and senior leaders’ personal interests.
Jun 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Teen dies following assault in Dang
Teen dies following assault in Dang
According to police, 14-year-old Biraj Giri of Banfikot Rural Municipality in Rukum passed away due to severe head injuries sustained during a fight in Beluwa, Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City-9.
Jun 05, 2025
WORLD
Japanese startup attempts Moon landing
Japanese startup attempts Moon landing
TOKYO, June 5: A Japanese startup will attempt a tricky lunar touchdown on Friday with an unmanned lander named Resilience, two years after its first try which crashed onto the Moon's surface.
Jun 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Policy exists to eliminate caste discrimination, but commitment falls short
Policy exists to eliminate caste discrimination, but commitm...
Although there are policy arrangements to end caste-based discrimination and untouchability, stakeholders have pointed out a lack of genuine commitment. Recognizing the contribution of the Dalit community to Nepal’s state transformation, the then Interim Parliament declared June 4, 2006 as the...
Jun 05, 2025