- by Animesh Ghimire
Nestled in the remote Karnali Province, Mugu District Hospital serves as a lifeline for thousands. Yet my recent visit revealed a stark reality: healthcare providers grapple with relentless ethical dilemmas compounded by scarce resources, geographical isolation, and cultural complexities.
- by Santosh Pokharel
POKHARA, July 12: Seven members of the same family have died in Pokhara after their house was swept away by a landslide.
- by Republica
For India’s gig workers, who are increasing in numbers but are perched precariously on the edge of the unregulated labour pool, the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024, offers a welcome reprieve, but still stops short of providing them with the security of being employees.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 11: The vehicular movement in 132 road sections in different parts of the country has been affected by the incidents of floods and landslides.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 11: The government has decided to extend the terms of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) by one year.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 11: The Election Commission (EC) has prepared a draft of its 4th Strategic Plan 2023/24 after reviewing the strategic plans for election management until now.
- by Dilip Paudel
KATHMANDU, July 11: While the budget for the country’s development falls short, the government has failed to spend even the allocated funds, with one week remaining in the current fiscal year.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 11: Dengue cases have increased in Kailali compared to last year. This year, a total of 1,001 people have been infected with dengue, whereas last year only 455 people were affected with the disease.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 11: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday escalated 29.21 points to close at 2,204.61 points.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 11: Ncell, a GSM mobile service provider in Nepal, has introduced 'Biz Sadhain ON,' tailored specifically for Nepali businesses.
- by Republica
BIRGUNJ, July 11: Madhesh Province which often sees a shortage of chemical fertilizers during the paddy transplantation eason is no longer facing such problems this year.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 11: The meeting of the National Assembly has been postponed to Sunday.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 11: The Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE) has prevented 584 manpower companies from engaging in sending workers abroad for employment.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 11: The Nepali Congress (NC) has demanded the resignation of Bagmati Province Chief Minister (CM) Shalikram Jamkattel.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 11: The Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP), under the leadership of Ashok Rai, has issued a directive to its lawmakers, instructing them to vote against Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's forthcoming confidence motion scheduled for Friday.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 11: A person died of electrocution while watering a field at Kamalpur of Aurahi Rural Municipality-4 in Siraha district.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 11: At least 14 people were injured in a bus accident in Bara district.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 11: The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection has imposed a fine of Rs 300,000 each on two firms for selling iodized salts for more than the maximum retail price and other food items with expired shelf-life.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 11: The Nepali Congress (NC) has directed its lawmakers to vote against Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s confidence motion, which is scheduled for July 12.
- by Navaraj Thapa
The Government of Nepal has created its first-ever Concept Paper on Artificial Intelligence (AI). This important document is designed to lay the foundation for developing policies and laws to manage AI in Nepal, in response to the rapid global rise of AI technologies.