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Two dead, 12 injured in Lamjung jeep accident
Deputy Superintendent of Police and Chief of Lamjung District Police, Dipendra Kumar Basnet, said the jeep (Ga 1 Ja 6470) on its way to Usta village in Marsyangdi Rural Municipality-7 from the district headquarters Bensisahar fell some 50 meters off the road in Usta area of Bensisahar.
West Asia conflict: All seven Nepalis injured in UAE out of danger, six discharged from hospital
All Nepali nationals who were injured in attacks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in course of the West Asian conflict are out of danger.
'Municipalities liable for Irregularities in river material extraction'
District Administration Office (DAO), Sarlahi, has urged all local governments awarding contracts for river-based materials to strictly monitor and regulate extraction activities.
'Operation Safety' over the night: Five gangsters arrested; 18 held from airport
Spokesperson at the District Police Office Kathmandu, SP Pawan Bhattarai informed that the police conducted 'Operation Safety Kathmandu' last night and arrested Praveen Tamang, known as 'Dimple', for his alleged involvement in gang activities with the Shyam Lama group in Boudha.
Nation
Two dead, 12 injured in Lamjung jeep accident
Deputy Superintendent of Police and Chief of Lamjung District Police, Dipendra Kumar Basnet, said the jeep (Ga 1 Ja 6470) on its way to Usta village in Marsyangdi Rural Municipality-7 from the district headquarters Bensisahar fell some 50 meters off the road in Usta area of Bensisahar.
Chief Minister Baniya calls for exemption of interest for businesses
Inaugurating the 59th anniversary of the Makawanpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hetauda today, he said that the federal government should take initiative to waive the bank interest of affected traders whose structures were demolished for road expansion in Hetauda.
Health Ministry's directive to designate 'focal person'
Information officer of the Ministry, Dr Bhakta KC, said that the ministry has instructed its 46 subordinate health institutions to appoint a 'focal person' as soon as possible to address complaints received through 'Hello Sarkar', a hotline complaint registering mechanism.
Leader Koirala vows to make efforts to unite NC
Inaugurating the 18th annual general meeting of BP Memorial Community Cooperative Hospital on Saturday, Koirala said that he was in favour of uniting the NC instead of standing for and against.
World
Iran hits Kuwait, blasts rock Tehran
Iran's missiles set alight a refinery and damaged a desalination plant in Kuwait on Friday as Israeli and U.S. strikes kept hitting Iran. As the war that b
Business
IBN sets up investor desk
The Investment Board Nepal (IBN) has established an investor facilitation and grievance hearing desk. The desk has been set up to facilitate service delivery under the operation of a One-Stop Service Centre (OSSC).
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Inflation eases to 3.62% in Mid-March
The year-on-year (y-o-y) consumer price inflation stood at 3.62 per cent in mid-March 2026 compared to 3.75 per cent a year ago. According to current microeconomic and
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Petrol prices hit record high
Petrol prices in Nepal have reached an all-time high, with the latest revision by the state-owned Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) pushing the cost to Rs. 202 per litre in the Kathmandu Valley. Diesel and kerosene have also been increased to Rs. 182 per litre.
Sugar production declines in Mahottari
Sugar production in Mahottari district, a key hub for sugarcane farming, has continued to decline as mills struggle with inadequate raw material supply. According to Everest Sugar Mill in Ramn
Sports
Gurung and Shrestha named Best Athletes at NNIPA Awards
Karate star Arika Gurung and table tennis player Shantu Shrestha have been crowned Nepal’s Best Athletes at the 20th NNIPA Sports Awards held in Banepa, Kavrepalanchowk, on Friday.
Interview
Neither old parties need to panic nor new ones gloat over, PM Karki cautions
Prime Minister Sushila Karki had taken up the responsibility of the head of the executive when the country was in difficult circumstances and has successfully fulfilled the task of conducting the House of Representatives election within the stipulated time.
Growing heart disease raises health concerns in Nepal, Dr. Bhattarai
In recent years, heart disease has been increasing in Nepal. Among non-communicable diseases, heart disease ranks first. The growing burden of non-communicable diseases worldwide has significantly affected Nepal as well. Many people i
Society
Two dead, 12 injured in Lamjung jeep accident
Deputy Superintendent of Police and Chief of Lamjung District Police, Dipendra Kumar Basnet, said the jeep (Ga 1 Ja 6470) on its way to Usta village in Marsyangdi Rural Municipality-7 from the district headquarters Bensisahar fell some 50 meters off the road in Usta area of Bensisahar.