- Friday, 29 May 2026
7,462 children being protected under government radar – Economic Survey
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As many as 588 children vulnerable to violence and various forms of risks have been rescued in the current fiscal year.
Foreign Minister Khanal assures discussion on bill related to NRNA
Foreign Minister Sishir Khanal has assured wider discussion on a draft bill related to the Non-Resident Nepalese Association (NRNA).
Nepali cricket team playing All India Gold Cup seen off
Deputy Mayor of Bhimdutta Municipality Neelam Joshi and Chairperson of the District Cricket Association Kanchanpur Birendra Bahadur Chand today saw off the Nepal 'A' team playing the 42nd All India Gold Cup Cricket Tournament to be held in Uttarakhand, India.
Cost of infrastructure building high in hilly and mountainous regions
Though rural population is declining, urban population is on rise, which has impacted on per person cost of infrastructure building and service delivery in hilly and mountainous regions.
Nation
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7,462 children being protected under government radar – Economic Survey
As many as 588 children vulnerable to violence and various forms of risks have been rescued in the current fiscal year.
Govt unveiling budget on Friday
Finance Minister Dr Wagle is reading out the budget document in the joint meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) and the National Assembly (NA) on Friday, Jestha 15 of Nepali calendar. Jestha 15 is the Republic Day. The time for budget launch is set at 4:00pm.
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Average daily spending of tourists down by 19 percent
The average daily spending of tourists visiting Nepal has seen a decline by 19 percent.
Foreign Minister Khanal assures discussion on bill related to NRNA
Foreign Minister Sishir Khanal has assured wider discussion on a draft bill related to the Non-Resident Nepalese Association (NRNA).
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Sports
Nepali cricket team playing All India Gold Cup seen off
Deputy Mayor of Bhimdutta Municipality Neelam Joshi and Chairperson of the District Cricket Association Kanchanpur Birendra Bahadur Chand today saw off the Nepal 'A' team playing the 42nd All India Gold Cup Cricket Tournament to be held in Uttarakhand, India.
Interview
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Cost of infrastructure building high in hilly and mountainous regions
Though rural population is declining, urban population is on rise, which has impacted on per person cost of infrastructure building and service delivery in hilly and mountainous regions.