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EC to submit election report to President today
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The Election Commission will submit the comprehensive report along with the results of the election to the House of Representatives held on March 5 to President Ramchandra Paudel on Thursday. EC Assistant Spokespe
CIB indicts 33 in fake mountain rescue scandal 1,243-page investigation report submitted
A month-long investigation into alleged fake mountain rescue operations in the Himalayan region has uncovered a sprawling network involving trekking agencies, helicopter operators and hospital officials, with police recommending legal action against 33 individuals.
Dhimal Living Museum and homestays in Matigaun
Belbari Municipality of Morang has constructed a Dhimal Living Museum and homestays in Matigaun, Ward 10, in honour of the Dhimal community. The Dhimal community is regarded as the fir
Israel claims killing of Iran’s intelligence chief
Israel's defense minister said Wednesday that the military killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib. Khatib's killing follows Israel killing top Iranian security official Ali Larijani and the head of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard's all-volunteer Basij force.
Nation
Residents return to Upper Mustang as winter chill fades
highlands of Upper Mustang have once again become bustling as residents, who had locked their homes to escape the biting winter cold, begin their journey back to the mountains.
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EC to submit election report to President today
The Election Commission will submit the comprehensive report along with the results of the election to the House of Representatives held on March 5 to President Ramchandra Paudel on Thursday. EC Assistant Spokespe
Twin Jajarkot palaces await reconstruction
Jajarkot Palace, which is included in the list of 100 tourist destinations in Nepal, has been awaiting reconstruction. The palace was damaged by the earthquake that struck on the night of November 3, 2023 (Kartik 17, 2080), with it
WB approves Rs. 12.8 billion loan for Lumbini
The World Bank has approved a loan of approximately Rs. 12.5 billion for the implementation of the proposed ‘Greater Lumbini’ project, which aims to develop Lumbini as its centre while encompassing Rupandehi, Kapilvastu, and West Nawalparasi.
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World
Israel claims killing of Iran’s intelligence chief
Israel's defense minister said Wednesday that the military killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib. Khatib's killing follows Israel killing top Iranian security official Ali Larijani and the head of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard's all-volunteer Basij force.
Business
Minister Khanal asks CIT to fund long-term government projects
Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal has stressed the need for investment from Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) in long-term projects introduced by the government. He made this remark while addressing the 36
Government-built structures go unused
Structures built with investment from the Lumbini Provincial Government in Gulmi District have remained unused for a long time, while concerned authorities have shown little initiative to bring them into operation.
Storms flatten maize crops in Tarai
Strong winds on Monday evening have damaged maize crops in Sarlahi district, leaving farmers concerned about heavy losses. Farmers have reported that maize plants,
29,000 quintals of rice, paddy in stock at FMTC Nepalgunj
The Nepalgunj-based office of the Food Management and Trading Company Limited currently has 19,000 quintals of various types of rice and 10,000 quintals of paddy in stock. Ram Saran Lamichhane, Chief of the
Sports
ANFA Women’s League Sankata, Army make winning start
Sankata Club and Tribhuvan Army FC launched their campaigns in the Martyr’s Memorial ANFA Women’s League with convincing victories at Chyasal Stadium, Lalitpur, on Wednesday. Sankata swept aside New Road Team (NRT) 4–0, while Army thrashed Jhapa FC
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
KMC rescues nearly 3,000 street people over eight years
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has rescued a total of 2,919 homeless people living in the street over the past eight years, officials said.