- Thursday, 23 April 2026
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16-day Campaign against VAW– 80 per cent of GBV includes domestic violence
Of the gender-based violence recorded in the country, 80 per cent are found to be domestic violence. According to the Nepal Police data, 53 per cent of the domestic violence is physical violence and 47 per cent is mental violence.
Beni-Galeshwar section blacktopped
The laying of bitumen has started from Saturday in the Beni-Galeshwar section connecting Ward No. 9 Galeshwar to ward no. 8 Kalipul of Beni Municipality-8. The road falls under the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road of the Kaligandaki corridor.
Campaign To Fight VAW
A 16-day campaign against gender-based violence has started, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25. Violence against women is a matter of global concern transcending cultural, economic and social boundaries. The reasons behind such violence are often complex and rooted in historical, social and cultural factors that contribute to the traditionally subordinated status of women in many societies. In this regard, it is encouraging to hear that the government of Nepal, along with various national and international organisations, activists, and survivors, is actively working to eliminate violence against women and girls. They are working on various fronts like education and training of girls and women legislation and policy changes, awareness campaign and rehabilitation.
Need To Promote Antibiotic Stewardship
Antibiotics are one of the most prized discoveries in the history of medicine. They have saved countless lives and have been instrumental in the treatment of bacterial infections. However, the overuse and misuse of antibiotics have caused a significant threat to public health with the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Nepal along with the world just celebrated this year’s World Antibiotics Awareness Week from 18-24 November with the theme “Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together". In recent years, the world has been grappling with an invisible
Humla students lack air tickets to Kathmandu
: With a sad face, Sujata Bohora was sitting near the offices of airline companies, which were crowded with people, around Simkot Airport. She was fed up as it was the seventh day she had come in search of an air ticket to fly back to Kathmandu from Humla, a district not connected with the national road network. Bohora, who studies in grade 12 in Kathmandu, had come to her hometown to celebrate the festivals of Dashain and Tihar. However, she has not been able to grab an air ticket to Kathmandu. “My classes have already resumed. Meanwhile, I am here struggling for an air ticket. I feel I made a mistake coming back home,” said Bohora. Likewise, Man Bahadur Bohora said that he has already missed five days of his college waiting for a ticket. Man Bahadur said he studied engineering in Pokhara.
Japan hands over maternity and children’s clinic to Suryodaya
The government of Japan handed over the newly constructed Maternity and Children’s Clinic to Suryodaya Municipality of Ilam district on Friday. The government of Japan had provided USD 84,277 (approx. Rs. 9.2 million) for the clinic’s construction under Japan’s grant assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). According to the municipality, the clinic was constructed in Gogane, a village inhabited by Lapcha community, with the support of the municipality and locals as well. “The municipality contributed Rs. 6.4 million and locals provided Rs. 428,000 alongside voluntary labour worth Rs. 788,000 for the construction. Rs. 394,000 was also provided from local sources,” said Engineer Kabin Sapkota of the municipality.
Orange production declines in Syangja
Orange production has dropped in Syangja this year. It is estimated that orange production will decrease by about 25 per cent in the district this year as compared to last year. While around 22,000 tonnes of oranges were produced last year, it is initially estimated that around 17,000 tonnes of oranges will be produced this year. Madhav Lamsal, chief of the Prime Minister Agriculture Modernisation Project, Orange Super Zone Project, said that even though the production of oranges is reduced, the price will not vary much. He said, “This year, oranges have been produced thinly, but the size of the fruit is large, so there is no difference in price.” Lamsal said that it is natural for the production of orange to decline.
Import of electric vehicles grows significantly
The import of electric vehicles has increased significantly during the first four months of the current fiscal year. According to the statistics of the Department of Customs, electric vehicles, including four-wheeler and three-wheeler worth Rs. 7.2 billion have been imported during the first four months of the current fiscal year 2023/24. During the review period, 2,787 electric cars, jeeps and vans have been imported. Out of them, 656 electric vehicles were imported in the month of Kartik alone. The country has imported 3,730 three-wheeler electric vehicles worth Rs. 370 million in the four months of the current fiscal year.
25,000 plus visitors visit South Asian Int'l Book Fair
The South Asian International Book Fair 2023 held at Exhibition Hall at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, has come to an end on Saturday, attracting as many as 25,000 visitors, according to the organizers.
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Nepali team wins Nepal-China Cross Country Race Competition
The Nepal-China International Mountain Cross Country Race Competition came to an end with Nepali team emerging victorious.
Three dead; 39 injured in school bus accident
Three persons died and 39 others were injured after a bus plunged at Andheri village of Udayapurgadhi Rural Municipality-7 in Udayapur district on Saturday.
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Khusiram Pakhrin's contributions memorable, PM says
Prime Minister and CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that Khusiram Pakhrin's cultural contribution, integrity and sacrifices in Nepal's political revolution are memorable.
Climate change severe threat to human society: PM Prachanda
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said impact of climate change is not limited to a party, community or country, but has become a common threat to entire human society.
Underdeveloped, least-developed countries at risk due to carbon emission: PM Prachanda
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ said that the underdeveloped and least developed countries are at great risk due to carbon emission which is a common issue in the current world today.
16-Day activism against GBV kicks off
The 16-day activism against gender-based violence (GBV) began across the globe today. The launch of activism coincides with the International Day to End Violence against Women.
