- Wednesday, 5 November 2025
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Karate star Arika Gurung feted
The Nepal Shitoryu Karate Association has honoured medal-winning athlete Arika Gurung with a cash prize of Rs. 100,000 following her recent triumph at the WKF Karate Series A held in Malaysia. At a ceremony held on Tuesday, the association also recognised her coach, Kushal Shrestha, awarding him Rs. 50,000 along with a certificate of appreciation.
Singer Gyanu Rana to perform in Paleti this week
Singer Gyanu Rana will feature in Paleti on last Friday of October. Nepalaya has been hosting Paleti on the last Friday of every month.
Motiram Bhatta Sharshta Samman to Sherchan
Writer Shanti Sherchan from Butwal has been honoured with the Motiram Bhatta Sharshta Samman. The honour was conferred by the Nawa Jagriti Library, established in Butwal in 1966, recognising her contribution to Nepali poetry through her poetry collection ‘Manko Sathi’. A selection committee chaired by Prof. Dr. Hiranyalal Gyawali decided to honour Sherchan with this award.
Genuine school brings out five books
Genunine Secondary School, Bhaktapur has come up with five books containing articles written by the teachers and students of the school. The books were published on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the school. Educationist Hemanta Shumsher Rana unveiled the books amid an event organised by the school in Bhaktapur on Monday evening. The books 'The Beacon of Thoughts,' 'Sikaika Sarathi: Abhibhabak,' 'Hamra Anubhuti Ra Sahakaryako Sangalo,' 'Some Hidden Treasures' and 'See
Raute population faces decline with 12 deaths in seven years
The population of the endangered Raute community, a nomadic group living across various districts of Karnali Province, has been steadily declining in recent years. According to the Raute Project run by SOSEC, Nepal, excessive alcohol consumption, unsafe shelter, lack of timely medical treatment and poor nutrition have led to the deaths of 12 community members in the past seven years.
Reconstructed Valley Traffic Police Control Room handed over
The newly reconstructed Traffic Police Control Room at the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, Ramshahpath, has been formally handed over. The control room, rebuilt with the support of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), was handed over to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office amidst a special function held on Tuesday morning. The symbolic key was presented by NRNA International Coordination Council President Mahesh Kumar Shrestha and Vice President, as well as Chair of the Disaster Management Committee Manoj Kumar Shrestha, to Additional Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Dan Bahadur Karki, Chief of the Valley Police Office.
Tribeni School in Gorkha empowers students with practical skills
Tribeni Secondary School in Gorkha is setting an inspiring example by combining education with hands-on agricultural training. The school currently has around 350 students, nearly half of whom, from grades 9 to 12, are enrolled in the technical education stream. As part of its ‘Learning and Earning' programme, the school teaches students practical, agriculture-related skills alongside their regular studies.
Rain brings both hardship and hope for farmers
Lumbini, Oct. 29: Following the end of the festival, continuous rainfall across several districts of Nepal has had mixed effects on farmers, damaging paddy crops in some regions while reviving hopes for wheat and mustard cultivation in others.
Huge investment at risk as many projects remain idle for years after construction
A huge investment has been put at risk as some projects built by the Bagmati Provincial government for specific purposes have not been operationalised for long. The trend of pouring money into projects without concrete plans and procedures has raised concerns that taxpayers’ money might be wasted. The powder milk factory built by the Bagmati Provincial government two years ago at a cost of Rs. 470 million has so far been limited to trial production.
Salaries of Bagmati PA members' personal secretaries blocked
The salary and allowances of the personal secretaries to the members of the Bagmati Province Assembly have been stopped. While the personal secretaries had received their dues up until the month of Bhadra before Dashain, they have not received their salaries and allowances for the month of Ashoj. This decision follows the implementation of a cost-saving measure by the government led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki, formed after the Gen Z movement in Bhadra.
750 trekkers rescued from Tilicho base camp
As many as 750 persons stranded at Tilicho base camp of a mountainous district, Manang, were rescued by a joint squad of the Nepali Army, the Armed Police Force and the Nepal Police. APF Spokesperson Shailendra Thapa informed that they were brought to Khangsar of Disyang Rural Municipality-9 from the base camp. The people who had reached there for the visit were stranded after the blizzard since last night.
Govt, Gen-Z, parties holding meeting today
The government, which is mandated to hold the election to the House of Representatives coming March 5, has decided to hold a joint meeting with the political parties and the Gen Z representatives. It will be the first time the political parties and Gen Z are meeting following the September 8-9 protest that topped then government, caused dissolution of the HoR and installation
Snow, rains hamper tourism, crops harvest
Heavy snowfall has blanketed country’s high mountain regions, while lower areas have been affected by continuous rain since Monday night, causing disruptions to tourism and extensive damage to crops ready for harvest. The Meteorological Forecasting Division under the Department of Hydrology and
Nurses launch nationwide protest demanding proper salaries, allowances
Nurses across the country have been protesting, demanding a review of their salaries and allowances. The protests, which began from Manipal Hospital and Gandaki Hospital in Pokhara two weeks ago, have now expanded nationwide.
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Make security arrangements based on facts: Home Minister Aryal
Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the country's security situation is gradually turning normal with the formation of the incumbent government.
