- Friday, 6 June 2025
Trump administration ending protected status for Nepalese migrants
The notice said the revocation will take effect 60 days from Friday, giving the approximately 7,000 Nepalese migrants with temporary protected status who aren't permanent residents until August 5, 2025, to leave the country or change their immigration status. After that date, they could face deportation.
Population of rare dolphin increases in Saptakoshi River
The population of the rare Gangetic dolphin in the Saptakoshi River has increased, reaching 22 this year from 19 last year. A four-day survey confirmed the population growth, bringing renewed hope and encouragement to conservationists.
Communications Minister commits to reach 4G services across country within a year
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has committed to upgrade 4G internet services across the country within a year.
IBN 64th meeting approves investment of Muktinath Cable Car Project
The 64th meeting of the Investment Board Nepal (IBN) has decided to take forward various projects including the approval of the investment of Muktinath Cablecar Project.
CIAA files case against 93 including former PM Nepal
Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a case against 93, including former Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN (Unified Socialist) Madhav Kumar Nepal at the Special Court.
India's active COVID cases rise to 4,866; 5-month-old among 7 dead
India's active COVID-19 case tally rose to 4,866 with 564 fresh cases reported in the last 24 hours, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released on Thursday morning. At least 7 deaths were reported in the same period. Of the seven deceased, three were from Maharashtra, while Delhi and Karnataka reported two deaths each. Six of the seven individuals who died were elderly and had pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and pneumonia. One of the deceased was a five-month-old male child with respiratory issues.
Construction of Dodhara Chandani ICP to begin soon
The removal of trees and poles at the construction site of the Dodhara Chandani Integrated Check Post (ICP) and Dry Port is in its final stage and construction is expected to begin soon, Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB) said.
World Environment Day being observed with several programmes
Today is June 5 or World Environment Day.
Erosion in Koshi Highway worries entire eastern hills
As the monsoon began this year, a flood in the Leuti stream swept away approximately 100 metres of the Koshi Highway at Fedi, Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6 in Dhankuta.
Nepal performs poorly to end plastic pollution
World Environment Day is being observed on Thursday with the theme ‘End Plastic Pollution,’ highlighting the urgent issue of plastic waste, which is contaminating the water we drink, the food we eat and even our bodies. For decades, plastic pollution has been a wid
Cabinet decisions made public
The government has endorsed the provisions relating to budget for the coming fiscal year and various acts.
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NA members voice against prevalence of caste-based discrimination
Members of the National Assembly have expressed their concerns over the de facto practice of caste-based discrimination and untouchability despite its illegalization long ago. Airing their views in a zero hour of the National Assembly, they echoed the need for wider and collaborative efforts to end the caste-based discrimination.
Nine injured in Doti jeep accident
Acting chief of the Doti district police office, DSP Dipendra Kumar Pal, informed that the injured were undergoing treatment at the district hospital in Silgadhi. The jeep was heading to Silgadhi from Bagalek when it met with an accident due its brake failure, said the police.
