- Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Ministry of Forests and Environment initiates Nepal's first NAQMAP
The Department of Environment Nepal, under the Ministry of Forests and Environment, launched the development of the country’s first National Air Quality Management Action Plan (NAQMAP). The Action plan was launched in collaboration with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and the United Kingdom International Development.
Sanitary pads meant for girls go waste in stores
National laws prohibits the Chhaupadi practice, a traditional and harmful custom that forces menstruating women and girls into isolation. But it is still deep-rooted in Nepal’s rural districts like Baitadi. Even school-going girls continue to fall victim to this practice. They are forced to live in cow sheds or basements during their menstrual period.
National Assembly approves Civil Service Bill unanimously
The National Assembly has approved the much-awaited Civil Service Bill unanimously along with a provision of the cooling-off period. Prior to that, the Legislative Management Committee of the National Assembly had finalised the provision on retirement age of the civil servants. The committee failed to reach a decision Monday, as Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, Bhagawati Neupane, proposed for increasing retirement age to 59 from 58 in the fiscal year the Bill turns into a law. The lawmakers of the ruling parties had agreed to the proposal but the opposition MPs refused to go against the endorsement of the House of Representatives.
NA passes Civil Service Bill with two-year cooling off period
The much awaited legislation, Civil Service Bill- has been finally passed by the National Assembly, the upper house of the federal parliament on Tuesday, the last day for the passage.
Vehicular mobility resumes in Karnali highway, trucks carrying Jumla apples head to Surkhet
Bir Bahadur Sunar, information officer and police inspector in the Kalikot district police office, informed that the vehicular mobility has resumed in the highway from Tuesday afternoon after the rock blocking the road was blasted into pieces.
Acting PM Singh and WB regional Vice President Zutt meet
Acting Prime Minister and Urban Development Minister Prakash Man Singh and World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, held a meeting today.
Nepal's tourism promoted in Thailand under PATA Travel Mart-2025
Nepal's tourism essence was highlighted in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand through the presentation of 'Nepal Pavilion' under the PATA Travel Mart-2025. The promotional event was organized by the Nepal Tourism Board in collaboration with Nepal Airlines Corporation and 14 private tourism companies from August 26 to 28.
Minister bats for postal service agreement with countries inking labour pact with Nepal
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has stressed the need to establish postal service agreement with all countries to which Nepal has signed the labour pact.
Finance Minister Paudel, WB regional vice-chair Zutt hold meeting
Visiting World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, paid a courtesy call on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, on Tuesday. During the meeting, which took place at the Ministry of Finance, they discussed a wide range of issues including the overall economy, urban and physical infrastructure, investment, tourism, and the environment, according to the Finance Minister’s Secretariat.
EC calls political parties for registration in view of upcoming PA by-election in Manang
The Election Commission (EC) has issued a notice inviting political parties to register for participation in the upcoming Province Assembly (PA) by-election scheduled for Kattik 17 (November 3). The by-election will be held in Manang PA Constituency-2, which falls under the House of Representatives (HoR) Constituency-1.
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Road obstructed at 13 different places across the country
Vehicular movement has come to a standstill at 13 places along different highways in the country due to flood and landslide triggered by incessant rainfall.
Prime Minister Oli in Beijing
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli arrived in Beijing today following his participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Plus Summit held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1.
First female judge in Baglung District Court
Judge Sita Sharma Adhikari, who has been transferred to the Baglung District Court, has been welcomed.
