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Minister Sinha calls for real implementation of women-friendly policies
Addressing an interaction titled 'Women’s Opportunities in Startups: Challenges and the Way Forward', organized by Policy Research Pvt Ltd here today, the Minister stressed the need to ensure women’s genuine access to and opportunities in enterprises, business, and startups.
Agriculture vital to ensure food security: Minister Pariyar
Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Dr Madan Pariyar, has said the agriculture sector plays a vital role in ensuring food security. In order to realize food security, all three tiers of government need to work in unison, he stressed.
Chief Minister Karki says Nepal becoming self-sufficient in cement
Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, said that Nepal currently has 65 cement industries and is gradually becoming self-reliant in cement production.
Home Minister stresses on safe structures for reducing earthquake damage
"Earthquake safety should not be limited to programmes that can be completed in a day through activities such as putting up posters and holding formal events. Awareness must be enhanced in schools, hospitals, government offices, industries, and communities," said the Home Minister.
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Highest share of Bagmati province in deposits, loans of BFIS
The Economic Activities Study Annual Report of fiscal year 2024/25 published by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Thursday, of the total deposits mobilized by BFIs till July 16, 2025, the share of Bagmati province was 65.8 per cent and 59.5 per cent in total loan disbursement.
Ranipauwa Bazaar of Mustang
Muktinath Ranipauwa Bazaar and surrounding mountain ranges in Varagung Muktichhetra Rural Municipality-1, Mustang.
Investigation Commission to write to former PM Oli summoning for clarifications
Responding to a media query today, Commission Chair Gauri Bahadur Karki said preparations are underway to seek clarification from Oli once the process of seeking clarification from then Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak is completed.
Three decades of Mahakali Treaty: Mahakali Irrigation Project's canal still runs dry
Nearly three decades have passed since the Nepal–India Mahakali Treaty was signed, yet there is still no sign of water flowing through the main canal of the Mahakali Irrigation Project Phase III.
Demonstration held against SC verdict regarding criteria for structures near road, river
Residents living near roads and riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley staged a protest at Maitighar today, demanding the repeal of demarcation standards for rivers and streams, which they say are unjustifiable to local communities.
New Year tourists bring joy to tourism business from Ranikot to Nagarkot in Bhaktapur
Today is the first day of the English New Year 2026. Hotels from Nagarkot to Ranikot, considered the major tourist destinations of Bhaktapur, are filled with domestic tourists who have come here to celebrate the New Year Day, making local tourism and hotel entrepreneurs excited.
Rasuwagadhi border crossing resumes around after six months
According to Rasuwa’s Chief District Officer, Rajesh Panthi, operations at the checkpoint had come to a complete halt after a devastating flood in the Lhende River last July swept away the Miteri Bridge over the Bhotekoshi River. Movement through the checkpoint resumed this morning following the construction of a 91-metre Bailey bridge by the Government of China.
Bull fighting draws huge crowd in Sundarbazaar
The third open bullfighting competition concluded at Ahale Chaur, Sundarbazaar Municipality-2, Lamjung. The event, organised by the local Sundarbazaar Devbhumi Youth Club, featured bulls from 21 farmers.
Kanyam, Antu packed with tourists in New Year
Popular tourist destinations Kanyam and Antu in Ilam district have been overcrowded with both domestic and foreign tourists celebrating the English New Year 2026.
