SOCIETY
Landslide-prone Nepal tests AI-powered warning system
Landslide-prone Nepal tests AI-powered warning system
The AI-powered early warning system will deliver a continuously updated landslide risk map, helping decision makers and residents take preventive actions and make evacuation plans.
Aug 01, 2025
SOCIETY
KMC urges people to use boiled water citing high risk of waterborne infections
KMC urges people to use boiled water citing high risk of wat...
During inspections conducted in Asar (mid-June to mid-July), 159 jars of drinking water were destroyed for failing to meet safety standards. KMC has been deploying inspection teams at major entry points to monitor vehicles and water jars brought into the city by water suppliers.
Aug 01, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB introduces new guidelines to encourage financial innovation
NRB introduces new guidelines to encourage financial innovat...
The sandbox aims to promote responsible innovation while strengthening financial inclusion efforts, according to NRB. The central bank is currently seeking public feedback on the draft.
Aug 01, 2025
SOCIETY
Two killed, three injured as tree falls due to landslide in Sindhuli
Two killed, three injured as tree falls due to landslide in...
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Suryaprakash Subedi of the District Police Office, Sarki Thing, 9, and Shanta Gole, 16, who were taking refuge in the shelter, died on the spot.
Aug 01, 2025
SOCIETY
Bagmati declared fully immunized province
Bagmati declared fully immunized province
PM Oli stresses public awareness for a healthier Nepal
Aug 01, 2025
WORLD
5 policemen killed in attack by armed bandits in Pakistan's Punjab
5 policemen killed in attack by armed bandits in Pakistan's...
"The bandits equipped with modern weapons attacked the post under the cover of darkness, killing our brave officers," Samo, who also serves as the District Police Officer, told the media.
Aug 01, 2025
POLITICS
Former PM Nepal denies corruption in Patanjali land deal, claims clean record
Former PM Nepal denies corruption in Patanjali land deal, cl...
"This is not a corruption case at all," he said, "I’ve never misappropriated a single rupee in my entire life. It’s beyond imagination to link me to corruption in this case."
Aug 01, 2025
SOCIETY
Driver’s license now valid for 10 years
Driver’s license now valid for 10 years
This change will relieve drivers from the hassle of renewing their licenses every five years.
Aug 01, 2025
SOCIETY
TikTok removes 1.87 million videos from Nepal in three months for policy violations
TikTok removes 1.87 million videos from Nepal in three month...
The report, covering the period from January to March 2025, shows that TikTok took down 1,876,563 videos in Nepal using automated technology designed to detect content that goes against its rules.
Aug 01, 2025
SOCIETY
20 cases of dengue infection detected in 15 days in Chitwan
20 cases of dengue infection detected in 15 days in Chitwan
According to the District Public Health Office, dengue was confirmed among 20 individuals out of 798 tested patients who visited various hospitals since the start of Shrawan.
Aug 01, 2025