SOCIETY
Nepal’s Dalits: Poor, illiterate, and married too young
Nepal’s Dalits: Poor, illiterate, and married too young
Dalits, who constitute 13.4 percent of Nepal’s total population, continue to face severe socioeconomic disparities compared to non-Dalit communities, a newly released government report has revealed.
May 12, 2025
SOCIETY
National conference to tackle role of water in food system transformation
National conference to tackle role of water in food system t...
The conference, to be organized jointly by the Department of Water Resources and Irrigation, National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage, International Water Management Institute, and the Institute of Engineering, will aim at exploring the role of water in strengthening food systems through irriga...
May 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Woman held for forcing Nepali girl into sex work in India
Woman held for forcing Nepali girl into sex work in India
The 20-year old suspect, a resident of Birgunj Metropolitan City-16, allegedly lured the girl on April 3 by promising to buy her new clothes and took her to Raxaul, India.
May 12, 2025
SOCIETY
French climber dies on Kanchenjunga, world's third-highest mountain
French climber dies on Kanchenjunga, world's third-highest m...
A 63-year-old French climber has died trying to scale the world's third-highest mountain, Kanchenjunga, the expedition's organiser said on Monday.
May 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Land Commission launches search for squatters
Land Commission launches search for squatters
The Land Issue Resolving Commission (LIRC) has started collecting official data on squatters, landless individuals, and unmanaged settlers in Kathmandu Metropolitan City and the Kathmandu Valley.
May 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Police seize Rs 820 million worth of smuggled goods in three months
Police seize Rs 820 million worth of smuggled goods in three...
According to the police, they confiscated items valued at Rs 825.89 million involved in revenue evasion from mid-January (Magh) to mid-April (Chaitra).
May 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Portraits of fallen Gurkhas handed over to families in Pokhara
Portraits of fallen Gurkhas handed over to families in Pokha...
Painted by British Army veteran and artist Kevin Wills, the portraits are part of a larger series honoring the 457 British personnel who lost their lives during the Afghanistan war.
May 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Foundation stone laid for OCGA building in Patan
Foundation stone laid for OCGA building in Patan
Attorney General Ramesh Badal laid the foundation stone for the Office of the Chief Government Attorney (OCGA) in Patan.
May 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt committed to operationalizing Bhairahawa Airport: Tourism Minister
Govt committed to operationalizing Bhairahawa Airport: Touri...
Minister Pandey emphasized that the airport's functionality is closely tied to Lumbini’s significance as a spiritual site. He said that an implementation plan is already in place for the operation of both Bhairahawa and Pokhara airports, although some challenges remain.
May 12, 2025
WORLD
Where things stand in the US-China trade war
Where things stand in the US-China trade war
Is the trade war between the US and China over? Far from it. The joint statement does not elaborate on what happens after the 90-day tariffs suspension.
May 12, 2025