SOCIETY
School employees to announce further protests today
School employees to announce further protests today
Ganga Ram Tiwari, president of the NSEC, has stated that the agreement between the Nepal Teachers' Association (NTA) and the government is not acceptable and that the protests will continue. He also announced that new programs will be declared today.
May 01, 2025
Blog
“Not Just a Climate Crisis, But a Justice Crisis”: Women in rural Nepal speak out
“Not Just a Climate Crisis, But a Justice Crisis”: Women in...
In recent months, I traveled across seven provinces of Nepal—some so remote that our climate awareness event was the first of its kind in the area. These were open, honest, and at times painful conversations with women who are living the climate crisis in their bodies, their fields, and their...
May 01, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Nepalese Trade Unions rally in Kathmandu to mark 136th May Day (Photo Feature)
Nepalese Trade Unions rally in Kathmandu to mark 136th May D...
May 1 is celebrated every year as a day to ensure professional dignity, respect, and the establishment of workers' rights.
May 01, 2025
SOCIETY
Conflict victims demand transparency in selection process of TJ officials
Conflict victims demand transparency in selection process of...
Citing the absence of a transparent and participatory approach, the victims warned that they may be compelled to form a citizen-led truth-seeking initiative if the government continues to ignore their demands.
May 01, 2025
SOCIETY
School Staff Council holds emergency meeting amidst discontent over agreement with govt
School Staff Council holds emergency meeting amidst disconte...
On Thursday, during a program at Ratna Rajya Secondary School, school employees raised their voices in protest after the details of the agreement were made public.
May 01, 2025
SOCIETY
School staff protest against exclusion of their demands in agreement with govt
School staff protest against exclusion of their demands in a...
School staff voiced their frustration, raising questions about why their issues were not addressed in the agreement, which led to disruptions during the event. In protest, they shouted and caused a disturbance, even forcing media personnel, who had arrived to cover the event, to leave the premises.
May 01, 2025
Health
Health insurance now available at current place of residence
Health insurance now available at current place of residence
Individuals enrolled in the health insurance program in Nepal will now be able to set their point of departure at their current place of residence to access services.
May 01, 2025
POLITICS
Workers' future now secure: PM Oli
Workers' future now secure: PM Oli
Extending greetings on the occasion of International Workers’ Day, Oli credited the workers for the country’s progress and society’s sustenance. “Nepal has moved forward due to the sweat of its workers and the dedication they show every day,” he said.
May 01, 2025
POLITICS
Koshi Province Investment Summit kicks off in Biratnagar
Koshi Province Investment Summit kicks off in Biratnagar
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is scheduled to inaugurate the event being held at the Birendra Sabhagriha. Defense Minister Manabir Rai, Karnali Province Chief Minister Yamalal Kandel and other dignitaries have already arrived at the venue to attend the summit.
May 01, 2025
SOCIETY
Ex-Governor Adhikari appointed to panel tasked with recommending his successor
Ex-Governor Adhikari appointed to panel tasked with recommen...
Earlier, on March 23, a committee was formed under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel to recommend a new governor.
May 01, 2025