SOCIETY
PPO elects 151-member committee led by Dr Khatiwada
PPO elects 151-member committee led by Dr Khatiwada
The new leadership includes Manoj Bista as the senior vice chair and Narendra Koirala, Bharat Rai, Tej Bikram Basnet, Ramji Pokharel, Balaram Rayamajhi, Tilak Bhusal, Narendra Shiwakot and Maya Ghimire as the vice chairs.
Apr 23, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal to play friendly football against Hong Kong
Nepal to play friendly football against Hong Kong
The Nepal national men's football team will face Hong Kong in a friendly match on June 5.
Apr 23, 2025
SOCIETY
‘Nepal is home to 10 percent of the world's snow leopards’
‘Nepal is home to 10 percent of the world's snow leopards’
Snow leopard is found to inhabit an area of 30,500 square kilometres in the high mountainous region of Nepal.
Apr 23, 2025
SOCIETY
Commission proposes to reduce tenures of Secy, Chief Secy
Commission proposes to reduce tenures of Secy, Chief Secy
The report proposes reducing the tenure of the chief secretary from the current three years to two, and the tenure of secretaries from five years to four. The draft is part of the Federal Civil Service Bill currently under parliamentary review.
Apr 23, 2025
POLITICS
Raghuji Pant appointed Education Minister, Swearing-in scheduled for Thursday
Raghuji Pant appointed Education Minister, Swearing-in sched...
The CPN-UML has appointed Raghuji Pant as the new Minister of Education. He is set to take the oath of office and secrecy on Thursday.
Apr 23, 2025
POLITICS
Female employees to receive maternity leave during pregnancy
Female employees to receive maternity leave during pregnancy
This proposal for maternity leave was advanced by Dr Chanda Karki Bhattarai, a member of parliament from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), and has been incorporated into the Federal Civil Service Bill currently in the State Affairs Committee.
Apr 23, 2025
ECONOMY
NEPSE loses 32.38 points as market declines for fourth consecutive day
NEPSE loses 32.38 points as market declines for fourth conse...
All sub-indices, except mutual funds, contributed to the market decline. While the development banks’ sub-index saw the highest drop, falling by 2.09 percent, investors in 217 listed companies suffered losses.
Apr 23, 2025
SOCIETY
NEB releases revised Grade XII exam schedule
NEB releases revised Grade XII exam schedule
According to the revised schedule, the compulsory English exam will be held on the first day, May 4.
Apr 23, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Photo Feature: Rato Machhindranath statue receives its annual coat of paint
Photo Feature: Rato Machhindranath statue receives its annua...
The statue of Rato Machhindranath, revered by locals in Lalitpur, is receiving its annual coat of paint in preparation for the upcoming Dash Karma rituals. The intricate painting work, which started on Tuesday, is expected to be completed by Thursday.
Apr 23, 2025
POLITICS
Deputy PM Singh holds meeting with UAE Deputy PM
Deputy PM Singh holds meeting with UAE Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh held a courtesy meeting today with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Apr 23, 2025