ECONOMY
LPG bottlers call off strike after govt agrees to raise overhead compensation
LPG bottlers call off strike after govt agrees to raise over...
Entrepreneurs of cooking gas, also known as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), have called off their protest after the government agreed to hike their overhead expenses. Amid widespread criticism over the disruption in the supply of the daily essential, the decision has brought respite to the consumers...
Mar 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepali students achieve Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards
Nepali students achieve Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards
Nepali students have achieved outstanding results in the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards for the November 2023 and June 2024 examination series. Over 48 students from Nepal were recognized for their exceptional performance in Cambridge International AS and A Level exams.
Mar 04, 2025
SOCIETY
Provincial government to print licenses from July 17
Provincial government to print licenses from July 17
Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Devendra Dahal announced that provincial governments will start printing driving licenses from July 17, 2025.
Mar 04, 2025
SOCIETY
Half a million liters of water wasted as Melamchi pipe bursts at Thapathali
Half a million liters of water wasted as Melamchi pipe burst...
Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) confirmed that a water pipe of Melamchi Water Supply Project burst at Thapathali on Tuesday morning, resulting in the wastage of around half a million liters of water.
Mar 04, 2025
SOCIETY
A sole male croc among 103 released into Rapti
A sole male croc among 103 released into Rapti
According to CNP information officer Abinash Thapa Magar, the reptiles released in the river were hatched in 2020. Last fiscal year, the CNP had released 105 crocodiles in the river. The eggs of crocodiles are collected from the river bank to hatch them in artificial conditions at the Centre. The gr...
Mar 04, 2025
SOCIETY
PSC recommends additional secretary post
PSC recommends additional secretary post
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has recommended to the members of the subcommittee of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee to create a new post of additional secretary in the bill related to the formation, operation, and conditions in the federal civil service, which is currently unde...
Mar 04, 2025
WORLD
Ramadan in 'climate of war' for east DR Congo's Muslims
Ramadan in 'climate of war' for east DR Congo's Muslims
For security reasons, mosques in Bukavu have told those not living close-by to stay at home for prayers after sunset, especially the Tarawih, or the nighttime prayers carried out during Ramadan.
Mar 04, 2025
SOCIETY
Two Indians arrested with marijuana
Two Indians arrested with marijuana
Police have arrested two Indian nationals from the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in possession of 22 kg marijuana from Thailand.
Mar 04, 2025
SOCIETY
CAN Federation develops roadmap to establish Nepal as global IT hub
CAN Federation develops roadmap to establish Nepal as global...
The Computer Association of Nepal Federation (CAN Federation) has developed a strategic plan with the goal of making the country a global IT hub.
Mar 04, 2025
SOCIETY
CIAA knocks on SC door for retrial in Lalita Niwas case
CIAA knocks on SC door for retrial in Lalita Niwas case
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court (SC), challenging both the convictions and acquittals in the Lalita Niwas land grab case.
Mar 04, 2025