ECONOMY
661 start-ups to get Rs 2.5 m loan
661 start-ups to get Rs 2.5 m loan
According to the Startup Enterprise Loan Operation Procedure, 2080, the Industrial Enterprise Development Institute (IEDI) has selected 661 projects with innovative ideas, skills, and capabilities for the loan.
May 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Mahesh Shrestha-led NRNA committee gets official recognition from Foreign Ministry
Mahesh Shrestha-led NRNA committee gets official recognition...
With the general convention now completed, the ministry has also initiated the process of withdrawing its earlier petition submitted to the Supreme Court (SC) seeking an extension of the court-mandated deadline for conducting the NRNA election.
May 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Forest officer accused of aiding massive deforestation in Rautahat
Forest officer accused of aiding massive deforestation in Ra...
Activists have accused Hemant Prasad Sah, the chief divisional forest officer of Rautahat, of facilitating the illegal felling of trees across more than five bighas of forest land over the past month.
May 06, 2025
POLITICS
Govt tables controversial bill to amend Land Act in parliament after it failed to endorse...
Govt tables controversial bill to amend Land Act in parliam...
The government has tabled a controversial bill to amend the Lands Act in the parliament. The bill aims to revise both the Lands Act, 2021 BS and the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act, 2029 BS.
May 06, 2025
POLITICS
Debate on policies and programs merely a formality: Lawmaker Joshi
Debate on policies and programs merely a formality: Lawmaker...
Speaking during Tuesday's session of the federal parliament, Joshi noted that ministers and secretaries have already declared a "budget lock," meaning that no suggestions or changes raised during the debate would be incorporated.
May 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Man arrested for murder over wedding dispute
Man arrested for murder over wedding dispute
During the clash, the groom's father, Shankar Prasad Mahato, suffered serious head injuries.
May 06, 2025
POLITICS
Pradip Nepal's body not to be taken to UML party office
Pradip Nepal's body not to be taken to UML party office
CPN-UML has decided not to take the body of veteran leftist leader Pradip Nepal to its party office for final tributes.
May 06, 2025
SOCIETY
APF takes action against 166 personnel over social media posts in uniform
APF takes action against 166 personnel over social media pos...
A total of 166 personnel, ranging from assistant inspectors to orderlies, have faced departmental action over the past two years for posting photos and videos in uniform on social media platforms.
May 06, 2025
SOCIETY
SC orders govt to implement new mental health policy
SC orders govt to implement new mental health policy
The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the government to implement a new mental health policy and launch outpatient mental health services in all hospitals. Justices Hari Prasad Phuyal and Nripa Dhwaj Niraula ordered the government to strengthen the law, as the state has failed to adequately focus on m...
May 06, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Photo Feature: KMC launches cleanup drive in Bishnumati River
Photo Feature: KMC launches cleanup drive in Bishnumati Rive...
With boots in the water and tools in hand, Kathmandu Metropolitan City has launched an ambitious river cleanup campaign, beginning with the Bishnumati River.
May 06, 2025