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
SOCIETY
School employees reject nine-point agreement between govt and teachers’ federation
School employees reject nine-point agreement between govt an...
The NSEC issued a statement today rejecting the agreement made by the NTF. It expressed complete disagreement with the program of the withdrawn movement, stating that it was a version of the agreement outside the institutional stance of the NTF.
May 01, 2025
POLITICS
Mayor Shah holds meeting with Japanese envoy to Nepal
Mayor Shah holds meeting with Japanese envoy to Nepal
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen) has had a courtesy meeting with the Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, Maeda Toru. The meeting took place on Wednesday in the Mayor's office.
May 01, 2025
SOCIETY
Police summon JSP leader after pistol-firing dance video goes viral
Police summon JSP leader after pistol-firing dance video goe...
In the video, which surfaced online on Wednesday, Dr Yadav is seen dancing with a group of people and firing a round from a pistol, with smoke visibly emerging from the gun.
May 01, 2025
WORLD
India closes airspace to Pakistan airlines as tensions rise
India closes airspace to Pakistan airlines as tensions rise
India shut its airspace to Pakistani airlines on Wednesday, the government said, days after its nuclear-armed neighbour banned Indian airlines from flying over its territory following the killing of 26 men in an attack on tourists in Kashmir.
May 01, 2025
Market
Gold price declines by Rs 4,600 per tola
Gold price declines by Rs 4,600 per tola
The price of gold on Thursday has been fixed at Rs 183,500 per tola, down from Rs 188,100 per tola on Wednesday.
May 01, 2025