SOCIETY
RIVER+ collects 143 metric tonnes of waste from Kathmandu’s rivers
RIVER+ collects 143 metric tonnes of waste from Kathmandu’s...
According to Clean Up Nepal, the initiative was made possible through the active participation of more than 100 volunteers, members of local communities, Nepal Police, students from different educational institutions, according to the organizer.
Apr 03, 2025
SOCIETY
Man dies after falling from a hill while cutting grass
Man dies after falling from a hill while cutting grass
Indra Bahadur Gharti, 50, of Tanamkhola Rural Municipality-1, slipped and plunged nearly 100 meters down a slope near his house.
Apr 03, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Teachers across Nepal stage protest in Kathmandu (Photo Feature)
Teachers across Nepal stage protest in Kathmandu (Photo Feat...
The teachers began their protest in Kathmandu on Wednesday, demanding the enactment of the School Education Act.
Apr 03, 2025
WORLD
US ‘reciprocal’ tariffs against dozens of nations draw dismay and calls for negotiations
US ‘reciprocal’ tariffs against dozens of nations draw disma...
Sweeping new tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump provoked dismay, threats of countermeasures and urgent calls for further negotiations to make trade rules fairer.
Apr 03, 2025
ECONOMY
World Bank projects Nepal's economic growth at 4.5 percent
World Bank projects Nepal's economic growth at 4.5 percent
Urges boost to private sector
Apr 03, 2025
SOCIETY
Sexual violence survivors seek redress with confidentiality
Sexual violence survivors seek redress with confidentiality
A 52-year-old woman from Malangawa, Sarlahi, who gave birth to a son as a result of rape during the armed conflict, is facing severe health issues. Her 20-year-old son, born of this assault, suffers from significant mental deterioration. The woman struggles with her son's condition and her own decli...
Apr 03, 2025
SOCIETY
Deputy Mayor Dangol warns Mayor Shah against issuing orders from his room
Deputy Mayor Dangol warns Mayor Shah against issuing orders...
In the meeting, Deputy Mayor Dangol stated that the delay in allowing CAO Guragain to return to his office had caused distress to thousands of employees and millions of Kathmandu residents.
Apr 03, 2025
SOCIETY
One killed, three injured in Baglung jeep accident
One killed, three injured in Baglung jeep accident
The accident occurred in Khasgaon, of Galkot Municipality-3, when a jeep (Ga 1 Ja 6100) heading towards Hatiyaba Kotmaidan, lost control and fell approximately 100 meters down the road.
Apr 03, 2025
SOCIETY
Banke National Park staff member killed in elephant attack
Banke National Park staff member killed in elephant attack
According to Chief Conservation Officer of the Park, Birendra Kandel, the deceased has been identified as Asha Ram Tharu, estimated to be around 45 years old. He is a resident of Thakurbaba Municipality-9 in Bardiya.
Apr 03, 2025
SOCIETY
Flight services at TIA disrupt due to poor visibility and air pollution
Flight services at TIA disrupt due to poor visibility and ai...
According to TIA General Manager Jagannath Niraula, the visibility at the airport has been low due to air pollution in Kathmandu over the past three days, causing disruptions in flight arrivals and departures.
Apr 03, 2025