WORLD
1 in 4 people lack access to safe drinking water: UN
1 in 4 people lack access to safe drinking water: UN
The UN's health and children's agencies said a full one in four people globally were without access to safely-managed drinking water last year, with over 100 million people remaining reliant on drinking surface water -- for example from rivers, ponds and canals.
Aug 26, 2025
Art & Culture
Teej symbol of love, affection, creativity: President
Teej symbol of love, affection, creativity: President
The President has stated that this festival has played a crucial role in fostering sisterhood, harmony, mutual unity, patience and dedication.
Aug 26, 2025
SOCIETY
CIAA, Kanchanpur, starts detailed investigation into 64 complaints
CIAA, Kanchanpur, starts detailed investigation into 64 comp...
Information Officer at CIAA, Kanchanpur, Chet Raj Bhatta, shared that 1,696 complaints related to irregularities were filed in the previous fiscal year.
Aug 26, 2025
Health
'Arrange free treatment for diarrhea and cholera patients'
'Arrange free treatment for diarrhea and cholera patients'
Minister Paudel, who came here to observe the status of diarrhea and cholera outbreaks in and around Birgunj, instructed the hospital management to ensure free treatment services to those infected.
Aug 26, 2025
SOCIETY
Inmate inside Kailali Prison dies
Inmate inside Kailali Prison dies
Chaudhary was reportedly in prison awaiting a trial in a rape case.
Aug 26, 2025
WORLD
Australia expels Iran ambassador over antisemitic attacks
Australia expels Iran ambassador over antisemitic attacks
Australia has given the Iranian ambassador and three other officials seven days to leave the country.
Aug 26, 2025
SOCIETY
Army Chief Sigdel to visit China; Nepal to host joint military drill
Army Chief Sigdel to visit China; Nepal to host joint milita...
He is currently on a visit to Thailand. The Army Chief’s trip to China follows Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s recent visit there.
Aug 26, 2025
WORLD
Israel hits Gaza hospital twice, killing 20, including 5 journos
Israel hits Gaza hospital twice, killing 20, including 5 jou...
According to the AP, among the dead were five journalists, including 33-year-old Mariam Dagga, a visual journalist who frequently contributed to the AP. Reuters said one of its reporters was killed during a live broadcast from the upper floor of the hospital.
Aug 26, 2025
SOCIETY
Gaur Provincial Hospital mobilizes medics to cholera-hit Birgunj
Gaur Provincial Hospital mobilizes medics to cholera-hit Bir...
A total of 79 people tested positive for cholera in Birgunj, while 103 suffering from diarrhea are receiving treatment at various hospitals.
Aug 26, 2025
SOCIETY, Art & Culture
Teej being celebrated across the country today
Teej being celebrated across the country today
The festival of women falls on the third day of the waxing moon of the Nepali month of Bhadra as per the lunar calendar.
Aug 26, 2025