China’s annual graduation season has become a source of mounting anxiety for millions of young people entering the workforce. University campuses send record numbers of graduates into the job market, but the promise that higher education will deliver financial independence is becoming increasingly difficult to fulfil. For many, a degree now leads not to a […]

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NC seeks parliamentary probe into court-middlemen nexus

Politics & Governance

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NC seeks parliamentary probe into court-middlemen nexus

KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress (NC) Parliamentary Party has decided to demand the formation of a high-level parliamentary committee to investigate alleged collusion between court officials and middlemen. The meeting also decided to urge the government to immediately convene sessions of both the House of Representatives and the National Assembly to address the issue, said Chief […]

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NOC initiates process to merge LPG companies

World News

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NOC initiates process to merge LPG companies

KATHMANDU: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has initiated the process of merging liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) companies operating under different names and brands. According to NOC Director Binit Mani Upadhyay, the proposed merger policy aims to simplify the sale and distribution of LPG and safeguard consumer interests. The corporation has written to all LPG industries, asking […]

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Sports

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Nepal announces 15-member squad for U-19 Asia Cup

KATHMANDU: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Men’s U-19 Asia Cup, with Bipin Prasad Sharma named captain. According to CAN, the tournament will be held in Oman from November 5 to 14. Nepal has been placed in Group A alongside India, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates […]

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PM Balen announces plan to shift all land services to local level within a month

National (Nepal)

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PM Balen announces plan to shift all land services to local level within a month

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balendra Shah has announced that all land administration services will be made available through local governments within the next month. In a social media post, Shah said the government aims to fully decentralise land administration services as part of its 100-point governance reform agenda. “Singha Durbar in every village, land administration […]

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Five arrested with 209 kg of marijuana in Dharan

World News

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Five arrested with 209 kg of marijuana in Dharan

SUNSARI: Police have arrested five people with 209 kilograms and 420 grams of marijuana in Chyandanda, Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City-20. According to the District Police Office, Sunsari, a police team launched an operation following a special tip-off that marijuana was being transported in two Scorpio vehicles. The suspects were arrested with the contraband, which was loaded […]

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Gold price rises by Rs 2,300 in Nepali market

National (Nepal)

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Gold price rises by Rs 2,300 in Nepali market

KATHMANDU: Gold and silver prices witnessed an increase in the domestic market today, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. The price of gold climbed by Rs 2,300 per tola to reach Rs 274,300. On Sunday, gold had fallen by Rs 8,300 per tola to Rs 272,000. Before that, its price […]

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Dr. Govinda KC airlifted from Ilam to Kathmandu for further treatment

National (Nepal)

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Dr. Govinda KC airlifted from Ilam to Kathmandu for further treatment

KATHMANDU: Senior medical professional Prof. Dr. Govinda KC, who has been staging a hunger strike in Ilam demanding reforms in medical education, has been airlifted to Kathmandu for further treatment. KC, who was admitted to Ilam District Hospital on Sunday after developing health complications, was brought to Kathmandu by a Nepali Army helicopter this morning. […]

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Nepali Congress calls meeting of opposition parties

Politics & Governance

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Nepali Congress calls meeting of opposition parties

KATHMANDU: The main opposition party, Nepali Congress, has called a meeting of opposition parties for 1 pm today at its Parliamentary Party office in Singha Durbar. The meeting is expected to discuss issues including alleged government arbitrariness, interference in press freedom and attacks on the Constitution, according to Bhishma Raj Angdembe, leader of the Nepali […]

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Traffic police deploy 1,600 personnel for Tihar and Chhath festival security

National (Nepal)

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Traffic police deploy 1,600 personnel for Tihar and Chhath festival security

KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has introduced a special security arrangement for the upcoming Tihar and Chhath festivals, mobilizing 1,600 traffic police personnel to ensure smooth traffic management and passenger safety. According to Superintendent of Police and spokesperson Naresh Raj Subedi, 14 passenger assistance desks have been set up at various locations across […]

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7,688 disaster incidents recorded across Nepal between mid-April and Nov 1

National (Nepal)

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7,688 disaster incidents recorded across Nepal between mid-April and Nov 1

KATHMANDU: A total of 7,688 disaster incidents were recorded across Nepal between mid-April and November 1, claiming 402 lives and leaving 17 people missing, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). The Authority has documented various types of disasters during the period, including snakebites, landslides, floods, lightning strikes, fires, lake-related incidents, […]

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Revisiting Last Week: Judicial Controversy, Press Freedom Concerns

Politics & Governance

1w ago

Revisiting Last Week: Judicial Controversy, Press Freedom Concerns

KATHMANDU: The past week was significant for Nepal’s political and institutional landscape, with developments ranging from proposed judicial restructuring and concerns over press freedom to diplomatic achievements, climate negotiations and economic recovery. The events have offered an early indication of the priorities and challenges confronting the government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah. While the […]

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