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New lizard species found in Morang's Chure region
New lizard species found in Morang's Chure region The new species of reptile was found during a bio-diversity study based in the Chure...
Civil servants descend on Singha Durbar lawns, demanding ‘equal pay hike’ (Photo Gallery)
Civil servants descend on Singha Durbar lawns, demanding ‘equal pay hike’ (Photo Gallery) Junior rank civil servants have continued their protest against the government’s decision to hike their...
Koshi flood destroys Chandra Canal in Saptari
Koshi flood destroys Chandra Canal in Saptari Damage on properties worth millions were incurred due to flood and inundation.
Chitwan Medical College sets up cancer hospital in Chitwan
Chitwan Medical College sets up cancer hospital in Chitwan The cancer hospital will be a sister organisation of the Chitwan Medical College.
Landslides affect seven hydropower projects in Myagdi
Landslides affect seven hydropower projects in Myagdi Landslides have affected seven hydropower projects in Myagdi district.
‘Speed thrills but kills’ - 117 riders killed in Kathmandu valley last year
‘Speed thrills but kills’ - 117 riders killed in Kathmandu valley last year With nearly 40 percent of the country’s motorcycles, Kathmandu valley’s roads turn increasingly unsafe   
Elections 2022: August 16 deadline for party registration
Elections 2022: August 16 deadline for party registration The Commission has notified the political parties to register themselves for the upcoming election.
Earthquake: Why Nepal experiences frequent tremors?
Earthquake: Why Nepal experiences frequent tremors? Two aftershocks of the Gorkha Earthquake occurred in a short span of 12 days, according...
Karnali Province concludes 812 projects in one year
Karnali Province concludes 812 projects in one year The Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers released the data during a...
As government nods, Election Commission says it’s ready for Nov 20 elections
As government nods, Election Commission says it’s ready for Nov 20 elections The general elections are more than three months away, but the countdown has officially just...
Koshi flood: Rescue works continue to relocate 2,500 families
Koshi flood: Rescue works continue to relocate 2,500 families Amid threat of further floods in the Koshi river, authorities in eastern Nepal have continued...
Think twice before eating - markets flooded with substandard food items
Think twice before eating - markets flooded with substandard food items In a nutshell, it states that a variety of food products sold in Nepal's markets...
Allowance for families of martyrs and disappeared persons
Allowance for families of martyrs and disappeared persons As many as 21 persons had obtained martyrdom and 11 persons had sustained critical injuries...
Flood alert in Koshi river, efforts on to rescue hundreds of people
Flood alert in Koshi river, efforts on to rescue hundreds of people After water levels rose, technicians at the Koshi barrage turned on red lights, indicating flood...
Nepal's first cable car service transitions into digital technology
Nepal's first cable car service transitions into digital technology A team of experts from Dopplemayr, Austria, will take up the digitation process.
Nepal Army in constant touch with Nepali peacekeepers in DR Congo
Nepal Army in constant touch with Nepali peacekeepers in DR Congo Were UN peacekeepers from Nepal involved in the deadly DR Congo altercation?
Nepal Police adopts 'zero tolerance' policy against drink-driving (Photo Gallery)
Nepal Police adopts 'zero tolerance' policy against drink-driving (Photo Gallery) Those found guilty are not allowed to drive and are handed down tickets imposing a...
With a huge head tumour removed, Pramisha Sherpa heaves a sigh of relief
With a huge head tumour removed, Pramisha Sherpa heaves a sigh of relief Pramisha Sherpa, 37, of Rasnalu Gokulganga-3 Ramechhap, underwent the surgery for removal of the tumour...
Lalitpur reports dengue cases
Lalitpur reports dengue cases The Lalitpur District Administration Office and the local governments have mobilised a team for the...
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