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16 countries participating on two days NITE exhibition in Bhrikutimandap

A mega event of tourism has been prepared to be held for two days continuously on June 14 and 15 in Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu

Source:SATV

2024-6-13

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Gautam, Kanchuli and Pahadi honoured with Madhuparka Samman

On the occasion of the 57th anniversary of the Madhuparka literary magazine, published by the Gorkhapatra Corporation, three litterateurs were honoured amid a programme in Kathmandu on Wednesday.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-6-13

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Non-native fish species found in Morang rivers

A non-native fish species has been found in Belbari and Dhanpalthan of Morang district. This fish, originally from the Amazon River in South America, has spread to East and South Asian countries in recent years.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-6-13

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Brave ASI Pharal risked his life to save 13 mules trapped on Karnali bridge

The news and photographs about the mules being trapped on the suspension bridge over the Karnali River went viral across the country last week.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-6-13

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Free 6 Months Chinese Language Classes in Nepal Tourism Board

Six months of Chinese language training has started from today under the organization of the Chinese Embassy in Nepal. The training program, which was organized with the aim of producing skilled Chinese language manpowe…

Source:SATV

2024-6-12

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6 months of Chinese language training started under the Chinese Embassy (Photo Features)

Six months of Chinese language training has started from June 11, Tuesday under the organization and management of the Chinese Embassy in Nepal.

Source:SATV

2024-6-12

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Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400 kV transmission line completed

The construction of the Dhalkebar-Inaruwa section of Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400 kV transmission line has been completed. The transmission line has been constructed to strengthen and make reliable the electricity trans…

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-6-11

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PM Prachanda, his Indian counterpart Modi meet

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', who is on an official visit to India, and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi held a meeting on Sunday evening.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-6-10

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8,658 beneficiaries receive 2nd tranche of quake relief fund in Rukum West

The second tranche of the fund for the construction of temporary housing has been distributed to the earthquake victims of Rukum West.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-6-8

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WWF Nepal joins campaign to prevent snakebites

WWF Nepal has joined hands with the Rotary Club of Kathmandu Midtown on a campaign to prevent snakebites in Nepal.

2024-6-8

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'Budget aims to make Nepal information technology hub'

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said that the upcoming fiscal year’s budget will feature a significant initiative aimed at fostering Nepal’s evolution into an information technology hub, along with…

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-6-8

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Simkot not to be connected to national road network in current fiscal year

Simkot, the district headquarters of Humla district, will not be connected to the national road network in the current fiscal year as well. It is the only district headquarters in the country which is not connected with …

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-6-7

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Suryodaya Municipality tops Koshi Province in education

Suryodaya Municipality in Ilam has earned acclaim as the leading municipality for educational excellence in Koshi Province.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-6-7

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I have fulfilled 50% of poll promises: Chairman Raya

Barju Rural Municipality is one of the 12 local levels in Sunsari district. It borders with India. It consists of six wards and has a population of 36,249. The rural municipality is named after the Barju Lake, which hold…

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-6-7

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Nepal fully committed to work for collective well-being of peoples of BIMSTEC region-PM

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' said Nepal was fully committed to work for the collective well-being of the peoples of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTE…

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-6-7

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Division Forest Office produces 300,000 saplings in Banke

The Division Forest Office in Banke has been producing a large quantity of saplings yearly for environmental conservation. For this, the forest office has produced 300,000 saplings this year.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-6-6

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Call for formation of a new government in Madhes province

Chief of the Madhes Province, Sumitra Bhandari called for the formation of a new government on Wednesday.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-6-6

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Efforts underway to resolve complexities in citizenship: DPM Lamichhane

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Rabi Lamichhane has said that the government was striving to resolve the complexities associated with citizenship acquisition by some Nepalis.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-6-6

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Govt establishes monsoon-centric command post

The National Emergency Operation Centre of the Ministry of Home Affairs has established a central command post for monsoon preparedness and response targeting this monsoon season. The command post will remain operational…

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-6-6

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Global IME Bank wins Finacle Innovation Award

Global IME Bank Limited has been honoured with the Infosys Finacle Process Innovation Award 2024.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-6-5

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Prime Minister pledges to help for Sarangkot's development

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has pledged to provide support for the development of Pokhara metropolis-18, Sarangkot.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-6-5

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Gold price soars 1,700 per tola

Price of yellow metal has increased by Rs 1,700 per tola (11.66 grams) in the domestic market today.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-6-4

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PM Prachanda extends best wishes to Nepali cricketers

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has extended best wishes to the Nepali cricket players for their excellent performance in the ICC T20 World Cup ongoing in the US.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-6-4

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Chinese bridge Competition Nepal 2024 has Successfully been Concluded

A total of seven Nepalese college students on Friday fiercely contested in the final round of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition in Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management, Kathmandu.

Source:SATV

2024-6-1

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Huawei Nepal Opens Registration of Talents for ICT Future

Huawei has opened the registration for its 'Seeds for the Future Nepal 2024' on Friday, May 31 by organising an inauguration event in Kathmandu, Nepal. Undergraduate students can register through its website www.seedsnep…

Source:SATV

2024-6-1

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Chinese Language in Jhirpu Secondary School, a Community School

Chinese or standard Mandarin has become one of the world language in today’s date. It is the world's second most spoken language. When the modern education system in towns and cities have just entered the world language…

Source:SATV

2024-5-30

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Military Training: Another Thread That Strengthens the Nepal-China Relation

Chinese Embassy brought together the Nepalese alumni of, International College of Defense Studies of China People's Liberation Army National Defense University(NDU) in a reception held on May 28, to respect and honour t…

Source:SATV

2024-5-29

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Nepalese Celebrate Republic Day 2081(Photo Features)

The 17th Republic Day was celebrated by organizing a special ceremony at Sainik Manch in Tundikhel, Kathmandu. President Ram Chandra Paudel, Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prach…

Source:SATV

2024-5-28

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Govt. committed to concluding remaining task of transitional justice: PM Prachanda

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said the government is committed to taking the peace process to a logical conclusion as well as concluding the remaining task of transitional justice.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-28

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207 small-scale industries closed in Rupandehi

A total of 207 small-scale industries have been closed in 10 months of the current fiscal year 2023-24 in Rupandehi district due to economic crisis.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-27

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Sirohiya to be presented before district court

Chairperson of the Kantipur Media Group (KMG) Kailash Sirohiya is being presented before the court on Monday.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-27

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Chair Oli urges NC to end House obstructions

UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli has urged the major opposition Nepali Congress (NC) to put an end to the ongoing parliament impasse.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-21

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Cooperatives fund embezzlement: Taskforce meeting on

A parliamentary probe committee formed to investigate the embezzlement of cooperatives' funds is going on in the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs now.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-21

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PM Prachanda secures vote of confidence for fourth time

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has secured the vote of confidence from the House of Representatives (HoR) for the fourth time.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-20

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Narrative that none is above law getting established: PM Prachanda

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said political leadership is never above the law. Presenting a proposal to seek a vote of confidence before a meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) today, the Pri…

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-20

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Over 100,000 Nepali students went abroad in 2023

Nepali students are migrating abroad at an alarming rate. Over 100,000 students moved abroad for education purposes in 2023. Based on the data of the branch of the Ministry of Education Science and Technology, No Object…

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-17

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PM to take confidence vote on May 20

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has written to the Federal Parliament Secretariat for the purpose of taking a vote of confidence from the House of Representatives (HoR) on May 20.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-17

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Efforts underway to end parliament deadlock

Today's meeting of the House of Representatives will run behind schedule.

Source:The News International

2024-5-16

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House of Representatives to meet at 4.00pm

The meeting of the House of Representatives is taking place at 4.00 pm today. The meeting scheduled for 11.00 am before this has been postponed as efforts are underway to forge consensus for removing the House deadlock.

Source:The News International

2024-5-16

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NAST to provide technical manpower to tea testing centre in Kanyam

The Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) is to provide technical manpower to the Tea Testing and Promotion Centre, Kanyam, Ilam.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-15

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PM, Speaker discuss to end parliamentary deadlock

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Devraj Ghimire held a meeting today to end the deadlock surfaced in both the House of the federal parliament.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-15

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Sirish ko Phool Changes Scenario of Kathmandu City

pring dances at its peak in Baishak. With the spring, the roads of Kathmandu has turned purple as the flowers of Jacaranda decorates the city with its blossom.

Source:SATV

2024-5-14

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Cloudy with chances of light rain today: MFD

The skies across the country are expected to remain partly to generally cloudy on Monday, as per the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD).

Source:Himalayan times

2024-5-13

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Bhutanese refugees fail to obtain essential documents

Bhutanese refugee representatives have drawn the attention of the Nepal Government and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) towards unfair treatment meted out against them.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-13

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Foreign exchange reserves reach Rs. 1,912 bn, adequate for over one year's import

There has been a further improvement in the external sector of the economy.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-13

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Chief Minister Karki to take vote of confidence today

Chief Minister of Koshi Province Hikmat Kumar Karki is set to take vote of confidence today. Province Chief Parshuram Khapung has called the fifth session of the Koshi Province Assembly for 11.00 am today.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-13

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Asia Regional Workshop on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities

"Asia Regional Workshop on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities", an event projecting the idea of “Strengthening access to justice persons with disabilities through legal reforms and compliance with the CRPD…

Source:SATV

2024-5-12

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Asia Regional Workshop on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities

"Asia Regional Workshop on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities", an event projecting the idea of “Strengthening access to justice persons with disabilities through legal reforms and compliance with the CRPD…

Source:SATV

2024-5-11

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Meditative yoga for good governance: DPM Shrestha

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha has said self-awakening is essential along with adherence to law and administrative mechanisms to maintain good governance in the country.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-11

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Kathmandu Valley's Battle Against Air Pollution

In recent times, the Kathmandu Valley has been under the spotlight due to persistently high Air Quality Index (AQI) readings, sparking widespread discussions about air pollution across mass media and social platforms. Th…

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-10

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Revamp Medical Entrance Exam

Each year, over 14,000 Nepali students embark on the challenging journey of attempting undergraduate medical entrance exams. However, this path is fraught with uncertainties and challenges, from syllabus ambiguities to p…

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-10

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Melamchi water likely to stop ahead of monsoon

Rumours have begun circulating that the residents of Kathmandu may not be able to drink Melamchi water this rainy season, as in the past year.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-10

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Province Chief Khapung calls for a new government formation in Koshi

Koshi Province Chief Parshuram Khapung has called for the formation of a new government.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-9

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13 snow leopards found in Manaslu area

A scientific study conducted in the Manaslu Conservation Area in Gorkha district to ascertain the population of snow leopards found a total of 13 adult animals, excluding two cubs.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-8

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Aerial Fire Fighting by Simrik Airlines Since 2020

Currently, wildfires were noticed in 52 districts and more than 500 places in the country, 50 people have died, more than 140 people have been injured, more than 1000 houses have been completely destroyed. Simrik Airline…

Source:SATV

2024-5-7

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Government promotes Natural resource-based industries: Minister Bhandari

Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Supplies, Damodar Bhandari, has underlined the need to intensify the exploration of mines

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-5

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Government sensitive for promoting citizens' health: PM Prachanda

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said the government is sensitive to the citizens' health and working accordingly.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-5

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Cereals import drops by 15% in nine months of FY 2023/24

The import of cereals has decreased significantly during the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2023/24.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-5

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Celestial Wonders Await May

The night skies of this month would present the marvellously magnificent planets along with copious celestial enigmatic entities that would be shining all over the heavens. The elusive planet Mercury would reach its grea…

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-3

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Report of result of by-election presented to President

The Election Commission has submitted the report of the results of the by-election to President Ramchandra Paudel on Thursday.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-2

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PM Prachanda announces to institute innovation fund for IT sector expansion

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has pledged to provision the setup of an innovation fund in the upcoming fiscal year's policy, programme and budget for the expansion of the information technology sector.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-2

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MoU signing for resort construction in Rara region encouraging : PM

Prime Minister Puspa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has expressed happiness over the signing of an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Rara Holding and Expert Group Australia for the construction of a Resort near the…

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-1

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Petrol shortage recurring problem in Dadeldhura

Dadeldhura, where recurring petrol shortages are common, has been grappling with a petrol shortage for the past week. Despite having two petrol pumps in the district headquarters, petrol shortages occur when imports are…

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-5-1

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Nepal to Sell Oat Grass to China, a New Added Dimension to Nepal-China Relation

Nepal and China have promoted their diplomatic relation to next level by bridging two nations with green agro friendship in April 30 by signing a contract in which Nepal signed to sell Oat grass, produced in Nuwakot and …

Source:SATV

2024-4-30

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Letter of Credence presented

Non-resident Ambassador to Turkiye Tapas Adhikari presented his letters of credence to President of Türkiye, Tayyip Erdoğan.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-4-26

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Grade 12 exams taking place peacefully across the country

The grade 12 examinations have begun across the country at once from 8.00 am today.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-4-26

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Meeting of PM With the Emir (King) of Qatar has Started in Soaltee hotel

The meeting between the Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal and the Emir (King) of Qatar, Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad Al Thani, who is on a state visit, has started at Solti Hotel in Kathmandu.

Source:SATV

2024-4-24

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Qatari Emir, PM Dahal to meet today

Emir of the State of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani who is on a two-day state visit to Nepal and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' is having a meeting today.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-4-24

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Forest fire destroys 700 hectares forest area in Myagdi

Myagdi district has suffered the largest scale of damage in forest fire among 11 districts of Gandaki province.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-4-24

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Flood alert in Budhigandaki after upstream avalanche

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an alert following a rise in the water level of the Budhigandaki River caused by an avalanche.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-4-22

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Private sector seeking its role for electricity trade expansionb

For a few years now, independent power producers have been raising the voice that private companies should be allowed not only in electricity generation, but also in trade.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-4-21

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Deal reached with WB on financial management of Arun Hydel

Finance Minister Barsaman Pun and the World Bank senior leadership have agreed in principle on the financial management of the 1,063 MW Upper Arun Semi-reservoir Hydroelectric Project to be built in Sankhuwasabha.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-4-20

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Bipin Joshi's family meets PM Prachanda

The family of Bipin Joshi met Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' at the Prime Minister's residence in Baluwatar this morning and requested the PM for further efforts for Bipin's release.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-4-19

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Construction of petroleum storage facility starts in Rupandehi

Nepal Oil Corporation has started the construction of a petroleum storage facility along the banks of the Rohini River in Rupendehi.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-4-18

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Construction of tunnels will play a big role in achieving national goals: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that tunnel construction will play a major role in achieving the national goal of building and expanding road infrastructure.

Source:SATV

2024-4-15

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Health institutions lack required doctors and nurses

Nepal has seen several developments in the health sector over the centuries. From relying predominantly on traditional treatment until 935 B.S. (879 A.D.), the majority of the population currently relies on modern medic…

Source:The News International

2024-4-14

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Only 52 per cent budget spent in nine months

The government has spent only around 52 per cent of the targeted annual budget during the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2023/24.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-4-14

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Agreement reached to start construction of Upper Arun, Dudhkoshi hydel projects

The government and the main financial managers of Upper Arun and Dudhkoshi hydel projects - World Bank and the Asian Development Bank - have agreed to start the project construction work quickly.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-4-12

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Sundhara, old Dharahara awaiting preservation

Sundhara hiti (folden water spout) and the remains of old Dharahara are still awaiting for preservation though the other main structures of the Dharahara project are at completion stage.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-4-11

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Thamel to remain operational 24 hours from April 13 onward

Kathmandu's main touristic area, Thamel, will remain operational 24 hours from April 13 onward.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-4-11

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‘Infrastructure, agriculture and tourism will be main priorities of new budget’

Finance Minister Barsaman Pun has said that priority will be given to the infrastructure, agriculture, tourism and information technology sectors in the upcoming budget.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-4-10

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Timely curriculum based on innovation should be implemented: PM Prachanda

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ said that a timely curriculum based on innovation should be prepared and brought to implementation.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-4-5

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Gold price soars to new heights, silver follows suit

The domestic gold market is on an upward trajectory, with prices smashing through previous records yet again. On Thursday, the price surged by Rs 1,000 per tola, hitting a new milestone.

Source:The Himalayan Times

2024-4-4

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Prez Paudel stresses on implementation of state's directive principles

President Ramchandra Paudel has emphasized the effective implementation of the State's directive principles, policies, and obligations.

Source:The Himalayan Times

2024-4-4

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Insufficient budget affects Sikta Irrigation Project

The construction work of Sikta Irrigation Project, a national pride project, in Banke has been affected due to lack of budget.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-4-4

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NTC urges customers to phase out copper wire-based service and upgrade to fiber technology

Nepal Telecom (NTC) has urged its customers to swiftly upgrade their landline telephone services from traditional copper wires to modern fiber technology. The NTC has announced the cessation of services reliant on coppe…

Source:myRepublica

2024-3-25

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Eight-point agreement reached between cooperative victims and govt, all protest programs suspended

All protest programs initiated by cooperative victims have been suspended following the agreement reached between the victim side and the government negotiation team.

Source:myRepublica

2024-3-22

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First national conference of women judges begins today

The first national conference of women judges is taking place from today.

Source:myRepublica

2024-3-22

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NEB completes all preparations for SEE, 23 students participating from Japan

The National Examination Board (NEB) has said that all preparations for the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) to be conducted from March 28 have been completed.

Source:myRepublica

2024-3-21

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Ilam-2 By-election: NC proposes seven candidates

The regional committee of the Nepali Congress (NC) has selected 7 candidates for the upcoming by-election to the House of Representatives in Ilam-2, set to take place on April 27.

Source:myRepublica

2024-3-21

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Nepal exports goods worth Rs. 100 billion in eight months

Both imports and exports have witnessed a decline during the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2023/24.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-3-20

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Dolphin population declining in Nepali rivers

The number of dolphins continues to decline in the rivers of Nepal. The rare species of dolphins found in Nepal's Koshi, Karnali and Narayani rivers are declining significantly.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-3-20

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Mankamana cable car temporarily closed for maintenance today

The Mankamana cable car service will be closed for one day today for routine maintenance, according to Manakamana Darshan Pvt Ltd.

Source:myRepublica

2024-3-20

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PM to address parliament today

The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) is taking place today at the Federal Parliament Building in New Baneshwor at 11 AM.

Source:myRepublica

2024-3-19

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HoR session: NC demands fair investigation into cooperatives fraud

In today's session of the House of Representatives (HoR), the major opposition party Nepali Congress called for an impartial investigation into cases of cooperative fraud.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-3-18

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Nepal's public debt mounts to Rs. 2,388 billion

The total outstanding debt of the government of Nepal reached Rs. 2,388.26 billion as of March 13, 2024.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2024-3-18

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Mahara brought to Kathmandu, to be produced before court today itself

Vice Chairman of the ruling CPN (Maoist Center) Krishna Bahadur Mahara who was arrested from Kapilvastu district this morning in connection with gold smuggling has been brought to Kathmandu.

Source:myRepublica

2024-3-18

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Gold price drops by Rs 500 per tola

Gold prices have seen a consecutive decline for two days this week after reaching a peak. Compared to last Friday, the price per tola decreased by Rs 400 on Sunday and further dropped by Rs 500 on Monday, according to th…

Source:myRepublica

2024-3-18

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Special Bench sentences Phajo Nidup to 21 years in prison

Phajo Nidup, embroiled in 17 criminal cases in connection to alleged fraudulent loans, was sentenced to 21 years, one month and 27 days in prison by the Special Bench yesterday.

Source:Kuensel

2024-3-18

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