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Monsoon related disasters claims 192 lives, 30 people still missing

Nepal has been devastated by floods, landslides, and inundations that have claimed the lives of at least 192 people, with 30 others still reported missing due to continuous rainfall in the last few days. According to Rishiram Tiwari, spokesperson for the Ministry of Home Affairs, an additional 194 individuals have been injured in various disaster-related […]

Rain-soaked Kathmandu (In Photos)

A collection of rain-soaked images from Kathmandu- the city’s streets, markets, and everyday life under the monsoon downpour. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has reported a surge in river flow nationwide for today and tomorrow, issuing critical warnings for areas near riverbanks. Both air and road travel have been affected due to continuous rainfall,

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PM Oli heads to New York to attend the 79th UNGA

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, on Friday, departed Nepal to participate in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN Headquarters in New York. The Prime Minister will address the General Debate on September 26, which will revolve around the theme, “Leaving No One Behind: Acting together for the advancement

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Monsoon enters Nepal

The monsoon season has officially entered Nepali territory, marking its onset three days earlier than the typical monsoon calendar. According to the Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the monsoon entered the Koshi Province this morning. Meteorologist Sanjeev Adhikari reported that the monsoon has commenced in the eastern districts of Taplejung,

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Political parties agree to the parliamentary calendar prepared by the Parliament Secretariat

Political parties have reached a consensus to govern both houses of parliament and parliamentary committees based on a calendar prepared by the Parliament Secretariat. Mahesh Bartola, the CPN-UML Parliamentary Party Whip, announced the parties’ agreement to run the House of Representatives (HoR) and the National Assembly in accordance with this calendar. The HoR Speaker Dev

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GRID Project by World Bank raises people concerns

Concern raised regarding World Bank’s GRID Project

Activists and organizations have issued a joint statement on the 2023 annual meeting of the IMF and World Bank. They also gathered and held placards in front of the World Bank office to express their solidarity. They raise fundamental objections to the ongoing Grid Infrastructure Development (GRID) project, expressing deep reservations about its impact both

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Barpak-Laprak Road closed for 3 months, affecting essential transport

The Barpak-Laprak road section in Gorkha has faced a three-month-long obstruction, severely affecting daily essential transportation for Laprak residents. Locals express frustration at the lack of repair efforts by the rural municipality. Despite a contract in 2020 with construction company Sharma/Bikini JV to upgrade the road, progress stands at only 52% after 41 months. The

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100kg Gold smuggling case: 9 arrested and investigation for 10 more days

The Patan High Court has granted 10 days to the Revenue Investigation Department to probe the involvement of six individuals arrested for smuggling approximately 100 kg of gold. The accused individuals connected to the smuggling were presented before the court on Thursday. In connection with the gold smuggling, a Chinese national named Jeyung Lyn was

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Almost 100kg of Gold smuggled through brake shoes seized

On 19th July, the Department of Revenue Investigation made a significant gold seizure weighing approximately one quintal (100 kilograms), which had passed through customs undetected. The Department conducted a raid based on special information and confiscated the large quantity of gold. According to sources at Tribhuvan International Airport, the seized gold had arrived in Kathmandu

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Dharan launches extensive ‘Search & Destroy’ campaign for Dengue prevention

In an effort to address the dengue outbreak in Dharan, an extensive “search and destroy” campaign has been initiated throughout all the wards of the sub-metropolitan city. On 30th June an expert team from Koshi Province, in collaboration with the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division in Kathmandu and the Provincial Health Directorate in Dhankuta, arrived

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