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Gandaki Chief Minister: Provincial government to not invest in unproductive sectors

Surendra Raj Pandey, the Chief Minister of Gandaki Province, emphasized that the provincial government will refrain from investing in unproductive sectors. He made this statement during an event organized by the Gorkha Municipality Judicial Committee in the district headquarters of Gorkha. Chief Minister Pandey reiterated that the provincial government will focus its investments on development […]

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Cooperation pledged for conserving drinking water sources

Due to the increasing water scarcity caused by climate change and other factors, the three tiers of government have agreed to cooperate in regulating water usage, preserving water sources, and implementing a recharge system. This decision was made during a coordination and sanitation thematic committee meeting, convened by the Ministry of Drinking Water in Kathmandu.

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Kristin Harila and guide Tenjen climb 14 peaks in 92 days, beat Purja’s record

On Thursday, July 27th, Kristin Harila, a Norwegian mountaineer, and her guide Tenjen (Lama) Sherpa achieved an extraordinary feat by successfully climbing Mount K2 in Pakistan. This ascent marked their 14th highest mountain conquered in just over three months, totaling 92 days. This accomplishment made them the fastest climbers in the world to scale all

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Imported millet from India worth Rs. 513 million; local producers worried

During the last fiscal year, Nepal imported millet worth Rs 513 million from India. The millet imports were recorded at the Kakarbhitta customs point, reaching 16,035 metric tons. Moreover, imports of other agricultural products were also significant. Pumpkin imports from India amounted to Rs 57.7 million, and chilly imports reached nearly Rs 200 million through

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Far Western University facing lockout from student unions

The Far Western University Central Office is facing disruptions in its regular operations due to a weeklong lockout. The All Nepal National Free Students Union (ANNFSU), affiliated with the CPN (UML), and the National Democratic Students Union (NDSU), affiliated with the Rastriya Prajatantra Party, have padlocked the University’s central office in Mahendranagar to put forward

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Police bust fake World Food Programme office in Budhanilkantha

Police in Budhanilkantha Municipality-5, Kathmandu, uncovered a fraudulent World Food Programme office run by an organized gang. The operation, led by Kathmandu District Police Range and Police Circle, Maharajgunj, exposed the gang’s use of a two-story structure belonging to Bishnu Bahadur Gurung as a rental property. During a press conference on Monday, SSP Dan Bahadur

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Finance Minister Mahat: “New Monetary Policy to boost the economy”

Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat has highlighted that the Monetary Policy introduced for the Fiscal Year 2023/24 will be crucial in stimulating the economy. Nepal Rastra Bank unveiled the policy on Sunday. The Minister emphasized that the reduction in the interest rate, a key feature of the Monetary Policy, will encourage increased investment from

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Minister Sharma announces internet access in all schools within this fiscal year

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma recently announced plans to ensure complete telecommunications coverage in 14 districts, with two districts selected from each of the seven provinces in Nepal. During an interaction program on service delivery and reforms of Nepal Telecom held in Simara, Bara, Minister Sharma expressed her commitment to providing comprehensive

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Lumpy skin claims lives of 26,000 livestock in Sudurpaschim Province

Almost 26,000 livestock have died owing to the lumpy skin outbreak in Sudurpaschim Province, as per reports. The disease has spread to all nine districts of the province, and has affected an estimated 634,800 animals. Meanwhile, it has been reported that only 630 livestock have received vaccines against the disease. According to Dr Hemraj Awasthi,

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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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