Published On: May 5, 2024 06:10 PM NPT

Shift in healthcare trend: Nepal's dentistry workforce comprises 58 percent women
Shift in healthcare trend: Nepal's dentistry workforce comprises 58 percent women

KATHMANDU, May 5: Dentistry has emerged as a preferred career path for many aspiring medical professionals in Nepal, with an increasing number of women opting...
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Published On: May 5, 2024 05:07 PM NPT

Over 11,000 dengue cases reported in Bagmati
Over 11,000 dengue cases reported in Bagmati

BAGMATI, May 5: Cases of dengue fever are prevalent in Bagmati Province. In the past nine months, over 11,999 cases of dengue have been confirmed...
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Published On: May 3, 2024 05:37 PM NPT

Govt approves proposal to feature new Nepal map that includes Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura on 100 rupee note
Govt approves proposal to feature new Nepal map that includes Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura on 100 rupee note

KATHMANDU, May 3: The government has decided to introduce a fresh depiction of the country's new map on the 100 rupee banknotes. ...
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Published On: April 20, 2024 08:35 AM NPT

Lack of investment-friendly laws raises concerns as Investment Summit approaches
Lack of investment-friendly laws raises concerns as Investment Summit approaches

KATHMANDU, April 20: Despite the private sector’s recommendations to amend about two dozen laws to promote both foreign and domestic investment in the country, the...
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Published On: April 14, 2024 09:15 PM NPT

Persistent delays plague road projects by Indian construction companies
Persistent delays plague road projects by Indian construction companies

KATHMANDU, April 14: Under-construction road projects undertaken by Indian construction companies are facing significant delays. This is particularly true for projects contracted to joint ventures...
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Published On: April 7, 2024 08:00 AM NPT

Tobacco use on the rise in Nepal, 34.1% of population addicted
Tobacco use on the rise in Nepal, 34.1% of population addicted

KATHMANDU, April 7: A recent survey in Nepal has revealed that 34.1 percent of the population engages in the use of tobacco products in various...
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Published On: April 6, 2024 05:45 PM NPT

The Long Aisle Leading to Nepal’s First Same-Sex Marriages
The Long Aisle Leading to Nepal’s First Same-Sex Marriages

The country long seen as a beacon for LGBTQI rights in South Asia still has no law recognizing same-sex marriage. Here's how two couples broke...
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Published On: April 6, 2024 08:45 AM NPT

Construction of major road projects undertaken by Chinese companies faces inordinate delays
Construction of major road projects undertaken by Chinese companies faces inordinate delays

KATHMANDU, April 6: Chinese construction companies have been delaying the construction of significant and strategically important road projects in Nepal, with several issues arising in...
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Published On: April 6, 2024 07:45 AM NPT

National pride projects’ costs skyrocket by Rs 1,050 billion, putting strain on state economy
National pride projects’ costs skyrocket by Rs 1,050 billion, putting strain on state economy

KATHMANDU, April 6: The cost of the projects of national pride has increased by over Rs 1,050 billion due to the non-completion of their construction...
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Published On: April 2, 2024 08:05 AM NPT

DPM Shrestha pushes for Nepal-Tibet-Chongqing-Sichuan Development Corridor
DPM Shrestha pushes for Nepal-Tibet-Chongqing-Sichuan Development Corridor

KATHMANDU, April 2: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha has pushed for Nepal-Tibet-Chongqing-Sichuan Development Corridor during his official visit to China. ...
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