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Two killed in excavator accident in Humla

Two people, including the driver, died in an excavator accident that occurred last night in the southern region of Chankheli Rural Municipality in Humla district.
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SOCIETY

Govt moves to resolve teachers’ concern, prepares to bring t...

The government has begun preparations to bring community school teachers back to classrooms. These teachers have been protesting on the streets of Kathmandu for the past 12 days, demanding the enactment of the School Education Act. They launched the protest to push for a unified management system fo...
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ECONOMY

Tourism sector faced tough year in 2081 BS

Floods, landslides, plane crashes, and major road accidents involving tourists made 2081 BS a challenging year for Nepal's tourism sector. While the industry was working to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a series of unfortunate events throughout the year dealt it further blows. Th...
59 minutes ago
SOCIETY

‘Raise elderly allowance eligibility age to 70’

Political parties, in a bid for cheap popularity, have increased social security allowances, creating an unsustainable burden for the state. With such allowances increasing nearly elevenfold over the past decade, a proposal has been made to raise the eligible age for receiving such benefits from 68...
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Clear the IPO Deadlock

Nepal began harnessing its water resources more than a century ago. The 500-kilowatt Pharping hydropower plant came into operation in 1911 AD, effectively laying the foundation for Nepal's identity as a water resources-rich country.
OPINION

Transit Issues between Nepal and India: Challenges and the Path Forward

Nepal, which is located between two economic powerhouses, India and China, has traditionally relied on its southern neighbor for trade and transit. Additionally, Nepal had a history of engaging in trade with Tibet along its northern border, mostly through the use of a barter and exchange system. How...
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Curfew lifted in Birgunj

The District Administration Office (DAO), Parsa, has lifted the curfew imposed in Birgunj metropolis area from Sunday midnight.
POLITICS

Five standout political developments of 2081 BS

The year 2081 BS was not only as politically volatile as ever, but there have been some new practices and developments that have shaped the country’s political landscape. The two major parties in the parliament formed the government, high-level state officials (including a former vice-presiden...
POLITICS

Economic panel recommends scrapping out five state-owned enterprises

The High-Level Economic Advisory Commission has recommended scrapping out five underperforming state-owned enterprises (SOEs), citing them as a financial burden on the government. The commission, led by former finance secretary Rameshore Khanal, submitted its report to Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel...
ECONOMY

Economic panel recommends scrapping out five state-owned enterprises

Nepal Airlines Corporation incurred the highest loss of Rs 652.9 million, followed by Nepal Water Supply Corporation at Rs 546.9 million, Dairy Development Corporation at Rs 484.2 million, Udayapur Cement at Rs 362.8 million, and Nepal Television at Rs 351.2 million.

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