​Bus driver’s self-immolation attempt sparks debate on state responsiveness to public concerns

SOCIETY

Bus driver’s self-immolation attempt sparks debate on state responsiveness to public conce...

The self-immolation attempt by 25-year-old public bus driver Dawa Lama, who allegedly set fire to his bus in Tripureshwor on Sunday, has raised fresh questions about public frustration, despair and the responsiveness of state institutions.

SOCIETY

One killed, two injured in auto-rickshaw accident in Dailekh

According to police, the auto-rickshaw, registration number Su Pra 02-001 Ha 1657, was traveling from Pansaina to Dullu when it went out of control on an inner road and plunged about 50 meters off the road.

POLITICS

Pakistani envoy offers condolences to RSS journalist’s family

Ambassador Khan visited the central office of Rashtriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) in Bhadrakali and met Khadka’s family. He expressed sorrow over Thami’s disappearance and urged the family to remain patient during the difficult situation.

POLITICS

Rasuwa flood: Authorities move to verify missing-person data

The meeting, chaired by Balram Niraula, joint secretary at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, focused on determining the actual number of people still unaccounted for after the flood.

SOCIETY

Bus fire disrupts passport printing and distribution services

The DoP said in a notice issued Monday that the fire caused interruptions to its electricity and internet services, directly affecting passport printing and making distribution difficult.

POLITICS

Lawmaker Shahi alleges foreign pressure, financial interests in ambassador appointments

Speaking at the House of Representatives meeting on Monday, Shahi questioned why the government had failed to implement the criteria set by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, suggesting that either “foreign pressure” or “billions of rupees in financial interests” could be behin...

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Heavy rain forecast for Nepal from Sept 24 to 28 still s...

Heavy rain forecast for Nepal from Sept 24 to 28 still s...

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A new climate diplomacy unit at the MoFA: What next?

A new climate diplomacy unit at the MoFA: What next?

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The Hard Lesson of Bhotekoshi: Build With Nature, Not Ag...

The Hard Lesson of Bhotekoshi: Build With Nature, Not Ag...

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UAE leaders congratulate Nepal’s president, PM on Consti...

UAE leaders congratulate Nepal’s president, PM on Consti...

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Gold price falls by Rs 1,300 per tola in Nepali market

Gold price falls by Rs 1,300 per tola in Nepali market

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Nepal misses karate medals in final moments at Asian Gam...

Nepal misses karate medals in final moments at Asian Gam...

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Farmers Are Growing Biofortified Wheat, But Don't Know W...

Farmers Are Growing Biofortified Wheat, But Don't Know W...

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Bhutanese political prisoners to speak publicly after 18...

Bhutanese political prisoners to speak publicly after 18...

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Bus fire in Tripureshwor leaves driver with more than 90...

Bus fire in Tripureshwor leaves driver with more than 90...

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Bus fire disrupts passport printing and distribution ser...

Bus fire disrupts passport printing and distribution ser...

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