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First batch of 1,000 Nepali auxiliary workers set to depart for Israel
The first group of 1,000 Nepali auxiliary workers in Israel’s caregiver sector is set to depart soon. The visa process for the first 100 workers has already been completed, while the remaining candidates are progressing accordingly.
Feb 14, 2025


ANNFSU leader Kamal Joshi arrested in police assault ca...
ANNFSU leader Kamal Joshi arrested in police assault ca...
Feb 13, 2025
Makuna elephant was shot dead in self defense: Prelimin...
Makuna elephant was shot dead in self defense: Prelimin...
Feb 13, 2025
SBI Foundation invites Nepali youths to apply for Youth...
SBI Foundation invites Nepali youths to apply for Youth...
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Seven roads in Kathmandu to go one-way starting Feb 19
Seven roads in Kathmandu to go one-way starting Feb 19

According to a notice issued by KMC, the decision was made by the Building Management Committee of the metropolis on December 20. The new traffic rules will take effect from February 19.
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Makuna elephant death: Task Force completes on-site study
Makuna elephant death: Task Force completes on-site study

The Task Force, which included members Purushottam Sharma, Senior Monitoring Officer at the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Department and other experts, is expected to include safety measures and recommendations in its final report to prevent future incidents.
14 hours ago

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New DGs appointed in Customs and IRD
New DGs appointed in Customs and IRD

Minister of Finance Bishnu Paudel has made changes in the leadership of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) and the Department of Customs. In a reshuffle involving 14 joint-secretaries, he has appointed new directors-general to these departments.
16 hours ago

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NEA begins repairing water pipe that burst in Babarmahal
NEA begins repairing water pipe that burst in Babarmahal

The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has started repairing the bulk distribution system (BDS) pipe at Babarmahal which was burst on Wednesday while carrying out horizontal drilling for underground electrical wiring.
17 hours ago

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Shankharapur bus accident: 27 injured people discharged from hospital
Shankharapur bus accident: 27 injured people discharged from...

Twenty-seven of the injured in the accident involving a bus (Ba 2 Kha 7958) of SS Academy in Chabahil on Wednesday afternoon have been discharged from the hospital.
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Two Indian nationals arrested along with 318 gram of gold
Two Indian nationals arrested along with 318 gram of gold

According to Kathmandu Police Range, they were arrested along with 318 grams of gold while they were coming from Kankadvitta in a passenger bus (Ba Pra 01-002 Kha 0542).
17 hours ago

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Two arrested for setting fire to community forest in Parbat
Two arrested for setting fire to community forest in Parbat

According to the Parbat District Police Office, the suspects Subas Paudel, 26, and Ramesh Paudel, 31, both residents of Kushma Municipality-14, Bagal Thok were apprehended for igniting a fire in the Thuladhunga Community Forest in Arthur Dandakhark on January 12.
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Kathmandu ranked world’s second most polluted city
Kathmandu ranked world’s second most polluted city

Additionally, Kathmandu's Sankha Park ranked second after Pokhara, with Bharatpur in third place. Both have AQI of 182. The pollution level of Bhaktapur has been measured at 169, followed by Dhangadhi with 167; Ratnapark area with 163; Hetauda with 159, and Khumaltar with 159.
19 hours ago

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Teacher arrested for scalding students with hot spatula in Tanahun
Teacher arrested for scalding students with hot spatula in T...

Sushma Shrestha, a teacher and accountant at Prabhat English Boarding Secondary School in Shantinagar, Bhimad Municipality-6, Tanahun, allegedly scalded three students of grade four with hot spatula on Tuesday for making noise.
20 hours ago

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Why does the Melamchi pipeline keep bursting?
Why does the Melamchi pipeline keep bursting?

A rupture in the Melamchi Drinking Water pipeline left Kathmandu’s Babarmahal area underwater Wednesday afternoon, creating significant problems for locals, commuters, and pedestrians traveling through. The area was chaotic for a while after the incident.
20 hours ago
