SOCIETY
World Day to Combat Desertification focuses on rangeland restoration
World Day to Combat Desertification focuses on rangeland res...
It is said rangeland occupies over half of the Earth’s land surface, and is instrumental in ensuring food security, water cycles, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience. Importantly, nearly two billion people worldwide, including pastoralists and indigenous peoples have a vital...
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SOCIETY
Over 1,400 arrested in Kathmandu police sweep operation last month
Over 1,400 arrested in Kathmandu police sweep operation last...
The campaign was conducted across various parts of the capital, leading to the arrest of 199 women, 1,218 men, and three others.
24 minutes ago
SOCIETY
Over four Nepali migrant workers die daily abroad, data shows
Over four Nepali migrant workers die daily abroad, data show...
More than four Nepali migrant workers have died every day on average during foreign employment in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to data released by the Foreign Employment Board (FEB).
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POLITICS
Senior leader Khanal sends 36-point letter to Dahal, exposes growing NCP rift
Senior leader Khanal sends 36-point letter to Dahal, exposes...
Senior leader Jhalanath Khanal has formally expressed his dissatisfaction with the party leadership, sending a detailed 36-point complaint letter to party coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
1 hour ago
ECONOMY
Govt makes mandatory to take skill test for Nepali workers bound for jobs in Saudi Arabia
Govt makes mandatory to take skill test for Nepali workers b...
The government has made it mandatory for Nepali workers going to Saudi Arabia for foreign employment to undergo a skill test to get a work permit.
1 hour ago
SOCIETY
15 including police officers face life imprisonment over custodial killing of two inmates
15 including police officers face life imprisonment over cus...
The incident occurred on August 9, 2023 (Shrawan 24, 2080 BS), when 20-year-old inmate Binod Tolangi of Madi Municipality–5, Sankhuwasabha, and 28-year-old Akash Balami of Kakani Rural Municipality–7, Nuwakot, died while in custody.
2 hours ago
WORLD
China to host 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai in July
China to host 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai in July
AI governance bears on the future of humanity and is a common issue facing all countries, Zhou said. China upholds multilateralism and the principles of openness and inclusiveness, and has actively promoted global governance and international cooperation on AI, contributing Chinese solutions to glob...
2 hours ago
POLITICS
Bangladeshi envoy pays courtesy call on Speaker Aryal
Bangladeshi envoy pays courtesy call on Speaker Aryal
On the occasion, Speaker Aryal shared that Nepal-Bangladesh relations are based on sovereign equality, mutual respect and trust, adding Nepal has given high importance to the relations with Bangladesh.
3 hours ago
POLITICS
RSP fixes fees for convention delegates ahead of first general convention
RSP fixes fees for convention delegates ahead of first gener...
According to the party, each convention representative will be charged Rs 5,000, while observers will have to pay Rs 7,000.
3 hours ago
WORLD
DeepSeek valued at more than $50 bn after funding round: reports
DeepSeek valued at more than $50 bn after funding round: rep...
It recently raised more than 50 billion yuan ($7.4 billion), the Wall Street Journal and The Information said this week, citing people with knowledge of the matter.
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