SOCIETY
Women's rights activists hold protest at Maitighar, demanding re-imprisonment of Regal
Women's rights activists hold protest at Maitighar, demandin...
KATHMANDU, Oct 11: On Wednesday, women's rights activists held a protest at Maitighar in Kathmandu, demanding the reversal of the presidential pardon to and re-imprisonment of Yograj Dhakal aka Regal. They also held a peaceful vigil and protest rally.
Oct 11, 2023
SOCIETY
Book and exhibition, 'Living in the Mist,' unveiled in Patan
Book and exhibition, 'Living in the Mist,' unveiled in Patan
KATHMANDU, Oct 11: In a program held in Patan, Lalitpur, the launch of 'Living in the Mist', a poignant body of work by Kishor Sharma, took place, accompanied by an exhibition, on Wednesday.
Oct 11, 2023
SOCIETY
APF establishes Help Desks at 122 places to prevent untoward activities
APF establishes Help Desks at 122 places to prevent untoward...
KATHMANDU, Oct 11: The Armed Police Force (APF) has established Help Desks at 122 locations and Health Desks at 33 places across the country to prevent untoward activities during the nearing Dashain, Tihar and Chhat festivals.
Oct 11, 2023
SOCIETY
Ilam District Court orders sentencing two individuals to life imprisonment for involvement...
Ilam District Court orders sentencing two individuals to lif...
ILLAM, Oct 11: The District Court of Ilam has ordered to sentence two people to life imprisonment involved in the murder of a youth.
Oct 11, 2023
SOCIETY
Rhino found dead in CNP
Rhino found dead in CNP
CHITWAN, Oct 11: A 25-year-old female rhino has been found dead in Chitwan National Park (CNP).
Oct 11, 2023
ECONOMY
Palm oil export from Nepal to India declines by 50 percent
Palm oil export from Nepal to India declines by 50 percent
KATHMANDU, Oct 11: Nepal's palm oil exports to its neighboring country, India, have plummeted by 50 percent, marking a significant decrease in the fiscal year 2022/23 compared to the previous year. The Trade and Export Promotion Center reported that palm oil exports in 2022/23 were limited to Rs 20....
Oct 11, 2023
SOCIETY
Abolishment of SEE raises concern over quality of school education and university admissio...
Abolishment of SEE raises concern over quality of school edu...
KATHMANDU, Oct 11: The School Education Bill 2080 BS has sparked controversy because of the provisions regarding the Secondary Education Examination (SEE), which could potentially lead to a decline in overall school education quality and weaken the university admission base.
Oct 11, 2023
SOCIETY
Presidential pardons and their impact on victims and society: A call for justice
Presidential pardons and their impact on victims and society...
KATHMANDU, Oct 11: In a recent controversial decision, President Ramchandra Paudel granted a presidential pardon to Yograj Dhakal, also known as Regal, a convicted murderer responsible for the death of Chetan Manandhar. This decision has ignited widespread debate and criticism within Nepali society,...
Oct 11, 2023
SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
In Pictures: Candlelight vigil in memory of 10 Nepalis dead in Israel
In Pictures: Candlelight vigil in memory of 10 Nepalis dead...
KATHMANDU, Oct 11: Shalom Club Nepal, a community of Nepalis educated and trained in Israel, lit candles in memory of the 10 Nepali students who were killed in Israel.
Oct 11, 2023
ECONOMY
Japan hands over medical equipment for surgical eye camps to Himalaya Eye Hospital in Pokh...
Japan hands over medical equipment for surgical eye camps to...
KATHMANDU, Oct 11: The Government of Japan handed over medical equipment for surgical eye camps to Himalaya Eye Hospital (HEH) in Pokhara Metropolitan City, Kaski District, amidst a ceremony today. Under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) of the Government of Japan, th...
Oct 11, 2023