ECONOMY
Bheri-Babai Diversion Multipurpose Project achieves 70 percent work progress
Bheri-Babai Diversion Multipurpose Project achieves 70 perce...
Bheri-Babai Diversion Multipurpose Project has achieved 70 percent progress in construction of its physical infrastructure almost three years after the expiry of the initial deadline to complete the work. With the extended deadline, the project is expected to complete its construction in the next th...
6 hours ago
SOCIETY
Human trafficking and sexual exploitation on the rise in entertainment sector: study
Human trafficking and sexual exploitation on the rise in ent...
According to a study prepared by 'Samari Utthan Sewa' and shared with journalists in Bharatpur, 85 percent people from the Dalit, gender, and sexual minority (queer) communities who face caste discrimination, violence, and exclusion have suffered from internal human trafficking and sexual exploitati...
6 hours ago
ECONOMY
Gandaki Province legalizes cannabis cultivation for medicinal, industrial use
Gandaki Province legalizes cannabis cultivation for medicina...
The Bill to Regulate and Manage Cannabis Cultivation for Medicinal and Industrial Purposes, 2083 was endorsed during Thursday's Assembly meeting. This is the first time that a provincial government has legalized cannabis use.
7 hours ago
SOCIETY
Medical Education Commission approves Fund Management Procedure, 2083
Medical Education Commission approves Fund Management Proced...
The 26th meeting of the National Medical Education Commission held today under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Medical Education Commission, Balendra Shah, took this decision.
7 hours ago
ECONOMY
SEBON issuing new guidelines; urges investors not to run after rumors
SEBON issuing new guidelines; urges investors not to run aft...
The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has said it is working to resolve the problems seen at the stock exchange market in order to protect rights and interests of investors.
7 hours ago
SOCIETY
All defendants acquitted in Nepal Telecom billing system corruption case
All defendants acquitted in Nepal Telecom billing system cor...
The court cleared former Nepal Telecom Managing Director Sunil Paudel, former Chief Commercial Officer Sangita Pahadi and all other defendants of the corruption charges filed against them.
8 hours ago
ECONOMY
Govt revoking five laws related to financial aspects
Govt revoking five laws related to financial aspects
The government has stepped up to repeal five different laws related to financial aspects, while moving forward to approving a new bill through the parliament.
8 hours ago
POLITICS
NCP calls for national consensus on constitutional amendment
NCP calls for national consensus on constitutional amendment
Speaking at Thursday's meeting of the House of Representatives of Nepal, NCP MP Pramesh Kumar Hamal said any amendment should reinforce democracy, federalism, secularism, inclusiveness and fundamental rights.
8 hours ago
POLITICS
Parliamentary panel clears way for hearing of election commissioner nominees
Parliamentary panel clears way for hearing of election commi...
A meeting of the joint parliamentary committee on Thursday resolved to begin the hearing process for Man Bahadur Karki, who has been nominated as chief election commissioner, and Rajiv Subba and Guru Prasad Wagle, who have been nominated as election commissioners.
9 hours ago
Market
The British College, CAN Federation partner to host Startup World Cup Nepal 2026
The British College, CAN Federation partner to host Startup...
The British College (TBC) and the Computer Association of Nepal Federation (CAN Federation) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to jointly organize the Startup World Cup Nepal Chapter 2026, aiming to strengthen the country's startup ecosystem and connect Nepali entrepreneurs with global op...
9 hours ago