ECONOMY
Laxmi Steel, Sarbottam Cement pay installments of outstanding arrears
Laxmi Steel, Sarbottam Cement pay installments of outstandin...
Of the Rs 237.9 million dues, Laxmi Steel paid Rs 8.498 million as the first installment on Friday, said Suraj Regmi, chief of the Parasi Distribution Centre of Nepal Electricity Authority. The industry has committed to pay the dues in 28 installments.
Mar 21, 2025
WORLD
North Korea tests-fires new weapons and welcomes Russian security chief
North Korea tests-fires new weapons and welcomes Russian sec...
Traditional allies Russia and North Korea have drawn closer since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with Seoul accusing Kim of sending thousands of troops and container loads of weapons to help Moscow fight Kyiv.
Mar 21, 2025
GENNEXT, People
Alternative political activist Bam accepted as Edward S. Mason Fellow at Harvard Universit...
Alternative political activist Bam accepted as Edward S. Mas...
Alternative politics activist, educator and central member of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Pukar Bam has been accepted as an Edward S. Mason Fellow at Harvard University.
Mar 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Minister Sudi: 775 Chhaupadi huts demolished to curb menstrual taboo
Minister Sudi: 775 Chhaupadi huts demolished to curb menstru...
Speaking during a discussion on a proposal related to dignified menstruation at the National Assembly on Friday, Minister Sudi provided details of the initiative. According to him, the demolished huts include one in Jajarkot, 15 in Kalikot, 297 in Surkhet, 20 in Bajhang, 69 in Kailali, 168 in Bajura...
Mar 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Bad weather expected across Nepal from tonight until Sunday evening
Bad weather expected across Nepal from tonight until Sunday...
The weather is expected to be somewhat bad from tonight until Sunday evening. There is a possibility of light snowfall in one or two places in the Himalayan regions across the country starting tonight.
Mar 21, 2025
POLITICS
National Assembly session: Three bills tabled
National Assembly session: Three bills tabled
The aim of this proposal was to seek consideration of the Bill to Amend Some Nepal Acts Related to the Promotion of Good Governance and Public Service Delivery received from the House of Representatives.
Mar 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Six killed in fire incidents in one month
Six killed in fire incidents in one month
A man, four women and a child died in fire incidents. Similarly, 30 men, 26 women and three children were injured in such incidents.
Mar 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Nivaran Foundation to launch $18 million project to improve access to healthcare
Nivaran Foundation to launch $18 million project to improve...
At the event, representatives of the foundation said that Project Sanjeevani aims to empower citizens from the rural areas of Nepal, deprived of health services, by providing easy and affordable access to quality healthcare.
Mar 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt to hold first National Water Conference on March 22
Govt to hold first National Water Conference on March 22
The two-day conference, scheduled for March 22-23, aims to ensure the sustainable management and development of Nepal’s water resources.
Mar 21, 2025
SOCIETY
KMC to begin free breast and cervical cancer screening
KMC to begin free breast and cervical cancer screening
According to the program's focal person, Chandra Bhatt, one has to visit the nearest Health Promotion Center to register their details before going for the screening.
Mar 21, 2025