SOCIETY
Lack of land stalls KMC’s plan for sector-based waste management
Lack of land stalls KMC’s plan for sector-based waste manage...
The city had planned to establish six transfer stations based on population and geography, from which waste would be sent to the Bancharedanda landfill. However, officials say the plan has stalled as suitable land has not been secured.
Sep 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Scrub typhus and dengue cases detected among inmates at Jhumka Prison
Scrub typhus and dengue cases detected among inmates at Jhum...
The situation escalated after three inmates died between August 31 and September 3, while over 500 others developed high fever. Following the deaths, emergency medical teams were deployed for continuous health checkups and blood sample collection.
Sep 05, 2025
WORLD
Conservative Thai tycoon wins parliament vote to become PM
Conservative Thai tycoon wins parliament vote to become PM
The Shinawatras have been a mainstay of Thai politics for the past two decades, sparring with the pro-monarchy, pro-military establishment that views them as a threat to traditional social order.
Sep 05, 2025
ECONOMY
Jhapa Energy opens IPO for public, 473,000 shares on offer
Jhapa Energy opens IPO for public, 473,000 shares on offer
The company had earlier allocated shares to project-affected locals and Nepalis working abroad before opening the issue for the wider public.
Sep 05, 2025
POLITICS
Patan High Court seeks Parliamentary Committee report on Rabi Lamichhane case
Patan High Court seeks Parliamentary Committee report on Rab...
A division bench of Justices Arjun Prasad Koirala and Kavi Prasad Neupane on Friday asked the Office of the Government Attorney to bring a copy of the report submitted by the parliamentary committee regarding the embezzlement of cooperative funds during the next hearing.
Sep 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt makes health insurance mandatory for impoverished families to access critical illness...
Govt makes health insurance mandatory for impoverished famil...
The new rule, effective from October 18, requires economically disadvantaged citizens to enroll in health insurance to access free treatment for heart disease, kidney disease, cancer, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, spinal injuries, head injuries, and sickle cell anemia.
Sep 05, 2025
SOCIETY
IOE’s move to publish results without scores meets criticism
IOE’s move to publish results without scores meets criticism
Once renowned in the field of engineering education, the IoE has recently been accused of focusing more on supporting private colleges—by filling their quotas—than on maintaining academic standards.
Sep 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal, UN review progress on LDC graduation and SDGs
Nepal, UN review progress on LDC graduation and SDGs
As Nepal moves closer to its historic graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, the discussions highlighted the role of the UNSDCF in supporting the Government’s Smooth Transition Strategy and in accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sep 05, 2025
Events, SOCIETY
Workshop on Narrative Journalism kicks off in Kathmandu
Workshop on Narrative Journalism kicks off in Kathmandu
The workshop brought together mid-career and senior journalists from across Nepal, with organisers highlighting the strong representation of women participants in the training programme.
Sep 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Advocate Tripathi moves SC against govt’s decision to ban social media
Advocate Tripathi moves SC against govt’s decision to ban so...
The petition states that the government’s move curtails the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
Sep 05, 2025