SOCIETY
Nepalis having fewer children than they want amid rising costs and insecurity: UNFPA
Nepalis having fewer children than they want amid rising cos...
Based on academic research and a UNFPA–YouGov survey conducted across 14 countries with varying fertility rates, the report finds that one in five people globally expect not to have their desired number of children. Key reasons include high living costs, job insecurity, unaffordable housing an...
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt moving ahead to implement outcomes of Sagarmatha Sambaad: Forest Minister
Govt moving ahead to implement outcomes of Sagarmatha Sambaa...
During the inauguration of the 'Post-Sagarmatha Sambaad' event organized jointly here today by Sahas Nepal, Youth Alliance for Environment and KIRDAC, among other organisations, he said that efforts are being made to implement the '25-point Sagarmatha Call' by coordinating with everyone.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
One arrested for spreading misinformation on social media
One arrested for spreading misinformation on social media
The arrested individual has been identified as Resham Raj Paudel, 26, from Nisikhola Rural Municipality-4 of Baglung. Known as ‘Driver Resham,’ he was arrested by the bureau’s team in Nepalgunj.
Jun 17, 2025
POLITICS
PM Oli urges gold and silver traders to avoid protest, assures solution through dialogue
PM Oli urges gold and silver traders to avoid protest, assur...
The leaders of associations related to the gold and silver business have drawn the attention of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli regarding the provision in the upcoming fiscal year's budget to impose a two percent luxury tax on gold and silver transactions.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Two nabbed for defrauding people over jobs in Bosnia and Malaysia
Two nabbed for defrauding people over jobs in Bosnia and Mal...
Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding people by luring them with promises of attractive salaries in foreign employment opportunities in Bosnia and Malaysia.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
'Melamchi water will be available in Kathmandu even during monsoon'
'Melamchi water will be available in Kathmandu even during m...
Minister for Water Supply Pradip Yadav has said the Melamchi drinking water would be available in Kathmandu even during this monsoon. Minister Yadav said it while inspecting a water tank set up near the Ribarma River in Sindhupalchok on Monday.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Korean embassy launches book featuring 50 inspiring stories of Nepali returnees under EPS
Korean embassy launches book featuring 50 inspiring stories...
The book features 50 success stories of Nepali returnees who worked in South Korea under the Employment Permit System (EPS). These individuals have ventured into various sectors, including manufacturing (20), agriculture (16), services (9), and education (5), demonstrating the broad impact of the sk...
Jun 17, 2025
OPINION
AI’s Dirty Secret: Racing Toward an E-Waste Crisis
AI’s Dirty Secret: Racing Toward an E-Waste Crisis
AI systems are leaving more than just a mark of progress—they're creating a growing mountain of electronic waste and rapidly increasing energy and water consumption.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Court orders release of RPP Vice Chair Mishra on Rs 300,000 bail
Court orders release of RPP Vice Chair Mishra on Rs 300,000...
The bench, led by Judge Tara Devi Maharjan, directed the release of Mishra, who is accused in the Tinkune protest held on March 28. He was arrested the same day.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Current abortion law in Nepal leading to unsafe practices
Current abortion law in Nepal leading to unsafe practices
Although Nepal's Constitution and international women's rights movements guarantee the right to safe abortion, experts have pointed out that the recent Safe Abortion Act has narrowed this right, effectively criminalizing both service seekers and providers.
Jun 17, 2025