Kathmandu: The government has doubled the treatment support provided under Nepal’s health insurance scheme for patients suffering from eight critical illnesses. Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel announced that the maximum assistance has been raised from Rs 100,000 to Rs 200,000 starting Shrawan 1 (July 16). Taking to social media, Minister Paudel stated that the… Continue reading Health insurance coverage doubled to Rs 200,000 for critical illnesses
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WorldLink establishes ‘WorldLink Museum’ to preserve Nepal’s internet history
Kathmandu: WorldLink Communications Limited, Nepal’s largest internet service provider, has established the ‘WorldLink Museum’ to commemorate its historic milestones, technological contributions, and journey of growth. The museum, located at the company’s head office premises in Kusunti, Lalitpur, was officially inaugurated on Friday. The inauguration ceremony was attended by WorldLink Chairman Dilip Agrawal, Co-founder and Executive… Continue reading WorldLink establishes ‘WorldLink Museum’ to preserve Nepal’s internet history
NIICE seminar highlights South Asia’s growing terror threat, calls for regional unity
Kathmandu: Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE) held a high-level seminar in Kathmandu on Tuesday to discuss the growing threat of terrorism in South Asia and its implications for regional peace and security. The seminar, titled “Terrorism in South Asia: Challenges to Regional Peace and Security”, brought together former ministers, diplomats, security experts,… Continue reading NIICE seminar highlights South Asia’s growing terror threat, calls for regional unity
Search operation continues for missing people in Rasuwa flood
Kathmandu: Nepali Police has been undertaking a search operation for those 19 people reported missing in the flooding in Rasuwa since Tuesday night. The search is underway in Trishuli and Narayani rivers after the dead body of one among the individuals swept away by flood was retrieved in Chitwan district. Spokesperson of Nepal Police Bagmati… Continue reading Search operation continues for missing people in Rasuwa flood
Heavy rainfall forecast in some places of Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim
Kathmandu: Currently monsoon winds have an influence across the country and the low pressure line of the monsoon is located in the surround of average place, the Weather Forecasting Division said. There will be partial to generally cloudy weather across the country this afternoon. According to the Division, there is a possibility of light to… Continue reading Heavy rainfall forecast in some places of Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim
Flood devastates Rasuwagadhi, dozens missing, major infrastructure damaged
Kathmandu: Massive flood struck Rasuwagadhi in Gosaikunda Rural Municipality-1 early Tuesday morning, causing widespread destruction and leaving at least 18 people missing. The disaster has severely damaged key infrastructure, including the complete collapse of the Miteri Bridge, which connects Nepal and China, effectively halting cross-border movement. The floodwaters reached the area around 3:00 AM and… Continue reading Flood devastates Rasuwagadhi, dozens missing, major infrastructure damaged
US Aid suspension halts key health programs in Nepal
Kathmandu: Several vital health programs in Nepal have come to a standstill following the suspension of grants from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), leaving significant gaps in maternal, child, and reproductive health services. According to the Family Welfare Division (FWD), the sudden aid freeze has disrupted a range of public health initiatives,… Continue reading US Aid suspension halts key health programs in Nepal
Patriotic songs representing all seven provinces released
Kathmandu: Nepal Academy of Music and Drama has released the best seven patriotic songs and two ‘music videos’ representing the seven provinces at a function here today. Two music videos and seven audio recordings of songs filled with patriotism were released at the event held at the office building of the Academy in Naxal. At… Continue reading Patriotic songs representing all seven provinces released
Parliamentary special committee formed to probe cooling-off period controversy
Kathmandu: The House of Representatives (HoR) has formed a seven-member parliamentary special committee to study and probe the wrongdoings committed in the drafting of the report on the Federal Civil Service Bill, 2080 BS. The HoR Speaker, Devraj Ghimire, announced the parliamentary special committee in today’s HoR meeting formed as per the HoR Regulations. Nepali… Continue reading Parliamentary special committee formed to probe cooling-off period controversy
Nepal’s dream of qualifying for AFC Women’s Asian Cup shattered
Kathmandu: Nepal’s dream of qualifying for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 has ended after Uzbekistan defeated Nepal in a tiebreaker in the final match held on Saturday late night. In the final match held at Bunyodkor Stadium at Tashkentof Uzbekistan, Nepali National Women’s Football Team lost to Uzbekistan 4-2 in penalty shootout. The match entered… Continue reading Nepal’s dream of qualifying for AFC Women’s Asian Cup shattered