Kathmandu: Friday night, the country has been battered by continuous monsoon rains, causing widespread disruption and damage. The relentless downpour has led to severe flooding in the Terai and landslides in the hilly regions, severely impacting daily life. The heavy rainfall has resulted in waterlogged roads and significant disruptions to electricity and drinking water services… Continue reading Continuous monsoon rains wreak havoc across the country
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Monsoon rainfall sweeps across Nepal: heavy showers expected in several provinces tonight
Kathmandu: The country is experiencing rainfall due to the influence of Monsoon winds today. Most of the places in Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini are receiving light to moderate rain, while rainfall is taking place in some places of the rest of the country. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, there will be light… Continue reading Monsoon rainfall sweeps across Nepal: heavy showers expected in several provinces tonight
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal to seek vote of confidence on July 12
Kathmandu Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is set to seek a vote of confidence in the House of Representatives (HoR) on July 12, following the withdrawal of support by the CPN-UML. PM Dahal will present his proposal seeking a vote of confidence during the upcoming HoR meeting. The CPN-UML withdrew its support from the government… Continue reading Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal to seek vote of confidence on July 12
Monsoon disaster claims 28 lives, leaves many injured and missing
Kathmandu: The onset of the monsoon season has resulted in a tragic toll across the country, with 28 people confirmed dead, one person missing, and 25 others injured due to various monsoon-related disasters. During a recent National Assembly session, the Minister of Labour, Employment, and Social Security, Dol Prasad Aryal, provided a detailed update on… Continue reading Monsoon disaster claims 28 lives, leaves many injured and missing
CPN-UML urges PM Dahal to exercise caution amid loss of majority
Kathmandu: In a press statement released on Thursday, the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) has called upon Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal to refrain from making decisions with long-term implications following the loss of his majority in parliament. General Secretary Shankar Pokharel highlighted the significance of avoiding actions that could result in enduring… Continue reading CPN-UML urges PM Dahal to exercise caution amid loss of majority
CPN-UML withdraws support from PM Dahal’s government, calls for new leadership
Kathmandu: The CPN-UML has formally withdrawn its support from the government led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, after he refused to resign to facilitate the formation of a new government. This decision was conveyed by all UML ministers during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence in Baluwatar. Following a midnight alliance shift… Continue reading CPN-UML withdraws support from PM Dahal’s government, calls for new leadership
Health Ministry warns public against consumption of wild mushrooms
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population has issued a statement urging the public to avoid consuming wild mushrooms, citing a significant increase in deaths linked to their ingestion in recent years. The National Health Education, Information, and Communication Center, a division under the Ministry of Health and Population, has issued a cautionary notice following… Continue reading Health Ministry warns public against consumption of wild mushrooms
Police arrests 2 Indian nationals for fraudulent manpower agency operation
Kathmandu: Nepal Police have detained two Indian nationals accused of defrauding individuals through an unregistered manpower agency. The arrests were made by Nawalparasi West police following reports of fraudulent activities. The arrested individuals have been identified as Rabindra Rane (24) of Asalfa, Barve Nagar, Mumbai, Maharashtra State, India, and Javed Masiha (37) of Kolawa, Mumbai… Continue reading Police arrests 2 Indian nationals for fraudulent manpower agency operation
Nepal marks National Paddy Day
Kathmandu: Today, Nepal commemorates National Paddy Day, widely recognized as Ashar 15 or Dhan Diwas, with fervor and traditional spirit across the nation. The occasion celebrates the significance of paddy cultivation in Nepal’s agricultural heritage. Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC), Ministry of Agriculture along with other organizations have been notably engaged in the festivities, highlighting… Continue reading Nepal marks National Paddy Day
NEB announces SEE Results
Kathmandu: The National Examination Board (NEB) has released the results of this year’s Secondary Education Examination (SEE). Out of the 444,785 students who took the exam, only 47.86 percent passed. Among these, 186 students achieved a perfect GPA of 4.0, making 242,920 students eligible to advance to Grade 11. The NEB reported that 52.14 percent… Continue reading NEB announces SEE Results