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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

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

Kathmandu: Biratnagar, a major city in eastern Nepal, has been severely inundated following continuous rainfall since Tuesday morning. The downpour has resulted in widespread flooding and disruption across several areas of the city. The overflow of rainwater, compounded by blocked drainage along the embankment of the Dharan-Biratnagar road section, has submerged key locations including the… Continue reading Biratnagar inundated as heavy rain continues

Kathmandu: Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed chief district officers (CDOs) across the country to gather National Identity Card details at the ward level in collaboration with local authorities. According to Joint Secretary Narayan Prasad Bhattarai, spokesperson for the ministry, CDOs have been directed to oversee the collection of National ID card information directly from… Continue reading Ministry directs CDOs to collect National ID details at ward Level

Kathmandu: Nepal’s literacy rate has reached 77.4%, as revealed by the Nepal Living Standards Survey 2022/23. This marks an increase from the 76.3% literacy rate reported in the previous national census conducted in 2078 BS. Gender disparities in literacy rates are evident, with males showing a higher literacy rate at 85.8% compared to females at… Continue reading Nepal’s literacy rate reaches 77.4%

Kathmandu: The government has recommended ambassadors for eight key diplomatic posts. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting held on Friday. Former Chief Secretary Lokdarshan Regmi has been proposed as the ambassador to India, while former Secretary Chandra Ghimire has been recommended for the United States. Human rights activist Sushil Pyakurel has been slated… Continue reading Nepal govt recommends Ambassadors for 8 countries: Secretary Chandra Ghimire for USA

Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has appealed to the German government to lift the ban on Nepali airlines operating in European airspace. This plea was made during his meeting with German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier, as part of his official visit to Germany. During his visit, President Paudel briefed Secretary of State Lamsal about his tour of… Continue reading President Paudel urges Germany to lift ban on Nepal Airlines in Europe

Kathmandu: Education, Science, and Technology Minister Sumana Shrestha has marked her 100th day in office with a firm commitment to cleanse Nepal’s education sector of political influences. Addressing the media at a press conference on Tuesday, Minister Shrestha declared stringent measures to prohibit teachers from affiliating with any political party or its affiliated bodies. Acknowledging… Continue reading Education Minister vows to depoliticize sector amidst challenges

Kathmandu: A new chapter in diplomatic relations between Nepal and Thailand unfolds with the formation of the Thai-Nepal Friendship Association, spearheaded by prominent figures including Everest summiteers and business leader Kun Vitidnan Rojananpanitch. The association was officially recognized at an event hosted by Nepal’s ambassador to Thailand, Dhan Bahadur Oli, at his residence recently. Entrepreneurs… Continue reading Thai-Nepal Friendship Association established to boost bilateral relations

Kathmandu: In a landmark verdict, the Kathmandu District Court has sentenced former district judge Bhuwan Giri to seven years in jail on the charge of marital rape. The court has also ordered Giri to provide Rs 300,000 in compensation to the victim. A bench led by Judge Durga Bhusal delivered the verdict on Tuesday, sentencing… Continue reading Former District Judge Giri sentenced to 7-Year for marital rape