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Kathmandu: A bus belonging to the Annapurna School in Triyuga Municipality-5 Deuri met a fatal accident in Udayapurgarhi Rural Municipality-7 Andheri on Saturday afternoon. The accident resulted in the loss of three lives, including the bus driver, while 39 passengers sustained injuries. The ill-fated bus, returning from a picnic, met with the accident as per… Continue reading Tragic school bus accident claims three lives in Udayapur

Kathmandu: Economic Affairs and Planning Minister Bedraj Singh announced that the provincial government is set to undertake the reconstruction of government and public structures damaged by the recent earthquake in Jajarkot. The earthquake has left a significant impact on government offices, schools, police facilities, and water supply and irrigation projects in the affected areas. Minister… Continue reading Provincial govt to rebuild structures damaged in Jajarkot earthquake

Kathmandu: Tensions flared in the Balkhu area as demonstrators affiliated with the Durga Prasai group clashed with cadres of the CPN-UML’s youth wing, resulting in a stone-pelting altercation.Eyewitnesses report that the confrontation began when members of the UML-affiliated Yuwa Sangh arrived in Balkhu, where Durga Prasai’s supporters were conducting a demonstration today. Despite the District… Continue reading Clash erupts between Durga Prasai supporters and CPN-UML Yuwa Sangh in Balkhu today

Kathmandu: To tackle the shortage of health workers in Nepal, the Ministry of Health and Population has submitted a proposal to the Medical Education Commission. Health Minister Mohan Basnet announced this initiative during a press conference at the Ministry of Health on Wednesday. The proposal suggests introducing paramedics and nursing subjects in government hospitals with… Continue reading Health Ministry proposes to introduce medical education in govt hospitals

Kathmandu: In a move to enhance security around vital government installations, the District Administration Office in Kathmandu has issued a prohibitionary order for specific areas encompassing the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas, and the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar. Chief District Officer Jeetendra Basnet, in a statement released last night, announced the order aimed at curbing… Continue reading Prohibitionary order enforce around President’s Office and Prime Minister’s Residence

Kathmandu: In anticipation of potential protest demonstrations slated for November 23 in various parts of the Kathmandu Valley, the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has issued a public notice urging citizens to limit their vehicular movement to essential tasks on the specified day. The notice, released today, states, “As it seems that various groups are… Continue reading Kathmandu valley traffic police urges citizens to limit vehicular movement on Thursday

Kathmandu: In a brewing conflict between medical practitioner Durga Prasai and the government, tensions are escalating as Prasai prepares to lead a demonstration in Kathmandu on Thursday, advocating for the liberation of debtors from financial institutions, including banks. His demand for a waiver of loans has been a persistent issue for the past few months,… Continue reading Govt issues stern warning against loan defaulters as protest looms in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: Ruksana Kapali, a prominent transgender human rights activist from Nepal, has earned a coveted spot on the British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) prestigious list of influential women for the year. The annual list, released on Tuesday, comprises 100 women recognized for their inspiring contributions and impact on a global scale. Kapali, a member of the… Continue reading Nepali transgender activist Ruksana Kapali featured on BBC’s list of influential women

Kathmandu: In response to potential clashes, Chief District Officer Jitendra Basnet has declared a restricted area, spanning from Maitighar Mandala to New Baneshwar Chowk, for a duration of 30 days. The move comes ahead of planned demonstrations by a youth association affiliated with UML and medical professional Durga Prasai. The order cites concerns over maintaining… Continue reading Prohibited zone declared in Kathmandu: gatherings from Maitighar to New Baneshwor restricted for 30 Days

On World Children’s Day, UNICEF calls on everyone – government, development partners, civil society, media, private sector and many more – for urgent action to protect children and their rights in Nepal. Celebrated every year on 20 November, World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s Global Day of Action for children and marks the anniversary of the adoption… Continue reading UNICEF calls for urgent action and recommitment to child rights in Nepal