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Chief Minister Shah taking vote of confidence

Sudurpaschim, Aug. 13: Chief Minister of Sudurpaschim Province Government Kamal Bahadur Shah is taking the province assembly's vote of confidence today.

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Rolpa landslide death toll reaches three

Rolpa, Aug 13: A body of a person, out of 10 who went missing after being buried in landslide at Kotalbara of Thabang rural municipality-5 in Rolpa on Wednesday night, has been recovered.

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Rolpa landslide update: Search for 10 missing people underway

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Reconstruction of enclosing Sattal of Mahankal Temple completed

By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, Aug. 13: The reconstruction of the enclosing (Chaughera) Sattal on the premises of Mahankal Temple has been completed.

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Tourism infrastructure to be built on long-abandoned land

By Our Correspondent, Bardiya, Aug. 13: Preparations are underway to develop tourism infrastructure on 83 bighas of land that had remained unused for years in Thakurbaba, a tourist area of Bardiya.

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'Youths want technology, entrepreneurship and opportunity'

Chitwan, Aug. 13: Youths in Chitwan district got engaged in a dialogue programme on the occasion of the International Youth Day on Wednesday. The speakers viewed that entrepreneurship should be lin...

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‘The Everest Dream’ wins US documentary award

By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, Aug. 13: Director and journalist Ganesh Pandey’s documentary film The Everest Dream has won the Best Documentary Film Award at the Cobb International Film Festival i...

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Two dead as landslide buries house in Rolpa

Rolpa, Aug. 13: Two people were killed and two others were injured as a landslide buried a house and a cowshed last night at Botalbara village in Thwang Rural Municipality-5, Rolpa.

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Khanal, Katuwal, Maharjan advance to semi-finals

By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, Aug. 13: Kshitiz Khanal of Armed Police Force (APF) Club, Bishnu Katuwal of Peace Fitness Club, and Praful Maharjan of Tribhuvan Army Club (TAC) have secured semi-fi...

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Generally cloudy weather conditions predicted

Kathmandu, Aug 13: Generally cloudy weather condition has been predicted in most parts of the country today.

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NA meeting today

Kathmandu, Aug 13: A meeting of the National Assembly (NA) is taking place at 1:15 this afternoon in Singhadurbar.

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LPG imports increased from India

By Siraj Khan, Nepalgunj, Aug. 13: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has significantly increased imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from India to address the shortage of cooking gas reported in var...

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Vigilance Centre submits annual report to PM Shah

By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, Aug. 13: National Vigilance Centre, which operates under the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Wednesday submitted its annual report covering ...

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Breeding centre boosts gharial population

By Yagya Prasad Sapkota, Gulariya (Bardiya), Aug. 13: A total of 319 gharial have so far been raised at the Gharial Breeding Centre in Bardiya National Park, of which 53 have been released into the...

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Development: Key To Our Shared Future

Five years ago, at a time when the world was undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, the COVID-19 pandemic had dealt a severe blow to the global economy and implementation of the UN 2030 A...

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Why Nepal Needs Local Climate Adaptation

Nepal is one of the world's most climate-vulnerable countries, with nearly 80 per cent of its population exposed to climate-and disaster-related hazards. Increasing floods, glacial lake outburst fl...

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Streetlights Matter

Streetlights rarely appear in national debate with the seriousness it deserves. It enters life quietly, through a dark lane after evening tuition, a shopkeeper closing late, a woman walking faster ...

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Fighting Cybercrimes

With more than 56 per cent of the population having internet access, Nepal has witnessed the expansion of digital technology over the years. As over 85 per cent of Nepali households use smartphones...

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2.4M Afghan girls barred from high school

Paris, Aug. 13: Around 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied access to secondary education since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, the United Nations said Tuesday, urging an end to...

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Gas shortage forces business closure

By Lalit Basel, Surkhet, Aug. 13: Small hotels and restaurants in Surkhet have been affected as the shortage of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas has worsened over the past month.

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NSC and NESA trade blame as backlash mounts over Asian Games Esports exclusion

By A Staff Reporter, Kathmadu, Aug. 13: Following heavy criticism from the domestic gaming community over the exclusion of qualified athletes from the upcoming 20th Asian Games, both the National S...

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Bhajan tradition thrives in Gulmi

Top Lal Aryal, Gulmi, Aug. 13: Folk bhajan singing has become particularly vibrant in Ratamata of Paralmi, Resunga Municipality-14.

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50-bed hospital relies on single specialist doctor

By Basudev Sharma, Jajarkot, Aug. 13: The only 50-bed hospital in Jajarkot is operating with just one specialist doctor, affecting the delivery of health services. The 50-bed hospital located in Th...

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Questions raised about transparency of share deals

By A Staff Reporter. Kathmandu, Aug. 13: The government has made public the 2023 Report of the Study and Investigation Committee on the Purchase and Sale of Ncell Axiata shares, concluding that the...

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Strategic power infrastructures gain momentum in Madhes Province

Kathmandu, Aug. 13: The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has accelerated the construction and preparatory work for strategic transmission lines and substations in Madhes Province ...

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NVC addresses 72 percent of complaints in a year, QR code to measure customers' satisfaction

Kathmandu, Aug 12: The National Vigilance Centre under the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers addressed 72 percent of complaints in the fiscal year, 2082/83.

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Bridge connecting Tanahu and Chitwan to be constructed under new contract: Finance Minister Dr Wagle

Damauli (Tanahun), Aug 12: Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has said that the construction of the Ghumaune bridge over the Trishuli river and connecting Tanahu to Chitwan will be carried out under...

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Govt embraces trust of youths in its performance: Foreign Minister Khanal

Kathmandu, Aug 12: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shishir Khanal, said the government formed in the aftermath of the Gen-Z Uprising is carrying out its performance by embracing the trust of youths.

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Judicious questions key to thriving democracy: President Paudel

Lalitpur, Aug 12: President Ramchandra Paudel has said judicious questions on governance help keep democracy alive.

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COP-31: Effective diplomatic initiatives underscored for easy access to climate finance

By Pragati Dhakal, Kathmandu, Aug 12: Nepal, which has been receiving disproportionate impact of climate change despite little role behind global crises, has launched discussions to reinforce its d...

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‘The Everest Dream’ wins Best Documentary Award in US

Kathmandu, Aug 12: ‘The Everest Dream’, a documentary by Director and journalist Ganesh Pandey, has won the Best Documentary Film Award at the Cobb International Film Festival in Georgia, USA.

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Govt at work to prioritize climate justice, mountain issues in COP-31

Kathmandu, Aug 12: Government has intensified preparation to prioritize the pressing issues like climate justice and mountain agenda in the forthcoming UN climate conference or COP-31, which is sch...

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NA passes proposal presented seeking consideration on 'Infectious Animal Diseases (Control) Bill

Kathmandu, Aug 12: The National Assembly has unanimously passed the proposal seeking consideration on 'Infectious Animal Disease (Control) Bill, 2083'.

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Parliamentary committee directs to scrap license of petrol pumps and gas dealers involving in black-marketing

Kathmandu, Aug 12: President of the Industry, Commerce, Labour and Consumer Welfare Committee, Rahbar Ansari has urged the authority concerned to take stern action up to the scrapping of licensing ...

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NA members emphasize on fulfilling commitment made before people during election

Kathmandu, Aug 12: Lawmakers have stressed that government's initiatives should be focused on maintaining social harmony, strengthening federalism and to fulfilling commitment made before the peopl...

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Guideline issued to bring uniformity to application formats in government offices

Kathmandu, Aug 12: The government has issued guideline with the aim of bringing uniformity to application formats used for public services provided by government offices.

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FMTC to run fair price outlets at 193 places in 44 districts

Kathmandu, Aug 12: The Food Management and Trading Company (FMTC) is running fair price or budget-friendly stores across the country from Thursday.

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NA Chair calls government's attention to cooking gas shortage, inflation

Kathmandu, Aug 12: National Assembly (NA) Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal has drawn the government's attention, saying that consumers are suffering due to the difficulties in the supply of LPG or ...

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Jeep plunges into Bheri river, two missing

By Shankar KC, Salyan, August 12: A jeep plunged into Bheri river today. Two got serious injuries and two still missing.

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NA meeting: Government's attention drawn to solve LPG shortage

Kathmandu, Aug 12: National Assembly (NA) lawmakers have drawn the government's attention to solve the problems seen in the cooking gas sales and distribution and to provide relief to the people.