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Stakeholders oppose decision to lower legal marriage age

KATHMANDU, Feb. 17 -- Stakeholders have emphasized keeping the legal age of marriage at 20 years, as decided by the government. Currently, Nepali law prohibits marriage until the age of 20. National ... Read More


Listed companies related to hospitality earn notable profits

Nepal, Feb. 15 -- Majority of the companies in hotels and tourism groups listed in the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) earned notable profits as of the second half of the current Fiscal Year (FY), thanks... Read More


Petrol price up by Rs 1, diesel and kerosene slashed by Rs 4 per liter

Nepal, Feb. 15 -- Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has revised fuel prices, raising the price of petrol while reducing the prices of diesel and kerosene. Following a meeting of the Board of Directors (BoD... Read More


MoEST expresses concern over physical punishment of students, recent school bus accident

KATHAMDNU, Feb. 14 -- The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) has expressed grave concern over the practice of physical torture against students and the recent school bus accidents. ... Read More


Elderly woman killed in Bhaktapur road accident

BHAKTAPUR, Feb. 14 -- A 72-year-old woman lost her life on Friday after being hit by a car in Changunarayan Municipality-3, Kolpakot. According to the police, a Nissan vehicle numbered (Province 3-01... Read More


Man arrested for stealing car from showroom in Biratnagar

BIRATNAGAR, Feb. 14 -- A man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a showroom and stealing a car and a laptop in Biratnagar. According to police, the suspect reportedly broke the glass door o... Read More


WEAN Nepal Laghubitta secures approval for FPO issuance

KATHMANDU, Feb. 14 -- WEAN Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (WNLB) has received approval to issue a Further Public Offering (FPO). The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has authorized the iss... Read More


Two arrested for setting fire to community forest in Parbat

PARBAT, Feb. 13 -- Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly setting fire to a community forest in Parbat district during the dry season. According to the Parbat District Police Office, the ... Read More


Makuna elephant death: Task Force completes on-site study

CHITWAN, Feb. 13 -- A Task Force formed to investigate the death of the wild elephant, Makuna, in the Lamital area of Chitwan National Park's Kumroj Buffer Zone has completed its on-site study. The ... Read More


Nepal-India agree to finalize Pancheshwar DPR

KATHMANDU, Feb. 13 -- Nepal and India have agreed to finalize the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project at the earliest. The agreement was reached during a meeting betw... Read More