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Former King Gyanendra Shah warned against endangering the constitution

Nepal, March 25 -- Eight prominent civil society leaders have strongly condemned the recent political activities of former king Gyanendra Shah, warning that his actions pose a threat to Nepal's consti... Read More


Janamat-Nagarik Unmukti Party to unite before April 16

Nepal, March 25 -- A merger between the Janamat Party and the Nagarik Unmukti Party (NUP) is set to take place before April 16. Task forces formed by the parties are currently working on the merger p... Read More


Lawmakers demand removal of VAT on air tickets

Nepal, March 24 -- Lawmakers have urged the government to remove the value-added tax (VAT) imposed on air tickets. During a meeting of the International Relations and Tourism Committee held at Singha ... Read More


Labor Department mandates minimum wage compliance

Nepal, March 24 -- The Department of Labor and Occupational Safety has directed all industries and enterprises to ensure workers receive the legally mandated minimum wage. Citing complaints about bus... Read More


Drinking water supply restored in Lamichaur after 42 years

Nepal, March 24 -- Residents of Lamichaur in Baglung Municipality-8 have finally gained access to a reliable drinking water supply after 42 years. Despite being home to around 200 households, the area... Read More


Nepal imports EVs worth Rs 16.65 billion

Nepal, March 21 -- Nepal imported electric vehicles (EVs) worth over Rs 16.65 billion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, according to the Department of Customs. A total of 7,089 EVs... Read More


Business owners to face penalties for writing own product reviews

Nepal, March 21 -- The government has announced penalties for business owners who sell goods and services online and write reviews or comments about the features and quality of their own products. Thi... Read More


Govt to hold first National Water Conference on March 22

Nepal, March 21 -- The government is set to organize the first National Water Conference 2025 on Saturday. The Water and Energy Commission Secretariat announced the event during a press conference in ... Read More


Minister Sudi: 775 Chhaupadi huts demolished to curb menstrual taboo

Nepal, March 21 -- Women, Children, and Senior Citizens Minister Nawal Kishor Shah Sudi announced that 775 Chhaupadi huts have been demolished in various districts of Karnali and Sudurpaschim to eradi... Read More


Alternative political activist Bam accepted as Edward S. Mason Fellow at Harvard University

Nepal, March 21 -- Alternative politics activist, educator and central member of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Pukar Bam has been accepted as an Edward S. Mason Fellow at Harvard University. Wid... Read More