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State-run food company dismisses rumours about fortified rice

Kathmandu, Dec. 26 -- Two years after introducing fortified rice in the malnutrition-hit Karnali province, the state-run Food Management and Trading Company has responded to rumours and misconceptions... Read More


19th Elephant and Tourism Festival begins in Sauraha

Chitwan, Dec. 26 -- The 19th edition of the Elephant and Tourism Festival officially began in Sauraha on Friday, a major tourist destination in Chitwan, with organisers hoping the event will help revi... Read More


Prabhu Bank CEO Ashok Sherchan released

Kathmandu, Dec. 26 -- Prabhu Bank Chief Executive Officer Ashok Sherchan was released on Friday. Sherchan, along with other bank officials, was earlier arrested on the charges of misappropriating bank... Read More


Students protest against suspension over harassment allegation at Manmohan Technical University

Biratnagar, Dec. 26 -- Tension flared at Manmohan Technical University in Budhiganga, Morang, on Friday after four students were suspended over allegations of harassing female students. The situation... Read More


Supreme Court quashes writ petition against inquiry commission

Nepal, Dec. 26 -- The Supreme Court has quashed a writ petition challenging the inquiry commission investigating the September 8-9 incidents. A bench of justices Manoj Kumar Sharma, Nahakul Subedi an... Read More


Balananda Sharma sworn in as foreign minister

Kathmandu, Dec. 26 -- Newly appointed Foreign Minister Balananda Sharma was sworn in on Friday. President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to Sharma at the President's Of... Read More


Influenza spreads across Mugu villages, medicine shortages worsen crisis

Surkhet, Dec. 25 -- The influenza outbreak that began a week and a half ago in Bamgaun, ward 12 of Chhayanath Rara Municipality, has spread to Mugum Karmarong and Khatyad rural municipalities in Mugu.... Read More


Balendra Shah holds talks with over 30 people, signals move towards new political party

Kathmandu, Dec. 25 -- Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah has held meetings with more than 30 people, including politicians, activists, artists and media professionals, indicating preparat... Read More


Cricketer Thapa dies in Biratnagar motorcycle crash

Biratnagar, Dec. 25 -- Koshi Province cricket team captain Meenash Thapa, 27, died in a motorcycle accident on Wednesday night. According to the District Police Office, Morang, the accident occurred ... Read More


Palpa farmers get livestock ultrasound services at home

Palpa, Dec. 25 -- Kamala Nepali of Ribdikot-3 could hardly believe what she was seeing. A team of veterinarians had arrived at her cowshed carrying a machine she had only ever associated with hospital... Read More