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$3 million US funding revives suspended micronutrient survey

Kathmandu, Feb. 7 -- A micronutrient survey planned for 2025 but halted due to funding crunch, is now set to start soon, as the US government has provided $3 million for the study. Officials said tha... Read More


Government moves to withdraw Social Media Bill

Nepal, Feb. 7 -- The government on Friday moved a proposal at the National Assembly to withdraw the controversial Social Media Bill. The Sushila Karki-led government had, on Tuesday, decided to withd... Read More


EV imports fall 14.5 percent in first half as China border disruption hits supply

Kathmandu, Feb. 7 -- Electric vehicle (EV) imports to Nepal continued to decline in the first half of the current fiscal year despite growing demand among Nepali consumers, largely due to prolonged di... Read More


India clinch SAFF U19 Women's Championship title

Pokhara, Feb. 7 -- India lifted the SAFF U19 Women's Championship title after defeating defending champions Bangladesh 4-0 in the final at Pokhara Stadium on Saturday. India, who took a one-goal lead... Read More


Batas MAW opens new Eicher 3S facility in Itahari

Itahari, Feb. 7 -- Batas MAW Commercial Vehicles has inaugurated a new Eicher 3S (Sales, Service and Spares) facility at Titriban in Ramdhuni Municipality, Sunsari, expanding its Volvo Eicher network ... Read More


Civil society groups warn cyber threats and misinformation pose serious risk to fair elections

Kathmandu, Feb. 7 -- A group of civil society organisations working on democracy, press freedom, and digital rights has expressed concern about growing cybersecurity threats and the spread of misinfor... Read More


Amnesty urges parties to put human rights at centre of election pledges

Nepal, Feb. 7 -- With the March 5 elections approaching, Amnesty International Nepal has called on all political parties and candidates to place human rights and the rule of law at the centre of their... Read More


Baitadi wedding bus crash: Survivor recounts narrow escape

Baitadi, Feb. 6 -- Bhauni village of ward 7 of Purchaudi Municipality has remained unusually quiet since Thursday evening. A place that was filled with wedding music, laughter and celebration just hou... Read More


Gold, silver prices fall in domestic market

Kathmandu, Feb. 6 -- Gold and silver prices declined in the domestic market on Friday compared to Thursday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of fin... Read More


Two brothers from Khotang dead in India coal mine explosion

Khotang, Feb. 6 -- Two brothers from the same family in Barahapokhari Rural Municipality of Khotang district were killed in a coal mine explosion in India's Meghalaya. The blast occurred on Thursday ... Read More