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Farmers guard fish ponds to protect stock from migratory ducks

Hetauda, Jan. 16 -- To protect fish in its ponds from migratory water ducks arriving from Siberia in search of warmer weather and food, three watchmen are being deployed daily at the Hetauda-based Nat... Read More


Revamping Nepali Congress

Nepal, Jan. 16 -- The Nepali Congress formally fractured on Wednesday, an inevitable consequence of the grand old party being treated as no more than a vehicle to fulfil one man's political ambition. ... Read More


Congress split lands in Election Commission

Nepal, Jan. 16 -- A day after the special general convention of Nepali Congress changed the party leadership, the party's two factions have launched separate legal and political battles from Thursday.... Read More


Clash of titans looms in Jhapa-5 as Balen targets Oli's bastion

Jhapa, Jan. 16 -- The Jhapa constituency 5, long a stronghold of CPN-UML chief KP Sharma Oli, is now set for an unprecedented contest as Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah prepares to contest from the cons... Read More


FDI commitments see over 52 percent rise despite political uncertainty

Kathmandu, Jan. 16 -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Nepal increased by 52.11 percent in the second quarter of the current fiscal year. According to the Department of Industry, Nepal received FDI... Read More


Birthing centres remain out of reach for many in Karnali

Kathmandu, Jan. 16 -- Pregnant women in Karnali province in farwestern Nepal have been forced to walk longer for delivery services, as the province has far less birthing centre coverage than other pro... Read More


Family of Nepali student 'captured' in Ukraine urges government to act

Chitwan, Jan. 16 -- The family of a Nepali student allegedly captured in Ukraine have demanded that the government take initiatives to secure his release. Sujan Subedi, from ward 3 of Khairahani Muni... Read More


Fewer applications for election police, deadline extended in 36 districts

Kathmandu, Jan. 16 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the application deadline for election police in 36 districts after fewer applications were received. Around 150,000 temporary election ... Read More


Sagar Dhakal plans rematch against Sher Bahadur Deuba in Dadeldhura

Dadeldhura, Jan. 16 -- Sagar Dhakal, who emerged as the closest challenger to former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba in the 2022 House of Representatives elections, has said he is preparing to conte... Read More


Supreme Court moved against decision to amend charge-sheets against Rabi Lamichhane

Kathmandu, Jan. 16 -- A writ petition has been presented at the Supreme Court, challenging the Office of the Attorney General's decision to amend charge-sheets against Rastriya Swatantra Party chair R... Read More