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Impure justice

Nepal, March 25 -- The lot of Dalits in Nepal hasn't changed much. From entrenched untouchability practices in both rural and urban areas to heinous crimes such as lynching of Kavrepalanchok's Ajit Mi... Read More


Halted Tibet trade and dwindling income push yak herders to the brink

Taplejung, March 25 -- Nupu Sherpa, Taplejung president of Yak-Chauri Farmers' Federation, owns a herd of 80 yaks and 10 chauris. Chauris are primarily used for carrying loads while yaks are reared fo... Read More


Nepal's long-term growth may stall below 4 percent, World Bank warns

Kathmandu, March 25 -- Low labour productivity, weak competition in logistics and transport, subpar infrastructure, and high tariffs and excise taxes on exports are just a few of the challenges stalli... Read More


After long standoff, government sacks Kulman Ghising

Kathmandu, March 25 -- It seemed inevitable. After seeking multiple clarifications from him, the government on Monday sacked Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Executive Director Kulman Ghising. His f... Read More


NEPSE index falls by 58.05 points, trading volume reaches Rs5.18 billion

Kathmandu, March 25 -- The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell by 58.05 points on Tuesday, closing at 2,582.73 points, a decrease of 2.19 percent. This marks a decline after the NEPSE saw a rise o... Read More


Body found in sack in Siraha

Siraha, March 25 -- A decomposed body was discovered inside a sack on the banks of the Ghormi River in ward 9 of Golbazar Municipality, Siraha, on Tuesday. Security personnel have arrived at the scen... Read More


One dead as coal-laden truck plunges into Trishuli River

Chitwan, March 25 -- A man died after a coal-laden truck plunged into the Trishuli River. The deceased is 35-year-old truck driver Ram Narayan Yadav, a resident of Sakhuwa, Rautahat, according to the... Read More


Locals obstruct Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnelway work for nine days

Kathmandu, March 24 -- Locals have obstructed work on the Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnelway for the past nine days, demanding proper management of their already fulfilled demands. Construction on both th... Read More


Government sacks Kulman Ghising as NEA chief

Kathmandu, March 24 -- The government has sacked Kulman Ghising from his position as the managing director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), a move that has drawn sharp criticism from political le... Read More


Massive fire at plywood factory in Ghorahi, losses estimated in millions

Dang, March 24 -- A massive fire broke out at Sangrila Ply Industry in Ghorahi Sub-metropolitan City-9 at Sunday midnight due to an electrical short circuit and has yet to be brought under control. T... Read More