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When his dream came true

Nepal, Jan. 2 -- Nepal's healthcare sector has suffered gross neglect of successive governments. They have failed to invest in the sector, or to bring reforms and recruit competent personnel. The meag... Read More


Rhythms of Rajasthan in Kathmandu

Nepal, Jan. 2 -- A Sufi Musical Group led by Mir Rajak Ali from Bikaner, Rajasthan, India, will perform at Shilpee Theatre Nepal, Battisputali, Kathmandu, on January 10, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.... Read More


A year of highs and lows for Nepali sports in 2025

Kathmandu, Jan. 2 -- From historic cricket achievements and a surge in international medals to turmoil in football and lingering governance disputes, 2025 unfolded as a year of sharp contrasts for Nep... Read More


Contraceptive shortages are driving up abortions in Nepal

Kathmandu, Jan. 2 -- Amid a shortage of family planning commodities, including birth control shots and implants, health facilities across the country are reporting a sharp rise in abortions. Accordin... Read More


Under mounting criticism, parties pledge to correct lists of their proportional candidates

Kathmandu, Jan. 2 -- Political parties have been severely criticised over the lists of proportional representation (PR) candidates they submitted to the Election Commission earlier this week. Followi... Read More


Election Commission says poll-related purchases to be limited to 'essentials'

Kathmandu, Jan. 2 -- The Election Commission says it's trying to reduce its spending on poll-related materials by relying mostly on existing stocks and limiting new purchases to articles "absolutely n... Read More


Commission lifts travel ban on ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak

Kathmandu, Jan. 2 -- The inquiry commission probing the use of force and incidents of violence during the Gen Z protests in September has lifted the travel ban imposed on Ramesh Lekhak, who was the ho... Read More


China proposes Zhang Maoming as new envoy to Nepal

Kathmandu, Jan. 2 -- China has proposed Zhang Maoming as its new ambassador to Kathmandu and sent a letter of agrement to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday. Zhang is one of the deputy direct... Read More


Leadership dispute puts Congress in crisis

Kathmandu, Jan. 2 -- Nepali Congress is in turmoil ahead of the parliamentary elections after its two general secretaries unilaterally called a special general convention. Issuing a joint statement o... Read More


The Governor Whisky now available in 180ml bottle

Kathmandu, Jan. 2 -- Sagar Distillery Limited has launched a 180ml pack of The Governor Smokewood Cask Whisky, following the success of its 750ml debut. The smaller bottle offers consumers a more acce... Read More