First phase of evacuating riverbank settlements over, govt for managing squatters

Nepal, May 9 -- The first phase of evacuating unplanned and vulnerable settlements on the banks of the Bagamati River and its tributaries has been completed in the Kathmandu Valley. Such settlements... Read More

Investors earn Rs 118 billion from share transaction as market gains 6.93 percent in a week

Nepal, May 9 -- The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week increased 6.93 points (0.25 percent) amid the government's ongoing investigations against a number of high profile persons in the prospect of... Read More

Over 41,000 landless settlers identified in Chitwan

Nepal, May 9 -- More than 41,000 landless Dalits, squatters and unmanaged settlers have been identified in Chitwan, according to the now-dissolved Land Problem Settlement Commission (LPSC). According... Read More

What do Badi community activists say after watching 'Lalibazar'?

Nepal, May 9 -- Since the release of its trailer, the film Lalibazar has drawn attention for portraying the story of a woman from the Badi community, sparking debate over how the marginalized group is... Read More

Nepali-origin candidates elected Councillors in UK local elections

Nepal, May 9 -- Jeet Ranabhat, a former Mayor with Nepali origin, has been elected Councillor of 'Plumstead & Glyndon' ward in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, London. Likewise, his spouse, Gaumaya G... Read More

Blood demand increasing in Jhapa

Nepal, May 9 -- HIV infection (reactive) has been detected in the blood of 29 donors over the past five fiscal years in Jhapa, according to the Nepal Red Cross Society's Jhapa branch. The cases were ... Read More

Moderate rain, snowfall likely in hills and mountains; light rain with lightning in Terai

Nepal, May 9 -- The westerly low-pressure system and local winds continue to influence weather conditions across Nepal. A low-pressure area in the lower atmosphere near the eastern region of the count... Read More

Reform or Overreach?

Nepal, May 8 -- The government's decision to revoke the registration of 12 trade unions linked to civil servants and health workers has triggered both praise and concern across the country. Acting und... Read More

Constitutional Council nominates fourth-ranked justice as CJ, breaking seniority tradition

Nepal, May 8 -- The Constitutional Council (CC) has recommended Supreme Court (SC) Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma for appointment as the next Chief Justice (CJ) of Nepal, in a move that departs from e... Read More

Beyond the Headline Numbers: What the Report Shows and What It Misses

Nepal, May 8 -- The Ministry of Finance's recent Nepal's Current Economic Situation Report sets out to present a realistic assessment of the economy and provide a basis for policy direction. That obje... Read More

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