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New civil servants to be enrolled under contribution-based social security scheme

KATHMANDU, July 4 -- From the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26, all newly appointed government employees will be enrolled in a contribution-based social security system instead of receiving traditional pe... Read More


Authorities urge public to remain vigilant in Taplejung amid monsoon risks

TAPLEJUNG, July 4 -- The District Administration Office (DAO) of Taplejung has issued a public alert urging residents to remain cautious and vigilant in light of potential monsoon-related disasters. ... Read More


Finance Ministry sends Health Ministry staffing proposal back for revision amid budget constraints

KATHMANDU, July 3 -- A recent Organization and Management (O&M) survey has revealed a shortage of over 2,100 positions within the Ministry of Health and Population and its subordinate agencies. Howeve... Read More


State Affairs Committee requests Speaker Ghimire to form high-level probe committee over cooling-period conspiracy

Nepal, July 3 -- The State Affairs and Good Governance Committee has requested the Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Devraj Ghimire to form a high-level probe committee to investigate the ... Read More


Power Play or Policy Blunder?

Nepal, July 3 -- Policy instability has long been a deterrent to investment, and Nepal is no exception. In recent times, policy decisions driven by vested interests have undermined investor confidence... Read More


NIA warns insurers of fine up to Rs 2 million if they delay claims settlement

Nepal, July 3 -- The Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has cautioned insurance companies not to impose excessive burden on the claimants by dillydallying during the claim settlement process. The regulat... Read More


From Presidency to Party Politics

Nepal, July 3 -- The political landscape of Nepal is abuzz following former President Bidya Devi Bhandari's formal return to active politics of the Communist Party of Nepal Unified Marxist and Leninis... Read More


SC upholds appointment of 52 Constitutional Officials

Nepal, July 3 -- The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed, by majority decision, the writ petitions filed against the appointment of 52 officials to various constitutional commissions. With this verdict i... Read More


Powerful explosion at Jagadamba Steel, one injured

Nepal, July 3 -- A powerful explosion occurred on Wednesday night at the Jagadamba Steel Industry located in Jitpursimara Sub-Metropolitan City, Bara. The explosion took place around 9:15 PM in the in... Read More


Forex update: US dollar appreciates

Nepal, July 3 -- Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has determined foreign exchange rates for today (Thursday). According to NRB, the value of the U.S. dollar increased today. The buying rate for one U.S. dollar... Read More