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Animal rights groups urge rethink of Chitwan elephant festival events

Nepal, Dec. 23 -- In a joint statement issued on Monday evening, the groups urged the festival organizers to halt harmful practices and respect the natural behavior of elephants, specifically requesti... Read More


Election security: Govt steps up preparations, parties lag behind

Nepal, Dec. 22 -- The country's two major parties-the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML-remain more focused on demanding the reinstatement of the House of Representatives than on election preparations. ... Read More


Global nuclear arms control under pressure in 2026

Nepal, Dec. 22 -- The fragile global legal framework for nuclear weapons control faces further setbacks in 2026, eroding guardrails to avoid a nuclear crisis. The fragile global legal framework for n... Read More


Gold, silver prices rise sharply

Nepal, Dec. 22 -- The gold price increased by Rs 3,400 increase in a single day. The local market has seen a continuous surge in gold and silver prices. Gold, which was Rs 258,300 per tola on Sunday... Read More


Drivers of 40 high-emission vehicles penalized

Nepal, Dec. 22 -- The traffic police have urged all drivers to ensure their vehicles are properly maintained and in good condition, warning that vehicles emitting excessive smoke contribute to air pol... Read More


NC expands active membership, loses votes

Nepal, Dec. 22 -- Despite leading Nepal's political, economic, and social transformations for decades, the party's growing membership base has not translated into electoral gains. Instead, the NC has ... Read More


Landmark book on dalit artistry and indigenous knowledge launched.

Nepal, Dec. 21 -- Titled Dalits' (Shilpees') Glorious Arts and Artifacts Under Socio-cultural Shackles, the book is authored by scholar Dr Govinda Sarki Nepali and social activist Indira Ghale, and ed... Read More


Salapa Bikas Bank to issue IPO worth Rs 143.9 million from Dec 31

Nepal, Dec. 21 -- The bank has earmarked shares worth Rs 143.9 million, equivalent to 1,439,179 ordinary shares, for the public. Overall, it has received approval to issue shares worth Rs 172.388 mill... Read More


Landmark book on dalit artistry and indigenous knowledge launched

Nepal, Dec. 21 -- Titled Dalits' (Shilpees') Glorious Arts and Artifacts Under Socio-cultural Shackles, the book is authored by scholar Dr Govinda Sarki Nepali and social activist Indira Ghale, and ed... Read More


Two arrested with 240 kg of hashish in Parsa

Nepal, Dec. 21 -- According to the Police Headquarters, the duo were apprehended on Saturday evening from Jagarnathpur Dhat in Birgunj Metropolitan City-22 with the illegal narcotic substance. Parsa ... Read More