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New embankments aim to protect Mustang settlements from Kaligandaki threat

Nepal, July 1 -- The increasing deposit of stones, gravel, sand and debris in the Kaligandaki riverbed continues to pose a significant threat to the settlements in its vicinity. To address this situ... Read More


I am ready to face probe over 'cooling-off period' provision removal case: MP Khatiwada

Nepal, July 1 -- Ramhari Khatiwada, Chair of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee, has said he is ready to face an investigation over the controversial "cooling-off period" clause in the Fe... Read More


GCF approves Rs 7 billion project to prevent glacial lake outbursts in Nepal

Nepal, July 1 -- Nepal is set to receive a grant worth nearly Rs 5 billion (USD 36.2 million) from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to protect communities from glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). This ... Read More


Bikash Hydropower to issue IPO to general public from tomorrow

Nepal, July 1 -- Bikash Hydropower Company Limited is set to issue its Initial Public Offering (IPO) to the general public from tomorrow, July 2. The company will issue 2,942,760 shares starting Wedn... Read More


Nepal's forest cover expands as agricultural land shrinks amid rural depopulation

Nepal, July 1 -- Although Nepal is often referred to as an agricultural country, the agricultural land has been shrinking every year. In recent times, land suitable for paddy plantation has been decre... Read More


Teachers' Federation warns of protest if Education Act not issued by July 7

Nepal, July 1 -- The Nepal Teachers' Federation (NTF) has warned of fresh protests if the government fails to implement the School Education Act by July 7. Although the government had agreed to bring... Read More


Conflict victims write to UN rights chief, reject 'politically-captured' TJ process

Nepal, July 1 -- Conflict victims in Nepal have written to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, strongly rejecting the current transitional justice (TJ) process and urgi... Read More


Govt initiates privatization of four ailing PEs on pretext of asset management

Nepal, July 1 -- The government has stepped up efforts to privatise four ailing public enterprises (PEs) that have remained closed for years. Inviting applications to hire the consultants for the pro... Read More


Public Hearing Committee completes hearing on three proposed justices

Nepal, June 30 -- The Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC) has completed hearings on three proposed justices of the Supreme Court. Likewise, a hearing on a member of the Judicial Council has also con... Read More


Jeep safari suspended in Chitwan National Park until October end

Nepal, June 30 -- Chitwan National Park has suspended all jeep safari activities starting Monday, citing the ongoing breeding season of wild animals and birds. According to park spokesperson Avinash ... Read More