Local level by-election: Around 62% voter turnout reported The EC confirmed that voting was conducted peacefully at all polling centers from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Nepal 01 Dec, 2024
Badly-needed economic reforms: Some suggestions The CPN UML-led government, with support from the largest party, the Nepali Congress, was formed in August with three main objectives: amendment of the constitution for political stability, strengthening governance and reforming the economy. Regarding constitution amendment, no effort has been made so far. Opinion 30 Nov, 2024
EC directs local governments to give public holiday on day of by-election The Election Commission (EC) has directed the bodies concerned to provide polling venues for the local level by-elections scheduled for December 1. Nepal 25 Nov, 2024
'There is no universal solution to gender equality' Kate Joyce, Director of Cultural Engagement for South Asia at the British Council, is a dynamic leader with a passion for fostering connections across cultures, championing gender equality, and inspiring innovation in education and the arts. Kathmandu 22 Nov, 2024
Driver rams his car into crowd in China, killing 35. Police say he was upset about his divorce Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for the “strict” punishment of the perpetrator according to law, in a statement Tuesday evening. World 12 Nov, 2024
Lumbini Development Trust approves budget of over Rs 775 million The council meeting of Lumbini Development Trust (LDT) has approved the budget for the current fiscal 2081/82 BS (2024-25). The council has passed an estimated income and expenditures of Rs 775.5 million. Nepal 12 Nov, 2024
Celebration of Tihar festival: For the promotion of social and cultural bonhomie The festive season of Nepal has almost reached its fag end with the solitary Chhath festival still to grip the nation, mostly the tarai region. Opinion 06 Nov, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Singh leaves for Egypt Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, today left for Cairo, the capital of Egypt, to participate in the World Urban Forum programme. He is leading a Nepali delegation to the programme. Kathmandu 03 Nov, 2024
Call for declaring Dhulikhel a 'crisis-hit zone' Dhulikhel Municipality has demanded the government declare it as a 'crisis-hit zone' following a huge loss amounting to Rs 1 billion due to recent floods and landslides. Kathmandu 28 Oct, 2024
'Collaborative journey towards circularity critical' “A collaborative journey towards circularity is critical for a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future for all," said Aanand Mishra, Founder and President of CREASION Nepal, after the completion of the one-year GreenShift project, which is a four-year project spanning 9 municipalities across the Bagmati, Madhes, and Lumbini provinces. Nepal 26 Oct, 2024
UNESCO, MoEST to validate new resource book on local education planning for inclusive and gender-responsive education in Nepal UNESCO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology (MoEST), held a two-day validation workshop on 21-22 October 2024 to finalize a new resource book on Local Education Planning. Nepal 23 Oct, 2024
Water supply services in Lalitpur will resume within 15 days: Minister Yadav Minister for Water Supply Pradeep Yadav has said the entire works on repair and maintenance of the Nallu, Basuki and Devaki water supply projects would be completed within 15 days. Kathmandu 16 Oct, 2024
