Child marriage in Nepal: Challenges and opportunities Child marriage remains a critical social issue in Nepal, deeply rooted in cultural traditions and exacerbated by economic hardships and systemic barriers. Despite its prohibition under the Civil Code of 1963, the practice continues, particularly among marginalised groups. Opinion 31 Jan, 2025
Mandamus order issued to halt illegal excavation of riverbed materials immediately The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a five-point mandamus order to the government, directing the immediate cessation of illegal excavation of river-based materials. Nepal 20 Jan, 2025
Speaker Ghimire meets Cambodian PM, discusses direct Lumbini-Angkor flights Leading a five-member delegation, he addressed the 11th plenary session of the IPTP on Sunday and is scheduled to return to Nepal on Tuesday. Nepal 25 Nov, 2024
PM Oli calls for addressing challenges in medical education PM Oli held discussions with officials from the Medical Education Commission to address the challenges confronting medical education. Kathmandu 17 Nov, 2024
National strategy on child marriage in the offing The Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens is all set to bring a 'national strategy to end child marriage, 2081'. Nepal 16 Nov, 2024
Dharahara reopens to the public after nine years The government temporarily opened the Dharahara in commemoration of Constitution Day. Kathmandu 19 Sep, 2024
Policy initiatives have been started in bringing notable improvement in SEE results: PM Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said policy initiatives have already been started to upgrade the Grade 10 Secondary Education Examination (SEE) results to about 70 percent. Nepal 18 Sep, 2024
Adjustment of health workers to begin The problem in the management of health sector employees will now be solved through their adjustment at the federal, province and local levels. Nepal 16 Sep, 2024
STC, FMTC allowed to import sugar on duty waiver The government has allowed the Salt Trading Corporation (STC) and Food Management & Trade Company to import 30,000 metric tons of sugar with 50 percent customs duty waiver so as to avoid shortage of sugar in view of the upcoming festivals. Business 11 Sep, 2024
Quality and life skills education government's priority: PM Oli Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that quality and life skills education is priority of the present government, while ensuring the fundamental right to education. Kathmandu 08 Sep, 2024
Native tusker population doubles in Jhapa The number of native elephants has gradually increased in Jhapa of late. Nepal 12 Aug, 2024
55 missing as 21 vehicles plunge into Trishuli River in eight years As many as 55 people have gone missing after 21 vehicles plunged into the Trishuli River from the Narayangadh-Muglin section and the Muglin-Mauwakhola section of the Prithvi Highway in the past eight years. Nepal 31 Jul, 2024
