Tuesday, December 16th, 2025

Govt terminates 22 stalled irrigation contracts worth Rs 14.23 billion

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KATHMANDU: The government has terminated 22 irrigation-related contracts that had remained stalled for years despite formal agreements, leaving projects incomplete and in a deteriorated state. The total value of the terminated contracts stands at Rs[ ... ]

UML General Convention: Voting for new leadership today

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KATHMANDU: Delegates are casting their votes today to elect the new leadership of the CPN-UML during the party’s 11th national convention. The Central Election Commission has scheduled polling from 1 pm to 7 pm at[ ... ]

Election in 79 days: 14 political parties to skip PR system

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KATHMANDU: As Nepal prepares for its next House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026, not all political parties are embracing the country’s mixed electoral model, with 14 parties choosing to stay out of[ ... ]

Govt terminates 22 stalled irrigation contracts worth Rs 14.23 billion

KATHMANDU: The government has terminated 22 irrigation-related contracts that had remained stalled for years despite formal agreements, leaving projects incomplete and in a deteriorated state. The total value of the terminated contracts stands at Rs 14.23 billion. According to the Department of Water Resources and…

UML General Convention: Voting for new leadership today

KATHMANDU: Delegates are casting their votes today to elect the new leadership of the CPN-UML…

NC holding emergency meeting of Central Working Committee

KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress (NC) has announced an emergency meeting of its Central Working Committee…

CPN-UML election battle: Oli and Pokharel camps finalize strategies

KATHMANDU: Competition between CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli and Senior Vice-Chair Ishwar Pokharel has been…

State responsible for promotion of inclusion: PM Karki

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki asserted that it is the responsibility of the State to…

Nepal, China discuss strengthening bilateral health cooperation

KATHMANDU: Health and Population Minister Dr. Sudha Sharma held a courtesy meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song on Tuesday to discuss ways to…

Foods to avoid during Dashain for better health

KATHMANDU: During Dashain, it's important to be mindful of your diet to avoid food poisoning, digestive discomfort, and other health risks. Try to steer clear…

Leaving home, finding strength: First year in the USA

The United States has been my dream since I was just seven—not a fleeting wish, but a hope I carried close to my heart. During…

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Snap

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of significant business happenings in Nepal, presented in easily digestible summaries. Nepal’s latest economic signals point to cautious optimism tempered by structural and policy challenges: the…

Overseas education expenses surge to Rs 42.96 billion

KATHMANDU: Despite the presence of numerous universities and educational institutions within the country, a significant amount of money continues to

Pakistan supports Gyanodaya Secondary School with new computer lab

KATHMANDU: Pakistan has constructed a new computer laboratory for Gyanodaya Secondary School in Bafal, Kathmandu. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Nepal, Abrar

Preparations underway to publish Grade 12 supplementary exam results

KATHMANDU: The National Examination Board (NEB) is preparing to publish the results of the Grade 12 supplementary examination today. According

Fellowship Model for Advancing Inclusive Education in Nepal

The education system of Nepal has been facing deep-rooted challenges of inequality, limited availability of subject teachers, and inadequate ICT-based

Free tests provided to 450 people at heart disease treatment camp

PARBAT: A one-day heart disease screening and treatment camp held on Saturday at Thulipokhari, Kushma…

Eye treatment services to begin at Tharpu Hospital in Tanahun

TANAHUN: Tharpu Hospital, located in Myagde Rural Municipality–4, is set to begin regular eye treatment…

215 people, including 19 children, infected with HIV in Baglung

BAGLUNG: Nineteen children have been found to be infected with HIV in Baglung. Of the…

Delay in operation of Trauma Center in Baitadi

BAITADI: The trauma center in Baitadi has yet to come into operation, leaving the structures…

Antibiotic misuse causes 1.3 million deaths annually

KATHMANDU: Modern medical science has made remarkable progress worldwide. Diseases once considered life-threatening have now…

Three, including an Indian national, arrested for drug trafficking

KATHMANDU: Police have arrested three individuals, including an Indian citizen, on charges of drug trafficking…

Eight gamblers, including people’s representative, arrested

CHITWAN: Eight individuals, including a people’s representative, have been arrested in Chitwan for gambling. They…