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Oli’s last-minute U-turn stalls ministerial reshuffle in Sudurpashchim Province

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DHANGADHI: A planned cabinet reshuffle in the Sudurpashchim Provincial Government was abruptly halted after CPN-UML Chair K. P. Sharma Oli reversed his earlier directive, leaving several lawmakers who were preparing to take the oath of[ ... ]

Shram Sanskriti Party chair Harka Raj Rai fined for traffic violation after viral biking video

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KATHMANDU: Police have taken action against Harka Raj Rai, the chair of the Shram Sanskriti Party and a member of the House of Representatives, for allegedly violating traffic regulations. According to police, Rai was fined[ ... ]

Finance Minister Wagle defends budget, says some taxes introduced to protect domestic production

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KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has defended the government's budget for the upcoming fiscal year, saying certain taxes were introduced for a limited period to protect domestic industries and boost local production. Speaking at[ ... ]

Oli’s last-minute U-turn stalls ministerial reshuffle in Sudurpashchim Province

DHANGADHI: A planned cabinet reshuffle in the Sudurpashchim Provincial Government was abruptly halted after CPN-UML Chair K. P. Sharma Oli reversed his earlier directive, leaving several lawmakers who were preparing to take the oath of office disappointed. According to party sources, Oli had initially instructed…

Oli’s last-minute U-turn stalls ministerial reshuffle in Sudurpashchim Province

DHANGADHI: A planned cabinet reshuffle in the Sudurpashchim Provincial Government was abruptly halted after CPN-UML…

Guru Baral says PM must take responsibility to resolve parliamentary deadlock

KATHMANDU: CPN-UML lawmaker Guru Baral has said that Prime Minister Balen Shah must take a…

Will a parliamentary probe be formed against Finance Minister Wagle?

KATHMANDU: Calls for a parliamentary investigation committee against Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle have intensified in…

Five ministers sworn in in Lumbini Province cabinet reshuffle

BUTWAL: Five newly appointed ministers of Lumbini Province took the oath of office and secrecy…

World Food Safety Day being observed today

KATHMANDU: The ‘World Food Safety Day’ is being observed globally today (June 7) with the theme “From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere.” This…

Changunarayan to become country’s first ‘Yoga Municipality’

BHAKTAPUR: The historic town of Changunarayan, located on a hill in the northeastern part of the Kathmandu Valley, is set to become Nepal’s first officially…

Around 30 percent of adults in Nepal affected by high blood pressure

KATHMANDU: Today marks World Hypertension Day, observed globally including in Nepal with various awareness programmes. Health experts say the number of people suffering from high…

Economic Digest: A Snapshot of Nepal’s Business News

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. Nepal’s recent economic and policy developments reflect a mix of external financing support, structural…

14,057 students pass KMC scholarship selection test

KATHMANDU: A total of 14,057 students have passed the scholarship selection examination conducted by Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) on Sunday.

Over 26,000 students to appear in KMC scholarship exam today

KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is conducting a scholarship examination for students enrolling in Grade 11 today (Sunday). The metropolis

26,680 students to appear in KMC scholarship exam

KATHMANDU: A total of 26,680 students are participating in the scholarship entrance examination for Grades 11 and 12 to be

Extreme heat disrupts classes in Kanchanpur

KANCHANPUR: Local governments in Kanchanpur have begun temporarily closing schools due to rising temperatures and growing health concerns among students.

Insurance payments ease as govt gradually clears past dues

KIRTIPUR: Health insurance payments, which had become problematic in previous years due to a lack…

Govt committed to strengthening public health system: Health Minister Mehta

KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Food Hygiene Nisha Mehta has said that the government is…

Patient influx puts pressure on Mustang Hospital

MUSTANG: Jomsom Provincial Hospital, the only hospital in Mustang district, has been witnessing a steady…

Cancer researchers unveil major treatment advances and emerging therapies at ASCO summit

CHICAGO: Cancer researchers presented a series of significant treatment advances and early-stage findings at the…

Shun tobacco use for better health, urges Health Minister Mehta

KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Food Safety Nisha Mehta has urged tobacco users to quit…

Three more arrested in ‘Nepali Bro’ wife murder case in Kathmandu

KATHMANDU: Police have arrested three more individuals in connection with the murder of a woman…

Former Home Minister Sudan Gurung demands action against Ishwori Bhujel’s killer

KATHMANDU: Former Home Minister Sudan Gurung has called for strict legal action against those involved…