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Education
Hearing-impaired pupils bemoan educational gaps
Hearing-impaired pupils bemoan educational gaps The shortage of qualified teachers for courses such as IT, accountancy is a major concern
KMC extends Rs9 million to 'model schools' in the city
KMC extends Rs9 million to 'model schools' in the city Bhanu, Sanskrit and Kanya secondary schools receive Rs3 million each under the metropolis’ policy and...
TU grappling with financial problems
TU grappling with financial problems The TU Senate endorsed Rs28 billion budget in the fiscal year 2021/22, the government released...
Society
Government restores subsidy on chemical fertilisers Agriculture
Government restores subsidy on chemical fertilisers A cabinet meeting on Monday morning resolved to keep the subsidy on fertilisers unchanged
Balen Shah's Kathmandu clean up mission gets ahead Environment
Balen Shah's Kathmandu clean up mission gets ahead KMC has already constructed composting sites at three locations: Ratna Park, Sankhamul Park and Balaju...
Govt's 'no pesticide test' policy on imported veggies enrages students (Photo gallery) People
Govt's 'no pesticide test' policy on imported veggies enrages students (Photo gallery) A student union affiliated to the UML stages a protest after the govt renege on...
Sustainable aviation fuel for a carbon-free air travel Environment
Sustainable aviation fuel for a carbon-free air travel Researchers have analysed nine scenarios of aviation to explore ways to get to net-zero emissions...
Crime
Police launch tech-savvy investigation into Gongabu loot
Police launch tech-savvy investigation into Gongabu loot Traders demand compensation after plunder of mobile phones and property worth over Rs80 million
TIA Director General Thakur suspended over leaked audio clip
TIA Director General Thakur suspended over leaked audio clip Thakur has been accused of negotiating with Thai Smile Airlines for his personal gains
Ten years after verdict, a human trafficking convict is arrested
Ten years after verdict, a human trafficking convict is arrested Police say Kavita Ghimire, of Baramchi, Sindhupalchok, has been sent to Chautara prison 
Climate
Was Earth already heating up, or did global warming reverse a long-term cooling trend?
Was Earth already heating up, or did global warming reverse a long-term cooling trend? What about the thousands of years before the Industrial Revolution, before thermometers, and before humans...
'Langtang and Jugal Himal peaks turn black'
'Langtang and Jugal Himal peaks turn black' Helambu is famous for stunning views of Langtang and Dorje-Lhakpa peaks – but there isn't...
Does your cup of coffee contribute to climate change
Does your cup of coffee contribute to climate change It is estimated that around two billion cups of coffee are consumed daily worldwide
Arts
Society
Government restores subsidy on chemical fertilisers
Government restores subsidy on chemical fertilisers A cabinet meeting on Monday morning resolved to keep the subsidy on fertilisers unchanged
Balen Shah's Kathmandu clean up mission gets ahead
Balen Shah's Kathmandu clean up mission gets ahead KMC has already constructed composting sites at three locations: Ratna Park, Sankhamul Park and Balaju...
Govt's 'no pesticide test' policy on imported veggies enrages students (Photo gallery)
Govt's 'no pesticide test' policy on imported veggies enrages students (Photo gallery) A student union affiliated to the UML stages a protest after the govt renege on...
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