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Why the hullabaloo over Nepal presidential pardon
Why the hullabaloo over Nepal presidential pardon The pardon power is also shaped by principles of compassion and forgiveness in Nepali society.  ...
Dowry-free, inter-caste wedding in Dhanusha
Dowry-free, inter-caste wedding in Dhanusha Nine couples belonging to different castes in Hindu caste hierarchy tied the nuptial knots at...
From prejudice to progress: combating caste & LTBTQ+ discrimination in Nepal 
From prejudice to progress: combating caste & LTBTQ+ discrimination in Nepal  Despite legal protections, queer Nepalis from lower castes continue to face "double discrimination." Activists now...
KMC signs rent agreement with Kathmandu Plaza
KMC signs rent agreement with Kathmandu Plaza Municipal officials say bringing offices scattered all over the city will improve service delivery
OpenAI announces GPT-4, more powerful than ChatGPT
OpenAI announces GPT-4, more powerful than ChatGPT When tested on Nepali language, it could get the correct context over 72 per cent...
First Person: ‘Nepal is ready for its next chapter’
First Person: ‘Nepal is ready for its next chapter’ Nepal is due to graduate from its current status, as one of the world’s least...
Apex court to take in writ against PM Prachanda
Apex court to take in writ against PM Prachanda The country's top court overturns its administration's refusal to register a petition against the Maoist...
MP Chaudhary freed after presidential pardon
MP Chaudhary freed after presidential pardon Arun Kumar Chaudhary, who had been absconding after being convicted in an arson case over...
'Missing' border pillars found in Oriya River
'Missing' border pillars found in Oriya River The District Security Committee Parsa has already advised the Indian side to halt sand mining...
KMC bulldozers on the move again 
KMC bulldozers on the move again  Officials say KMC’s drive to clean up public spaces will continue, despite protests from riverside...
National Assembly passes three bills
National Assembly passes three bills The upper house unanimously approves 'Monitoring and Evaluation Bill, 2076', 'Archive Protection (First Amendment) Bill,...
Top leaders, officials pay tribute to Himalaya Shumsher Rana 
Top leaders, officials pay tribute to Himalaya Shumsher Rana  The founder governor of Nepal Rastra Bank passed away on Sunday morning at the age...
Rape-accused Sandeep's selection sparks street protest (Photo gallery)
Rape-accused Sandeep's selection sparks street protest (Photo gallery) Protests have been simmering on social media since the High Court ordered the cricketer's release...
Syangja's Matribhumi Library opens up exciting new horizons
Syangja's Matribhumi Library opens up exciting new horizons Diwash Pandey examines the selfless efforts that led to a modern makeover of Birgha village...
MPs demand special panel to probe Acharya's self-immolation
MPs demand special panel to probe Acharya's self-immolation Prem Prasad Acharya, who set himself on fire in front of Parliament building on January...
What Kathmandu residents think of Balen Shah's works
What Kathmandu residents think of Balen Shah's works Eight months into his job, the engineer-turned-mayor is getting both praise and criticism
Petition filed at Supreme Court to annul Sandeep Lamichhane's bail
Petition filed at Supreme Court to annul Sandeep Lamichhane's bail On January 12, Patan High Court released him on Rs2 million bail
Nepal still among the world's most corrupt nations
Nepal still among the world's most corrupt nations Nepal has moved up seven places to 110 among 180 countries, the change is negligible...
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