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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
KMC begins composting biodegradable waste
KMC begins composting biodegradable waste KMC has already constructed composting sites at three locations: Ratna Park, Sankhamul Park and Balaju...
Students protest govt's refusal to test for pesticides in imported veggies (Photo gallery)
Students protest govt's refusal to test for pesticides in imported veggies (Photo gallery) A student union affiliated to the UML stages a protest after the govt renege on...
The future of flight in a net-zero-carbon world
The future of flight in a net-zero-carbon world Researchers have analysed nine scenarios of aviation to explore ways to get to net-zero emissions...
Durbarmarg businesses pulled their shutters down to protest (Photo Gallery)
Durbarmarg businesses pulled their shutters down to protest (Photo Gallery) The businessmen protested “symbolically” by closing their shops for an hour from 4:30 to 5:30...
Loneliness is making us physically sick, but social prescribing can treat it – podcast
Loneliness is making us physically sick, but social prescribing can treat it – podcast The stress response triggers an inflammatory response which, over time, can contribute to conditions including...
English teachers from 22 countries congregate in Nepal
English teachers from 22 countries congregate in Nepal The gathering offers a rare networking opportunity for English teachers
Gongabu loot: Nepal Police begins tech-assisted investigation
Gongabu loot: Nepal Police begins tech-assisted investigation Traders demand compensation after plunder of mobile phones and property worth over Rs80 million
Couples flock Rani Mahal to celebrate Valentine’s Day
Couples flock Rani Mahal to celebrate Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day celebrated on February 14 is not new for young Nepalis
Rain water harvesting ponds constructed in community forests
Rain water harvesting ponds constructed in community forests As well as helping recharge aquifers, the ponds are expected to attract birds and wildlife
4.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Olangchungola
4.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Olangchungola The early morning tremor was a reminder of a bigger tremor that hit the region...
Amid controversy, Nepal observes ‘People’s War Day’
Amid controversy, Nepal observes ‘People’s War Day’ The Prachanda administration announces public holiday to commemorate the start of the decade-long Maoist insurgency
Expect a shortage of fresh rose flowers this Valentine’s Day
Expect a shortage of fresh rose flowers this Valentine’s Day Days before Valentine’s Day, Nepal imposes a ban on foreign rose flowers
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
Police nets human trafficking convict after ten years
Police nets human trafficking convict after ten years Police say Kavita Ghimire, of Baramchi, Sindhupalchok, has been sent to Chautara prison 
Tea producers demand chemical fertilizers
Tea producers demand chemical fertilizers Farmers complain the government has not provided chemical fertilizers for tea farming since 2021
12 ‘Ethiopia-bound’ Nepali women return home
12 ‘Ethiopia-bound’ Nepali women return home In a separate incident, police have rescued a Nepali minor girl trafficked to India for...
Top court seeks previous orders on Sandeep Lamichhane case
Top court seeks previous orders on Sandeep Lamichhane case A single bench of Justice Hari Phuyal orders the submission of case records at a...
MP Chaudhary sent to prison
MP Chaudhary sent to prison Nagarik Unmukti Party's Arun Kumar Chaudhary has been absconding since his conviction in a case...
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