Society

Mar 20, 2023
Government restores subsidy on chemical fertilisers
A cabinet meeting on Monday morning resolved to keep the subsidy on fertilisers unchanged

Mar 13, 2023
KMC begins composting biodegradable waste
KMC has already constructed composting sites at three locations: Ratna Park, Sankhamul Park and Balaju...

Mar 02, 2023
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...

Feb 28, 2023
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...

Feb 27, 2023
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...

Feb 25, 2023
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...
Feb 16, 2023
English teachers from 22 countries congregate in Nepal
The gathering offers a rare networking opportunity for English teachers

Feb 14, 2023
Gongabu loot: Nepal Police begins tech-assisted investigation
Traders demand compensation after plunder of mobile phones and property worth over Rs80 million

Feb 14, 2023
Couples flock Rani Mahal to celebrate Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day celebrated on February 14 is not new for young Nepalis

Feb 13, 2023
Rain water harvesting ponds constructed in community forests
As well as helping recharge aquifers, the ponds are expected to attract birds and wildlife

Feb 13, 2023
4.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Olangchungola
The early morning tremor was a reminder of a bigger tremor that hit the region...

Feb 13, 2023
Amid controversy, Nepal observes ‘People’s War Day’
The Prachanda administration announces public holiday to commemorate the start of the decade-long Maoist insurgency

Feb 10, 2023
Expect a shortage of fresh rose flowers this Valentine’s Day
Days before Valentine’s Day, Nepal imposes a ban on foreign rose flowers

Feb 10, 2023
TIA Director General Thakur suspended over leaked audio clip
Thakur has been accused of negotiating with Thai Smile Airlines for his personal gains

Feb 07, 2023
Police nets human trafficking convict after ten years
Police say Kavita Ghimire, of Baramchi, Sindhupalchok, has been sent to Chautara prison

Feb 06, 2023
Tea producers demand chemical fertilizers
Farmers complain the government has not provided chemical fertilizers for tea farming since 2021

Feb 03, 2023
12 ‘Ethiopia-bound’ Nepali women return home
In a separate incident, police have rescued a Nepali minor girl trafficked to India for...

Feb 03, 2023
Top court seeks previous orders on Sandeep Lamichhane case
A single bench of Justice Hari Phuyal orders the submission of case records at a...

Feb 03, 2023
MP Chaudhary sent to prison
Nagarik Unmukti Party's Arun Kumar Chaudhary has been absconding since his conviction in a case...