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Tales of young Nepali Medusas, the sexual assault survivors
Tales of young Nepali Medusas, the sexual assault survivors More and more sexual abuse victims are beginning to take to social media to share...
World Rhino Day: Nepal flaunts its 750-plus wild rhinos 
World Rhino Day: Nepal flaunts its 750-plus wild rhinos  The theme for this year's World Rhino Day is ‘Five Rhino Species Forever’
Three held in connection with murder of Bhutanese refugee
Three held in connection with murder of Bhutanese refugee Police have not disclosed identities of the arrestees citing security reasons
Gothatar murder: Police search on to locate and nab assailants
Gothatar murder: Police search on to locate and nab assailants Police officials say they have launched a detailed investigation into the incident
Illegally imported fish destroyed
Illegally imported fish destroyed Dealers complain the domestic fish products are receiving less market space because of illegally-imported sub-standard...
Social workers honoured
Social workers honoured Those honoured were working to bringing change in the lives of poor, vulnerable and youth
Will Balen Shah's team reclaim encroached Tukucha banks?
Will Balen Shah's team reclaim encroached Tukucha banks? With Balen Shah's bulldozer rolling non-stop, Tukucha bank dwellers may have to get out of...
16 Nepali children rescued from India
16 Nepali children rescued from India The chidren, most of them under 12, are rescued from Gonda, Siddhartha Nagar in Uttar...
KU launches Bachelor's in Yogic Science and Wellbeing
KU launches Bachelor's in Yogic Science and Wellbeing Kathmandu University has started teaching yogic science in its Bachelor's level four-year course
Why letter grading system is annoying some teachers and students
Why letter grading system is annoying some teachers and students Why some teachers are raising questions about the letter grading system introduced in 2017
Teachers concerned over plight of Tribhuvan University
Teachers concerned over plight of Tribhuvan University The teachers have accused unions of “creating havoc” and “sabotaging the basic rights of people"
Murderer arrested after 16 years
Murderer arrested after 16 years Police have arrested and jailed an absconding murderer after 16 years. 
Non-migratory birds face existential threat in rapidly-urbanising Lumbini area
Non-migratory birds face existential threat in rapidly-urbanising Lumbini area Rising population, shrinking of rice farms which also serve as wetland has affected Sarus crane,...
Jamaica Tallawahs cut ties with Lamichhane over rape allegation
Jamaica Tallawahs cut ties with Lamichhane over rape allegation The incident has also raised questions over CAN and the team management over their handling...
Lamichhane pleads innocence, says he is returning in a few days to face charges
Lamichhane pleads innocence, says he is returning in a few days to face charges The police opened an investigation on September 6 after a 17-year-old girl lodged a complain...
Cricket association suspends Nepal captain Lamichhane over alleged rape
Cricket association suspends Nepal captain Lamichhane over alleged rape The country's cricket ruling body CAN’s decision comes after the Kathmandu District Court issues arrest...
Dhulikhel Municipality adopts GPS for plant conservation
Dhulikhel Municipality adopts GPS for plant conservation It is said the plants would be monitored and conserved using the GPS technology
Province 1 declared 'literate province'
Province 1 declared 'literate province' The Province was declared literate based on UNESCO's 12 criteria for literacy assessment
Nepal Police might seek Interpol’s help to arrest Sandeep Lamichhane
Nepal Police might seek Interpol’s help to arrest Sandeep Lamichhane The police have yet to hear Lamichhane’s side of the story as he is currently...
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