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Rain, snowfall likely in Himalayan, hilly regions, strong wi...

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Due to the influence, the Himalayan regions of Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces are generally cloudy, while other areas are partly cloudy, the Meteorological Forecasting Division stated. 
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POLITICS

Govt advertisement ban on private media sparks uproar

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The concerns follow a directive issued on Wednesday by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, instructing all subordinate bodies to publish and broadcast government information and advertisements exclusively through state-owned media. 
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POLITICS

No one should bow to caste-based discrimination: RSP Chair L...

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Speaking at the first session of the newly convened House of Representatives, Lamichhane said organized crimes committed in the name of caste in the past must not be repeated. “No Nepali should ever bow to caste,” he stated. “Justice will determine the value of forgiveness.”
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POLITICS

First parliament session begins after March 5 elections, par...

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Lawmakers from nationally recognised parties presented their views, signalling commitment to democracy, constitutional implementation and national development.
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Editorial

High-Stakes SEE

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The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) has begun amid high pressure and expectations, sparking debate over its continued relevance and the need to balance timely results with student well-being.
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ECONOMY

NOC hikes petrol, diesel prices by Rs 15 per liter

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Nepal Oil Corporation cites Middle East war, rising international prices, and mounting losses
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POLITICS

Court allows two more days' remand of Oli, Lekhak

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Record keeper at Court, Tirtha Raj Bhattarai, shared that the District Court Kathmandu on Thursday allowed two more days' remand of Chair Oli and leader Lekhak. Earlier, on March 29, Judge Ananda Prasad Shrestha had allowed keeping both of them in custody for five days for investigation. 
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ECONOMY

Foreign exchange reserves increase 27.5 percent in eight mon...

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Nepal receives Rs 1449.65 billion in remittances in eight months
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ECONOMY

Nepal Airlines to operate special rescue flights to Gulf reg...

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Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) will operate a series of special rescue flights to key Gulf destinations from April 3 to 5 to facilitate Nepali nationals affected by recent disruptions in air connectivity, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Thursday.
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POLITICS

Thapa’s remarks against party policy: UML Vice Chair Paudel

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CPN-UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel has objected to remarks made by the party’s parliamentary leader Ram Bahadur Thapa in the House of Representatives (HoR), stating that they contradict the party’s established policies and principles.
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