SOCIETY
Driver dies after being trapped in burning car in Kirtipur
Driver dies after being trapped in burning car in Kirtipur
The identity of the deceased has yet to be established. Police said the cause of the fire remains unknown and that an investigation is underway.
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WORLD
Nine dead, 15 trapped after India tunnel collapse
Nine dead, 15 trapped after India tunnel collapse
The incident occurred Monday in the Himalayan state of Sikkim, where workers were constructing a tunnel for a state-run hydropower project on the Teesta river.
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ECONOMY
Annapurna area welcomes visitors from 169 countries in last FY
Annapurna area welcomes visitors from 169 countries in last...
A total of 508,476 foreign tourists visited the conservation area during the period.
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SOCIETY
Commerce Department fines two enterprises for their failure to abide by business ethics
Commerce Department fines two enterprises for their failure...
The Eve Collection at Imadol of Mahalaxmi Municipality-2 in Lalitpur was fined Rs 10,000 after the department's inspection team found faults in business practice.
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WORLD
India's 'Cockroach' movement vows to protest until education minister resigns
India's 'Cockroach' movement vows to protest until education...
Thousands of protesters gathered in the heart of the Indian capital on Monday, demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and wider examination reforms, in a show of force by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) online movement.
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Market
Gold, silver prices rise in domestic market
Gold, silver prices rise in domestic market
Gold and silver prices increased in the domestic market on Tuesday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
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SOCIETY
Federal affairs ministry orders local officials to stay at duty stations amid monsoon disa...
Federal affairs ministry orders local officials to stay at d...
In a recent circular, the ministry directed local-level officials not to leave their offices during the ongoing monsoon season, stressing that their active presence is crucial for effective coordination, facilitation and timely decision-making during emergencies.
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SOCIETY
Govt rolls out lottery to reward bill-paying consumers
Govt rolls out lottery to reward bill-paying consumers
Under the scheme, one lucky consumer will win Rs 133,334 every day, while two consumers every month will each receive a Rs 1 million bumper prize through fortnightly draws.
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WORLD
Countries move to ban social media for children
Countries move to ban social media for children
Lawmakers in France are scheduled to vote on Tuesday to ban social media for under-15s -- one of 20 countries worldwide to have proposed or introduced such measures.
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ECONOMY
COVID holding center left abandoned, Rs 294 million facilities crumbling
COVID holding center left abandoned, Rs 294 million faciliti...
The 1,000-bed holding center was constructed in 2021 in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City, Ward 14, after concerns emerged over a shortage of isolation facilities. Built at a cost of Rs 293.8 million, the complex includes 60 buildings with isolation wards, toilets, storage rooms, kitchens and dining h...
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