SOCIETY
Woman found dead at guest house in Kathmandu’s New Bus Park
Woman found dead at guest house in Kathmandu’s New Bus Park
A woman was found dead inside a guest house room in Kathmandu’s New Bus Park area on Sunday, police said.
2 days ago
SOCIETY
Nine injured in Bajura jeep accident
Nine injured in Bajura jeep accident
The accident occurred at around 1:25 PM on the Kuwadi–Kyudi unpaved road section in Kyudi, Himali Rural Municipality-5, according to Nepal Police. The jeep (registration number Su.Pr.Pr. 01-001 Ja 1878) fell about 10 meters from an uphill bend.
2 days ago
SOCIETY
Nepal records below-average rainfall in July
Nepal records below-average rainfall in July
The DHM said the country has recorded 304.30 mm of rainfall so far this month, compared to the July average of 558.8 mm.
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POLITICS
NC leaders accuse Balen-led govt of violating Constitution, spreading fear
NC leaders accuse Balen-led govt of violating Constitution,...
Leaders of the Nepali Congress (NC) have accused the government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) of violating the Constitution and creating an atmosphere of fear, while calling for an immediate national convention of the party’s general convention representatives to prevent a split.
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SOCIETY
Govt forms panel to assess impact of two-day weekend on public service delivery
Govt forms panel to assess impact of two-day weekend on publ...
The 22-point decision was endorsed during a meeting of government secretaries chaired by Chief Secretary Govinda Bahadur Karki.
2 days ago
ECONOMY
NEPSE climbs to one-month high to cross 2,710 points, daily turnover records Rs 5.51 bill...
NEPSE climbs to one-month high to cross 2,710 points, daily...
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday surged 41.70 points (1.55 percent), continuing a notable rise in the market index on the consecutive second-day trading.
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SOCIETY
Can science defeat aging? Study says DNA damage still sets a hard limit
Can science defeat aging? Study says DNA damage still sets a...
A new study suggests that even if future medicine eliminates most causes of aging, irreversible DNA damage in the brain and heart could cap the maximum human lifespan at around 156 years.
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SOCIETY
DoTM mandates verification of NMC doctors' certificates for driving licences
DoTM mandates verification of NMC doctors' certificates for...
The measure is intended to prevent unnecessary crowds of service seekers, reduce their financial burden, and address problems arising from the involvement of certain groups and syndicates in the process of obtaining and issuing driving licences.
2 days ago
WORLD
Oil eases after Iran says US contacts continue through mediators
Oil eases after Iran says US contacts continue through media...
Crude has surged over the past week as Washington and Tehran traded fire, raising fears of a sustained disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries around a fifth of the world's seaborne oil.
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ECONOMY
Ilam's emerald tea gardens draw visitors throughout the year
Ilam's emerald tea gardens draw visitors throughout the year
Ilam's sprawling tea gardens, cool climate and rich history continue to draw thousands of visitors every year. Beyond the famous Kanyam tea estate, destinations such as Panitar, Antu and the historic Ilam Tea Estate are emerging as major attractions for domestic and international tourists alike.
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