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Lack of investment-friendly laws raises concerns as Investment Summit approaches

Lack of investment-friendly laws raises concerns as Investment Summit approaches

Persistent delays plague road projects by Indian construction companies

Persistent delays plague road projects by Indian construction companies

Tobacco use on the rise in Nepal, 34.1% of population addicted

Tobacco use on the rise in Nepal, 34.1% of population addicted

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Pak Embassy awards scholarships to 180 Nepali students

KATHMANDU, April 25: The Embassy of Pakistan in Nepal hosted...

National Youth Scientists Conference to be organized in Surkhet

SURKHET, April 25: The National Youth Scientists Conference is to...

Resignation of JSP minister rejected in Lumbini province

DANG, April 25: Attempts to dissuade the Janata Samajwadi Party...

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POLITICS
Resignation of JSP minister rejected in Lumbini province
Resignation of JSP minister rejected in Lumbini province
 DANG, April 25: Attempts to dissuade the Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) from leaving the Lumbini government are underway.
16th Five Year Plan: Govt unveils 40 goals for prosperity (with full list)
16th Five Year Plan: Govt unveils 40 goals for prosperity (with full list)
 KATHMANDU, April 25: The government has set 40 goals for its 16th development plan covering fiscal years 2024/25 to 2028/29 to boost prosperity.
SC hearing on fake Bhutanese refugees case involving ex-deputy PM Rayamajhi today
SC hearing on fake Bhutanese refugees case involving ex-deputy PM Rayamajhi today
 KATHMANDU, April 25: The Supreme Court (SC) has scheduled a hearing for Thursday on the writ petition that former Deputy Prime Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and others filed in the case of fake Bhutanese refugees.

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Nepali students were our guests, but now they are our family forever:  Israeli envoy

Nepali students were our guests, but now they are our family forever:  Israeli envoy
LIVE : People from various walks of life pay last tribute to late Nembang
LIVE : People from various walks of life...
‘Awareness among people on heart diseases has improved in Nepal’
‘Awareness among people on heart diseases has improved...
Interview with UAE Ambassador to Nepal, Saeed Hamdan Al Naqbi
Interview with UAE Ambassador to Nepal, Saeed Hamdan...
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OP-ED
Nepal's Seismic Struggle and Ongoing Recovery Dynamics
Nepal's Seismic Struggle and Ongoing Recovery Dynamics

Nepal's seismic vulnerability is highlighted by its history of frequent and devastating earthquakes. Over the...

Equality under the Law: Examining Legal Principles across Different Scales
Equality under the Law: Examining Legal Principles across Different Scales

The suspension of Nepali Congress (NC) MP Tek Prasad Gurung, who was found guilty on...

Cotiviti controversy mars Investment Summit in Nepal
Cotiviti controversy mars Investment Summit in Nepal

Cotiviti Nepal is accused of leaking Rs 10.36 billion (about $84 million) in money, according...

Exploring opportunities and Challenges of Increasing Online Transactions in Nepal
Exploring opportunities and Challenges of Increasing Online Transactions in Nepal

Recently, I embarked on an errand for my parents. Upon completing my purchases, I proceeded...

Nepal-Qatar Relations: Prioritize promoting interests of Nepali migrant workers
Nepal-Qatar Relations: Prioritize promoting interests of Nepali migrant workers

The two-day state visit of Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the first by a head of state from Qatar since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1977, marks an important...

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Photo Feature
Students, teachers demonstrate for transformation of public education to mark GAWE 2024 (Photo Feature)
Students, teachers demonstrate for transformation of public education to mark GAWE 2024 (Photo Feature)
In Pictures: Families continue hunger strike in Kathmandu demanding return of Nepalis from Russian Army
In Pictures: Families continue hunger strike in Kathmandu demanding return of Nepalis from Russian Army
In Pictures: Families of Nepalis in Russian Army begin hunger strike
In Pictures: Families of Nepalis in Russian Army begin hunger strike
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ECONOMY
First meeting of Nepal-China aid projects concludes
First meeting of Nepal-China aid projects concludes

KATHMANDU, April 25: The first meeting of the Aid Projects of China's Autonomous Region Tibet...

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Sports

Nepal announces cricket squad under captaincy of Rohit Paudel for series against West Indies 'A'
Nepal announces cricket squad under captaincy of Rohit Paudel for series against West Indies 'A'

KATHMANDU, April 25:  Nepal has announced its squad for the Twenty20 series against West Indies 'A'. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) unveiled the 16-member Nepali team for the five-match series, with Rohit Kumar Paudel leading the team.

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World

Russia warns NATO nuclear facilities in Poland could become military target
Russia warns NATO nuclear facilities in Poland could become military target

MOSCOW, April 25: Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warned on Thursday that NATO nuclear facilities, if permanently located on the Polish territory, will become a military target for Russia.

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THE WEEK
Life is never too pointless to be ended
Life is never too pointless to be ended

"Priye Sufi," a book by Nepali author Subin Bhattarai, is a moving and consoling book. The story's primary lesson is...
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'ULFA: The Mirage of Dawn’ offers a remarkably balanced narration on history of ULFA
'ULFA: The Mirage of Dawn’ offers a remarkably balanced narration on history of ULFA

Rajeev Bhattacharyya’s book offers a remarkable history of ULFA, its formation and rise to prominence, the interplay of its principal...
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Mrityu Diary:  A must read book about life and death
Mrityu Diary:  A must read book about life and death

"Mrityu Diary" or the “Death Diary” is a book written by the author Tulasi Acharya, which is currently available in...
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"Jiwanta Sambandha: A Medical Student's Resonance"
"Jiwanta Sambandha: A Medical Student's Resonance"

As a book enthusiast, I've always been drawn to the world of literature, seeking solace and inspiration within the pages...
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LIFESTYLE
ED attaches Raj Kundra’s properties worth Rs 97.79 crore in Bitcoin investment fraud case
ED attaches Raj Kundra’s properties worth Rs 97.79 crore in Bitcoin investment fraud case

MUMBAI, April 18: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Thursday it has provisionally attached immovable and movable properties worth Rs 97.79 crore belonging to Raj...
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iPhone 14 Pro Max-shot Nepali film 'A Place Under the Sun' set for global OTT platform release
iPhone 14 Pro Max-shot Nepali film 'A Place Under the Sun' set for global OTT platform release

KATHMANDU, April 18: The Nepali film 'A Place Under the Sun,' which was entirely shot with an iPhone 14 Pro Max mobile phone, is set...
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Gunshots heard outside Salman Khan’s residence in Mumbai, police probe on
Gunshots heard outside Salman Khan’s residence in Mumbai, police probe on

MUMBAI, April 14: Gunshots were heard outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s residence in Mumbai’s Bandra area early on Sunday, with the police saying that five...
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O.J. Simpson, legendary football player and actor brought down by his murder trial, dies at 76
O.J. Simpson, legendary football player and actor brought down by his murder trial, dies at 76

LAS VEGAS, April 12:  O.J. Simpson, the football star and Hollywood actor acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend in a trial...
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INTERVIEW

'Political will and concerted efforts can lead to tangible progress towards zero hunger'
'Political will and concerted efforts can lead to tangible progress towards zero hunger'
'16th five-year plan to have separate chapter on climate change'
'16th five-year plan to have separate chapter on climate change'
'Think before you click the buy button'
'Think before you click the buy button'
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DIASPORA WATCH
Govt amends conditions to allow non-resident Nepalis to establish an investment company together
Govt amends conditions to allow non-resident Nepalis to establish an investment company together

KATHMANDU, March 4: The government has amended the conditions for establishing investment companies in order to encourage non-resident Nepalis to invest in Nepal. ...
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NRNA lauds govt plan to bring migrant workers under social security scheme
NRNA lauds govt plan to bring migrant workers under social security scheme

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: The Non-Resident Nepalese Association (NRNA) has lauded the government's plan to incorporate migrant workers and those working in informal sectors within the country under the social security scheme. ...
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British Minister holds meeting with Nepali Ambassador Acharya to discuss ex-Gurkhas issue
British Minister holds meeting with Nepali Ambassador Acharya to discuss ex-Gurkhas issue

LONDON, June 22: A British Minister has called on Nepal's Ambassador to the United Kingdom in an attempt to resolve the protracted problems of ex-Gurkhas. ...
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PM Deuba urges NRNs to invest skills and capital for Nepal's development
PM Deuba urges NRNs to invest skills and capital for Nepal's development

KATHMANDU, March 28: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has urged the Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs) to put their capital, technical and managerial knowledge, skills and efficiency for Nepal's development and transformation. ...
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Blog
Only Endemic Bird of Nation Calls for Conservation Action
Only Endemic Bird of Nation Calls for Conservation Action

Have you ever seen or heard the unique call of Spiny Babbler (Kaande Bhyakur)? Often...

Reflecting on a festive journey filled with memories and growth
Reflecting on a festive journey filled with memories and growth

Twenty-six years ago, amidst the serene settings of Forestry College in Hetauda, the Dashain festival...

The Importance of Natural World: The Sooner We Realize the Better
The Importance of Natural World: The Sooner We Realize the Better

I had an opportunity to visit the northern part of Sikkim recently: the enthralling and...

The Impact of Support: Journey through Pregnancy
The Impact of Support: Journey through Pregnancy

Garima had always been a free spirit, dancing through life with reckless abandon. She thrived...

Nepal's Tourism: Embracing the Family Bond Beyond the Thrill
Nepal's Tourism: Embracing the Family Bond Beyond the Thrill

Nepal's majestic mountains and exhilarating adventures have long lured international travellers. But for Nepali families...

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REPUBLICA WATCH
Lack of investment-friendly laws raises concerns as Investment Summit approaches
Lack of investment-friendly laws raises concerns as Investment Summit approaches

KATHMANDU, April 20: Despite the private sector’s recommendations to amend about two dozen laws to promote both foreign and domestic investment in the country, the government has yet to make any amendments. With only nine days remaining for the start of the Nepal Investment Summit-2024, where the government aims to attract foreign investment, the private sector is worried due to the absence of legal reforms.

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REVIEW
Dr Fixit's campaign
Dr Fixit's campaign

KATHMANDU, June 26: Dr Fixit has started a program to make people aware on ways to remain safe from possible problems during monsoon season.

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MY CAREER
BBS offers reality-based skills and specializations
BBS offers reality-based skills and specializations

As increasing number of new companies, fuelled by unprecedented growth in science and technology, swarm...

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Elon Musk will be investigated over fake news and obstruction in Brazil after a Supreme Court order
Elon Musk will be investigated over fake news and obstruction in Brazil after a Supreme Court order

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A crusading Brazilian Supreme Court justice included Elon Musk as...

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LATEST UPDATES

Russia says 60 dead, 145 injured in concert hall raid; Islamic State group claims responsibility
Russia says 60 dead, 145 injured in concert hall raid; Islamic State group claims responsibility

MOSCOW (AP) — Assailants burst into a large concert hall in Moscow on Friday and...