Hope after weeks of drought in Madhesh
After being declared a crisis-ridden zone following prolonged drought, Madhesh Pradesh has finally seen a glimmer of hope as rain...
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Drought delays rice plantation in the national breadbasket
Madhesh Province, the region with the highest volume of paddy production, has only planted paddy on 46 per cent of...
Government boosts minimum wage for workers
The Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security has set a new minimum wage effective from mid July. The increase...
‘Shambhala’ wins best film at National Film Awards
Shambhala, directed by Min Bahadur Bham, has won the title of Best Film of 2024. Nepal's Film Development Board presents...
Government adopts a pronatalist population policy
The Nepal Government has introduced a new population policy. The new policy marks a shift away from the government’s historical...
New monetary policy offers relief to private sector
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced a new monetary policy for the fiscal year 2025/26. The central bank has prioritised...
Glacial lake outburst triggers devastating flood in Nepal-China border
At least 18 people, including some Chinese nationals, have gone missing after a flood in Lhendekhola, located on the Nepal-China...
Projection: At least 60,000 could be infected with Dengue this year
More than 60,000 people across Nepal could be infected with dengue this year, according to a projection by the Epidemiology...
Rare leopard cat with two cubs spotted in Rasuwa
A rare leopard cat and two cubs have been found in Kalika Rural Municipality 2 of Rasuwa district. The family...
National Paddy Day observed
Nepal observed the 22nd National Paddy Day on June 29 with the slogan "Intensification in Paddy Cultivation for Food Security...