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Both Houses convening today

Nepal, July 8 -- Both Houses of the Federal Parliament are meeting today (Tuesday). Minister for Education, Science and Technology (MoEST), Raghuji Panta, is scheduled to present a proposal seeking c... Read More


Govt calls emergency meeting following Rasuwa flood havoc

Nepal, July 8 -- In response to the devastating flood in Rasuwa, the Central Security Committee and the Executive Committee of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) ar... Read More


Stay safe and help keep other safe too: PM Oli

Nepal, July 8 -- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged the public to remain cautious, stating that the water levels of rivers, including the Trishuli River, have risen. He called on everyone to "stay... Read More


China extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to draw tourists

Nepal, July 8 -- Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days witho... Read More


Three names recommended for TU Vice Chancellor

Nepal, July 8 -- The committee formed to recommend names for the new Vice Chancellor of Tribhuvan University submitted three names to Prime Minister and Chancellor KP Sharma Oli on Monday. Related s... Read More


Rasuwa Flood Update: Nine rescued safely

Nepal, July 8 -- Nine persons stranded in various places in Rasuwa after the flooded Lhende stream on the Nepal-China border have been rescued safely. Related story Two women stranded in flood rescue... Read More


Rasuwa Flood Update: Vehicles swept away, hydropower damaged

Nepal, July 8 -- Nearly eight electric vehicles at a charging station of Timure, Rasuwa district, were swept away by the flooded Lhende stream at the Nepal-China border last night. The torrential rai... Read More


NA rescues couple safely from island of flooded Trishuli river

Nepal, July 8 -- Two persons trapped on an island in the flooded Trishuli River have been rescued safely in Nuwakot district this morning. They were airlifted safely by a Nepali Army helicopter, accor... Read More


Govt considers major hike in domestic air crash payouts

Nepal, July 8 -- The government is considering increasing the insurance amount by fivefold to USD 100,000 for domestic air travellers in case they die in air accidents. The Ministry of Culture, Touri... Read More


Rasuwa Flood Update: 18 missing, 9 rescued

Nepal, July 8 -- At least 18 people have gone missing in Rasuwa after a flood triggered by heavy rainfall in China. Among the missing are nine Nepali citizens, eight Chinese nationals, and three polic... Read More