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Poultry farming generates Rs 58 billion income annually

Nepal, March 22 -- Poultry farmers in Nepal earn around Rs 58 billion a year from selling broiler chickens. With the sector becoming increasingly commercial, farmers have been making solid returns fro... Read More


128 people arrested for illegal acts inside national park

Nepal, March 22 -- The Chitwan National Park has arrested 128 people on various charges since the beginning of the current fiscal year. According to the Park's Information Officer, Abinash Thapa Maga... Read More


Global community urges Nepal to reform laws on abortion, child marriage

Nepal, March 22 -- The international community has urged Nepal to reform laws ranging from abortion to child marriage and to strengthen implementation of its human rights commitments under the United ... Read More


Kapilvastu Maharajgunj clash: Nine arrested, 23 injured

Nepal, March 22 -- Police have arrested nine individuals in connection with the incident in Bargada of Maharajgunj Municipality, Kapilvastu, as of Saturday night. Tensions escalated between two commu... Read More


2,293 Nepali migrant workers in West Asia return home due to war effects

Nepal, March 21 -- A total of 2,293 Nepalis have returned to their homeland as of Friday due to the effect of ongoing war in West Asia.As per the records with the Department of Immigration, the number... Read More


Gold price declines Rs 19,700 as silver dips Rs 600 per tola in a week

Nepal, March 21 -- The price of gold in the domestic market decreased 19,700 per tola (11.6638 grams) amid fluctuation in bullion price on international market due to ongoing tension in the Middle Eas... Read More


Int'l Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination being observed today

Nepal, March 21 -- The 61st International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is being observed across the country today with a variety of programs. The theme for this year in Nepal is "U... Read More


Madhesh's youth in the grip of a growing drug network

Nepal, March 21 -- On March 14, police arrested two individuals with 111 kg of marijuana from Wadahra, Tirahut Rural Municipality-2 in Saptari. The contraband was seized during a search of an auto-ric... Read More


Tourism sector hit as half-filled gas cylinders prove inefficient

Nepal, March 21 -- With a surge in demand for cooking gas, the Nepal Oil Corporation recently decided to supply cylinders filled with half capacity (7.1 kg) to the market. Following the decision, gas ... Read More


Investors secure capital gains of Rs 132 billion as NEPSE inclines 56.59 points in a week

Nepal, March 21 -- Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week inclined 56.59 points (2.01%) at a time when share investors have regained confidence with the country's politics heading towards forming a ne... Read More