440 people died after falling off cliffs in Nepal’s Karnali Province over 11 years
Besides fatalities, many people have been maimed, mainly with spinal cord injuries, after falling off cliffs. The plight of the maimed people is as painful.
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Nepal bans carrying licensed weapons in public offices and public places
The government decision follows the arrest of medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai’s bodyguard in March 2024 at the Supreme Court premises, where he was found with an automatic…
A tale of missing tutors: The Kathmandu Post
More efforts should be made to retain teachers in rural areas and discourage private tuition.
Hospitals in Kathmandu Valley report spike in viral fever, flu cases
Doctors say the exact cause of the surge is still unclear, but believe it may be due to infections like dengue, seasonal influenza, and typhoid, among others.
Nepal’s hotel profits grow despite plane and bus crashes, dip in banquet demand
When banquet demand dipped, the spring season bailed out most luxury hotels, helping them fill their room nights, eventually resulting in higher revenues and profits. After three…
Former Nepali Deputy PM Lamichhane guilty of cooperatives funds misuse, forgery: probe
Legal experts say that Mr Lamichhane could face prosecution under four different laws based on the findings of the parliamentary special inquiry committee’s report.
Sugar shortage likely to repeat as festival season begins in Nepal
Government late again in allowing imports. Last year, the price jumped from Rs90 to Rs160 per kg due to panic buying.
Nepal’s Poison Information Centre on the brink of closure due to funds crunch
The centre’s assistance has saved lives, not only in big city hospitals but also in far-flung health facilities across the country.
Ornithologists confirm first whiskered tern breeding in Nepal
The bird was spotted nesting at Jagadishpur Lake Bird Reserve in Kapilvastu, where it has hatched chicks.
Schools in Nepal’s Karnali struggle with chronic teacher shortages
As per the data available at education planning, data and research branch of Social Development Ministry of Karnali Province, there are a total of 626,010 students enrolled in…