Global tensions keep Nepali students in home universities as enrolment climbs
The education ministry figures show that 749,392 students are currently enrolled in universities and academies across the country.
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Nepal government resumes digital verification of displaced squatters
Fresh data collection covers previously registered families living outside holding centres as relief payments near.
Domestic violence on the rise: Nepal sees 528 spousal deaths in six years
Police data show 68 women were killed by husbands in FY 2025–26 alone. Experts cite relationship stress, mistrust and weak intervention systems as key drivers.
Nepal’s LGBTQI+ rights gains remain out of reach for many
Despite landmark court rulings and constitutional guarantees, members of the community state they still encounter discrimination when seeking documents, education, healthcare, and…
Saudi Arabia’s new skill test rule adds hurdles for Nepali workers
New rule taking effect today requires workers travelling to the kingdom on labour visas to pass a mandatory skills certification test.
Three-quarters of newborn care facilities in Nepal lack critical medicines
Assessment by the health ministry shows newborn units rely heavily on contract staff, while infection control, hygiene and quality monitoring remain weak.
Beijing raises concerns over US initiatives in Nepal
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal discusses Lipulekh, says Nepal government has no role in Pokhara airport sub judice case.
Nepal’s industrial slowdown deepens as new factory registrations fall
Only 461 industries registered in the first six months of the fiscal year, while factory utilisation, industrial lending and manufacturing’s share of the economy continue to…
Unauthorised entry of Indian mil chopper into Nepali airspace in Darchula sparks diplomatic row
Last week, the helicopter flew directly above Nepalis’ houses in Chhangru, prompting residents to run out, shouting and protesting in anger.
Nepal tea factories to shut as India tightens export rules, shipments stuck
Factories in Ilam’s Suryodaya Municipality say they are forced to halt operations from June 15 after new Indian Tea Board testing rules leave more than 300,000 kg of Nepali tea…