A local unit in Nepal spends millions on temporary bridges which are washed away every monsoon
Tribeni Municipality remains disconnected from the national road network every rainy season due to lack of a permanent bridge over the Budhiganga river.
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Kathmandu sees multiple murder cases in days
Police blame most of the crimes on personal grudges rather than criminal motives.
Paddy areas shrink in Nepal’s Karnali as disease, low irrigation take a toll
Most farmers engaged in growing paddy are now lured into cash crops such as apples and vegetables.
A juvenile’s take on juvenile injustice
We cannot sideline the welfare of young people while implementing our legal mechanisms, says the writer.
Nepal’s ruling Congress, UML finally take up constitution revision
Parties mull either political or non-political mechanisms. Opposition yet to come up with stance on amendment.
Nepal steps up surveillance after second mpox case
Officials say they have intensified screenings at the Kathmandu airport and alerted dermatologists nationwide to flag suspected cases.
Former Nepali home minister’s parliamentary position faces suspension over money laundering charges
The charges stem from Lamichhane’s alleged involvement in the Suryadarshan Cooperative fraud case. Alongside Lamichhane, 30 others, including former DIG Chhabilal Joshi, have…
Nepal’s women victims struggle with cases of domestic violence stuck in courts
Women in Nepal seeking justice for domestic violence or property partition often wait more than five and sometimes even ten years for the court to resolve their cases fully. The…
Nepal receives 460,940 doses of HPV vaccine
Over 1.68 million girls between 10 and 14 years will be immunised in a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign.
Kathmandu Valley’s worsening pollution puts children at grave risk
Doctors urge better mask use, warn against scooter commutes to school as respiratory illnesses among small children rises sharply.