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Around 400 meter interest victims have marched nearly 100 kilometers from Janakpur toward Kathmandu, demanding action against illegal money lenders, stronger laws, and implementation of previous government agreements.
Nepal’s national anthem is more than a patriotic song it marks the country’s shift from praising a king to celebrating its people, diversity, sacrifice, and shared identity. This article explores what its 46 words really mean, how the anthem was chosen, and the legal rules most Nepalis still do not know.
Bishnu Thapa, a 41-year-old scooter rider, lost his life after an oxygen cylinder exploded in Makalbari, Gokarneshwor-4, Kathmandu, on Friday morning. Police are examining the incident to identify the cause of the explosion and determine whether careless handling or a breach of transport safety rules played a role.
The death of 25-year-old Ganesh Nepali after a self-immolation attempt has triggered a youth-led protest at Maitighar Mandala, where demonstrators demanded justice and a full investigation. The case has drawn wider attention to the pressures faced by low-income workers and the conduct of public authorities during enforcement actions.
Ganesh Nepali, who was undergoing treatment at Bir Hospital after suffering severe burn injuries in a self-immolation attempt, has died. The Home Ministry has called an emergency discussion, and Home Minister Sudan Gurung is preparing to visit the hospital.
Gandaki Province Legalizes Marijuana Cultivation For Medicinal And Industrial Use As Provincial Assembly Unanimously Passes New Law To Boost Investment, Create Jobs And Support Industrial Growth
Nepal Government To Cover Full Treatment Cost Of Burn Victim Ganesh Nepali And Prepare Immediate Transfer To AIIMS New Delhi For Advanced Medical Care After Passport Department Incident
Lalitpur Metropolitan City is preparing to start home-based health services from Shrawan through the 1131 call service. The plan is expected to help senior citizens, people with disabilities, long-term patients, and emergency patients, while also highlighting the health service gap in rural Nepal.
Sajha Yatayat has confirmed that its upcoming Blue Bus service will continue operating with its signature green buses, dismissing viral AI-generated and edited images showing blue-painted buses. The women-friendly service is set to begin from Shrawan 1 with free travel for women on eight electric buses equipped with CCTV cameras.
DDC Milk Quality Improves After PMO Action As Substandard Milk Is Destroyed, Staff Face Action, Farmer Payments Speed Up, Sales Grow Strongly, And New Export Plans Move Ahead
Construction has resumed on the long-delayed disabled-friendly overhead bridge with lifts at Kusunti after remaining incomplete for years. The Rs 4.68 crore project by Lalitpur Metropolitan City aims to improve road safety and provide easier access for pedestrians, senior citizens, children, and people with disabilities.
Two people were rescued after becoming trapped inside a rock cave beneath a bridge in Chobhar Bhanjyang, Lalitpur. Police, the Armed Police Force, and local personnel worked together to bring them out safely.
Nepal is debating whether consensual relationships between teenagers aged 16 to 18 should be treated the same as serious sexual crimes. The proposed Romeo-Juliet Clause aims to separate teenage relationships from exploitation while keeping strict punishment for abuse and coercion. The debate now raises a bigger question: how should the law balance child protection, consent, and fairness?
The government has approved the 10th amendment to the Education Regulations, bringing changes to school levels, student protection, teacher transfers, principal appointments and local education governance.
Goat meat prices in Kathmandu Valley have sharply increased as bird flu fears have pushed some buyers away from chicken and towards mutton. Traders blame lower supply and higher live goat costs, while farmers say middlemen are using the situation to raise prices unfairly.
Police have identified Surendra Bhatta of Baitadi, reportedly a government employee, as the suspect in the Imadol indecent exposure case involving a young woman in Lalitpur.
A young mother and her four-year-old son lost their lives after the wild elephant Dhruve entered their home in Chitwan on Saturday night. The attack has once again drawn attention to Nepal's growing human-elephant conflict and the challenges of preventing deadly encounters near protected forests.
A mud flood triggered by continuous monsoon rainfall swept through Gairigaun in Dolpa at around 3:00 a.m., killing one woman and injuring six others. As rescue efforts continue, the tragedy has renewed concerns over Nepal's disaster preparedness, particularly in remote mountain communities where emergency response and early warning systems remain limited.
Sanepa in Lalitpur has transformed into one of the greenest stretches along Kathmandu Valley's Ring Road after trees planted about seven years ago matured into a dense urban canopy. The success highlights how long-term plantation and regular maintenance can improve air quality, beautify cities, and create more comfortable public spaces despite ongoing Ring Road expansion works.
Kaski District Administration has prohibited boating, kayaking, and surfing on Phewa Lake after 6 PM and introduced stricter safety rules for children. The measures aim to reduce accidents and improve safety following concerns about weather-related incidents and water sport risks on the lake.
The Department of Livestock Services has deployed technical teams across Kathmandu Valley and nearby districts to control the spread of bird flu after infections were confirmed in nearly 100 poultry farms. Authorities have increased testing, destroyed infected birds and feed, and urged farmers to follow strict safety measures.
