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IOE Changes Entrance Exam Details Again After Student Protests

Institute of Engineering (IOE), Tribhuvan University, has reversed its decision to change the BE/B.Arch entrance examination to a 100-mark pattern, restoring the previous 140-mark format. The decision comes after sustained pressure from students and student unions, who argued that the institute's sudden policy changes had disrupted preparation and created uncertainty just weeks before the admission process.

4 hours ago

Government Employee Identified In Imadol Indecent Exposure Case

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.

22 hours ago

Do We Really Love Dogs... Or Just Our Own? The Forgotten Reality of Nepal's Street Dogs

Despite laws against animal cruelty and promising initiatives like Baglung's dog hostel, vaccine shortages, weak implementation, and delayed animal welfare reforms continue to leave both people and street dogs vulnerable.

3 days ago

Harka Sampang Appointed To Lead Nepal-Ireland Parliamentary Friendship

Harka Sampang, Chairman of the Shram Sanskriti Party, has been appointed as the coordinator of the Nepal-Ireland Parliamentary Friendship Group by Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal. The appointment is aimed at improving parliamentary dialogue, cooperation, and diplomatic understanding between Nepal and Ireland.

4 days ago

MacKenzie Scott Becomes America's Biggest Philanthropist After Donating Nearly USD 7 billion In One Year

MacKenzie Scott donated nearly USD 7 billion (around Rs 10.6 kharab) to charities in 2025, accounting for about one-third of all major charitable megagifts made in the United States. Her total lifetime giving through Yield Giving has now exceeded USD 26.3 billion (around Rs 39.9 kharab), making her one of the world's most influential philanthropists.

Jun 30

Kathmandu’s Bibhas Shrestha Becomes First Nepalese To Work At WWE Headquarters

Bibhas Shrestha from Kathmandu has become the first Nepalese ever to work at WWE Headquarters, serving as a Digital Products Operations Lead. His achievement highlights how Nepalese youth can reach global platforms through education, skills, and hard work.

Jun 26

67 Nepalese D*e In Japan As Financial Pressure And Mental Health Concerns Grow

At least 67 Nepalese citizens d*ed in Japan over the past ten months, including 25 su*cide cases, with many victims being student visa holders working part-time. Rising living costs, education loans, work restrictions, and weak support systems have raised serious concerns about the wellbeing of Nepalese living in Japan.

Jun 25

Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel Responds After Class 12 Students Protest Over NEB Results

Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel has responded after Class 12 students protested at Maitighar over concerns about NEB results, saying the evaluation process was clear and reliable. He also announced that a committee has been formed with deputy secretary-level representatives from the Ministry of Education and Sports and the Curriculum Development Centre to conduct sample testing of answer sheets and verify marks and data entry.

Jun 25

Government Chooses In-House Control For National Identity Card Programme

The Nepal government has cancelled an international tender for technical support of the National Identity Card Management Information System (NIDMIS) and plans to operate the system internally. The decision comes despite printer failures, server disruptions, reduced card production, and a backlog affecting millions of applicants waiting for their national identity cards.

Jun 23

Nepal Sent Kids To War; One Never Forgets

In 2002, Maoist guerrillas walked into a school in Kavre and recruited 12 year old Lenin Bista training him to make bombs, spy on army bases, and fight a war where two of his classmates died beside him. Twenty years later, after being labelled disqualified, paid just Rs 10,000 and jailed for his activism, Nepal's Supreme Court finally declared what was done to him and 4,000 other children a heinous war crime.

Jun 17

Nepal Budget 2083/84: Income Tax Relief Limit Raised From Rs 5 Lakh To Rs 10 Lakh

Nepal Budget 2083/84 has increased the income tax relief limit from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced the new tax provision in Parliament.

May 29

Birgunj Mayor Rajeshman Singh Faces Arrest Warrant In Citizenship Document Forgery Case

Birgunj Metropolitan City Mayor Rajeshman Singh has come under fresh legal pressure after the Parsa District Court issued an arrest warrant against him in a document forgery case. The case is connected to allegations involving citizenship-related documents and claims of false personal details being used in official records.

May 26

Government Cuts Budget: Gives Priority to Nearly Completed Projects Instead of New Plans

Government Cuts Budget of Infrastructure, Energy and Agriculture Ministries, Gives Priority to Nearly Completed Projects Instead of New Plans

May 25

Experts Suggest Making Income Up To NRs 12 Lakh Tax-Free In Nepal

Experts and stakeholders have suggested raising Nepal’s income tax exemption limit to NRs 12 lakh, saying it could reduce pressure on low and middle-income earners amid rising living costs.

May 21

ChatGPT: How AI is Changing the Way We Work and Communicate

A quick look at how ChatGPT is transforming industries, communication, and everyday digital life.

Apr 24

Major Changes Announced in National Education Policy

New curriculum to focus on practical skills and digital literacy from primary school.

Apr 22