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The CPN-UML has delegated various responsibilities to party leaders in preparation for its upcoming Second Statute Convention, scheduled to take place from Bhadra 20 to 22 (September 5 to 7, 2025) at Sunrise Hall in Godawari, Lalitpur. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by General Secretary Shankar Pokharel. According to Dr. Bhishma Adhikari, Secretary of the Central Office, the Organizational Department has been tasked with verifying the final number of delegates. This includes confirming how many of the 10th General Convention representatives have passed away or left the party. Several other leaders have been given specific roles to…

Today, on Saun 15 (15th day of the Nepali month of Saun), people across Nepal are celebrating the day by preparing and eating kheer (rice pudding), following a long-standing cultural tradition. This day is part of a broader seasonal practice where dahi chiura (curd and beaten rice) is consumed on Asar 15, and kheer is enjoyed on Saun 15. Kheer, made by boiling rice with milk, sugar, and spices, is believed to have health benefits, particularly during the monsoon season. In Sanskrit, kheer is referred to as "payas", and it is regarded as a highly sattvic (pure) food. It holds…

A woman drowned on Wednesday in Bharat Lake, located in Bagmati Municipality–12, a site increasingly popular among both domestic and international tourists. The identity and address of the deceased have not yet been confirmed. According to Police Inspector Chandrakant Adhikari from the Area Police Office, Hariban, the woman appears to be of Madhesi origin and is estimated to be around 20–21 years old. Eyewitnesses reported that the woman shouted for help ("bachau") before falling into the lake. People nearby — including local business owners and visitors — rushed to the scene but were unable to rescue her in time. Her…

Joshi Hydropower Development Company Limited has opened its rights share issue for subscription starting today (Shrawan 15). The company is issuing rights shares equivalent to 65% of its paid-up capital. Investors eligible for the rights offering had to hold shares until Asar 5, as the book closure date was set on Asar 8. Applications for the rights shares can be submitted until Bhadra 4. The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) had granted approval for the rights issue on Jestha 26. Following the approval, the company is now set to issue 2,414,101 units of rights shares worth NPR 241.41 million. Laxmi…

Bipin Paudel, the Bardiya District President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has passed away unexpectedly. Paudel, who was on a personal visit to Singapore, died last night due to a heart attack. Efforts are currently underway to bring his body back to Nepal. The RSP has expressed deep sorrow and shock over his untimely demise, stating that the entire party family is stunned and heartbroken by the loss.

Two international conferences held in Lumbini under the theme “Buddhist Education and Diplomacy for Sustainable Development” concluded with the issuance of a 15-point declaration. Organized by Lumbini Buddhist University in collaboration with the South Asia Foundation and the Indian Embassy, the conference saw participation from diplomats, university officials, and Buddhist scholars from Nepal and India. The forum emphasized the expansion of global peace diplomacy based on Buddhist philosophy and declared the development of Lumbini as a major center for peace research. One key outcome was the recommendation to establish Buddhist Environmental Diplomatic Centers in conflict-sensitive areas across the world to…

Two individuals lost their lives after slipping on roads in different parts of Kavrepalanchok district. In Namobuddha Municipality–7, 50-year-old Ekkumari Raut of Simdanda died while returning home carrying grass. She slipped and sustained injuries, later succumbing to them during treatment at Dhulikhel Hospital, according to the District Police Office. Similarly, 60-year-old Seteman Bhola of Bethanchowk Rural Municipality–5, Gokhauli, also died after slipping on the road. He fell and suffered a head injury while on his way to deliver milk to a local dairy. He passed away while undergoing treatment at the National Trauma Center in Kathmandu.