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Elderly Couple Missing After Landslide Buries House in Modi Rural Municipality, Parbat

A devastating landslide buried a house in Langdi, Deurali of Modi Rural Municipality Ward No. 3, Parbat district, early Sunday morning, leaving an elderly couple missing. The single-storey house belonging to 76-year-old Chhabilal Bishwakarma was completely buried by the landslide, which struck around 4 AM. Chhabilal and his 76-year-old wife Bishnumati BK were buried under the debris and have been reported missing. According to local officials, the couple’s daughter-in-law, 32-year-old Pabitra BK, narrowly escaped the disaster as she ran out of the house immediately after the landslide began. Ward Chairperson Devendra Paudel confirmed that the landslide covered the entire house.…

Rastriya Prajatantra Party Bans Leaders and Cadres from Speaking Against Party Ideology

The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has imposed restrictions on its leaders and cadres, barring them from making public statements that go against the party's principles and ideology. In an official statement, party spokesperson and head of the publicity department, Mohan Shrestha, urged all party members to exercise caution while speaking to the media or posting on social media platforms. The statement emphasized that no written or verbal expressions contradicting the party’s policies, ideology, or broader interests should be made. “It is requested that all leaders and cadres at all levels refrain from making any kind of statements or engaging in…

Bus Accident in Kavrepalanchok: 23 Passengers Injured After Brake Failure

A passenger bus met with an accident in Pouwathok, Ward No. 8 of Bhumlu Rural Municipality, Kavrepalanchok, injuring 23 people. According to the District Police Office of Kavrepalanchok, the bus (Ba 3 Kha 8408), which was en route to Kathmandu from Dorakhani of Ramechhap, crashed into a roadside wall after its brakes failed. Out of the 32 passengers on board, 23 sustained injuries. Deputy Superintendent of Police Min Bahadur Ghale informed that the identities and addresses of the injured are yet to be confirmed. All injured passengers have been sent to Dhulikhel Hospital for treatment. The bus remains at the…

Oxfordians Shine Bright: 10 Students Secure Perfect 4.0 GPA, Achieve 100% Results!

Butwal, June 27, 2025 — The Oxford family is celebrating an extraordinary academic achievement as 10 outstanding students have secured a perfect GPA of 4.0, marking yet another historic milestone for the institution. With a 100% pass rate and top-tier results, Oxford continues to set new benchmarks in academic excellence. The following students have earned this remarkable distinction: Prince Pokhrel – GPA: 4.0 Aashish Sigdel – GPA: 4.0 Sirisma Pant – GPA: 4.0 Bidhan Bashyal – GPA: 4.0 Grasika Shrestha – GPA: 4.0 Monika Kharel – GPA: 4.0 Newton Bhusal – GPA: 4.0 Aawiskar Nepal – GPA: 4.0 Samriddhi Basyal…

Nepal Clinches Thrilling T20 Victory Over Scotland in Glasgow

Glasgow, June 17, 2025 In a nail-biting contest that went down to the final ball, Nepal emerged victorious over hosts Scotland by 2 wickets in a low-scoring thriller at the Titwood Cricket Club Ground, Glasgow, as part of the ongoing T20 Tri-Nation Series. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Nepal’s strategy paid immediate dividends. The Nepalese bowling unit put on a clinical display, restricting Scotland to a modest total of 97 runs in 19.4 overs. From the outset, Nepal’s seamers and spinners bowled with tight discipline, utilizing the overcast conditions and slow surface expertly. The bowlers maintained a…

School Education Bill Report Submitted to Parliamentary Committee After Extensive Discussion

Kathmandu, May 18, 2025 (Jestha 4, 2081) — The report on the School Education Bill has been formally submitted to the Education, Health, and Information Technology Committee of the Federal Parliament. The report was presented on Sunday, Jestha 4, following comprehensive internal discussions by a subcommittee assigned to review the draft legislation. The subcommittee had been given additional time for deliberation, receiving an extension of 10 days on Baisakh 22 after an initial 35-day timeline granted on Chaitra 8, totaling 45 days of discussions. Purpose and Urgency The intense scrutiny of the bill is driven by the need to meet…

NEPSE Declines for Sixth Straight Day, Reinsurance Companies Attract Investor Attention

Kathmandu, May 18, 2025 (Jestha 4, 2081) — The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index continued its downward trend for the sixth consecutive trading day on Sunday, falling by 2.79 points to settle at 2,609.00. Despite the continued drop in the index, the total trading volume increased significantly. While the previous session saw transactions worth NPR 7.08 billion, today's turnover surged to NPR 8.50 billion, indicating a rise in market activity even amidst falling indicators. Market Movement Overview Out of the listed companies: 100 companies saw a price increase, 145 companies experienced a decline, 1 company remained unchanged. Top Performing Sector:…

Sagarmatha Sambaad Successful in Highlighting Issues from Mountains to Islands: Foreign Minister

Kathmandu, May 18, 2025 (Jestha 4, 2081) Foreign Minister Dr. Arju Rana Deuba has stated that the Sagarmatha Sambaad has been successful in raising awareness about the problems caused by climate change—from the high Himalayas to island nations. Speaking at the closing session of the three-day Sagarmatha Sambaad held in Kathmandu, Minister Deuba emphasized that this edition of the dialogue brought together leaders, policymakers, experts, scholars, youth, civil society representatives, international organizations, and communities from mountainous and island countries in a spirit of genuine dialogue. He noted the importance of collective efforts to implement the outcomes and achieve the goals…

First Sagarmatha Sambaad Concludes with 25-Point Call to Action

Kathmandu, May 17, 2025 (Jestha 4, 2081) – By Pradeep Chapagain | Nepal Television The first edition of the Sagarmatha Sambaad, organized by the Government of Nepal, has successfully concluded in Kathmandu with the release of a 25-point ‘Sagarmatha Call to Action’. The international dialogue was held under the theme: “Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity.” Held from May 15 to 17 (Jestha 2–4), the event brought together heads of government, ministers, delegates from mountainous and developing countries, climate scientists, indigenous leaders, youth and women representatives, and international organizations from around the world. Purpose of the Sagarmatha Sambaad…