Army Deployed as Curfew Protest Grows in Sunsari
Army deployed in Sunsari after curfew was defied during protests over a police shooting. Government forms probe panel as tensions persist.
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Sunsari Curfew Broken, Government Forms Probe Team
Police shooting in Sunsari leaves one dead as unrest continues despite curfew. The government has launched a probe into the violence.
Clash Between Two Communities in Sunsari Leaves One Youth Dead
One person was killed and over 20 injured after a communal clash in Sunsari. An indefinite curfew is in place as police…
Two Buses Collide, Block Muglin–Narayangadh Road
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Nisha Mehta Reviews National Ayurveda Centre Services
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Government Gives 7 Days to Clear Janakpur Pond Encroachments
Authorities have given encroachers seven days to clear Janakpur’s historic ponds and Guthi land or face legal action under existing law.
Lalitpur Smart Barrier Closes at Red Light, Opens at Green
Lalitpur tests a smart safety barrier at Jawalakhel to curb unsafe crossings and improve technology-based traffic management in the city.
Swarnim Wagle’s Secretariat Tells Investors Not to Panic
Nepal’s government urges investors to ignore stock market rumours as falling shares deepen concern and regulators pursue planned reforms.
Nepal Government Increases Employee Salaries by 21 Percent
Nepal’s revised civil service salary raises basic pay by 10%, keeps inflation allowance and adds a performance-linked incentive for employees.
Tax Upon Tax for Nepal’s Public, Personal Secretaries for Lawmakers
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Pathao, InDrive Riders to Pay 5% VAT on Earnings from Friday
IRD's new rule requires Pathao and InDrive to deduct 5% VAT from every ride transaction, with riders now required to hold a…
Minister Yadav Presses US to Restore Nepal Trade Preference
Minister Gauri Kumari Yadav asked acting US Ambassador Scott Berman to renew Nepal's lapsed trade preference program and revive TIFA talks.