ICC U-19 World Cup: Nepal colts pull off a coup

Nepal stunned Test giants New Zealand by 32 runs in their opening match of the ICC U-19 World Cup in Bangladesh to regain their status as giant killers in the youth cricket’s global showpiece. Invited to make the first use of the pitch, Nepal made 238-7 in 50 overs and...

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Dahal bats for national unity govt

Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has stressed the need to form a national unity government for effective implementation of constitution and to expedite the post-disaster reconstruction process. Dahal, however, did not divulge details about whether the current government would...

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Nepal register 1st football victory after 2013

Nepal won an international match after two years at the expense of Sri Lanka at the Bangabandhu Gold Cup in Bangladesh on Wednesday. Nepal striker Bimal Gharti Magar’s early score was enough for Nepal to win the game against their South Asian rivals Sri Lanka. It was...

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Absence of women in leadership level sad: Prime Minister Oli

Emphasis has been laid on giving women who comprise half of the country’s total population leadership roles in the policy making level in the civil service. At an interaction ‘Women in Civil Service’ organised by the Ministry of General Administration here, participants pointed...

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Reconstruction drive to begin from Jan 16

President Bidya Devi Bhandari is scheduled to launch the national reconstruction campaign by inaugurating Ranipokhari reconstruction project on Jan 16. The day is also being marked as the 18th Earthquake Safety Day. This information was shared by the publicity subcommittee...

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Border points will be clear soon: Ambassador Upadhyay

Nepal's Ambassador to India, Dip Kumar Upadhyay, has said Nepal-India relations would be back to normal in the next few days. Talking to the National News Agency (RSS) on Friday, Ambassador Upadhyay said as the internal problems were being dealt with, a positive message...

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24 constitution amendment proposals registered in House

Altogether 24 amendment proposals on the Bill on First Amendment of Constitution of Nepal were registered at the Secretariat of Legislature Parliament today, the last day for filing amendment proposals on the bill. The proposals would be tabled at the House meeting slated...

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Ensuring smooth supplies, curbing black marketeering govt's priorities: Home Minister

Home Minister Shakti Bahadur Basnet has said ensuring smooth supply of essentials and controlling black marketeering are the priorities of the government when the country is going through an adverse situation. Taking part in a discussion programme on 'measures to control...

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4.6m Nepalis without citizenship, report claims

As the citizenship provision in the new constitution is being contested on the grounds of gender equality, a new report suggests that around 0.9 million individuals, who are eligible for citizenship, are living with single parent. The citizenship law requires...

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Congress organisation structure to be attuned to federal shape

The Nepali Congress has started homework to restructure the party in view of the country going federal after the adoption of the new constitution. The party is preparing to form its organisation in the seven federal states. However, according to leaders, there will not be...

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From mountain to mountain

Phura Geljen Sherpa is a mountain climber who grew up near Everest. Having been influenced by the hundreds of mountaineers who travelled through his village, his interest in mountaineering developed early. After toiling in the snowy trails for over two-and-a-half...

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Chaulagain, Shakya, Karki secure places

Ayesha Shakya (Bista), Yan Kumari Chaulagain and Rejina Karki on Monday secured tickets to the 12th South Asian Games (SAG)-slated for February 6-16 in India—after winning their respective weight division finals during the selection tournament.Representing the National Team,...

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People should express outrage at 86 hours of load shedding a week

Load shedding hours have increased once again. From Monday, they went up to 86 hours a week from the previous 77. There had been a seven-hour increase in load shedding just over a week ago. With the new schedule, people will be without electricity for up to 15 hours a day....

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SLMM drops a hint of deal on 4-pt plan

Pressure is building on the Samyukta Loktantrik Madhesi Morcha (SLMM), whose protests in the Tarai for the last four months now are receiving criticism more than praise. And signs of building pressure are getting clearer. The SLMM, which had earlier outright rejected the...

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