Newly appointed Minister for Health and Population, Mehta faces a formidable challenge: overhauling a health system weighed down by funding shortages, administrative inefficiencies, and persistent governance problems.

New minister must deliver long-delayed laws, resolve institutional disputes and stabilise two critical sectors amid structural and governance challenges.

KU celebrates placement in HE Higher Education Rankings, but experts question credibility of ranking and significance of the achievement.

The ban on the sale, distribution and transportation of alcohol contributed to maintaining law and order during the Holi this year, police said.

Sixteen candidates, including last-elected Swarnim Wagle of the RSP, are contesting the seat as voters weigh performance and local issues.

Despite its legacy as a Maoist stronghold, the district has lately witnessed a change of mood among young voters as they demand accountability.

Tribhuvan University loses authority as amended law grants the University Grants Commission legal mandate to handle equivalency.

Suspension of interview appointments prompts many to reconsider study plans.

The KMC has warned of invalidating the license of the institutes that fail to comply with the metropolis’ directive.

The situation at the ELIPS School has remained tense for the past three days due to protests by students and guardians.

The sub-committee of Education and Health Committee under federal parliament on Monday concluded the clause-wise discussions on the National Medical Education Bill.

The meeting of Education and Health Committee of Parliament called on Thursday to discuss on the Medical Education Bill was postponed after majority of lawmakers failed to show up.

The Natural Resource Management Committee of Gorkha has decided to suspend the extraction and supply of pebbles, stones and sand from local rivers following mounting complaints against illegal mining. Unlawful river mining has been a major problem on the banks of the Kali Gandaki and Marshyangdi rivers.

Lahure is a common Nepali term that denotes Nepali people serving in foreign armies—Indian or British, and is still considered an attractive career path for Nepalis. Lahures lived a comfortable life due to their lucrative earnings. Their family dynamics, economic status and social prestige stood out in society. Even today, many Nepali youths still want to get recruited in British and Indian army forces for a good life.

The food-hit remote areas in Gorkha district have been affected by the delay in supply of subsidised rice.