Historical Shivagadhi awaiting conservation

Published On: February 7, 2020 01:30 PM NPT By: RSS

CHANDROTA, Feb 7: Province-5 Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Forest and Environment has put conservation of historical, religious and tourism area Shivagadhi of Kapilvastu on top priority.

Following the outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic which started from Wuhan city of Hubei Province in China, people from different walks of life have expressed concern over its possible spread in Nepal. Republica’s Shamila Lamichhane and Looniva Rajbhandari talked to youths from Kathmandu to learn what they think about this epidemic, what precautions they are observing to keep themselves safe and what they think the government should do to tackle this menace.

KATHMANDU, Feb 7: Sierra Kathmandu, a restaurant situated at Uttardhoka, Lazimpat, is organizing a five-kilometer run in the Kathmandu Valley with the objective of raising awareness on health issues that fitness enthusiasts especially joggers and walkers are facing in the city due to the deadly increase in pollution as well as viral diseases that are originating from the consumption of unhealthy and unhygienic food. All the proceeds from the event will go to a charity supporting the victims of acid attacks.

Three held with 11-kg hashish

Published On: February 7, 2020 12:40 PM NPT By: RSS

BHIMDATTANAGAR, Feb 7: Nepal Police have busted three people with three kilograms of contraband hashish from Bhimdutta municipality-3, Bhashi of Kanchanpur.

Discipline and honesty, ornament of armed police-APF IG Khanal

Published On: February 7, 2020 12:04 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Feb 7: Inspector General of Armed Police Force (APF) Shailendra Khanal has conferred insignia on five newly promoted officials.

Leopard kills minor

Published On: February 7, 2020 10:57 AM NPT By: RSS

KASKI, Feb 7: A leopard has killed a baby girl in Pokhara.

Condolence meet to commemorate Adhikari's contributions

Published On: February 7, 2020 09:52 AM NPT By: RSS

DAMAULI, Feb 7: The Village Service Trust has said the passing away of its founder Chairperson Bhim Bahadur Adhikari has caused an irreparable loss to the entire country.

KATHMANDU, Feb 7: Police raided the Sindhuli-based ashram of Ram Bahadur Bamjan aka Buddha Boy on Friday morning amid proliferating accusations of the murder of a disciple and the disappearance of three others by the self-proclaimed godman.

SC acquits Dr KC, Kantipur Publications in contempt cases

Published On: February 7, 2020 08:08 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 7: The Supreme Court on Thursday annulled the contempt of court cases filed against Dr Govinda KC and  Kantipur Publications, acquitting them of contempt.

Govt to send 100,000 masks to China

Published On: February 7, 2020 07:56 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 7: The government has decided to send 100,000 protective masks to China to battle the coronavirus infection. In a meeting at the prime minsiter’s residence at Baluwatar on Thursday, the government decided to send the masks as there has been a shortage of protective masks in China, following the coronavirus outbreak.