KATHMANDU, Jan 12:  298th birth anniversary of late King Prithvi Narayan Shah was observed today by organizing various programs across the country.

Minister Bhattarai pays tribute to late king Shah

Published On: January 12, 2020 04:35 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Kumar Bhattarai, on the behalf of the government, laid a wreath on the life-size statue of Prithivi Narayan Shah in front of Singha Durbar on the occasion of 298th birth anniversary of Shah here today.

Bishwakarma Society's national gathering concludes

Published On: January 12, 2020 04:05 PM NPT By: RSS

CHITWAN, Jan 12: The national gathering of Bishwakarma Society concluded in Gaindakot of Nawalpur district, issuing the 17-point Gaindakot declaration.

Daughter security becoming effective

Published On: January 12, 2020 10:18 AM NPT By: RSS

JUMLA, Jan 12: The daughter security program is proving to become effective and fruitful. The initiative has been launched by the Kanka Sundari rural municipality.

Solar fencing to stop elephants

Published On: January 12, 2020 10:10 AM NPT By: RSS

JHAPA, Jan 12: A 37-kilometer long Solar-induced electric fencing has been completed to stop wild elephants from entering human settlements from the nearby Charkose jungle in south Jhapa. This is expected to benefit the locals in Kachankewal, Haldibari, Bahradashi and Bhadrapur.

Signature campaign against Chhau culture at police stations

Published On: January 12, 2020 09:09 AM NPT By: DB BUDHA

JUMLA, Jan 12: Initiatives to end the ill tradition of Chhaupadi (keeping women in isolated sheds during menstruation) now includes a signature collection campaign at police posts in Jumla. Led by the police and public jointly, this campaign is gaining a momentum.

Kailali locals struggle to cope with cold weather

Published On: January 12, 2020 09:03 AM NPT By: PUSHPARAJ JOSHI

KAILALI, Jan 12: Amid limited facilities and arrangements, locals of Kailali have found it very hard to cope with the chilly weather. The dipping temperature and cold wave have hit their daily routines. The locals are seen around fire lit at crossroads and market places even during the daytime.

DHANUSHA, Jan 12: Police on Saturday arrested a driver and owner of a crusher industry accused of murdering a young activist Om Prakash Mahato for raising voice against illegal extraction of aggregate from a local river in Dhanusha.

Time to stop brain drain: Minister Bhattarai

Published On: January 11, 2020 08:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 11: Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Yogesh Kumar Bhattarai, has said the time has come to stop the departure of intellectual human resource from the country. The capital flight is also a worrying concern, he stressed.

Free media for strengthened democracy: former President Yadav

Published On: January 11, 2020 06:00 PM NPT By: RSS

CHITWAN, Jan 11: Former President Dr Ram Baran Yadav has said democracy would be strengthened in the presence of free media.