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NA members demand action against guilty in Dilip Mahato's killing

Published On: January 12, 2020 06:50 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: In a meeting of the National Assembly (NA) today, lawmakers demanded stern action against those responsible for the killing of one Dilip Kumar Mahato of Dhanusha.

Attorney General seeks accurate forensic reports to deal with problems correctly

Published On: January 12, 2020 06:00 PM NPT By: RSS

BHADRAPUR, Jan 12: Attorney General Agni Prasad Kharel has urged those engaged in the practice of legal medicine to ensure delivery of fact-based reports so that possibility of impunity could be prevented.

Most Frequent Burmese visitor to Nepal and first Burmese Everest Summitters honoured

Published On: January 12, 2020 05:50 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: In a bid to promote the Visit Nepal 2020 campaign amid Burmese the Nepali Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar has been organizing various events, prompting the locals to visit Nepal.

298th Prithvi Jayanti observed across the country (with photos)

Published On: January 12, 2020 05:02 PM NPT By: Kunga Hyolmo

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.