Mahabir Pun awarded for innovation

Published On: December 7, 2019 02:23 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Mahabir Pun has been awarded for his special contribution to social empowerment of people with the innovation of wireless technology that eased information exchange in rural areas of the country.

Giri to be in judicial custody for 7 more days

Published On: December 7, 2019 12:21 PM NPT By: Amar Khadka

ITAHARI, Dec 7: Sunsari District Court on Friday remanded Krishnadas Giri popularly known as 'Siddhababa' to judicial custody for seven more days for investigation into a rape charge.

UK-based group says new Indian map illegal

Published On: December 7, 2019 12:19 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 7: The Global Policy Forum for Nepal (GPFN) has said that India's unilateral act to publicize its political map by incorporating Nepali territory in its side of the border is illegal. The group said the Indian act violates both the mutually agreed past treaty and international laws.

British Gurkha ex-servicemen issue Feb 15 deadline for dialogue

Published On: December 7, 2019 08:19 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 7: The agitating British Gurkha ex-servicemen have issued a fresh ultimatum of February 15, 2020 to both Nepal and British governments to immediately form a high-level dialogue team and start negotiations to address their grievances concerning pay and pension parity.

KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Stating that the vision of the Indo-Pacific strategy is clear and a compelling one, visiting US Assistant Secretary of Defense Randall Schriver has said that they welcome any chance to clarify any confusions that may exist about this strategy.

Wild boars entering runway pose threat to planes

Published On: December 7, 2019 08:15 AM NPT By: Arjun Oli

NEPALGUNJ, Dec 7: On Tuesday, when a Buddha Air's ATR-72 aircraft landed at Nepalgunj airport a wild boar came from nowhere and collided with the rear wheels of the aircraft. The boar died on the spot and the aircraft escaped a major accident.

SC stays Nijgadh airport construction work

Published On: December 7, 2019 07:54 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 7: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the authorities concerned including the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation to stay  construction work on the proposed Nijgadh airport in Bara district.

Bhandari bags Science and Technology Journalism Award- 2019

Published On: December 6, 2019 06:09 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Dec 7 : This year's Science and Technology Journalism Award has been presented to Science Infotech Online Portal editor-in-chief Gopal Bhandari. The award carries a purse of Rs 50,000.

National waste management conference being held in Kathmandu

Published On: December 6, 2019 06:00 PM NPT By: Kunga Hyolmo

KATHMANDU, Dec 7: State Minister for Urban Development Ram Bir Manandhar pointed out the necessity of technological development for the management of waste products in Nepal.

Sauraha hosting Elephant Festival from December 26

Published On: December 6, 2019 06:00 PM NPT By: RSS

CHITWAN, Dec 7 : Touristic town Sauraha is hosting the Elephant Festival from coming December 26.