KATHMANDU, Oct 15: Internet connection has been  extended to the remote Tilicho Lake, located in the mountain district of Manang, to cater to the needs of tourists in this high-altitude region.

We will add 10 aircraft in current fiscal year: Minister Kiranti

Published On: October 15, 2023 03:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 15: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kiranti, has said that up to 10 aircraft will be purchased for Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) in the current fiscal year.

KATHMANDU, Oct 15: Unorganized, and weak political parties and leaders are blamed for rising corruption in Nepal.

Jamara placed in Hanuman Dhoka Dashain Ghar (With Pictures)

Published On: October 15, 2023 01:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 15: The first day of Navaratri (annual Hindu festival observed in honor of the goddess Durga) is being marked today by preparing Jamara (barley shoots) by sowing maize and barley seeds in an earthen pot filled with soil. On the occasion of Ghatasthapana, the first day of the festival, jamara was placed in Hanuman Dhoka’s Dashain Ghar by holding a special ceremony on Sunday.

Young woman dies in scooter accident

Published On: October 15, 2023 12:53 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 15: A scooter driver died in an accident on the Mugling road section. The deceased is 24-year-old Sangita Bhandari, a resident of Ward No. 6 of Lisankhu Pakhar Rural Municipality of Sindhupalchowk.

KATHMANDU, Oct 15: The protesting local level employees have withdrawn their protest program. The protest was withdrawn following the signing of a 19-point agreement between the government and the representatives of the local level employees who were opposing the Federal Civil Service Act.

Mahottari's Trishuli Devi temple opened for public

Published On: October 15, 2023 12:31 PM NPT By: Republica

MAHOTTARI, Oct 15: The Trishuli Devi Temple, a famous shrine in Jaleshwar, has been opened for the public. The temple was opened on the occasion of the Bada Dashain festival that formally commenced from today.

Partial influence of monsoon air in Nepal’s eastern parts

Published On: October 15, 2023 12:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 15: The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has said that there is partial influence of monsoon winds in the eastern parts of the country.

Five Nepalis missing in Sikkim floods come in contact

Published On: October 15, 2023 11:51 AM NPT By: Republica

MANGALBARE (Ilam), Oct 15: Five persons from Ilam who were out of contact following the incidences of landslide and flooding in the Teesta River in Sikkim, India, have come in contact with their families.

Injured Pilot Sedhai airlifted to India for advanced treatment

Published On: October 15, 2023 11:08 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 15: Pilot Prakash Sedhai, who suffered severe injuries in a helicopter crash involving Manang Air, has been transported to India for advanced medical treatment. This decision was made in consultation with both Sedhai's family and Manang Air.