KATHMANDU, Oct 6: An additional Rs 35 billion will be needed to fulfill the obligations set forth in the agreement between the government and the Teachers' Federation. The Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology has conducted an assessment indicating that should the government's School Education Bill be amended and passed by the federal parliament in accordance with the agreement, an additional budget of over Rs 35 billion will be needed to accommodate these changes.

KATHMANDU, Oct 6: Deputy Mayor Sunita Dangol of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) made an announcement during the closing ceremony of Road Safety and Traffic Awareness Week-2080, stating that the installation of CCTV cameras and street lights along the main roads of KMC will be completed within the next three months.

Rhino found dead in BNP

Published On: October 6, 2023 01:01 PM NPT By: Republica

BARDIYA, Oct 6: A female rhino that set out from Bardiya National Park has been found dead in the Bajpur Community Forest, Geruwa Rural Municipality.

Weather: Light rainfall forecast today

Published On: October 6, 2023 12:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 6: Presently, the low-pressure area developed over the Bay of Bengal and Jharkhand State of India has its influence in Nepal. So, the country is witnessing cloudy weather and rainfall.

US national dies after falling off cliff

Published On: October 6, 2023 11:17 AM NPT By: Republica

MANANG, Oct 6: A US citizen died after falling off a cliff while visiting Manang, a mountainous district in Nepal. The victim is 69-year-old Charles Keith Davis.

Curfew imposed again in Nepalgunj

Published On: October 6, 2023 11:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 6: The District Administration Office, Banke, has reimposed the curfew order in the Nepalgunj area. The curfew will be in place from 6 AM to 8 PM today.

Quake tremors felt again in Bajhang

Published On: October 6, 2023 10:59 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 6: On Thursday night, tremors of two earthquakes were felt in Chainpur of Bajhang district, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center.

Govt to ban Aceclofenac, Ketoprofen to protect vultures

Published On: October 5, 2023 08:30 PM NPT By: Republica

Kathmandu, Oct 5: The government is set to ban Aceclofenac and Ketoprofen, both veterinary non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, to help protect vultures.

KATHMANDU, Oct 5: The Supreme Court has issued a show-cause order in response to the writ filed against the government's decision to release Yograj Dhakal (Regal).

High-level commission to probe gold smuggling begins its work

Published On: October 5, 2023 05:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 5: The high-level commission formed earlier this week to carry out a detailed investigation into the recent incidents of gold smuggling has started its work. The commission started its work by establishing an office in the old building of the Ministry of Home Affairs at Singha Durbar.