DHORPATAN, Aug 26: Two families of Maidan in Baglung Municipality-6 have been displaced after their house collapsed following incessant rain. Another 12 houses in the locality are at risk of landslides.

KATHMANDU, Aug 26: In a recent development which sheds light on the extent of gold smuggling in Nepal, a peculiar example has come to the forefront involving the distribution of golden bowls (kachaura) and water pots (ankhora) to female visitors after their trips to the Pashupatinath Temple.

Prohibitory order enforced in Dharan since midnight

Published On: August 25, 2023 09:30 PM NPT By: Rohit Rai

DHARAN, Aug 25: In response to security concerns and ongoing public health crisis, District Administration Office, Sunsari has decided to enforce a prohibitory order in Dharan from Friday midnight.

49 CTEVT colleges denied diploma and certificate level seats

Published On: August 25, 2023 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 25: A total of 49 colleges affiliated/approved by the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) have been denied seats for the 2023/24 diploma and certificate level entrance exams.

Historical 13-storey temple in Arghakhanchi awaits publicity

Published On: August 25, 2023 05:00 PM NPT By: Republica

ARGHAKHANCHI, Aug 25: The 13-storey Aakashdevi Temple at Bahigaun Tarakhase in Chhatradev rural municipality in Arghakhanchi district has been overshadowed in lack of adequate publicity.

21 Peace Corps volunteers begin two-year service in Nepal

Published On: August 25, 2023 03:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 24: US Ambassador Dean R. Thompson and Peace Corps-Nepal Country Director Troy Kofroth presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 21 Peace Corps volunteers, marking the commencement of their impactful two-year service in Nepal.

Landslide blocks Siddhicharan Highway

Published On: August 25, 2023 01:10 PM NPT By: Republica

OKHALDHUNGA, Aug 25: The Siddhicharan Highway has been blocked by a landslide since this morning.

Bagmati River Festival scheduled for August 26

Published On: August 25, 2023 01:06 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 25 In its attempt to effectively conduct the Bagmati River conservation campaign, the Nepal Association of Rafting Agencies (NARA) is going to organize a 'River Festival and Mahajalyatra' on Saturday.

KATHMANDU, Aug 25: The government has decided to award the title of Janagayak to JB Tuhure (Jutha Bahadur Tuhure Khangi) in recognition of his contribution to the nation through song and music.

Traffic resumes on Jomsom-Muktinath road

Published On: August 25, 2023 11:38 AM NPT By: Republica

Dhorpatan, Aug 25: Traffic on the Jomsom-Muktinath road section that was obstructed since Wednesday evening following a flood has resumed from Thursday.