Machhenarayan Mela starts from today

Published On: July 18, 2023 12:12 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 18: The 'Machhenarayan Mela (fair)' kicked off today at the Machhenarayan Temple located in Chandragiri Municipality-9 of Kathmandu. Machhenarayan's Mela is held in that temple in Purushottam month (Adhik Maas or Mal Maas) every three years.

KATHMANDU, July 18: Meteorologists have predicted a decline in rainfall from Wednesday as the low-pressure line of the Monsoon moves southwards from its average position.

KATHMANDU, July 18: In a move towards environmental preservation, Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has officially banned the use of plastic, effective from Monday. The decision, announced by KMC Mayor Balendra Shah on June 21, has now been implemented, with strict measures to curb plastic pollution.

Sale of tobacco products banned in Biratnagar

Published On: July 18, 2023 10:52 AM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, July 18: Biratnagar Metropolitan City has banned the sale and use of tobacco products from July 17 within the metropolitan area. According to the decision of the city council, the sale of all tobacco products has been banned from July 17. The metropolis, which had previously banned selling tobacco products in public areas, has now also banned its use.

KATHMANDU, July 18: The cases of banking offense are staggeringly on the rise in Kathmandu district lately.

KATHMANDU, July 18: Nepal Police held a man for making fake Indian Aadhaar card and income tax card by misusing a photograph of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

KATHMANDU, July 18: Police have enforced Traffic Violation Record Software (TVRS) in 21 districts from Monday.

KATHMANDU, July 18: The Ministry of Home Affairs has started a coordinated initiative to address the problems concerning the human settlements in the river corridors of Kathmandu Valley.

CHITWAN, July 18: A total of 22 rhinos died in the last fiscal year 2079/80 in Chitwan National Park. Of them, two died due to poaching and 20 of natural causes.

Lalita Niwas Scam: hearing to continue today

Published On: July 18, 2023 07:37 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 18: The hearing on a habeas corpus petition related to the Lalita Niwas land grab scam will continue today at the Supreme Court.