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Lumbini to host 'Peace Marathon' on April 6

Published On: March 22, 2023 04:46 PM NPT By: Republica

BUTWAL, March 22: The Lumbini Province Government has scheduled the first ' Peace Marathon' in Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, on April 6.

Woman arrested with Pangolin hide

Published On: March 22, 2023 04:31 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 22: The police have arrested a woman with a rare wild animal pangolin’s skin. According to the police, the arrested person is Santoshi Shrestha, 34, of Ramechhap.

Indecent behavior case filed against three youths who chanted slogans against PM

Published On: March 22, 2023 04:16 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 22: The three youths who chanted slogans against Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal in New Baneshwor on Tuesday are to be investigated for indecent behavior.

Resolution discussed in National Assembly to end discrimination against Dalits

Published On: March 22, 2023 04:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 22: A resolution proposal has been discussed in the National Assembly to ensure social justice by ending discrimination against and oppression of the Dalit community.

Minister Modi acknowledges role of community radio for democracy

Published On: March 22, 2023 03:40 PM NPT By: Republica

Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, Amanlal Modi has said community radios played a significant role in the country’s movements for democracy and republicanism.

Local government to purchase equipment to test teachers’ alcohol consumption

Published On: March 22, 2023 01:49 PM NPT By: Republica

HALESI, March 22: Halesi Tuwachung Municipality has decided to purchase equipment to test alcohol consumption. Due to the complaint that teachers of some schools operating in the city are regularly drunk and reach the class, it was decided to purchase seven breathalyzer devices for testing. The 98th executive meeting of the municipality took a decision to this effect.

Dalit community thanks govt

Published On: March 22, 2023 01:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 22: The Dalit community has thanked the current government for publishing a gazette to celebrate a day in June (Jestha 21 according to the Nepali Calendar) as Untouchability Day.

Truck carrying gas meets accident in Dailekh, three killed on the spot

Published On: March 22, 2023 12:03 PM NPT By: Republica

Dailekh, March 22: Three people died on the spot and one person was injured when a truck carrying Mankamana gas met with an accident in Dailekh.

Jeep knocks down a pedestrian to death

Published On: March 22, 2023 11:10 AM NPT By: Republica

DAMAK, March 22: A pedestrian died when a jeep knocked him down at Kamal rural municipality-4, Sitapuri of Jhapa along the East-West Highway last night.

NAC’s Twin Otter grounded for carrying 150 kg more baggage than its capacity

Published On: March 21, 2023 09:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 21: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has grounded the crew members of a Twin Otter aircraft of the Nepal Airlines Corporation for violation of rules. According to CAAN, it has grounded seven people including three crew members, the corporation's marketing staff and a dispatcher.