PALPA, June 29: Hybrid seeds have gradually taken over, putting local seeds on the verge of disappearance. Farmers have been lately attracted to cultivating hybrid crops, vegetables and fruits with their relatively high production.

ANROEV condemns brutal murder of Bangladesh labor leader

Published On: June 29, 2023 03:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29: Asia Network for the Rights of Occupational and Environment Victims (ANROEV) has condemned the brutal murder of Shahidul Islam, a popular labor leader associated with the Bangladesh Garment and Industrial Workers Federation. Bangladesh which produces garments for top brands of the world thrives on cheap labor and often a very exploitative work environment. Shahidul Islam was beaten to death while trying to resolve a dispute.

CHITWAN, June 29: The Chitwan National Park (CNP) has banned jeep safaris inside the park from July till further notice.

Jack Ma concludes Kathmandu visit, travels to Pakistan

Published On: June 29, 2023 01:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29: Jack Ma, the co-founder of Alibaba, has wrapped up his private visit to Kathmandu and moved on to Pakistan.

Gold Jalhari reinstalled at Pashupatinath Temple

Published On: June 29, 2023 01:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29: The gold Jalhari has been reinstalled in the sanctum sanctorum of the Pashupatinath temple. It took 11 hours to reinstall the gold jalhari back into the temple.

KATHMANDU, June 29: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has claimed that proprietor of Bhatbhateni Supermarket, Min Bahadur Gurung and his family own more than 29 ropanis of Lalita Niwas land.

KATHMANDU, June 29: Balendra Shah, the mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), has directed private schools operating within the metropolis to ensure that their teachers receive salaries on a par with those of public school teachers.

Heavy rainfall with thunderstorms predicted for today

Published On: June 29, 2023 12:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29: Rainfall along with wind and storm is likely to take place in some parts of the country due to the influence of the monsoon wind.

KATHMANDU, June 29: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interim order to the government, directing it to facilitate the temporary registration of the same-sex marriages.

President, Vice President extend best wishes on Bakra Eid

Published On: June 29, 2023 11:59 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29: President Ram Chandra Paudel has expressed his confidence that the Eid-ul-Azha (Bakra Eid) festival will further enable an environment of religious tolerance and social harmony in the country having cultural and ethnic diversities.