KATHMANDU, May 19: The government is set to celebrate a week-long International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking from June 20-26. The awareness campaign aims to stop drug abuse and its illicit trafficking.

SEOUL, May 19: Nepali Community residing in South Korea has extended their helping hands to the fire victims of the recent fire in Gangwon Province.

Joint exercise on disaster response kicks off

Published On: May 19, 2019 07:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KASKI, May 19: Nepal Army and the US Army Pacific jointly launched disaster response exercise and exchange of cooperation here today.

May 19: 6 things to know by 6 PM today

Published On: May 19, 2019 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

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3 Hundi operators arrested in Kathmandu

Published On: May 19, 2019 04:41 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, May 19: Acting on a tip-off, a team of police has raided in a flat in Chabahil Ganesthan and arrested three people involved in Hundi, the illegal money transfer system.

MAHOTTARI , May 19: The pregnant women, new mothers and newborn in Mahottari Rural Municipality in Mahottari district are at risk of several health issues in lack of a birthing center.

Violence against women growing at alarming rate: police

Published On: May 19, 2019 04:01 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

KATHMANDU, May 19: Chief of the Metropolitan Kathmandu Crime Range Uttam Raj Subedi said on Sunday that violence against women is growing at an alarming rate with an adverse effect on their mental and physical health.

UPDATE: Death toll climbs to eight, four identified

Published On: May 19, 2019 03:21 PM NPT By: Sarita Shrestha

DHADING, May 19: The death toll in Trishuli bus plunge has climbed to eight.

More birds arrive in Nepal for incubation this summer

Published On: May 19, 2019 03:05 PM NPT By: Republica

BHARATPUR, May 19: Nepal is a seasonal home to species of migratory birds which enjoy the atmosphere here for incubation, said a survey and observation based on the Chitwan National Park and adjoining community forests.

Child labour, child marriage still rife in Dang

Published On: May 19, 2019 02:37 PM NPT By: Republica

DANG, May 19: Although the campaign against child labor and child marriage is creating waves at Tulsipur sub-metropolis in Dang district, cases of child labor and child marriage continue to be reported unabated here.