Nepal Model School holds 7th NMS Education Fair- 2075

Published On: February 13, 2019 05:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Nepal Model School has organized its 7th NMS Education Fair-2075 amid a special program on the school promises at Basundhara, Kathmandu.

Only 5 percent of the men use condoms, study shows

Published On: February 13, 2019 10:26 AM NPT By: Agencies

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Every year, the 13th of February is observed as the International Condom Day with an aim to increase awareness regarding the need for condoms as a contraceptive method.

Sindhupalchowk to wrap up reconstruction soon

Published On: February 13, 2019 08:15 AM NPT By: Dhruba Dangal

SINDHUPALCHOWK, Feb 12: With the reconstruction of almost 57,000 houses and many more in the process, Sindhupalchowk, one of the most-affected districts by the deadly earthquake of 2015, has undergone a modern-day makeover.

Community forests face 65% tax burden

Published On: February 13, 2019 08:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: The community forestry program in Nepal helped significantly increase Nepal’s forest cover which was steadily declining due to deforestation, encroachment and haphazard cutting down of trees back in the early 1990s.

DHADING, Feb 12: Priskala Tamang of Khaniyabas Rural Municipality-2 is very happy after her village recently got connected with the road network. Previously, the small settlement in the north of Dhading district was totally dependent on mules to transport essentials like food and construction materials.

NOC ex-chief Khadka freed after posting Rs 20.5 million bail

Published On: February 13, 2019 07:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 12: Former chief of the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC), Gopal Khadka, was released on bail on Tuesday after he deposited a bail of Rs 20.5 million at the Special Court, following hearings on a case of disproportionate accumulation of wealth registered at the court against him by the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA).

'Bomb shattered my dreams, poverty took away my wife'

Published On: February 13, 2019 06:45 AM NPT By: Bhadra Sharma

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: On June 26, 2006, Surendra Khatri was dreaming of a better life five or 10 years down the line because he was just weeks away from a good job. After four days, he would leave for the Indian town of Benaras for a final appearance to get selected for the Indian army.

Series of murders terrorizing locals of Sunsari

Published On: February 13, 2019 03:53 AM NPT By: Amar Khadka

ITAHARI, Feb 12: In terms of security concern, Sunsari can be taken as the most sensitive district in Province 1. As it shares and open border with India, people living in various parts of Sunsari often have to fear for their lives and safety. In recent days, the district has been turning into a crime hub.

KATHMANDU, Feb 12: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Raghubir Mahaseth, on Tuesday, said that the ministry has already directed the concerned authorities to compulsorily include footpaths while constructing roads across the nation from now on.

Roads in the middle of forest threatening safety of wild animals

Published On: February 13, 2019 03:08 AM NPT By: Rohit Rai

DHARAN, Feb 12: There is a road which runs right through the Panwari Community Forest of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City-6, in between Mahadev Chowk and Panwari.