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.
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.
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.
Published On: February 13, 2019 07:25 AM NPT By: Sarita Shrestha
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.
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).
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.
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.
Published On: February 13, 2019 03:48 AM NPT By: Biken K Dawadi
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.
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.
Published On: February 12, 2019 07:44 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 12: The Special Court on Tuesday released former Executive Director of Nepal Oil Corporation Gopal Khadka on a bail of Rs 25 million.