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In Pictures: Agriculture Minister plants paddy at Lumbini

Published On: June 29, 2018 11:42 AM NPT By: Kiran Man Bajracharya

KATHMANDU, June 29: On the occasion of Asar 15 (Paddy plantation Day) Minister Chakrapani Khanal, Ministry of Agriculture, Land Management and Cooperatives planted paddy saplings where King Suddhodhan plough the field with golden

Flood damages hydropower's structure in Tehrathum

Published On: June 29, 2018 09:44 AM NPT By: BHAGISHWAR LIMBU

TEHRATHUM, June 29: The flood along with heavy rainfall damaged infrastructure of Upper Khorunga River Hydroelectric project worth Rs.10.5 million.

IN PICTURES: Farmers gear for Ropain fest

Published On: June 29, 2018 09:10 AM NPT By: Dipendra Rokka/ Sujan Shrestha

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Dr KC to start 15th fast unto death from today, in Jumla

Published On: June 29, 2018 05:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29: Dr Govinda KC, professor at the Institute of Medicine (IOM), is all set to begin his 15th fast-unto-death from Friday, in Jumla, as the government has failed to listen to his frequently repeated demand for the immediate endorsement of the Medical Education Replacement Bill by parliament.

5 die in Dhading landslides

Published On: June 29, 2018 05:15 AM NPT By: Republica

DHADING, June 29: Landslides in northern part of Dhading district on Wednesday night buried five people and injured six others.

NRA: 70 pc quake victims start rebuilding houses

Published On: June 29, 2018 05:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29: Almost 70 per cent of the households whose houses were damaged by the 2015 earthquakes have either started or completed reconstruction of their houses, according to the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA).

Plan to display royal crown still delayed

Published On: June 29, 2018 03:15 AM NPT By: DIYA DHAKAL

KATHMANDU, June 29: The government’s plan to put the crown of former Shah kings of Nepal on public display has been postponed multiple times. This decision was first made some eight years ago when the Narayanhiti Palace Museum was first opened to the public.

Locals of northern Dhading live in constant fear of landslides

Published On: June 29, 2018 03:05 AM NPT By: Sarita Shrestha

DHADING, June 29: Locals of northern parts of Dhading which was badly affected by the 2015 earthquakes have expressed their fear about the high possibility of landslides in their settlements. The locals have no other option than living amidst fear in the landslide-prone areas.

One dead in cross fire between police and unidentified group

Published On: June 28, 2018 11:28 PM NPT By: Republica

RAUTAHAT, June 28: One person killed in a crossfire between police and criminal group. The deceased was hit with bullets in leg and back of the body, who died on the way to District Hospital. Rabindra Jha, Head of Emergency Department, Gaur hospital confirmed his death.

NHRC urges government to save Gangamaya's life

Published On: June 28, 2018 09:22 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 28: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government again to be sensitive to save the life of Gangamaya, who has been fast-onto-death for a month.