KATHMANDU, Sept 22: Former Member of Parliament of India and cine artist Jaya Prada has been appointed the goodwill ambassador for the promotion of Nepal's tourism.

Dahal says he has been denied peace Nobel

Published On: September 22, 2018 11:08 AM NPT By: Biken K Dawadi

KATHMANDU, Sept 22: Former armed Maoist insurgency chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who is now a chairman of the newly re-branded Nepal Communist Party (NCP), on Friday complained about not being conferred the Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to peace in Nepal.

NATTA organizing various programmes as part of World Tourism Day

Published On: September 22, 2018 10:13 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 22: Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) has organized various programs as part of the 39th World Tourism Day that is observed on September 27 every year across the globe. A clean-up campaign has been launched at religious and tourist place Swyambhu under the campaign. People from various walks of life like secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Krishna Prasad Devkota participated in the drive.

Man killed in motorcycle collision

Published On: September 22, 2018 09:59 AM NPT By: Republica

LAHAN, Sept 22: A man was killed when a motorcycle (Sa 9 Pa 111) he was riding collided head-on with another motorcycle (Sa 2 Pa 1309) at Shukhipur Municipality-2 along Zeromile-Bariyarpatti road on Friday night.

Reconstruction of Kumbheshwor Temple at a snail's pace

Published On: September 22, 2018 09:58 AM NPT By: Republica

LALITPUR, Sept 22: Reconstruction of the Kumbheshwor Temple destroyed in the earthquake of April 2015 is at a snail's pace, thanks to a delay by the contractor under various pretexts. The contract deadline that expired three months ago has been extended for one year more. The contractor is delaying the project under various pretext, said Kajiman Pyakurel, chief of the office looking after Patan Durbar and monuments. It may take one year to complete, he added.

Unclaimed body found in Rasuwa

Published On: September 22, 2018 09:51 AM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

RASUWA, Sept 22: A body has been found in Gangate river of Aamachodinmo rural municipality-1 in the district.

SURKHET, Sept 22: Nepal Rastriya Saraswati Primary School was one of the most popular schools in the district until a decade ago. The craze was so high that not only commoners but even very rich and influential families used to feel lucky to get their children admitted here.

NDI demands 25 percent budget for women empowerment

Published On: September 22, 2018 08:22 AM NPT By: Sonam Lama

KATHMANDU, Sept 22: National Democratic Institute (NDI) launched an advocacy campaign on Friday to press for progressive policies in order to empower women economically.

Absence of bridge costs eight lives in Jhimruk

Published On: September 22, 2018 08:21 AM NPT By: SHUMSHER BIKRAM GC

PYUTHAN, Sept 22: The announcement of constructing a bridge over Jhimruk River had offered a respite to the locals residing in the nearby areas. The construction of pillars of the bridge, which connects Dhand, Syaulighari, and Tusara, added to their happiness. However, their happiness could not last for long.

Govt criticized for honoring doc who failed NMC test

Published On: September 22, 2018 08:16 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 22: The government has been criticized for honoring controversial individuals including a doctor, who failed the licensing exam conducted by Nepal Medical Council (NMC).