NC leader Joshi bereaved of his father

Published On: January 20, 2018 02:41 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 20:  Nepali Congress (NC) Central Working Committee member and former minister Nabindra Raj Joshi have been bereaved of his father on Friday.

Communities, DFO least bothered to douse wildfires

Published On: January 19, 2018 12:15 PM NPT By: Suman Malla

MUGU, Jan 19: For a week, more than a dozen community and national forests have caught wildfire at Chayanath Rara Municipality, Mugu. The fires have killed wild animals, charred trees and medicinal herbs, destroyed grazing lands and turned nearby surroundings smoky. However, neither communities nor the District Forest Office (DFO), seem to care to douse the fires.

Prohibitory order in Dhankuta, security beefed up

Published On: January 19, 2018 10:37 AM NPT By: Siddharaj Rai

DHANKUTA, Jan 19: Following yesterday’s curfew, local administration issued a prohibitory order and stepped up its efforts to avoid unforeseen incidents by adding security personnel in the district.

Patients suffer as nurses hit the streets over low pay

Published On: January 19, 2018 02:50 AM NPT By: DIL BAHADUR CHHATYAL

DHANGADHI, Jan 19: Patients in Dhangadhi and neighboring districts have been struggling in lack of treatment as nurses and health workers of Seti Zonal Hospital (SZH) have been staging protests since a few days against the low pay and perks.

State restructuring affects agri services in Rupandehi

Published On: January 19, 2018 02:20 AM NPT By: SHER BAHADUR KC

BUTWAL, Jan 19: Sadhu Ram Kewat, who reached the District Agricultural Development Office (DADO), Rupandehi, for soil test two months ago, had to return empty-handed. DADO officials turned Kewat, a resident of Rohini Rural Municipality-3, Dhakdhai, back, stating that the office does not have technicians to carry out the test.

Tamang community celebrate Sonam Lhosar in Pictures

Published On: January 18, 2018 07:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: People from Tamang community has celebrated Sonam Lhosar with fanfare by extending greetings to one another and feasting on traditional cuisines today.

Jan 18: 6 things to know by 6 PM today

Published On: January 18, 2018 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

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Dr KC sharing warmth in Dalit community (Photo feature)

Published On: January 18, 2018 11:15 AM NPT By: Madan Thakur

RAUTAHAT, Jan 18: Senior orthopedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC, who was in hunger strike less than a week ago, has arrived in Rautahat to share warmth with the locals suffering from the frostbiting cold.

Valley Pollution Levels for January 17, 2018

Published On: January 18, 2018 08:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Valley Pollution Levels for January 17.

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the government to ensure free education for Dalits as well as people from the indigenous communities and women as guaranteed by the constitution.