CHITWAN, April 28: The upgradation work of Narayanghat-Mugling road section is unlikely to meet even the fourth deadline, according to the project's senior divisional engineer Govind Khanal.

KHUTAUNA, (Bihar), April 28: Two blue boards reading ‘Pahadi Tola’ hang on both sides of the entrance gate of Khutauna City in Madhuwani district of Bihar State of India. Everyone who comes across the board with this message – Pahadi Tola-15 - becomes inquisitive.

The Week in Pictures

Published On: April 28, 2018 06:40 PM NPT By: Republica

Kathmandu Durbar Square before devastating earthquake of April 25, 2015

RUPANDEHI, April 28: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Rabindra Adhikari has said Lumbini has been the pilgrimage site for Buddhists from across the globe.

SOS to support government in promoting youth employment

Published On: April 28, 2018 06:33 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: The SOS Children's Village has pledged to extend necessary support to the government in promoting youth employment.

Chinese Company puts proposal for monorail operation

Published On: April 28, 2018 04:19 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: A Chinese Company has submitted a proposal for the construction of infrastructure required for the operation of monorail in Kathmandu Metropolis.

International Buddhist Conference commences

Published On: April 28, 2018 03:11 PM NPT By: Republica

RUPANDEHI, April 28: The International Buddhist Conference, 2018 kicked off in Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, from today.

Massive fire in Itahari ravages four buildings

Published On: April 28, 2018 11:58 AM NPT By: Republica

ITAHARI, April 28: A massive fire tore through the Ghana Bazaar at Paruhang intersection in Itahari sub metropolitan city – 4 of Sunsari district destroying four houses and inflicting a loss of around Rs 10 million last night.

ACHHAM, April 28: At least seven persons were injured in lighting strike on Friday in Mangalsen municipality.

Photo of child and father finds them 50 years later

Published On: April 28, 2018 11:30 AM NPT By: Upendra Lamichhane

BHAKTAPUR, April 28: A little girl of around 10  rides comfortably astride her father’s shoulders as they watch the merry  crowds  in the historic town of Bhaktapur. A jatra is underway and the ambiance is festive. The touching sight of the child-man bond catches the attention of a passing tourist. He feels moved enough to capture it  in his camera . It was 1968 and the photographer was Jim Coleman. Half a century later, the chance photo has caught up with the father and child, and with Coleman also.